THEATRICAL NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20722, 15 November 1930, Page 10 (Supplement)

THEATRICAL NOTES.

COMING PRODUCTIONS. His Majesty's: December 11. —" Potor Pan" (Auckland •Littlo Theatre Society). December.—" New Moon," " Belle of New York " (J. C. Williamson Musical Comedy Company). Town Hall: November 20.—Bohemian Orchestra. December 18.—" Tho Messiah." (Auckland Choral Society.) / PLAYS AND PLAYERS. John Stuart, formerly a familiar figure in J. C. Williamson companies, who returned to Australia from England recently, is now fulfilling broadcasting engagements with Station 2FC Sydney. Gladys Moncrieff, who has been appearing in Melbourne in stage-cum-cinema presentations, has returned to Sydney, and is now appearing at the Stato Theatre in the stage presentation which is offered in conjunction with tho film, "Rallies," starring Ronald Colman.

The Grand Opera House, Sydney, recpened last Saturday, with a revuo which was put on at prices ranging from sixpence to two shillings. Tho production is staged by Nat Phillips, and prominent members of the company aro Eric Scott, Stella Lamond, Daisy Meredith, and Stud Folcv.

Dorothy Brunton, who has been in England for the last four years, lias returned to Sydney, but her plans for the future aro indefinite. While in London, Miss Brunton appeared in several plays in the West End. Her health during the past eight months had not been very good, but she is now fully recovered. She plans' to return to England in March.

Moon and Morris, two favourites who have not been in the public eye for some time, have reappeared at tho Tivoli Theatre in Melbourne and aro reported to bo drawing crowded houses. This couplo originally came to Australia in pantomime, but they remained after the pantomime season concluded, and played long seasons in vaudeville, later taking their own revue on tour.

Mr. Guy Marriner, tho young New Zealand pianist, was accorded a triumphant reception at his first concert, which was given in Berlin on October 1, in the Bechstein Hall. " Tho youthful virility and freshness of his playing mado an immed'ate appeal to the large audieuce," Bays the Daily Mail's Berlin correspondent, "and at the end of the concert he was recalled timo after time and had to play a number of encores." Mr. Marriner was formerly well-known in Auckland.

Tlio members of tlio Edgeley-Dawo musical comedy company, which was last seert/in Auckland in "Hold Everything," have now returned to Sydney, and are at present appearing in revue at the St. James' Theatre. "Rain or Shine," is the title of the production, which is reported to be of a very bright and attractive nature. Among the members of the company are Clem Dawe, Eric Edge]py, Gregory Jvanoff. and Les White. Boy Rene and -Sadie Gale, are new members who joined tho company in Sydney.

For a fortnight's season at a London theatre, Maurice Chevalier, the French comedian and screen idol, is to receive £BOOO. This is easily tlie most ever paid to an artist outside grand opera rank. He js to appear iu December at the Dominion Theatre,, the largest in the West End, and therefore the only one where such a •f,alary could bo recouped at the boxoffice. His London appearance is possible bv his contract with tho Paramount Company, which allows him two yearly holidays from his film work, by which he makes 'some £30,000 a year.

The Auckland Little Theatre Society is making good progress with tho rehearsals of " Peter Pan," Kir J. M. Barrje's delightful fantasy, which will be produced at His Majesty's Theatre early iu December. The society has taken a bold step i-i obtaining His Majesty's Theatre for its production, but the performances of the society during recent years have been of such a quality as to warrant the leasing of a proper theatre, and there is every indication that the public will show its appreciation of this step. The play it.self needs little introduction. Although it must be nearly 20 years since Aucklanders have seen a production of " Peter Pan." tho charm of this play is everlasting, arid those who have only made an acquaintance with it in book form, will be anxious to see the stage presentation. For tho younger generation, coming as it does, just before the Christmas season, the play will offer many attractions.