"THE DUBARRY"

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21876, 11 August 1934, Page 14

"THE DUBARRY"

WILLIAMSON OPERA SEASON * Miss Sylvia Welling, who will make her first appearance on Saturday night next in J. C. Williamson's musical triumph "The Dubarry " won star rank in London under the most sensational circumstances, after the German prima donna Anny Ahlers be-' came ill and died. The role in which Miss Welling will appear is qne that affords the actress outstanding opportunities for singing and acting. Her performance in London made her a world-famous star, and had she not already been signed up to appear in Australia under the J. C. Williamson, Limited, management, Australian and New Zealand playgoers would not have had the opportunity of seeing her, for her success in "The Dubarry" was followed by several brilliant offers from London and New York theatrical and film managements. "The Dubarry" created a furore of enthusiasm in Sydney, where it ran for over 16 weeks, and its season in Melbourne extended over that period. The company selected to support Miss Welling is one of the best that has ever appeared in any one production under the J. C. Williamson management, including as it does Cecil Kellaway, John Dudley (his first appearance here), Leslie Holland, Ivy Kirby, Nellie Barnes, Jean Duncan, Field Fisher, Royce Milton, Richard Parry, Lorna Forbes and a full grand opera chorus. The organisation also includes a talented ballet and a band oi 25 players. Only a limited number of performances can bo staged of "The Dubarry" as during the season "Waltzes from Vienna" will also be produced. The box plans will be opened on Wednesday morning.