“CAPPY RICKS”

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12248, 21 September 1925, Page 4

“CAPPY RICKS”

GRAND OPERA HOUSE NEXT WEDNESDAY. A Sydney critic describes Peter B. Kyne’s dramatisation of “Cappy Ricks,” which is to be presented at the Grand Opera House next Wednesday by the Philip Lytton firm by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd., as follows:—“Cappy Ricks, a diverting and vigorous comedy drama adapted from Peter B. Kyhe’s famous novel, was introduced to Sydney last night at the Palace Theatre to a large audience, and the laughter that rang through the house was a clear proof that the interest of the story was fully appreciated and neartily enjoyed. The comedy took so well that it might be assumed that it was just the thing that Sydney wanted. Mr Ward Lyons in *the part of Cappy Ricks, of the Bide Star Company, kept the house in a simmer of laughter. His determination made the obstinate Cappy an interesting, although it must be said an inconsistent person. Bvjt Mr Lyons maintained the author’s plan . with amusing effect. Mr Lyons is a good natural comedian. He brought out the points 'of the character and- the play itself with decision, carrying most of the weight, although the subsidiary parts have abundant opportunities to help on the scheme. The curious and novel situation of a daughter assisting to bring a father to reason by becoming a partner in an opposition company was carried out with spirit and cleverness by Miss Nell Crane. The love interest was not allowed to overshadow the main plan of the comedy, and in her scenes with her lover, Peasley, she made the best use of a natural talent. Mr Herbert Stallard was a manly and vigorous Captain Peasley, who set out to beat the Ricks, 'to put it all over him’ as the latter observed.” . Patrons are advised to-book their seats early at the Bristol, where the plan is now open.