NELLIE BRAMLEY SEASON.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19373, 8 January 1925, Page 3

NELLIE BRAMLEY SEASON.

“FAIR AND WARMKK. At His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday next Mr William Russell, by arrangement with J. C. Williamson (Ltd.), will present Miss Nellie ik-amley and her company in “Fair and Warmer,” described as one of tho wittiest and most exhilarating comedies over written. It deals with the matrimonial discords of two couples in a flat, arid has some screamingly funny situations, which are handled with consummate art by Miss Bramley as Blanny Wheeler, .Mr George Hewlett as Jack Wheeler, and by Mr Arthur Cornell and Miss Sylvia M’Nair as the Bartlett pair. Miss Nellie Bromley shows herself in a new light in a comedy part, and establishes herself aa a versatile actress of a very high order, for on previous occasions it was in tho emotional roles that she displayed her qualities. Mr Arthur Cornell, as the model husband who had never strayed from tho right path, has a part in which he excels. Mr Hewlett has one of the cheery parts so well fitted to his personality, and Miss M’Nair and Miss Beryl Barroclough are eminently suited in their respective roles. A crowded audience is expected to greet this company in their opening play. There is no doubt about tho success of this clover play (remarks the Now Zealand Times), and some of the scenes are such as appeal to a highly entertained audience, the members of which have thoroughly enjoyed a good laugh and a splendid evening’s entertainment. Tho mainstay and live wire of the piece is tho vivacious Nellie Bramley, who takes the action forward with a swing from start to finish. The efforts of her partner, Mr Arthur Cornell, who endeavours to compromise himself throughout, are only less ridiculous than the scene where he does actually right matters with tho never-failing aid of a heart-warming cocktail and three _ bottles of champagne. Remarkable versatility marks the work of Miss Bramley in this scone, and in fact throughout her work is cf a high order, while her representation of complete intoxication without the semblance of vulgarity is a finished piece of acting. The plans are now on view at the Bristol, and day sales may he bought at the Gevser, “Fair and Warmer” will ho followed by “Peg o’ My Heart.” “It Pavs to Advertise ” “Lion and tho Mouse.” “The Misleading Lady,” “Tho Third Degree.” “Daddy T.ong Legs,” and “Sunday.” Altogether eight plays, which constitutes a record for New Zealand in versatility. Dunedin theatregoers are in for a real treat.