MUSICAL COMEDY SEASON.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19500, 8 June 1925, Page 8

MUSICAL COMEDY SEASON.

“WILDFLOWEH.” Tho J. C. Williamson directors promise a musical comedy treat in the production of their latest light opera “Wildflower,” at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday next. “Wildflower” has recently achieved tho distinction of having given more consecutive performances in Sydney than any otlior attraction, musical or otherwise, and has .decisively beaten the “Sally’’ record. In Londort it is in the second year, and in' its fourth in Now York. This gratifying success has been achieved, it would appear, from throe material causes—the beauty of tho music, the interesting nature of the story, and the strong character drawing of the principal parts, coupled with a wealth of genuine humour provided for the comedians. Those valuable assets are generously assisted by the lavish and novel costuming and an exceptionally beautiful scenic display. Miss Marie Burke, an English comedienne of high reputation, will make her first appearance hero. She will play “Nina Benedetto,” the “Wikiflower” of the piece. In Sydney, it would appear, Miss Burke has repeated her English success, her performance of tho lovable Italian maid being spoken of by the leading critics ns a “consummate exposition of light opera art.” Tho story of “Wildflower” is certainly novel. It is brief, and consists of tho ability of a fiery young ladv in being able to control a particularly violent temper for six months. Of course, the villain of the play and bis myrmidons do their level best to cause a violent outbreak from the lady, seeing that, in tho fulfilment or failure of the conditions is scaled the fate of a vast fortune loft_ bv a wealthy grandfather. This charming play, besides being specially favoured with much beautiful music, is interpreted by a splendid cast, which includes Messrs Gus Bluett. Herbert Browne, Charles Zoli. Noel Allan, John Fordo, Misses Mario La Varre, Marjorie Daw, and Hole Allan. “'Wildflower’’ will be played for four nights, and will be succeeded by another brilliant musical play also now to Dunedin, “The Cousin from Nowhere.” The box plan for the season will be opened at, the Bristol Piano Company, on Thursday morning next.