"THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21784, 25 October 1932, Page 8

"THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET"

Theatrical managers in these times dare not import plays and players from abroad about which there may be anything more than an intelligent risk. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., iiave their personal representatives in London and New York, and only those attractions which have proved outstanding successes, and arc likely to repeat their success in Australia and New Zealand, are acquired. Thus theatregoers " down under < are in the fortunate position of knowing that the productions they are asked to patronise have stood the "acid test" of the discriminating audiences of at least two of the largest cities in the World, lue Barretts of Wimpdle Street," which is to be presented at His Majesty's Theatre to-morrow night, with a distinguished English star' (Margaret Rawlings) and a potable company of actors and actresses mostly making their first appearance in New Zealand, is one of the very few London and New York successes that have held the public for upwards of two years This poignant love story appeals to all classes, and to all ages containing, as it does, scenes that are tragic, scenes that are humorous, scenes that are tense and exciting, and scenes that are tender and romantic. The atmosphere created by the dainty setting, the frocks of the women, and the clothes of the men, together with the almost uncanny lighting effects, all blend in the most natural way, and denote meticulous attention to detail. The company is now concluding a successful season in Christchnrch. There will be one special matinee performance on Saturday, and the season will c ose with " Happy and Glorious " on Tuesday, November 1.