"THE WHITE CHATEAU"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22718, 2 November 1935, Page 23

"THE WHITE CHATEAU"

"NO MORE WAR" DRAMA A "no more war" story about real men and women, with an idea that sweeps everything before it in one great dramatic rush —such is " The White Chateau," to be presented for the first time in New Zealand in His Majesty's Theatre on Tuesday under the direction of the Little Theatre Society and produced by Miss Madge Yates. The contrasts of war and peace are strongly j emphasised. " Clipped grey hair for a j baby's curl, gleam of weapons for gleam I

of pearls—and in my lady's deserted bed j a grim old general in gold and red " (the , Chronicler, scene 2). Elsewhere the writer, Reginald Berkeley, a captain in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, remarks, " You know the cost —a bagatelle—a mere 10,000)000 souls or so." Every word of the play is beautiful and uplifting, proving beyond any shadow of doubt that " war is hell"; and if any proof were needed of the necessity for the League of Nations and the No more war" movement it is to be found in " The White Chateau." Those who intend to witness the production on Tues- I day and who have not yet reserved their seats are advised to do so as the box plan at Begg's is being' filled rapidly. Details of prices are advertised elsewhere in this issue.