MARIE TEMPEST SEASON.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15774, 15 March 1922, Page 8

MARIE TEMPEST SEASON.

The box-plans for the J. O. Williamson .Marie Tempest-Graham Browne settson are now open at Miller's. Three fine plays arc announced for production, "Mr. Pirn Passes By," "Tea for Three," and "Penelope." It will be welcome news to all lovers of real comedy to know that Miss Marie Tempest, in association with Mir. Graham Browne, will play a season of three nights ot comedy, commencing on Saturday next. The initial attraction will bo "Mr. Pirn Passes By," a play which is described as of extraordinary possibilities, and one which had Sydney and Melbourne on tip-toe for months. "Mr. Pirn Passes By" is said to be a delightful piece ol stagecraft, having an alluring intriguing flavor. The story unfolds perfectly naturally, and has in it a more serious note that has hitherto been found in Miss Tempest's New Zealand repertoire. Miss Tempest will be seen as

"OJivia," and Mr. Graham Browne as "Air. Marden." The latter artist, witli his undoubted talent, is already a firm favorite throughout the Dominion. "Air. Pirn Passes By," which is said to show Miss 'Tempest at her very best, will be proceeded by a powerful one-act play. "Dumb and Blind," which gives Air. Graham Browne exceptional opportunities as "Joe," the Bargee. "lea for Three" is a new, witty and amusing play by I'oi Cooper AlcGuire, a new angle on the eternal triangle. 'This angle is platonic friendship. Tho wife holds a watching brief. She is fond o! her husband and absolutely faithful, but she is touched by the devotion of the lover, and sure enough of herself to see a good deal of him. Tho husband, absorbed in his business, thinks his wife should be satisfied with the odd moments of his spare time he cares to give her. She is inclined to find distraction by playing with fire a little recklessly. The lover, apparently a worthless waster, is at heart a sentimentalist, and almost a fanatic where his pet theory is concerned. He will go to any length to prove his ease, to secure his own sure place in his friend's household, and to do it he sets his life as the stake. This is the situation which has made "Tea foi Three" catch on with playgoers; and whilst in the main it is a fine comedy, such an issue must obviously lead to scenes of intense interest, and audiences will not find it lacking in the necessary touches of excitement. The brilliant principals will be supported by their world-tour company, including Ashton Jarry, Frank Allanby, Steff Macdonald, Marie Ney, Dorothy Hamilton, Armoral Kemp, Doris Oilman. The tour is under the management of Wilfred Cotton.