“YOUNG WOODLEY”
HIS MAJESTY’S THIS EVENING Tonight at 'His Majesty’s Theatre, Messrs. J. C. Williamson will introduce to theatregoers their new English company in the most discussed play for years, John Van Druten's serious drama of college life, “Young Woodley.” The play has had considerable advantage for publicity, as it was banned at first by the English censor, and then the ban was removed. It is the story of a schoolboy who falls in love with the young wife of the housemaster. This motive is treated with restraint and sincerity. It is not only interesting; it is, in essence, profoundly moving, a thing almost of beauty. The play has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne. The “Herald” critic, Melbourne, says: “It is a long time since we have had a better combination equipped for a stage production than the new English company, which opened in ’Young Woodley/ “It comes with an exceptionally good play, theer is not an indifferent artist in the whole cast, and the production is remarkable for its attention to detail and the finer points of stage busines-s. Intelligence and a high level of craftsmanship inform both the work of playwright and producer. “Mr. Lewis Shaw, as to type, has been Ijappily chosen for Young Woodley. His performance is convincing and rings true, and at all times his acting is surprising for one of such youth. Miss Natalie Moya, who plays the schoolmaster’s wife, starved for sympathy and handicapped by natural shyness, gives an exceedingly artistic interpretation of a difficult part. Mr. Frank Royde’s housemaster is a very fine piece of character study, with enough humour in it to make it natural. A truly amazing part is played by Master Brogan as Cope, the fag.
“A fine cast irtcludes George Preston as Vining, Michael Macowan as Ainger, Edward Ashley as Milner, three of Woodley’s school companions. Also appearing are Clara Jenkins and Guy Hastings.” The box plans are at Lewis Eady, Ltd., and day sales at the theatre.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 686, 11 June 1929, Page 15
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