SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL
OPENING OF NEW THEATRE. PRINCE TO OFFER CHIEF TOAST. (British Official Wireless.) Rec. 5.5 p.m. Rugby, April 15. The new Shakespeare memorial theatre at Stratford-on-Avon will- be opened, on April 23 by the Piince of Wales. At a luncheon • Shakespeare’s immortal memory will be proposed by the veteran Shakespearian- actor, Sir Frank Benson. Other speakers will be Mr. Stanley Bald- ; ■ win and the French and American Ambassadors. It is anticipated all the lead-' •“
iug countries will be represented. An ode by the Poet Laureate will be
recited at the opening performance at the theatre, when both parts of Henry the Fourth will be given. The new theatre is of striking appearance and is superbly equipped for play production.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 April 1932, Page 9
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