VISIT OF MOSCOVITCH.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17570, 22 June 1925, Page 5

VISIT OF MOSCOVITCH.

A MASTER ACTOR. [ - The box plans for i lie live performances of “ The Outsider,” the phenomenally successful drama, to he presented at the Theatre Royal hv tho great Ri«ssian-Jcwi>h actor Maurice Muscovitch and his supporting company. commencing on Thursday evening next, will open at the Bris'o! io- ' morrow morning at nine o’clock. “The Oipsider ” was originally written for tin-; famous actor by 'Dorothy Branmauity. understanding and pity, in which Mr Muscovite l .!, as Anton Ragatzy, the “ quack” doctor, defies the whole of the l{ov;il College of Surgeons. Jn a eulogistic report mi “ The Gidsider ” on its first presentation in

Wellington recently, the critic of the “Dominion” wrote:—“lt is difficult to recall an instance in which an actor and a play so completely won a M ellington audience on the opening night as did Maurice Moscovitcli m Iho Outsider,’ Dorothy Brandon’s tense and virile drama, at the Grand Opera House last evening. Many rich dramatic treats have been brought to these shares under the J. C. Williamson banner, but nothing finer than the fare which was served up by the well-balanced company last evening. The Outsider’ lias a daring therm*, in that it boldly says a word for tiie unqualified men who can cure human ills which have baffled the knowledge and skill of certificated doctors. Maurice Moscovitcli lias been described as an actor-genius, and flic title is in no wav an exaggeration. lie made tho strong, rugged character of the selfmade doctor stand out in bold relief last night. Possessing a. musical voice of wide gradations, lie was natural ami convincing throughout, and had the audience with him from the moment he stepped on to tho stage. His scorn of convention and confidence in hi, own power were portrayed with eon si.mate art. No more finished acting lias been seen upon local boards. Miss Jean Robertson, as Lalago Sturdee. the cripple girl, at once captivated her audience by tiie grace and charm sho imparted to the role of the beautiful bird with the broken wing. Possessing a lovely round voice, she has dramatic powers of a high order, an*l she fully shared in the honours which were reaped last evening. Sho rose to great heights in the scene in which she rebelled against her crippled fate, and pleaded, for a chance for a woman’s heritage. Tho .scenic arrangements were excellent, and the play ran very smoothly from start to finish.” “The Outsider” will lie staged for the first five nights of the season. On Wednesday and Thursday, July 1 an.l 2. Christchurch playgoers will have an opportunity of witnessing Maurice Moscovi lull's wonderful impersonation of Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice. ” For the last two nights of tieseason. Friday and Saturday, July and 4. “ The Great Lover” v ill bo presented, witlj. Maurice Movoviit It in his original role cf Jean Paurel. as played by him for over two years in London. The box plans for “The Outsider” will open to-morrow moi ning.