“ PRIMROSE ” TO BLOOM TO-MORROW NIGHT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17834, 30 April 1926, Page 7

“ PRIMROSE ” TO BLOOM TO-MORROW NIGHT.

A MUSICAL COMEDY WITH MUCH SPARKLE

A succession of astounding novelties, much drollery, pretty girls in abundance. dainty dresses, wonderful lighting effects, plenty of fascinating music and clever dancing are some of the adjuncts of “ Primrose,” an exceptionally tuneful and dazzling musical comedy with Margery Ilicklin (who makes her first appearance), Dorothy Lena and George Gee in leading roles. " Primrose ” will be presented by J. C. Williamson, Ltd..to-morrow night and for five nights only. One of the special features of “ Primrose ” is the costume

colour spectacle, in which a ballet and male chorus appear in a dance number, and. to the amazement of the audience. the costumes change before their very eyes. Even the men change into niggers, and everything, including the colour of the shoes, stockings and gloves, change their hue. This effect is achieved by-means of a uniqtte lighting system installed for the purpose, costing over £2OOO. The costume colour spectacle was invented by Samiloff, and was secured in New York by Sir George Tallis. The play itself appears to have been splendidly cast Margery Ilicklin will be seen as Joan, Dorothy Lena as

“ Pinkie Peach,” Rosie le Yarde as Lady Sophia Meopham, George Gee as Toby, Jack Cannot as Michael, Leyland Hodgson as Hilary Vane, Hugh Steyne as Freddie Falls, Harry Wotton as Sir Benjamin, Jack Testro as Jason and John Stuart as Graball.

A striking feature is the faun dance by Fred M’Kay and Reita Nugent. The play is in three brilliant acts. The box plans for the season are rapidly filling at The Bristol.