BOX PLANS FOR RENEE KELLY WILL OPEN TO-MORROW.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18188, 22 June 1927, Page 7

BOX PLANS FOR RENEE KELLY WILL OPEN TO-MORROW.

The box plans for the Renee Kelly season will be opened at The Bristol tomorrow at 9 a.m. Fresh from a wonderful success in Australia, Renee Kelly, the sparkling comedy star from London, Will make her first Christchurch appearance at the Theatre Royal next Saturdav night in the fascinating modern comedy, “ Polly With a Past.” This brilliant .T. C. Williamson English company has a strong hand of latest London and New York comedy successes in its repertoire. To follow the opening production are “ The Last of Mrs Cheyney,” Frederick Lonsdale's sensational play, which created a considerable stir in London; *' Brown Sugar,” Lady Arthur's play, which has all the dramatic qualities that add piquancy to a production of this character: and “Daddy Long Legs,” which will conclude the Christchurch season. It is claimed that no J. C. Williamson star of recent years has so completely captivated theatregoers as the fascinating Renee Kelly. Apart from her wonderful histrionic ability, her gorgeous frocking is something f-.r th«ladies to enthuse over. Miss Kelly is supported by a particularly fine company which Includes Hylton Allen, Ellis Irvine, Jackson Wilcox, Margaret Damar, Mary Brahm, Ronald Ward, Peggy Willoughby, Emma Temple. Reginald Wykeh&m, Leslie Victor, Pirie Bush, Jack Dunne, Phyllis Best, Reginald Long and Gwen Burroughs. The costuming Is a feature of the comedies. Mr Hylton Allen is the producer, and plays will be mounted and staged in the best J. C. ■Williamson style.