" THE DESERT SONG" IS COLOURFUL PLAY AT THEATRE ROYAL.
“The Desert Song” continues its successful season at the Theatre Royal. The plot, drawn from the .guerilla warfare of the Riffs and the French in Morocco lends itself admirably to a colourful stage presentation- The music is of a taking and melodious character, while the love themes are ardent and impassioned. Mr Lance Fairfax, a New Zea land-born artist, scores a marked success in the leading role of the ** Rod Shadow.” Miss Romola Hansen is charming as the wilful Margot Bonvalet, vivacious and bright in both singing and acting. The acting and acrobatic dancing of Miss Sonya Kosova make her a noticeable figure. Mr Herbert Mundin. as the funny little society correspondent, keeps the audience In constant merriment, and is ably assisted by Miss Renee Murphy as Susan, his ward. The ballet dancing is excellent, -eilecting credit on Miss Minnie Everett. The scenery is a succession of beautiful effects, from the rugged mountains of the orening to handsome interiors . t-nd the final fascinating courtyard, with masses of red trailing flowers. ‘The Desert Song ” will be repeated this evening.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18888, 14 October 1929, Page 7
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