I. C. WILLIAMSON COMEDY COMPANY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 122, 25 May 1936, Page 9

I. C. WILLIAMSON COMEDY COMPANY

‘•FRESH FIELDS” AND “NIGHT j MUST FALL.” No plays previously staged in Wellington achieved such instantaneous triumphs as those which were won by J. C. Williamson Ltd.’s productions of Ivor Novello’s delightful comedy “Fresh Fields” and Emlyn Williams’ terrific dramatic sensation “Night Must Fall,” and the remarkable interest in the approaching representations here on Saturday and Monday nights next has been indicated by the very large number of inquiries, which have been made at the box office regarding the booking arrangements and when the plans are opened there is likely to be a record demand for seats. Of course, the fact that the company includes two New Zealand ladies in the leading female roles naturally has intensified the usual interest that is taken in a J. C. Williamson Ltd. attraction, and when Miss Ethel Morrison and Miss Elaine Hamill make their appearance they may be sure of a big reception. Miss Morrison has been an accomplished actress for many years, and Miss Elaine Hamill has climbed the ladder of success with remarkable rapidity. This lady is gifted with a splendid stage appearance, and she has backed this up with such artistry that she is regarded in Australia as one the finest of the young generation of actresses that has been discovered in recent years. “Fresh Fields” has been revealed as one of the wittiest, most hilarious, and cleverest, plays of the modern stage and caused more stir and controversy in London than any production since Noel Coward’s “Fallen Angels.” It ran for over two years in the Criterion Theatre, London, and did no less than fifteen weeks in the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne. The company includes Harvey Adams, Campbell ■Copelin, Katie Towers. Lloyd Lamble. Norman Shepherd, Phyllis Baker, Arthur Lane, Enid Hollins and Connie Martyn. The box plans for both productions will be opened at the D.I.C. on Thursday morning next.