J. C. WILLIAMSON COMPANY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 123, 26 May 1936, Page 9

J. C. WILLIAMSON COMPANY

TWO BRILLIANT PRODUCTIONS The fact that the discerning and experienced directc-r of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., have selected from their vast repertoire of London successes Ivor Novello’s brilliantly clever and entertaining comedy “Fresh Fields” and the dynamic dramatic triumph “Night Must Fall.” to introduce to Ic-cal playgoers on Saturday and Monday nights their new comedy-dramatic company, which is headed by the two New Zealand artists. Miss Ethel Morrison and Miss Elaine Hamill, should be sufficient in itself to commend these plays to playgoers. But when it is recalled that “Fresh Fields” was produced at the Criterion Theatre. London, in 1933, and drew crowded audiences until 1935, and that its success in Australia has not been equalled, and also that “Night Must Fall,” Emlyn Williams’ startling and unique drama, is being played by no less than half a dozen companies in England, one must cctme to the conclusion that thee are both plays right above the ordinary. In. “Night Must Fall” the play opens with an original prologue in which a judge sitting in a criminal appeal tells you what has happened. He upholds the conviction of a man who has murdered two women and deplores lhe publicity associated with the case as Ihe fitting background of the theatre rather than a Cour of law. With dramatic glee the playwright then presents the story of the crime committed in the tranquil atmosphere of Forest Corner Jn Essex. The drama calls for

brilliant acting, and it is said that each artist rises to every demand made upon him by the author. The box plans for “Fresh Fields” and ‘‘Night Must Fall” will be opened at the ID.T.C. on Thursday morning at 8.30 a.m. A queue will be formed from 8 a.m.