AMATEUR ACTIVITIES.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18642, 21 May 1932, Page 16 (Supplement)

AMATEUR ACTIVITIES.

Hamilton Operatlo Society.

The committee of the Hamilton Operatic Society has had reluctantly »o give up its hope of producing "Katja, owing to the fact that when the scoie arrived it was found that there was no work for the chorus in the colourful musical comedy, practically all the work being limited to half a dozen principals. The scores of other musical plays, including “Wildflower” and “The Dollar Princess,” have been sent for, and it is hoped to make an early selection. “Wildflower" is a charming piece, with melodious music, much humour, and many dramatic touches. It was produced in Hamilton seven years ago by a Williamson company, with Marie Burke and Herbert Browne in the romantic leads, Noel Allan as the villain, and Gus Bluett, Marie la Varrc and Charles Zoli providing most of the comedy.

Hamiltonian at Sydney,

Dorothea Vautier, formerly of Hamilton, played Cynisca in W. S. Gilbert’s comedy, “Pygmalion and Galatea," at the Savoy Theatre, Sydney, this week. The two performances were on behalf of the Prince Alfred Hospital. The Sydney Sun published a charming picture of Miss Vautier. Federation of Societies.

A sub-committee consisting of Messrs A. E. Manning, T. B. Booth W. Blyth, G. E. Shakeshaft and P. A.

Syers has been appointed .by the Hamilton Operatic Society to go int) the matter of organising a federation of the Amateur Operatic Societies in the North Island, with the object of thereby reducing the cost of productions. It is considered that this is possible by organising the societies into groups of four and arranging for the production of the same plays. “The Aroadlans” at Dunedin. -iwroSl "The Arcadians" will be produced by the Dunedin Operatio Society next week. “Gipsy Love” at Hawe-ra. "Gipsy Love," which the Hamilton Operatic Soolety produced some years ago, will be staged by the Hawera Society shortly. “Ho Walked In Her Sleep” at Wellington.

“lie Walked in Her Sleep," a threeaot farce, was produced by the New Zealand Stage Society at Wellington for three nights this week. Mr Harold G. Holiday, who recently arrived from London, was the producer.

“Home-made" Musical Comedy.

“The Wanganui Amateur Dramatic Society," said the secretary (Mr Eric Lund), "has determined that it shall incur no financial obligations which it is unable to fulfil, and because of that determination Ihe society wants to see the money in sight before it goes Into debt for the forthcoming production of ‘Moonflower,’ by Marilyn McGill (words) and Gordon Mcßeth (music), of Wanganui. Those who have not received a circular invitation to subscribe 10s for three seats will be welcomed as members of the society. So far the registrations have been satisfactory, and J have every confidence that the necessary support will be forthcoming.”

Other Activities.

The Hamilton Amateur Operatic Society has chosen October 11, 12, 13, 14, as tentative dates for the 1932 production.

The Oamaru Operatic Society Intends to produce this season.

The Otago University Dramatic Club lias Bernard Shaw’s “Arms and the Man" in rehearsal.

The Auckland University students’ extravaganza, “The Goals’ 'Train," will

commence a six-nights season at Auricland on June 20. Written and produred by Mr J. A. S. Cnppnrd, tiio farce centres round the Auckland Railway Station and introduces many topical references iu the customary student manner.