THE STAGE IN SYDNEY,

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19765, 21 December 1935, Page 19 (Supplement)

THE STAGE IN SYDNEY,

SOME COMING ATTRACTIONS. “PAUL JONES” TO BE REVIVED. Mr Harold Bowden, general manager of J. G. Williamson, Ltd., outlined during the week his organisation’s 'plans in Sydney for 1936. Williamson's would bring out several prominent artists for its theatres. The outstanding visitor, of course, would be Richard Crooks, the tenor, whose x'oice is considered the finest of the ageThe Gilbert and Sullivan season would continue at the Theatre Royal until the end of January. Early in February there would he a. revival by the Gilbert and Sullivan Company of one of the lighter operet-

tas, said Air Bowden. Advice was being sought in musical circles in the selection of the operetta, and the choice apparently would be “Paul Jones.” This is the famous light opera by Planquette. Thereafter, as far as Sydney is concerned,” added ATr Bowden, “It seems likely that the Theatre Royal will have a straight farce-comedy, that has had a tremendous success in America, and is now being prepared for London production. It is ‘Three Men on a Horse,’ the funniest play you could hope for. Us uproarious fun concerns racehorses, betting, and tipsters.” Following that will be “Yes, Aladame?” the new musical comedy that opens at Alelbourne on Boxing Day. Gilbert and Sullivan Matinees. J. C. Williamson has decided in favour of extra matinees of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas at Christmas instead of a pantomine. Following is the schedule of the special matinees: December 26, “The Alikado”; Deo. 27, “Pirates of Penzance"; Deo. 28. “The Alikado”; January 1, “The Alikado”; Jan. 2, “Yeomen of the Guard”; .Tan. 3, "lolanthe”; Jan. 4, "The Alikado.”