HIS MAJESTY’S.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, 19 December 1912, Page 20

HIS MAJESTY’S.

J. C. WILLIAMSON’S NEW COMIC OPERA COMPANY.

“THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN”

ON MONDAY.

What is spoken of as being one of the most important musical events of the year, the production here of Leo Fall’s brilliant flight opera “The Girl in

the Train,” will take place at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday next. “The Girl in the Train” will be done by the New Comic Opera, under the direction of J.C. Williamson, Limited. It is in two acts, the first of which takes place in the High Chamber of the Divorce Court at Amsterdam, and the second in the mansion of the luckless Count, Karel Van Buren. It is an adaptation from the German of Die Geschiedene Frau, by Victor Leon. The lyrics are by Adrian Ross, and the music by the famous Doctor Leo Fall. In its"pres'entation is promised a cast of exceptional brilliancy, including practically the best names in comic opera in Australia. “The Girl in the Train” which has proved an immense hit in the musical comedy world, is described as being of all things amusing. A really sparkling libretto, it is enhanced with some of the best music yet written by the gifted Doctor Fall. There is a remarkably strong singing cast. Miss Sybil Arundale, prima donna, will make her first appearance here as Gonda Van der Loo, the fascinating actress, who is unwittingly responsible for the trouble in the Van Buren household. Miss Arundale is recognised as being in the forefront of-

comic opera artists. She is a comedienne of fine quality, and; also a dancer of distinction. Miss Celia Ghiloni is sure to be well remembered, and Miss Dorothy Brunton is also a popular artist. A prominent member of the company also is Miss Amy Murphy, the New Zealand prima donna. Doubtless more than the ordinary interest will be evinced in the appearance of the famous operatic tenor, Mr. Talleur Andrews. Mr. Andrews, who is also a finished actor with a fine natural Style comes with the reputation of being easily the best tenor singer that has appeared in romic opera south of the line. Miss Vivian Talleur, the- premiere danseuse, is from the Imperial Opera House, St.

leteLsbwcg. The names of Messrs. W. S Percy, Reginald Roberts, Victor Prince, Charles Albert, Edmund Sherbeen unfortunate in not securing suitras, and Dick Shortland, in a long cast augur well for the laughter end of “The Girl in the Train.” The box plans for the first six nighits are now open at Wildman and Arey’s.