SOUTHERN STAGE NOTES

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1292, 28 January 1915, Page 37

SOUTHERN STAGE NOTES

(By

“Lorgnette.”)

WELLINGTON, January 25

Judging from the manner in which the Wellington playgoers rushed the Bristol Piano Depot this (Monday) morning to book seats for the season of the Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company, the management will not have much cause to complain at the financial aspect of the season. The season opens on Wednesday with “The Gondoliers,” which will be played for three nights. The other operas will be staged in the following order: — “The Yeomen of the Guard,” three nights; “lolanthe,” three nights; “The Mikado,” three nights; “H.M.S. Pinafore,” two nights; and “The Pirates of Penzance,” two nights. The George Willoughby Dramatic Company will bring its Wellington season to a close to-morrow evening. During the season of eight nights “The Ever Open Door,” “Under Two Flags,” and “Camille” were staged. “The Ever Open Door” is one of the better class melodrama, and with "Under Two Flags” ought to be a sure money winner for the management during the Company’s stay in the North Island. This week’s programme at His Majesty’s Theatre must rank as one of the best the Brennan-Fuller management have presented for the approval of Wellington playgoers for quite a while. The “stellar” attraction is Madame Schell and her African lions. Miss Vera Remee, the leading lady of the George Willoughby Dramatic Company, has not been enjoying the best of health during the company’s stay in Wellington. Signor Truda has resigned from the position of conductor of the orchestra of the King’s Theatre, having decided to devote all his time in future to the teaching of music. Before severing his connection with the King’s he was presented by the management and staff with a handsome cigarette case.