Polished and Scintillating

Te Ao Hou, March 1964, Page 59

Polished and Scintillating Let me state unequivocally that in the humble opinion of this critic, Te Arohanui Concert Party set me a standard of excellence for all future concert parties and this was achieved without sacrificing one iota of the true and authentic Maori flavour of the show. This was a polished and scintillating display which made one proud of this Maori culture which is the heritage of all New Zealanders—be they white or brown. From the viewpoint of stage presentation, the production had the slickness and unflagging energy which one usually associates with experienced overseas review companies. The sets were simple and the lighting effective. Exits and entrances were meticulously planned and carefully executed and as a result, except for intermission there was not one break from start to finish. The performers were sure of what was required of them and moved with confidence and grace. Their poise, posture and facial expressions were a pleasure to see.