The: whole produced by Mr. Wingrove.
Following such productions as "The Belle of New York," "Three Twins" and "Tom Jones." it is a little difficult to understand why the Shanghai A.D.C. should have chosen "Madame Sherry" as their show for this winter season. Described as a "musical farce," it, is practically devoid of any particularly engaging music, while the humour, if there is much, is anything but farcical. With the large number of really good musical pieces that can be chosen from, it is not a little surprising that those responsible should have selected so weak a vehicle as "Madame Sherry," and though it may be argued that a lengthy run in New York and Tondon stamps the ivce as being of merit, it would seem rather that the casts which bore it on their shoulders did more for its success than any inherent good qualities. The—only number of any particular charm is "Kyery little movement," while for the rest the interpolated numbers provided what. real music there was. "Madame Sherry" as ical farce is weak, and unsatisfying. The merits of the first act ave discounted by the demerits of the second and third Taking this fact into consideration, it is remarkable how well the company which the A.D.C. got together acquitted themselves, Even though last night's production was snappier than the dress rehearsal. it still requires some speeding up, for only by quick-fire action can much be done with the piece. A judicious application of the blue pencil, too, might be of advantage.
The chorus is one of the best we have seen in Shanghai for many a long Its members are "easy to look at,' they sing well, and dance better. The chorus was one of the outstanding features of the show.
It is but natural. that of the principals, Miss May de Souza
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