"The two policemen in "Pygmalion" are played by famous English stage actors, Cecil Trouncer and Stephen Murray, who have starred in Shaw plays yet here speak only one line apiece. In order to fatten the part, the director suggested that the two Scenes be.combined. Shaw demurred, Saying: "No: I must have two policemen, and two scenes, because I must produce the impression of the two lovers having run at least as far as Cavendish Square from the first man and to Hanover Square from the second. It seems the merest trifle; but it makes a lot of difference to "The Sleeping Beauty" is a ballet of exquisite charm, with plenty of action, miming and dancing to the strains of beautiful music of immortal Tschaikowsky, depicting the old legend of the beautiful sleeping Princess Aurora. It is considered to be ihe best exponent of the Russian art of ballet dancing. It is rich with character and classical dances, enabling the cast to display the difficult technique sur les pointes. The story n itself is very interesting and is easily followed and appreciated.
The last act, in which appear various personages of fairy tales, is specially colourful and entertaining. These must have been the reasons why this ballet was chosen to be played at the Covent Garden last month at the gala performance commended by His Majesty on occasion of the visit of President of the French Republic and Mme Lebrun to London.
A very strong cast of Lo Ballet Russe, led by Audrey King, English ballerina, and the well established reputation of the Russian Ballet for producing elaborate and accomplished performances assure an entertainment 4e luxe to those who will attend the Lyceum Theatre on May 4, 6 or 7.
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