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"Desert Song" Acclaimed
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Acclaimed as the finest production in the long history of the Gisborne Operatic Society, "The Desert Song" concluded a record season of six nights on November 2. As word went around town of the excellence of the production, seats became hard to get, and capacity audiences left the theatre more than satisfied with the show and its talented cast.
Some pictures were included in last "Photo News" Those printed here were taken at the grand finale on the last night.
At the conclusion of the final performance of "the Desert Song," the producer, Mrs Pat Woodford, who was highly praised for her work, receives a tribute from the Mayor, Mr Barker. In the front row: Peter Keiha, Leaone Bimler, Bill Wilkie, Patsy Mill, Terry Patterson, Bill Dennis, Toby White, Jennifer Bull, Mrs Woodford, Mr Barker, Alec Musha, Paul Pollard, Ruth White, Shandy Hart, Maude Dunfoy, and (obscured) Hans Kwak.
The finale, as the two principals came forward.
Part of the audience
Distributing floral tributes. In foreground, Conductor J. Vita and Pianist-Chorus-mistress Pat Fitsgerald.
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