A Running Commentary by Capt. H. B. T. Wakelam
Relayed from Twickenham

ORCHESTRA
From the Rivoli Theatre

(From Birmingham)
The City of Birmingham Police Band

The story of Masaniello deals with a revolt in Naples, in 1617. Masaniello is the leader of the revolution, and his hatred of the oppressors is fanned by the wrongs of his sister, Fenella, at the hands of the Spanish Viceroy. The opera ends in tragedy for the chief characters. Masaniello goes out of his mind and is killed, and Fenella throws herself into the sea. An eruption of Vesuvius is a striking feature of the plot. Fenella, the heroine, is dumb, and the part was usually played by the chief dancer in the opera ballet, with gestures only. The opera is usually known abroad as The Dumb Girl of Portici.
The Overture, according to tradition, is made up of tunes from the opera itself.

Bergitte Blakstad (Contralto)

(From Birmingham)
'Father Christmas at Home,' by Mary Richards
Songs by HAROLD CASEY (Baritone)
ORREA PERNEL (Violin)

ORCHESTRA
GABLE and KEMP (Entertainers)
JEAN ALUSTONE
(Tho Famous Revue Star)

By
PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA
Translated for the English Stage by FRANK BIRCH and J. B. TREND
Characters in the order of their appearance :
The Scene: Poland
The Royal Palace, a fortress in the mountains and the open country
Incidental Music arranged from airs of Alessandro Scarlatti by J. B. TREND

ANTONI SALA (Violoncello) and ROBERT
CASADESUS (Pianoforte)