The afternoon rain in Leeds on Saturday afternoon prevented the strings and tympani from playing in the first open-air performance of Tom Jones. But the audience stayed and the players sang on to the accompaniment of woodwind and brass.
Conditons were more suitable in the evening and the performance was enjoyed by a large audience.
The Leeds British Legion Players (Central Branch) with the Hunslet Choral and Operatic Societies present a colourful interpretation of Edward German’s light opera.
Percy Wallis brings zest and a good voice to the part of the wayward Tom Jones. The all-round ability of Dorothy Pearson as Sophia more than makes up for any other cast deficiencies.
William Pearson, Harry Kennedy, Daphne Wright, G. Jenkinson and A. E. Heaton are all worthy principals.
Yorkshire Observer