 In addition, in 1921 Norris, in collaboration with J. M. Gordon, cut "Cox and Box" from its original one-hour running time to play in about half an hour, so that it became suitable as a curtain raiser for "The Sorcerer" or other shorter full-length pieces.This version remained in the company's repertoire until 1977 and continues to be used in many productions.Of Norris's work with the D'Oyly Carte company, Samuel Langford in "The Manchester Guardian" wrote, "Mr Norris, the conductor, we think favours too much in "The Mikado" an easeful enthusiasm.