NEW OPERA HOUSE.
+ There i* a particularly fine programme billed at the X-ow Opera House this week, and crowded houses indicate its popularity. Part 1. this wee.k features "Night Lights," a bright little revue in Trhich ftll the company a>ppear and make merry in song, dance, or burlesque. Tho Two Daleys have ;i further budget Of "topicalities" in which they satirise the whims of well-known local citizens. Hiram Brown's gymnasium is introduced to the audience, and the gymnastic class, in conjunction with George Wallace, present some delightful comedy. Tom Lincoln and Frank Haining are seen in a specialty dance in which they provide really clever liurlesquo ou "Classical Terpischore." Marshal Crosbv sines in capital style "Hello, T.ittle Girl of My Dreams," and tho Six Pascals dance some sparkling ballets. In ,•1 humorous sketch, "Nightlights in London." George Wallace provides capital entertainment as a polico constable, assisted by tho full company, who appear in many and varied roles. The second half of the programme features the revue "At tho Cross Roads," George Wallace again providing the bulk of tho entertainment as Prairie l J etc, a visitor to a farmhouse where holiday revels are in process. With Marie Nyinan, he stages * very funny "family quarrel," and the two sing very pleasingly the duet "Just For Tonight." Marshal Crosby _ is hoard in "Cloze-Props," which he sings in first-rate style, and Marie Nyman gives a deservedly popular rendering of tho popular son? "What Does it Matter?" T'no Eame programme will be. presented all this week, with tho usual matinees.
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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19199, 4 January 1928, Page 4
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