AMUSHMENYS. "MEREIE ENGLAND” CREATES A FURORE. The initial representation of "Merrie England" at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night last proved a memorable event in local theatrical history. The laudatory reports which preceded its advent to Wellington attracted a large and critical audience, and that it more than lived up to its wonderful reputation was apparent throughout the evening. ' Its glorious music, its ' brilliantly clever dialogue, its delightful and wholesome comedy, its picturesque English scenery and ■ mounting, places it among the best and most artistic musical plays yet enjoyed in New Zealand. "MERRIE ENGLAND” "MERRIE ENGLAND” gives unlimited opportunities io the Great Companv of Slingers, Comedians end Dancers who presented it. and that their efforts were appreciated was demonstrated by the enthusiasm of the audience, the final ‘fall of the curtain bring the occasion fo” an unprecedented outburst of cheering and hand-clapping. OPERA HOUSE. Direction ... J. C. WILLIAMSON. *T,TD. Manager JOHN FARRELL. A TRIUMPH FOR GENUINE COMIC OPERA. TO-NIGHT at 8. And Until Wednesday Next. J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.. Present their incomparable COMIC OPERA COMPANY, Including CHARLES 11. WORKMAN, ETHEL MORRISON, And A. HOWETT-WORSTER. In the Exquisite English Comic Opera Success. "MERRIE ENGLAND.” "MERRIE .ENGLAND.” "MERRIE ENGLAND." "MERRIE ENGLAND." Which cannot fail to make a special/ appeal to all lovers of Comic Opera. Owing to tlie brevity of the season and the desire of the Management to present the Company in a number of its greatest triumphs, "Merrie England” must positively be withdrawn on Wednesday. Repertoire for Balance of Season: - THURSDAY’’ NIGHT NEXT. "THE YEO.MEN OF THEI GUARD.” "THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD." FRIDAY NIGHT NEXT, Three Nights and Saturday Matinee, Four Special Revivals of one of the most enchanting and most tuneful and most humorous Comic Operas over staged, “DOROTHY.” "DOROTHY.” X TUESDAY, MAY 23, "THE GONDOLIERS.” "THE GONDOLIERS.” WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, “THE MIKADO." “THE MIKADO." THURSDAY, MAY 25. Three Nights and Saturday Matinee, "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER." "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER." Day Sales at NED PERRY’S. , Box Plans af' the Bristol. ' PRICES: D.C. and. R.S., Bs. 9d. Early Door Stalls, ss. 6d„ late door Stalls. 4s. sd. Early door Gallery, 2s. 9d., late door Gallery. Is. Bd. AU prices INCLUDE Amusement Tax. BOX PLANS for BALANCE OF SEASON: "GONDOLIERS," "MIKADO,” "CHOCOLATE SOLDIER,” will be OPENED at the BRISTOL on FRIDAY MORNING. . — Do you Skate? If not, we would, like to teach you. SKATING! SKATING! GiziaJSSEUM ROLLER I<INK. ULOSSEUAI KOLLEIi KINK. ’ GRAND OPENING, GRAND OPENING, NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT! NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT! At 7.30 o’clock. THE GREATEST FASCINATION OF THE AGE. WELLINGTON’S URGENT CALL HAS BEEN ANSWERED. Y LEARN! LEARN! COMPETENT STAFF OF INSTRUCTORS. WE CATER FOR THE BEST. THE WHOLE BUILDING HAS BEEN RENOVATED THROUGHOUT. Also, THERE IS A NEW FLOOR! THERE IS’A NEW FLOOR! THE LARGEST, FASTEST & BEST FLOOR IN. THE DOMINION. The Proprietor has spared no expense to provide for the comfort of intending patrons. NOTICE. The management of this establishment has a reputation for conducting Rinks that is second to none in Australasia, and has no intention of departing from the fixed regulations which have afforded this success. It is, therefore, notified that offenders by any ungentlemanly or unladylike conduct will be removed from the Bink. The management reserve the right to withhold the reason. ARTHUR L. POWER, Proprietor.
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Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 195, 15 May 1922, Page 7
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