"SINBAD THE SAILOR."

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 96, 23 April 1921, Page 9

"SINBAD THE SAILOR."

The brilliance of the pantomime, "Sinbad the Sailor," delightedl a crowded audience at the Grand Opera House last night. Seldom has a pantomime introduced to Wellington theatregoers so many surprises and so many really cap-, able specialty artists. The story does not matter;. it is merely an excuse—if an excuse is needed—for providing a high-class entertainment upon which money has apparently been lavished' in order to secure charming results.- In many ways "Sinbad the Sailor" surpasses other pantomimes, and the producer, Mr. Wilmir Bentley, has scored a big snccess. The principal "boy" is Miss Jennie Hartley, with whom' Wellington ia pleased to renew 'acquaintance. She sings brightly many bright songs, and seems, to, be full of life. Much of th« comedy falls to Edgley and Dawe, who introduce many novelties. Their "turns" are new to Wellington.-' The dame is Dan Agar, who is coupled in the funmaking with Jack Cannot, this pair securing many laughs without stooping to vulgarity. William A. Hassan gives a remarkably fine performance as "Ginty," the cat. Some of the most popular musical numbers are "Caliphland" (a tuneful opening chorus), "By Little Bamboo Down on Bamboo Isle" (Jennie Hartley), "Kaiswan" (Linda Yonnfr and Colm Crane), "I'm tfot That Kind of a Girl" (Jennie Hartley), "Feather >our Nest" (Colin Crane), and "Wyoming Lullaby" (Ethel Walker). Elsie Parkes and Kelso Henderson are the solo dancers and their work is. very finished. The stage settings are a triumph of stage art, And the panto--33J' 15 m Which Wil! fas«^t6 ftf