PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Evening Star, Issue 11675, 6 February 1902, Page 6

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

"THE CRAGGS" TO-NIGHT. For the last eighteen months Mr Dix ha» catered extensively for local playgoers ; no act has been too expensive for hiin to engage. The Dartos cost him close on £9O weekly, but they drew immense audiences, which proved to the sceptics—and they were legion—that New Zealandera will pay to see anything good. To-night he will introduce for the first time in this colony "The Marvellous Craggs." a team of eight English acrobats, who have been the absolute chaajpions of the world for over twelve years. They are the originators of everything they do, and are justly famed for tbeir neatness, celerity, und artistic finish. They have toured the Continent eight or nine times, have been five times through America, and three times to the colonies. It may be of interest to old playgoers to learn that the "father and founder of the family" visited this City in the early seventies. Mr Crasg was then known as one of the famous D* Castro troupe. The season here of "The Craggs" is limitei to eight nights, and they should draw crowded houses. The company supporting hem are perhaps the strongest Mr Dix has yet placed before his patrons. Several iewcomers will be seen to-nicht, including tfire Gilman (a pleasing balladist), Mr JBJnkman (baritone), and Mr Ingram (siffltar). The old faces will include Mr Jim Maim, a popular comedian, and the entire ompany from the Alhambra. For those Irho wish to see " The Craggs" only we are informed that they will appear about 925. The box r)}an is now open at the Dresen, and a large number of seats are alxeactytacured. __ I