THE "GREAT" ADA REEVE

Evening Star, Issue 16549, 8 October 1917, Page 8

THE "GREAT" ADA REEVE

Tho interest which is being taken, in the appearance of the London comedienne Miss Ada Reeve, whose season, begins at His Majesty's Theatro on Wednesday next, waa indicated by tho large number of seats which were booked at The Bristol this morning. Miss Reeve and the other members of Mr Hugh D. M'lntosh's company will arrive here to-morrow evening, and on Wednesday afternoon a full scenery, lighting, and band reheacrsal will take place, bo as to ensure a smooth performance for the opening night. Miss Ada Reeve lias at different periods of her career appeared in musical comedy, comic opera, farce comedy, and drama, and as a vaudeville star. Her fascinating magnetism would always make her popular, but added to that asset she has a rich and sweet soprano voice, and is a clever dancer and a most delightful actross. Mr Hugh D. M'lntosh, governing director for the Rickards Tivoli Theatres, Ltd., lias surrounded Miss Reeve with a strong combination, including Louiß Nikola, .wizard and magician; Harry Jacobs, who, besides conducting the orchestra, sings some very bright numbers; Kennedy Allan, burlesque oomedian; Frank Markley, who it is said fairly makes the banjo talk; Alvin and Williams, a noted American duo, in 'Bits from Songland'; and the New London Comedy Company, the members of which include Arthur Jenner, Astor Jarry, Zoe Angus, and Georgia De Larna. Thejuvonile danseuse Little Lucie Linda created a perfect-furore in Auckland and Wellington recently.