OPERA HOUSE

Grey River Argus, 16 September 1918, Page 4

OPERA HOUSE

V UNIQUE AND SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT.

\ PQLLAUD PRODUCTION TO-NIGHT. To-night nt the Opera House AirTom Pollard will prawn* 11 . spl f , r^ evening's entertainment by Grej ...onth'W and gentlemen amateur.. Tlielimt part will be devoted t« drmnsitie comedy, consisting ot tilbet's classic dvamafie contrast in two acts, "Sweethearts." This clever i comedy drama is one of the best ol i Gilbert's works, full of smart dialogue with a splendid vein of humour through it. For many weeks 30 young ladies of Greymouth have been drilin«- and will "be presented in a seriesof' marches and tableaux accoutred in the regulation stage military coshmie. Mr. Tom Pollard has been famous throughout, his career lor his magnificent marching ballets and in "The Amazons" march to-morrow 1 evening we are promised a performunco second fo nothing he has done. Another big attraction will be Miss Kuby Wilding, a very successful [premier danscuse who has been specially engaged for; the rendering of the two classic dances, "The Bacchanalian" Dance from "the Prophet," and "The Dance Anitaras." Miss Wilding comes. with a big reputation as a solo dancer. The musical portion of the production is in the hands of Miss ■•Chunn and Mr. Ivan Wilson, of Hokitika. Mr McLeans Caledonian pupils will render a national dance, and an augmented orchestra under Mr- Fred Resteaux will he heard on overtures and selections. All /the accompaniment 1 of- chorus work and soloists will be by the orchestra. Special arrangements have been made for the coloured electric, and . lime, lighting for the marches arid tableaux and Slimming up the entertainment to-night promises to be a treat for those who enjoy a good dramatic comedy, spectacular marches ballets and good music artistically rendered. The prices are 2/6 Dress Circle and Front Stalls, Stalls 2/-, and Gallery 1/- plus war tax. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol for Dress Circle and Front Stalls at 6d extra. ,