THE MAJESTIC THEATRE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 16 January 1928, Page 5

THE MAJESTIC THEATRE

SIR BENJAMIN FULLER’S VIEWS Sir Benjariiin Fuller is a Director of the N.Z. Picture Supplies, Ltd., whichCompany is, in conjunction with Nelson shareholders, providing the capital f0r,.,--the now Majestic Theatre to' be' erected' in Trafalgar street, and has agreed to lease the theatre, guaranteeing : shafe- >'■ -* holders a dividend of seven per cent, free of income tax. vpv

During Sir Benjamin’s visit to Nelson at the weekend opportunity was . taken to discuss with him at length thei Majestic Company’s proposals; details of theatre construction, and the question’’' of visits to the city by leading touring companies. •. q • Sir Benjamin expressed his satisfaction with the plans of the theatre, -Mr marking tljat these provided for an excellent building, equipped on thoroughly modern lines. Referring .particularly - T to the stage he stated that the dimensions were adequate for every class of*-., theatrical entertainment, and were in line with those of theatres recently completed, and others about to be greeted both in New Zealand and Australia.

Dressing room accommodation proposed, and the arrangements for lighting, "and' ’ the installation of a counterweight system, were, he said, thoroughly up to date.

Regarding the question of visiting companies and artists Sir Benjamin said that undoubtedly Nelson would he Ire»* * quently visited when the theatre 'was rf ''; completed, and that his Company-would i>f gladly co-operate and assist in thiS;direetion. A theatre of the seating capa»'.,* city proposed, and modcrnly appointed/ ' would alter the present position entirely from the point of view of leading travel: ling companies, and should also greatly assist the local societies. Sir Benjamin expressed the hope that ; ■ he would again he able to visit Nelson on the completion of the theatre.