GRAND OPERA HOUSE

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9956, 27 April 1918, Page 8

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

"SEVEN DAYS' LEAVE" TO-NIGHT. Memories of the stag© craft employed by Bland Holt some years ago will bo recoiled by tho production of "Seven ihiys' Leave" by the Fullers at the urand Opera Houso this evening, as tho piece is said to be particularly rich in scenic settings. ■ The'-representation of the sinking of a submarine is stated, to be very realistic. The scene wi]l show a German 'submarine'.'lying '<*n the bed. of the ocean. The heroine is then seen making her sensational dive to cut the wire tiiat, gives the signal for the submarine to rise to the surface, when it is immediately shattered . to pieces by two British c-vuisers that are lymg in trait for their prey. The .j-lay has been running in London for the last two years, and is also in.season at the Park Theatre, .New York. "Wellington playgoers will recall with pleasure the last visit of Mr Allan AVilkie and his "Shakespearean company a year ago. • Mr, YVilkie in his latest production will forsake the works of the immortal bard and will play the part of Captain Terence Fieldingl a young British officer, and Miss Marie Key will take that of Lady Mary Heather. Several well-known artists will appear in the personnel of the company among whom are included Mr Kobert luman. Mr Vivian Edwards, Mr Walter Hunt, Mr Herbert Leigh, Mr Vincent Scully, Miss Nellie Fergusson, Miss Olive Stevens, Mr H. "W. Varna, and Miss -Adele Inman. As the booking l is announced to be heavy, intending patrons are advised to book early. Tha plans are on view at the Bristol Piano Company till 12.30 p.m. to-day, thereafter at: the Grand Opera House till 7 p.m. Dav sales may bo obtained at the Opera House lolly shop after noon, today- -