PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16433, 12 July 1915, Page 8

PRINCESS THEATRE

RE OPENING TO-NIGHT. l'"or the re-opening of t lie Princess 'J heatre tlll's evening patrons are promised what tin? management claims to hi; the biggestand brightn-t show thai has.over been prem:iili (I under the Fuller icy line. First in importance is Stanhope's American Revue Company, a combination that has been in existence for the past eight montlis, playing to crowded houses throughout tile Fuller circuit. Headed by Mr Paul .Stanhope, a comedian who liuij had vast experience in burlesque work in America, the company includes sucli capable performers as Meiers Lcs. Bates, Reg. Herbert, and Frank 'Norton, and Misses Fritzeo do Guy awl Ruby Kennedy. Supporting the principals are a number of specialties, notably the 'Frisco Male Quartet, the Buty Korus, and the New York Ballet. .Several of the latest song hits arc introduced between whiles, while the dancing is a special feature. The opening production, "This is the Life," luvs received very favourable comment elsewhere, and is p. typical revue. Quite apait from the Revue Company, there will also appear a number of star acts specially importotl by Mr Ben J. Fuller, notably Maud and Gill (Continental comedy acrobats), tho Goolrnans (novelty musicians, with their musical alarm clocks), the Three Ruddles (talented juveniles, featuring the miniaturo Charles Chaplin), Effic Fellowes (famous male impersonator), and George Campbell (the famous English comedy juggler). No advance has been made in the prices, and seats may be reserved at the Bristol without extra fee.