PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17217, 21 January 1918, Page 6

PRINCESS THEATRE

The wind-tjp of the Walter Johnson revuo season at tlie Princess Theatre on Saturday night was the occasion of a- scene of unique enthusiasm. Almost as many people, were turned away from tho doors as succeeded in gaining admission, and in tho show, from the principals to the last chorus girl, had something in tho naturo of an ovation.

Havehlbs - Show To-night.

Mr Tom Haverley and his Musical Farco Company take possession of the theatre, tonight with the first of a series of revues based upon the farcical adventures of Dan Murphy. This initial ono is entitled "Two Irish Sports," and is claimed to bo one of tho funniest and most richly melodious revues wo have had presented. Mr Haverley himself plays the role of Murphy, and his comedy companion is tho well-known comedian John P. O'Neill, who has tho part of Casey. A full company of 10 principals swing the pieco along at a great pace, and there are many novel musical and dance interpellations, a particular feature being the work of the beauty chorus, known as the. Oute Ivewpio Wonders. Vaudeville will occupy the whole of the. first part, introducing for tho first time tho American trick cyclists, the Two Kranks, while the Musical Bentleys and James C. Bain and L ; ttlo Verna will reappear for a week, and Harris and Gold- present new songs.