PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17516, 7 January 1919, Page 6

PRINCESS THEATRE

That the present list of performers is popular at the Princess Theatre was evi- | denced last evening by the fact that every seat was occupied long before the rise of the curtain. Although no new artists appeared, a fresh programme was given, and was well received throughout. Those who were looking forward to seeing Miss Ethel Vaughan in her entertaining turns were again disappointed, as this .young lady, it will be learnt with regret, has suffered a relapse in her illness, necessitating an operation. Boy Bonham, the juvenile contortionist, evoked well-deserved applause, performing his remarkable feats with an ease and grace of motion which to -the casual observer rather minimises his achievements. Nellie Kolle, easily the mostapplauded performer of the evening, added, if possible, to her popularity with several catchy songs, and was successful in persuading the audience to join heartily in her choruses. -Tones and Raines appeared with renewed brightness, and, with a number of new topical jokes, earned a good share of applause. The lady performer is a clever pianist, while* her partner, having improved his appearance with a flowing moustache, provided a lot of amusement. The new revue presented by the popular Haverly Company was bright and highly entertaining, Daniel Murphy and Michael Casey featuring in parts which enabled them to make the best use of their gifts in imitating two peppery Irish gentlemen. Miss Warner, as Mrs Finn the widow with lofty ambitions, whose /graphic uss of French brought shrieks of laughtet-, was very successful. Mark .Twain's popular character, Hudkleberry iFinn, was worked into the piece, and in this rede Billy Maloney, both in get-up and acting, was entertaining. Casey and Murphy shine right throughout, the farce, • and in the final scene, attired as two erladiators, engaged in a death struggle, the result of _ the machinations of the beauteous Mrs Finn, they present a" spectacle that will give the most dour a hearty laugh. Generally, the programme is a good one, and is bound to have a successful run.