PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17634, 26 May 1919, Page 2

PRINCESS THEATRE

The witty and tuneful musical comedy Tie Blacksmith's Wedding-" has proved all the week a fine medium for the talent of the Walter George Players, and the Princess Theatre was crowded on Saturday night for the final perfromance. To-night is an occasion of some moment for habitues of the theatre, for tho Walter George company will produce, for the first timo in _ Australasia, the musical- comedy '' Tho King of Duimowhorski," which they have had iu active rehearsal for the past three weeks. This is spoken of as the most gorgeously staged and costumed revue Fuller patrons have seen, and dressmakers and costumiers havo been aa busy as tho players preparing the habiliments of the production! It is said that nearly £300 will have Been spent in Dune4in before tho curtain rises, lie scene of the new play is the week-end palace of tho king", and the complications and ' revomtibn" of tho highly-liilarious plot an so from the disappearance of his Majesty, and the many false identifications established. A scarlet thread of love, courtship, and philandering gives the romantio interest, which is largely sustained in the melodious musical score. The full strength of Mr Georges adroit band of farceurs melodists, and choristers is engaged, and as tho pieco h;is a distinct militaiy savour the girls wear glittering gay uniforms. A'special ballet feature will be tho Ballet Russe and a novel specialty is promised in the impersonation of the chief characters in modern pantomime. There are some rich comedy parts, notably that of tho general, assigned to tho clever and popular George Storev In fine, Mr L.eorge, who is the solo nroducer. promises a uniquo revel. There will bo a complete change of vaudeville, though tho only newcomer is the ventriloqiust Baron. " The Kmg' of D-unnowherski" will be staged aU the week. Seats may be booked now. at tho Bristol.