PANTOMIME TO-MORROW NIGHT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18292, 8 July 1921, Page 3

PANTOMIME TO-MORROW NIGHT.

To-morrow evening the J. O. Williamson pantomime will bo inaugurated at His Majesty’s Theatre, when a very largo house is anticipated. Everything is in readiness, and the company, which is an exceptionally largo one, will arrive by special train tomorrow, after a very successful season in Christchurch. “Humpty Dumpty’’ is said to be full of good things, and, judging from contemporary reports, something exceptional in the way of extravaganza, burlesque, delightful ballets, spcctaou ar pageants, and novel and clever specialty turns can bo looked for. ’1 ho interest of the piece follows upon the early appearance of the dame, who whisks the mquisi live boy to Humptiland, where he becomes acquainted with the heroine, over whom the sorceress has cast her spell, and where ho mingles with the quaint and curious characters who frisk and frolic in scones of rare beauty. In past pantomimes the dressing has been described by ma jjy udjee tives, such as "bizarre,” but for Humpty Dumpty” the Sydney Telegraph says the proper word is “exquisite.” 'the imported English artists aro reported as a particularly happy select ipn, while the best of the Australian favourites are said to have fine opportunities. The pantomime comes with the verv best of credentials. It is said to he easily the best production of its kind that this enterprising firm has ever offered to Australasian audiences. The cast includes several new i;biycrs,_ns well as some old favourites. The principal boy Mill be Miss Beatrice Allen, who has played the part in London, and Miss Mane ranohionetti will take the part of the principal girl. Miss Vera Savage, a dramatic actress of distinction, has been brought out to play the part of the sorceress, and Dunedin audiences will welcome the reappearance of Miss Emmeline Orford, who made a hit with ;-A Little Pink Petti for Peter in the first production of "Miss Hook of Holland.” Another old tavounte to appear is Mr Edwin Brett, and the evergreen part of the dame will he taken by Mr Albert T.efre. Cornedv specialties will be introdneed by the Lecardo Brothers ihe box plans are now open at the Bristol for the five nights and the matinees.