LOUIS BENNISON

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18759, 12 January 1923, Page 7

LOUIS BENNISON

OPENS TO-NIGHT. DUNEDIN SEASON CURTAILED. Owing to rearrangement of tho Sydney season, tho Dunedin season is curtailed to four nights—Friday, Saturday, and Monday. and Tuesday. This evening at His Majesty's Theatre Mr Louis Bomiison and J. C. Williamson's specially organised comedy company will make their first appearance here in the comecly-druma, “Johnny, Get Your Gun.” Mr Bennison appeared in the leading role of Johnny Wiggins (cowboy and. gentleman) for over three years in the principal theatres of America, and again he scored a most emphatic success in Sydney, also in Melbourne ho was greeted by crowded and delighted audiences. J. O. ‘ Williamson's company supporting the star includes many of the best known people on tho Australian stage. “Johnny, Get Your Gun,” is a comedy-drama of love, laughter, and thrills, and affords scope for the wearing of 3, number of attractive costumes and frocks by the ladies-of the company. The play, which is full of variety, is described by various Australian papers as follows: The Age said, “‘Johnny, Get Your Gun’ is the last word in farce comedy.” From tho Argus: “There is no reason why ‘Johnny, Get Your Gun’ should not beat, all previous comedy records ” Tho Bulletin also joined in the chorus of praise of both Louis Bennison and J. C. Williamson's exceptionally fine company. “Johnny, Get Your Gun” will be producer! on the same lavish scale as in Australia. The company supporting Mr Bennifon includes tna.iiv of the best known artists in Australasia, the principals being George Blunt. Marjorie Bennett, Dorotliv Seacombe. Robert E. Homans. Leslie Victor, Roger Barry, Georqre Brvant, Mario Eaten, J. B. Atholwnod, Nellie Mortyne, Gwen Bnrrou'’hs. IT. IT. Wallace, I.on Vernon, A. Barbaras. Lillian Nightingale. Vernon Edwards. Edward Motv-rieff, Wally Wall ace, Pvbil Tub'a., Phyllis Lawrence, and Len Nugent. “Johnny. Get Your Gun” will bo placed for two nighta only to be followed on Monday and Tuesday Jnnnarv 15-16, by the great romantic drama, “The Great Lover.” Tho box c.lanv for the season of four nights are rapid)- filling at The Bristol. Day sale tickets are on sale at the Geyser.