PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18774, 30 January 1923, Page 7

PRINCESS THEATRE

With four new acts. and.a strong contingent of favourite artists rertiaining over from last week, tho management of the Princess Theatre is able to present a programme of a sufficiently high standard of merit to warrant the assumption that a large share of public support will be received this week. All the newcomers are thoroughly expert in the art of entertaining, and the variety and excellence of the turns presented should please all kinds of patrons. The new performers, who have achieved great success in other places, met with a very favourable reception last night, and may be relied upon to maintain the high standard of merit which has so long been associated with this popular house of entertainment. Their initial success was such that they may with confidence look forward to a large measure of popularity during their stay here. The artists who have appeared previously were equally successful m their efforts to please tho audience, and their contributions were received with expressions of cordial approval. Pat Doonan met with a substantial measure of success in a budget of comic songs, which were well rendered, and which stamped him as a comedian of more than ordinary merit. Miss Louie Duggan, who possesses a sweet voice of considerable power, sang several pretty songs in a manner that delighted the audience, which was evident!v very favourably impressed with her abilities as a vocalist. A charming stage manner assists her in no small degree in winning the goodwill of her hearers. As a whistler, Miss Duggan proved herself of considerably more than average merit. Wendy and Aphonse, who also made their initial appearance, created an excellent impression, and may confidently look forward to a highly successful season. They presented a budget of music, mirth and melody of a very bright and sparkling nature, and quickly established themselves as favourites, their turn being of such a kind as to appeal to a. large section of lovers of vaudeville. 'The other new artist was Creighton, who is described us the fidgety genius or dancing juggler. 'Pliis performer is one of the cleverest seen on a local stage for some considerable time. His feats of juggling with a hat, walking stick, gloves, violin, and Indian clubs were extremely clever, and were performed with the ease which is characteristic of a thorough master of the art. A balancing feat performed by Creighton while nianipulatig Indian chibs was splendidly done, and evoked tho aci.mira.tion of all present. Slavin and Thompson, whose last week is announced, were again conspicuously successful in their natter and parodies, which were decidedly clever, and which were keenly appreciated. Leyland Hodgson, the English revue juvenile load, had every reason to be pleased with the favour with which his contributions were received, and the same remarks apply to the Reece Sisters, who sang and danced very nicely, thoroughly satisfying everyone present. Conway and Beecham presented a diverting turn, in which clever repartee was the main feature, and which thoroughly deserved tho appreciation with which it was received. One of the most popular contributions to the entertainment was that given by Charles E. Lawrence, whose songs and patter werei extremely pleasing. Besides being full of merit, they were presented in a manner that appealed to the audience, which was not slow in showing its appreciation of the artist’s abilities. A very interesting series of animated pictures, covering a wide range of subjects, formed a fitting introduction to tho vaudeville Programme, and the work of the orchestra assisted in no small degree to enhance the success of (he entertainment. Tho same programme will be presented to-night.