J. C. WILLIAMSON’S WORLD ENTERTAINERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19309, 22 October 1924, Page 4

J. C. WILLIAMSON’S WORLD ENTERTAINERS.

An important event in theatrical hitory is uie appearance here at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday next of the first company of the J. C. vVilliamson Entertainers, the J.C.W. firm are now associated with the leading theatrical managements of England. America, the Continent and South Africa in regard to securing the world’s best talent, and theatregoers in the dominion are fortunate in that New Zealand is included in this world's circuit of attractions. The first organisation is headed by the famous English character impersonator, Bransby Williams, who for the last 20 years lias been a head-liner of all the principal vaudeville theatres of England. His impersonations of such well-known Dicfcen roles as “Mioawber,” “Pigot,” “Dan’l Peggotty,” and “David Copperfield” are said by the press of England to bo “classics of old English notabilites of literature.” Bransby Williams, besides being a noted actor, is a groat favourite with Royalty. The company also includes a remarkable act in the seven Hadje Kadir troupe of Arabs. They in their line are said to rival the phenomenal turn provided by Long Tack Sam. A Sydney pressman says of them: ‘The Hadje Kadir troupe of Arabs are whirling wonders of the desert with their extraordinary gyrations.” Prom Paris are a famous duo. Anna and Louis, who present an eccentric musical mix-up. From Ireland come Locan and M'Shane, the character dame and the girl, who present a riotous soena, “Come Over.” “Modern dancers with a difference” is the description of Landry and Julls, who hail from Belgium. An English musical comedy act is that of Ward and Long. W. V. Robinson is a raconteur of originality from Canada, who is sure to become a- big favourite. George Castles and Torziilo. from Australia, are billed as “the harpist and melody supreme.” A specially selected J. C. Williamson orchestra is under the baton of Arthur Frost. A feature of the entertainment is the artistic curtained settings and lighting effects. The box nlans open this morning at the Bristol Piano Company.