ROUND-UP OF UP-ROARS! FULLERS EMPIRE THEATRE Direction: Kerridge-Odeon. SESSIONS 2 and 8 p.m. From the HILARIOUS COLLIER'S Magazine Story. Bud Lou (Alkali) (Killer) ABBOTT ami COSTELLO ABBOTT and COSTELLO Marjorie (CJamity) MAIN The Pistol-packin’ "Ma Kettle.” “THE WISTFUL WIDOW OF WAGON GAP” The LAW SAYS . . . •'Whoever kilis a man must support his widow and kids." (Actual MONTANA Law, 1895). “PELICAN PRANKS” (Variety Views). " HAUSA VILLAGE” (Interest), Cinesound and Universal Reviews). (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) BOX PLANS NOW OPEN FOR “ POSERS, PENALTIES AND PROFITS.” POSERS, PENALTIES AND PROFITS.” PLANS at Theatre from 10 a.m. To-day. RING Corporation Buses, 13-920, for that long-put-off trip to Larnach Castle.
H 1 S MAJESTY’S ‘TIIEA Tll E (Direction: Kcrridge-Odeon). GRAND OPERA SEASON OF 8 PERFORMANCES. MAY 27, 28, JUNE X, 3,5, 8, 10 and 12. BE A “FIRST-NIGHTER,” * When the Curtain Rises on ' THE NEW ZEALAND PREMIERE At 7.45 p.m. Sharp NEXT THURSDAY. NOTE.—The 3-liour Opera Commences at 7.45 Sharp, when Doors will be CLOSED UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF ACT I. Please Endeavour to be Seated by 7.30 p.m. The New Zealand Broadcasting Service and the Otago Centennial Association present “C A E M E N ” “C A R M E N” Georges Bizet’s Opera in 4 Acts. MUSICAL DIRECTOR, PRODUCER ANDERSEN tyrer Bernard beeby The Principals, direct from London, are appearing by Courtesy of The Royal Carl Rosa Opera Co. and the Covent Garden Opera Synd. " CARMEN ” .PLAYED BY “ DON JOSE ” PLAYED BY JANET HOWE, ARTHUR SEE VENT Famous English Contralto, who has already created a furore at rehearsals. Dunedin audiences will be thrilled with Janet Hcwe’s “ Carmen.” Famous English Tenor, at present under contract to the Covent Garden Opera Syndicate, whose portrayal of Don Jose will long be remembered. SUPPORTING PRINCIPALS INCLUDE DUNEDIN’S FINEST VOCALISTS. Bryan Drake Dora Drake (Escamillo) (Micaela) Geoffrey de Lautour John Gordon (Zuniga) (El Dancairo) MAGNIFICENT CHORUS OF 86 VOICES Mona Ross Patricia Thorn (Frasquita) (Mercedes) Clifford Dowe Walter McDonald (El Remendado) (Morales) THE NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF 47 PLAYERS (Under JOHN T. LEECH). • (Leader, VINCENT ASPEY). Special Scenery has been created for the Production and the colourful Spanish Costumes will be a feature. * TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS. | PERFORMANCE COMMENCES I 7.45 SHARP. | Doors open from 6.45, and I Patrons with Reserves are urged to try to be Seated by 7.30. The Doors will be Closed at 7.45 and no one can be admitted then until the Conclusion of the first Act. BOX PLAN AND DAY SALES. The Box Plan is filling rapidly at Begg’s, and Early Booking is Advised. D.C. IQs, O.S. 10s and 7s 6d (no tax). Day Sales (4s each) will be on Sale at Begg’s, I available only for Day of Issue, j FOR CARMEN BOOK EARLTY ARRIVE EARLY. DANCING THIRD GRAND ANNUAL SCOTTISH BALL THIRD GRAND ANNUAL SCOTTISH BALL THIRD GRAND ANNUAL SCOTTISH BALL 3XAIN TOWN lIALL, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1948. Dancing 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ~ DUNEDIN HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, BURNS PIPE BAND. BONNIE HIGHLAND DANCERS. WEAR YOUR TARTANS. Double Tickets 21s, Single Tickets 10s 6d. Spectators Is 6<L It will be essential to procure your tickets early in the week to avoid disappointment. Tickets available from D.1.C., Chas. Begg and Co., and firms displaying show cards. Spectators admitted to Dress Circle from 7.30 p.m. £250 TUG-OF-WAR CONTEST, TOWN HALL D'ANC E, FEATURING ONLY LADIES’ DANCE BAND IN DUNEDIN. TO-NIGHT. 2 HALLS 2 HALLS 2 HALLS 2 HALLS 2 HALLS 3 BANDS 3 BANDS 3 BANDS 3 BANDS 3 BANDS ’FEATURING ONLY LADIES’ DANCE BAND IN DUNEDIN. i MAIN TOWN IL\LL, ALL MODERN DANCING. EXCELSIOR BAND CONCERT CHAMBER, ALL OLD-TIME DANCING.' RAMBLERS AND ROMANZA BANDS. SIXTH HEAT OF £250 TUG-OF-WAR CONTEST. GLENAVY v. BRANSON’S HOTEL. NASEBYITES v. THE GARDENS TEAM. NOTE.—The Glenavy Team gives a haka before and after each pull. TWO HALLS. THREE BANDS TWO HALLS. THREE BANDS. TWO HALLS THREE BANDS SPECTATORS, Is.
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