ALHAMRRA THEATRE

Otago Witness, Issue 2727, 20 June 1906, Page 61

ALHAMRRA THEATRE

Sufficient evidence) if such weie needed,, of the popularity of Ful'ers' Entertainers was afforded cm Saturday evening, when the seating accommodation of the Alhambra Theatre was fully availed of. some- having to 4 be con--tent with standing room. The usual change of programme was submitted, and the personnel of tie same w*s added to by the appear- • ance of several new artists, the result being that a really first-class show was presented. Among the new arrivals was included one of the best artiste that Messrs Fuller have introduced to patrons for some time. This was Mr Carden Wrison, a mimic and impersonator of undoubted excellence and apparently unlimitedaversatility. *u.r Wilson in his various imitations and impersonations was genuinely good, and must be classed amongst the very best artists in that particular line that hay« _ visited us. His repertoire is an extensive one, and everything contained therein is good. Further, and what must be considered an important element in the matter of impersonations^ his subjects treated are all well known in the theatrical world, and have at one time or another been seen and heard locally. Mr Wilson's imitations on Saturday night wer« those of Cuyler Hastings (as Sherlcck Holmes) and John B. Athelwood (as Moriarty), Bland, Holt, Tom Nawn, John F. Sheridan, Charles Blaie, ii'N&ughton (as Bertie in " The Skirt Dancer"), and Van Bierie, the actor-musician. The last-named was perhaps the best and most popular o£ all, but still in every one of them the artiat was strikirgly realistic. His success was instantaneous and complete, and he bids fair to become a big attraction at the Alhambra. Other new artists figuring on th» bill' were Mr Percy Lodge, a female iuiper- • sonator, who wears a charming frock and dtinty air, and 'generally knows bis business; Scott Bros., who. sing and dance exceedingly well and provide an enjoyable " turn " ; and Miss Pearl Helmrich, a- sexio with a Aecia©dly attractive manner. All of the old members of the company were heard in something new and bright. The favourite Sam Wilson appeared in the second part of the bill, and in clever female impersonations audv song and patter created endless diversion. The last nights of Rexton, a promising equilibrist find juggler, are announced Carl Collier, knockabout comedian above the average, lurnisbetl new' songs and dances; while Miss Ivy Gillardi (a charming serio). Miss Lucy. Lavinia, Miss Dorothy Le Strange, the Three Starrs. Mr Val Newton, and Miss Amy Blackie all' contributed to the excellence of the bill. The. uerformance concluded with a most exciting film entitled " Another's Crime."