ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2928, 27 April 1910, Page 69

ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

The theory 6i merriment is being cheerfully and metrically expounded this week from the boards of the Alhambra Theatre ■by Messrs Fullers' Mew Vaudeville Company. That theirs is a perennial novelty, which as yet shows no signs of growing 010, seems to be generally ooncided by the large number of people who attend these performences. The new programme is a vigorous affair wherein the turns follow one another at full gallop, coming to a matchless but exceedingly laughable climax in Mr Ward Lear's farce "Raz-or Jim." The newcomers are Mr Bert Wa,rne and Miss Addie Wright. The former is a comedian of some intensity, who possesses an extensive repertoire of songs and gags, all of which move the audience to mirth. Miss Addie Wright made a favourable imprecision with her song, '' Up to one of his tricks again," and her graceful dancing. Old favourites in vaudeville circles appear in new roles and garments. Miss Nellie Leslie sings " Summer time," and Miss Pearl Smail makes herself quite at home with the folks across the footlights. Mr Ward Lear continues to diffuse humour during his tenancy of the stage and tLe people's attention —synonymous terms,- by the way. Some new and Dopular ventriloquial business is introduced by Victor the Great, who continues to live up to the reputation he : has made for himself with Dunedin and other audiences. Miss Maud Hewscr sings some nice ballads in an appealing way, and Mir Charles Throsb.y again does something in the direction of proving himself to be a master of monologue. The Vale of Tears is a powerful presentation by the English actor-vocalist, Mr Jack Russell. A clever exhibition is given by the Scott Bros., who "patter" divertingly . and put in several capital dances. Among the most -popular turns is that of the soubrettes, the Martin. Sisters, who appear twice during the evening. The dancing generally is distinctly good, and the songs and singers much above the average. Among the celebrities announced shortly to appear a.re Les Freres Crottons. the Roman Gladiators from the London Hippodrome. They are to appear in character, and they are said to be about to perform the most marvellous act ever imported by John. Fuller and Sons.