ENGLISH PIERROTS.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13507, 29 August 1912, Page 7

ENGLISH PIERROTS.

An exceptional attraction will bp, introduced to the music-loving public of Nelson on Monday next, when a twonic;ht season of the above company will b<Tgivon at the- Theatre Royal, under tli o direction of W. and R. Thomas and Maynard Dakin. During the recent Dunedin season, the English Pierrots received the greatest compliment, which can be paid to ,a company, the vast Garrison Hall seating over 1700 persons beinp; crowded nightly by most enthusiastic audiences. The "Otago Daily Times," commenting on tho performance, says: "The English- Pierrots .undoubtedly give an entertainment exceptional iii •every respect. There is a nice tone- about the whole- performance which.is absolutely free from, vulgarity, and all objectional features. The ortertauiment is, in short, one of very .refined character, given by .artists who arc excellent in their various departments." Mr. W. R. Turner, the humorist of the company; gives a budget ot comicalities of a very diverting character, whikt'Mr. Maynard Dakin's (the comedian) items aro of a true spirit of innocent comedy, he being a. fine actor and clever comedian. Popular prices'j md no extra charges', should ensure the company koocT patronage: "The box plan is at Jackson's;