“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17729, 26 December 1925, Page 11

“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.”

HE WHO HESITATES WILL MISS. The demand for reserved seats at the special box office, the "Avonia’ Depot, 677, Colombo Street, for the forthcoming season of “The Phantom of the Opera” is unprecendented, and it is very evident that many intending patrons will be left lamenting unless they take the opportunity now affordj ed them of booking their seats in ad vance. “The Phantom of the Opera” will be presented simultaneously at Everybody’s and Greater Crystal Palace Theatres for six days only, commencing Monday, January 11. and indications point to the fact that both these popular houses of entertainment will be taxed to their utmost capacity during the brief season. “The Phantom of the Opera” is one of the most amazing dramatic sensations ever conj ceived. It will hold you entranced from I beginning to end. The colossal production features 30 great “ stars,” and a supporting cast ot more than 5000 others. A wild, weird, fantastic masterpiece, with its gripping story sweeping majesticall}-, and frantically at times, through the magnificent halls and dark dungeons of the world-fam-ous Paris Opera House, it is the last word in genuine wholesome thrilling entertainment. Packed from beginning to end with sensational events, “The Phantom of the Opera” cannot fail to interest and intrigue all those who witness the mighty and mysterious production that has already thrilled millions with its fantastic conception and majestic grandeur. The special box office at the “Avonia” Depot will be closed to-day but will re-open on Monday. The special daylight screenings of scenes from "The Phantom of the Opera,” which are given dailv every few minutes at the “Avonia” depot are attracting extraordinary attention and interest. j j j ! j i