OPERA HOUSE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12881, 7 April 1913, Page 8

OPERA HOUSE.

"THE FOLLIES" TO-NIGHT, , This evening at the Opfera. House that clever costume comfedy company '"The Follies" will commen.ce, a season of six nights by special. aTra.ngeme;nt T and in conjunction with/the Royal Pictures. The comp.any. numlbers^ eight sterling performers^ all 'at the top- of tha ttjee in theii' own specialities.," Mr PercyP Clifton,. 3nanage,r arid- director ©f the company, .is one of the best character comedians--Keen in the colonies for- some time, arid whs principal comedian with the Arcadians. The company make a feature of stage settings, and the costuming. The performers all appear in black and white costumes, and vhon seated around' the Stage make a charming picture. It is the intention of the management to make rapid changes of programmes during their week*s reason here, and three complete programmes will .bo given. In addition to the programmes given by the Follies, the Royal Pictures will introduce a selection of the latest motion pictures, which will be changed every evening, and will be accompanied-by the Royal C-rchestra. ■ "The Follies" have the mippy knack of keeping the ball rolling, pnd the audience is kept amused from" start to finish.of. the two hours that they occupy the stage. "The members t]^ }., com P<any are as follows: Mr Percy Chfton. character comedian; The Lusainne- Sisters, series and dancers: Tviack. and Edgar, sketch artists; Miss O.ssv O'Koefe, contralto; Mr Clifford O Keofe, baeso; Mr H, Steyne, comedian ; Mr G. .Branson baritone -, and Mr \V. Butler, musical director. The box jians for reserved s»ats for the season are now open af. H. I. Jones. Everything points to'the season of "The Follies" being most successful, and intending patrons should make a point of going early to-night, as there is sure to bo a big house.