CINDERELLA PANTOMIME.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 949, 14 May 1908, Page 16

CINDERELLA PANTOMIME.

Messrs William Anderson and J. F. Sheridan’s spectacular Drury Lane Pantomime “Cinderella” wh.ch has just concluded a remarkably long and successful season in the Commonwealth, and just recently finished a phenomenal season of 19 flights in Wellington will be produced at His Majesty’s next Saturday evening. The management state that “Cinderella” will be staged on the same seal? that has always eharac.erised their previous pro-duct-ons of a similar kind. The scenery includes beautifully-executed studies, among them the “home of the immortals” in the forest, Cinderella’s kitchen, the baronial castle, and the valace. and

a transformation scene, entitled the “Birth of Spring.” The company is said to be an exceptionally strong one, gathered from England, America, and Australasia. There will be numerous ballets, including a rainbow dance and a snow and robin ballet. The company, it is understood will have a powerful operatic chorus, the whole company numbering 108 personsThe pantomime w,ill be under the direction of John F. Sheridan, who plays the Baroness. A feature is made of what is described as the beautiful Porcelain March, which was imported from Paris. Also a fine anmal act (the cow) by Messrs Morris and Wilson, the well-known acrobats. The_ musical numbers will include the latest and most up-to-date and popular melodies- Several children’s matinees will be given the first taking place on Wednesday next. The box plan is now open at Wildman and Areys- Mr Walter Price, the well-known advance agent is busv making arrangements for the show.