THE “JACK AND JILL ” PANTO.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 982, 31 December 1908, Page 18

THE “JACK AND JILL ” PANTO.

In the pantomime “JacK and Jill” the Williamson management has eclipsed all previous efforts (says the Melbourne representative of “ The Referee ”), and the announcements previously made that it would be a gorgeous picture have been fulfilled. Around the fairy tale there has been wound all manner of pictures and incidents, while a very capable company is doing all that is necessary for its success in this direction. Messrs. Bert Gilbert and J. M. Campbell are the principal comedians, and they make the most of everything. Mr. Walter Stanton, as the giant rooster, is highly successful. Morris and Wilson make one of their entrances in the form of an infuriated bull, and another as a bear with its natural hugging propensity fully developed. The Pony Ballet (new to Australia, but popular in England and America) is another attraction, and the girls do full justice to it. Other ballets include The Harvest Home, The Rose, The Snowstorm, and The Butterfly. A new electric ballet forms the accompaniment to one of Miss Fanny Dango’s songs, while the big electric march at' the end of the production is brilliant. Miss Stella Gastelle, as one of the boys, looks and sings well, while a number of other favourites are included in a long and strong cast.