ENGLISH PIERROTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1418, 28 June 1917, Page 30

ENGLISH PIERROTS.

A clean, bright entertainment — devoid of vulgarity and containing plenty of originality and charm — coupled with an extensive repertoire is what Messrs. Will and Rob Thomas, the proprietors of the English Pierrots, have aimed at and attained in the organising of their clever combination. The English Pierrots, who commence their season at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Saturday next, are the originators of the costume comedy companies in Australasia, giving entertainments in their pavilion at St. Kilda, Victoria, for the past 12 years, and supplying programmes of musical fare of such perfection as to earn them the highest reputations throughout Australasia. There is no doubt that the public will give this talented company a very hearty welcome. Messrs. Turner and Lawrence are the pivots round which the fun of the Pierrots works, and Miss Elsa Langley is an exceptionally gifted and dainty comedienne, who makes her audience feel that she is enjoying every minute on the stage. In Mr. Roy Cooke the Pierrots have a most artistic singer, who never fails to find favour with his audiences, and his fine basso voice and splendid repertoire of songs have won him much praise. It is claimed for the English Pierrots that their style of entertainment is quite different and original from the usual costume concert party, and, judging from the lengthy seasons played at Perth and St. Kilda as well as a six weeks’ run in Wellington, they possess an almost inexhaustible repertoire of songs, sketches, burlesques and instrumental items. The box plan is at Wildman and Arey’s.