WELLINGTON NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1574, 24 June 1920, Page 35

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(By

“Lorgnette.”)

WELLINGTON, June 21. Everything being favourable the J. C. Williamson pantomime “The Sleeping Beauty” will open its Dominion tour at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. This year’s panto, is said to be the best the firm has ever produced, being brimful of novelties and sensations. Mr. Marriott Edgar is to play the Dame. This artist, who is described as the “prince of dames,” has scored big as Jacques in “As You Like It” at St. James’, London, and it is interesting to note that his stage manager was the well-known H. H. Vincent, who toured New Zealand several years ago. It is very hard to get information just now from theatrical managers or their representatives as to what attractions are to visit New Zealand in the near future. It looks like a game of “hide and seek.” There does not seem to be any reason for such secrecy. If they have the “goods” there cannot be any fear as to the financial results. The “1920 Dandies” closed their Wellington season on Saturday night. This clever combination did remarkably well during their stay here. The next costume comedy company to visit Wellington will be the English Pierrots, who onen a season in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Saturday, July 17.