PUSS IN BOOTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1762, 29 May 1913, Page 6

PUSS IN BOOTS.

Though it may seem.incrodiblo to thoi>o> who have witnessed previous pantomimes staged by llic J. C. Williamson management, accounts to hand dec are that m "Puss* in Boots," which is to be elated at tii© Opera Houso for a season of liino nights, beginning ou lhursday next, eclipses all its "predecessors. In a.number of rcspccts, "Puss 111 Boots is «iid. to differ from other pantomimes. While, the spectacular side is given as much prominenco as hithorlo-nnd the scenic ami other splendours of the J. U U illiamson Pantomime arc retained, proiiiinence will, it is stated, bo given to oilier phases no less important, ilio libretto is, it is said, characterised by cleverness and comedy, the humorous element being more pronounced than hitherto and the comedians have full scope for their activities in loughtcr-iuakmg. Another feature will bo the inclusion of a number of the song successes of tho vcar. and 011 the musical side of the pantomime will bo the exhilarating ' hustle music" known as "Ragtime, at present tlio rage of England and America. In tho pantomime is. also presented ? «<'=* oession of attractions and spec allies, representative of the best oblamablc m London, Paris, Berlin, and J- 01 k, and a strong cast has been engaged. It has been found absolutely bring two complete sets of sccnei} to the Dominion, so that, -while tho prmtoniinto is being stnged in one town, tho outfit not in use is forwarded on to tlii mcxu in chargo of the advance .mechanics and electricians, thus effective v guai.din„ against any hustling 011 tho night of pelformaneo. Amongst the featmes in "Puss in Boots" are: lhe kiJKJ Cai.ivan," "The Cat llevels," "The Children s Sports Ballet," "The P>orroUM\ ooing (Fred Leslie nnd IjT Scliill in gX Tho Wonderful Horse," "Ilie GoMen Grove, "Tho Ogre's Haunted I'oro-st, The Per 1nntotie I'icnic," "The Silver Nymphs, Harnessing Iho Horse," ■'The Picture Gallery," s Brown Batlal - one," "Tho Ogre's Hall of Magic, Ballet of the Tear s Plays, Tho Court of King Cat," "Procession of Calland Courtier"" anil the famous ballet special ties from' Theatre Folies, Mangny, Paris. Two bin- specially turns are Hie Gaudsmidls, and their wonderful dogs, and Collins and Hart, the niorvelioua burlesque aerobats. Onlv the nine night performances can bo given in Wellington, and a tiintinee 011 Saturday, June 7. HlO plans for tho first four nights and for 1110 initial matinee will bo opened at the Dresden on Monday next.