"PETER PAN" BALLET

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2920, 4 November 1916, Page 7

"PETER PAN" BALLET

At the Grand Opera House on Monday evening next, Misa Estelle Beere is again producing her charming entertainment for the benefit of the Ked Cross Fund. The beautiful phantasy, "Wild Flowers," with the opening scena, lied Poppies-in-tlte-Corn, the dainty dragon-ily (Marjorie Wiggs), Blue-bell (little Prances Parker), Spirit of the Corn (Kathleen O'Brian), and that sweet bullet "Forget-me-Nots" and the bovy pretty field-daisies wiTi again go through their paces to tho lively Henry VII dances. The forest setting in which the Indian squaws prowl and dance, making a delightful stage picture, while Tiger Lily (Tliurza Rogers) dances so charmingly, is a splendid opening for Peter Pan. The flight of Peter Wendy, Michael and John in mid-air is a truly wonderful performance as seen from tho audience, and Peter (Hazel Favelle), Wendy (Irene Marsh), fairly revel in their parts. Wee Tinker-bell (Joan Beere) will agaiu lly and dance, much to her own enjoyment and everyone else's.Captain Hook o>tr. Thomas O'CarroH), in his eccentric; danco and his picturesque band of brigands, are excellent. In tho ilivertifscmenta many grown-ups lakepart. The Moonliglit-ldyll, by Miss Gyneth Kirk and Mr. Konald Crighton, is an attractive number, as is the clasiio number, Indian Temple-dance, b.v Mr. B. Clenientson. The "Scene de Ballet," by eight maidens, in ballet froeking a la Genee, is a finished performance. The Miss Beere's babies, little ages ranging from three to six years, will introduce some now efforts, and this is perhaps the most popular item on the excellent programme. Her Excellency the Coiiatess of Liverpool and suite, the Mayor and Mayoress will again attend. The box plan is now open at the Bristol.