THE THEATRE
(By Sylvius.)
Miss Reeve to Tour. Under an arrangement with tho ls"cw Zealand Picture Supplies, Ltd., Miss Ada Keove, the brilliant English comedy artist, is to niftko a littlo country tour next week. On Tuesday Miss liceve, supported by Mr. Harry Jacobs (the singing conductor) and Mr. Kennedy Allen (the London comedian) aro to .appear at Potone, at Peildiiig on Thursday, at Dannovirko on Friday, and Pahiatua on Saturday, in each case in conjunction with tho linn's pictures. Such places nro rarely visited by artists of Miss Kcove's capacity. "Come Inside." Eovues are tho prevailing rage. As a rule tho typo of revue we get in New Zealand is camouflaged vaudeville, but the new idea, makes for continuity of interest and docs away with thoso intervals that tho orchestra has so frequently to fill jii. Sydney James, the introducer of tho "Royal Strollers" of a couple of years ngo, is at the head of "Conio Inside," the tevuo with the hospitablo title that is to show cau?o at tho Grand Opera House on Wednesday next. Mr. James (and "Billy") is a host in himself, a clever ventriloquist, comedian, singer, and burlosquer. Moreover ho is a player with original ideas Assisting Mr. James is that exceedingly versatile lady, Miss Madeline Eossiter, dancer, singer, and pianist. Other names more or less well know:) aro G. W. Desmond, George prays tone, Cyril Northcote, Watkin Knight, "Zimmy" (tlio drummer), nnd Misses Josie Jackson, Quoonio Tremberty, Ira Bissett, Bena Chirk, Sadie Magiiire, Stella Scott, Lily Sliand, and Laura Lonsdalc. Among the many' offerings that tickle in "Come Inside" is ft burlesquo on "Peg o' My Heart," in which Peg's Irish fatlier at length makes bis appearance m the flesh. Espinosa, I Espinosa, producer, ballet master, and principal dancer at tho London theatres I these-many years past in succession fo his father, whose traditions from theParis Opera Ballet ho continues, is visiting Australia. Nenrly all •tho leading artists connected with tlio Tree, TerryNeilsou, Asche, Forbos-Eobertson, and 11. B. Irving managements have passed through tho hands of the newcomer during tho past twenty years. Mis father, after a varied career as dancer and ballet master throughout. Europe and America, joined Henry Irving in 1889, and remained with him as adviser upon tho technique of his special department of art at the Lyceum Theatre until 1903, at the samo time assisting at tho Alhtunbm and otlier theatres in the same war. Thus it happened that tho younger Espinosa acquired his first stage experience with Henry '.Irving, specialised in the study of the costumes, dances, correct movements, and deportment of various periods in tho world's History, and was consulted in turn by the managements in question, after his fisher had retired. The younger" EspinosaVfirst engagement as producer was at tho Broadway Theatre, New York, in 1893, under Charles Frohman, in "Ninety Days." From there he directed epeclacular productions at- the World's Fair (Chicago), and after a season in London as principal dancer at the Alhambra, was engaged to produce "Monto Carlo" at the Avenuo Theatre. Since then' he has directed, or partly directed, about -!!80 pieces at London theatres. Espinosa's wife was a Miss Eva Kelliuidi formerly of Sydney.
Notes. Tho Blenheim amateurs have decided to produce. "The Gondoliers," aiul are securing the services of Mr. Tom Pollard to apply the finishing touches. The Marton amateurs aro to perform "Paul Jones" during tho coming winter. The Williamson pantomime "Dick Whittington" concluded an eight weeks' season in Sydney last night. A lour-of Now Zealand follows. Gold life passes to'all'theatres under his control aro to be issued to all Australian winners of the V.C. by Mr. Hugh D. M'lntosh, of Sydney.' This tangible award for gallantry is ono that might bo given by other theatrical managements operating in Australasia. Miss Rima Youug, the pianiste of Iho English Pierrots, is a sister of Mrs. Winter Hall, who with hej husbanil (late >)i the Plimmer-Hall Company) is a resident of LO3 Angoles. Mr. Hall has been appearing successfully in pictures, and finds acting for the screen most congenial employment. . The season of tho English Pierrots at the Concert Chamber will ■ extend • for eight weoks, after which the company will tour up and down tho North Island, sandwiching in between & lebgtny season at Auckland. Mdlle. Antonio Dolores sang beforo a crowded audienco at the Sydney Town Hall on.May 11. Her programmo included many of her favourito eongs of previous toure. A lease of the Lyceum Theatre, Sydney (ono of Australia's most historic houses of intertainincnt) has been secured by Hoyt's, Ltd., of Melbourne, which Arm intends to convert the theatre into tho best kinema houso in Australia. Miss Stella Power, who .has recently completed an American tour with Madamo Melba, returned to Melbourne on May 10. Mr. Graham Browne, who was prominently associated with Miss Mario Ternprat's comedy season, has been retained for Williamson's for further Australian service. A separate company is being; formed under his guidance, for which Miss Nellie Stewart, Miss Lizotte Parkcs. and Mr. Arthur Styan are already engaged. The re-ongagemont. of Mr. Browne lias become possible cTrtefly through tho fact that straight ahead three-act plays are a rare occurrence in England. Many of tlio best actors are filling in timo with vaudeville turns, and Miss Tempest may renew older associations in this line. Miss Gladys Ancru.n (who was. mentioned in last week's notes as tho V«nufi of Mir Thomas Btectmm's production of "Tannkauser" in English in . London, is not uukne-n-n in Australia. A New Plymouth correspondent states that Miss Ancnim appeared in Australia wtih tho Quinlun Company in 1912, singing minor parrs in the Wiignerian and Italian repertoire of that fine combination. The next year saw her advanco into more important roles, notably in "Tho Valkyriee" and "The Twilight of tho Gode." "Time, Please," is tlio title of a new revue which has been produced by the M'lntosh management at the Sydney Tivoli. The rovuo was produced by Espinosa, a gifted dancer and. producer, who appeals in tho revue, supported by Bari"y Lnpino, Beatrico TloHoway, Billy Rego, Mario Eaton, Noel Geddes, , Ethel Bennetto, and others. Espinosa was formerly producer of revues at tho Empire, London. Messrs. J. and N. Tait appear to have scored a dual success with their two latest comedy attractions. Mr. Guy Bates Post, a refined, dignified, and subtle actor, has greatly pleased tho Melbourne public in '*Tho Maaquernder" (a dramatisation of "John Chilcote, M.P.") and "Do Luxe Annie," with Emoiio Polini in the lead, has captured .Sydney's public.
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