ENGLISH PIERROTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 287, 28 August 1920, Page 9

ENGLISH PIERROTS

Throughout their stay in Wellington the English Pierrot 9 have presented exceptionally fine programmes to the pul> lie, and their seventh change last night was no exception to the rule. Though the -weather was in no way propitious, the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was filled with an audience which manifested its delight on frequent occasions. The Pierrots' orchestra is a very wellbalanced combination, and its opening selection was much enjoyed. Humour of a clean, wholesome .type is a strong feature of the company's repertoire, and in Mr. W. P. Turner the Pierrots have a first-lass fun producer. In his comicality, "Old Moore," lie drew forth shouts of ■ laughter, the item being a clever travesty on the many dire forecasts which "Old Moore" is accustomed to pour forth when a New Year is about to be born. A medley on "Cheese," by Messrs. Lawrence. Austin, and Turner proved a great hit. Miss Ena Gordon was again in good voice, and she sang "Bosebuds" with/ gtreat '.charm, being warmly applauded. "Homing" was'contributed by Mr. David Lyle, whoso tenor voice is alway? good to hear. A chorus song, "Slumberland," by Miss Maxine M'Kenzie, was a popular item, and a duet, "Then and Now," was sung by Miss Lillian Colenzo and Mr. Lawrence in a manner that drew forth very libpral applause. Mr. Leslie Austin achieved success with "Plantagenet," a mo?t amusing comicality, and Miss Thelma Redgrave sang very pleasingly, "Come On, My Honey." The first part of the programme concluded with a scena, entitled "Romany," a bright item redolent with the true gypsy atmosphere, and in which the quaint customs of ryes and rawnics were characteristically depicted. "Basket of Rosea" was played with great taste by the instrumentalists of the company, Misses MacLeod, Jurs, Tappe, and do Saxe, and the Pierrots, headed by Mr. Austin, were entirely successful in a concerted item, "Squire Chumley," which was full of the flavour of Old Country village life. Mr. Roy Cooko. sang with great power and feeling, "Demon of the Deep." M.iss Lillian Colenzo appeared in a character song, and, as usual, encores were insistent. Miss Joy Rolls and Mr. Leslie Austin combined in a neat and attractive specialty dance, in which they gavo complete evidenco of thoirability in the terpsichorean art. A pianologue, "Wrong Numbers," by Mr. Charles Lawrence, raised much merriment, and a violin solo by Miss Vera Jurs was played with much feeling. The final item of the evening was "The Village School," in which the whole company took part, and throughout which mirth and frivolity hold sway.' The programme will be repeated to-night.