THE FAMOUS “DIGGERS.”

Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1920, Page 1

THE FAMOUS “DIGGERS.”

PRINCESS THEATRE, TO-NIGHT

AND TO-MORROW,

In the “Diggers” who open at the Princess Theatre to-night, with a complete change of programme on Thursday, Hokitika audiences will have an opportunity of seeing one of those splendid entertainment combinations to whose efforts our men abroad are so much indebted. In tlfc modern stress and strain of warfare, a lighter relief was soon recognised as essential, and divisional concert parties proved as big an aid to the troops as did companies of machine-guns. Early in the big game in France a divisional concert party was put on a proper footing, the men being essentially set apart for the purpose, and every possible facility given them to put on good shows. The “Diggers” (originally termed the N.Z. Pierrots) were amongst the original companies so formed. As the combination returned to New Zealand intact, it was considered .a good proposition to give the public an opportunity of witnessing performances similar to those presented at the trenches. The tour just completed by the “Diggers” proved to be a worthy one, as it enabled the returned soldiers to benefit by some C 2500 as a result of the “Diggers’ ” efforts. Intending patrons may be assured that the entertainment presented by this talented combination can stand on its merits alongside any professional production. The box plan is at Misses Mclntosh’s, adjoining the Theatre.