THE ENGLISH PIERROTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2279, 21 May 1921, Page 3

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS.

■V FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT.

There was a fair and keenly appreciative audience at die Town Hall last night, who were well satisfied with the merits of the above performance. Owing to a mishap to the lighting apparatus, it was 8.45 before the first item came on. Despite this drawback, the full programme was submitted. The big feature of the entertainment was its diversity. Novel sketches, songs both gay an'd grave, and a plentitude of comedy work supplied by artists lacking capability in no respect, were thoroughly appreciated. For clean, wholesome, and clever entertainment, the' show was par excellence. Unusually good singing quality was evident in the male members of the company. A wellbalanced and harmonious male quartet scored a signal success. Of the lady vocalists, Miss Eva Gordon won popular favour. The delightful operatic soprano was heard to advantage in several solos and in a duet, “A Night in Venice.” David J. Lyle, who was associated in this duet, ;jnd also gave a sympathetic rendering of ‘'The Blind Ploughman,” was a tenor voice of rare quality. The “patter” plays, “A Dud Dream,” “The Deal,” and “The Choice,” were cleverly acted, and provided much amusement. In Miss Lillian Colenza, a gifted comedienne, the company possesses a distinct asset. The re-demands of the audience were sufficient testimony of her ability to produce the last word in hilarious comedy. Miss Joy Rolls and Mr Leslie Austin, nimble and graceful exponents of the terpsichorean art, were accorded a good reception. Miss Moya Crossley, a violin virtuoso, played the difficult “Saint d’Amour” with a rare display of artistry, and received vociferous applause. The programme was lengthy, and varied, and suited the tastes id' the most fastidious. The company’s orchestra is highly efficient. Should the company pay a return visit to Foxton, they can be assured of a good house.