AMUSEMENTS

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 7 July 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. BRIGHTS' THEATRE—MONDAY NEXT. A clean, bright, clever entertainment, containing plenty of originality and charm, coupled with an extensive repertoire js what Messrs Will and Rob Thomas, the proprietors, claim for the English Pierrots, who present their entertainment at Brights' Theatre oil Monday next. The Pierrots arc the originators of this class of entertain- ■ ment, which was introduced by them i some seventeen years ago at St. Kilda, | Victoria, where they have given their | performances every summer season during that time, having earned the highest reputation from both press and public for the excellent performances presented. Some of the members of this combination have been associated with the management since the inception of the company, whilst the balance have been for five years and upwards. The number of artists comprising tho combination is sixteen, which includes six of the original members a infs, ten new ones; also an instrumental quur- ' tette, which is a special feature in the

j now combination. Amongst the new artists are Miss Thelma Kedgravc, soubrettc; Miss Ena Gordon, soprano; Miss Maxine McKenzie, vocalist; Miss Joy Eols, danseuse; and William Crouglioy, baritone. The male members arc as last season, still including the very droll comedian, W. F. Turner; Charles Lawrence, in his musical monologues at the piano; Leslie Austin, light j comedian; Roy Cooke, basso; David ' Lyle, tenor; Louis Mitchell, baritone, j It is also claimed by the management that the styles of entertainment presented by this company is entirely difI ferent from the usual costume comedy f party, as they possess an almost inexhaustible repertoire ot' songs, sketches, burlesques and instrumental items. To avoid disappointment patrons are advised to book scats at Ishcrwood’s, for which there will be no extra charge. PICTURES. To-morrow “Joan of the Woods,” a World feature, will be tbe star item. It is a story of the backwoods, where primitive lovo and hate bum fiercest and wild, and shows a daughter sold by her father to a life of slavery. There ■ are a series of complications, all oi which tend to make a fine picture. Jhe supports will bo stronj.