AMUSEMENTS.

Otaki Mail, 27 February 1922, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

ROBINSON CRUSOE PANTOMIME. TO-NIGHT. Mr Brandon Holt . will present his pantomime company at the Otaki theatre to-night in the spectacular production "Robinson Crusoe." The wide appeal which pantomime makes to almost every person today should suffice to attract a very numerous audience. "Robinson Crusoe'' is said to be excellently staged and costumed.

several attractive scenes and setting* enhancing the pleasures of the performance. There is an abundajice of

comedy in the pantomime version, the "dame" and two garrulous sailors creating much merriment. "In Mi»s

Dorothy -Manning, (says an exchange) the company have a handsome "prineifrpal boy,' whose popularity in this part is easily understood when one has enjoyed the pleasure of seeing her ai 'Robinson Crusoe.' " With a strong

cast of principals and capable chorus and ballet, the popular story makes a splendid pantomime. Matty of the latest song successes are included.

The visiting pantomime is described as "a particularly bright and exhilarating circumstance." Comcdv, of

sourse, is a prominent feature in the bill, three excellent comedians, including "Mrs Crusoe," keeping the merriment going at high pressure. Many of the latest musical successes and a

large quota of captivating ballets make for the genera! brightness of the performance, which mores with speed and allows for no dull moments. On the re-

putation of the company an excellent, attraction may be expected. In tho North Island it is said that wonderful

sneecss hits been recorded, and gre.il

satisfaction expressed on the merit of

"Robinson Crusoe" and his associated artists.

Children will be admitted at half

price to all parts of the theatre. .Seats nwy be reserved at the theatre office