The Comprehensive Service of the Civic Theatre

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 852, 21 December 1929, Page 4 (Supplement)

The Comprehensive Service of the Civic Theatre

The Entertainment

The programmes at the Civic. 'will he tie finest in all-round entertainment ever offered in either Australia or New Zealand. The very best talking pictures available on the world markets will be secured without regard to expense, also a lull musical and variety programme by expert musicians will be presented each evening. Ted Henkel, the tamons "Personality" conductor from Sydney, will appear with his Stage Band, and Symphony Orchestra of 30 individual soloists—a musical treat that will be absolutely without parrallel in New Zealand. Fred Scholl, master musician from Sydney, and Hollywood, will play selections on the glorious toned grand organ. The Civic Ballet of specially-trained girls will be a

delight at every performance, and in addition, specialty dancing and vaudeville acts of every description will be imported from overseas, from time to time. The Winter Garden A restaurant and cabaret are here combined to form a most attractive diversion. It will be open from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m., during which time a comprehensive a la carte menu prol vides many delicacies for luncheon,

supper and so forth. The cuisine is conducted entirely on the premises under the most modern and hygienic conditions, the huge plant representing the latest progress in efliciency. Nothing, in fact, has been overlooked in producing the very best in culinary perfection. At a later date the management will announce the opening of their night club cabaret. The Personal Service Ladles attired in distinctive uniform have been selected as hostesses to the management. Their function is courteous attention to every need

o£ the theatre’s patrons and to this end they have been most carefully instructed in every branch of duty which the exigencies of their service may demand. No gratuities will, of course, be asked or expected. “The Civic Review ” A magazine is published weekly which as well as providing the programme of the performance showing and an account of the forthcoming

attractions, will contain a variety of reading matter to suit all tastes. Such features as news from filmland, a section devoted to woman’s interest, humour and articles of general interest will combine to form a most attractive publication which can be taken home with you to read during the week. A mail-order system has been instituted by which you may become a subscriber and have the magazine sent you post free. The Car Service

By special arrangement with the taxi proprietors, telephones have been

installed in the foyer and the Winter Garden by which patrons may phone free for taxis to come to the door cf the theatre. The Box Office The box office, where box plans can be seen, will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the purpose of booking seats and obtaining general information. Parking Arrangements Patrons of the Civic have the choice of leaving their cars free of charge at the Super Service Company Garage, next to the entrance of the American Dental Parlour, opposite the Town Hall, one minute from the theatre; or of leaving their cars in charge of the special Civic attendants In Fergusson and Elliott Streets at the side and back of the theatre. The Civic Free Insurance Policy covers all cars placed in charge of the Civic attendants. A Civic Innovation “Cine-Cabaret" tickets may be purchased which entitle the holders to de luxe circle seats and reservations at special tables In the Winter Garden. Inclusive charge for theatre and Cabaret, 10s 6d.