ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 92, 4 September 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

" SINBAD, THE SAILOR." J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will 011 September 26 and 27, at the Theatre Royal, present their annual panto-extravaganza in the shape of the old Arabian Nights' favorite, "Sinbad the Sailor." "Sinbad" is claimed to combine in an uncommon degree marvellous scenic effects with a host of novel and extraordinary specialities. The story keeps closer to the original than is usual. Among many attractive features arc wonderful transformation scenes and multitudinous beautiful costumes, which have, it is said, the convincing note of the romantic Orient throughout. A company which would appear to be greatly above the ordinary will interpret the extravaganza. Mostly engaged in Jingla nd, there are among the principals many notable artists. Mr. Pip Powell (Mrs. Sinbad) has been described as one of the best ''dames" in the United Kingdom. Mr. Charles Howard ("Sinbad"), Mr. 0. IC. Lennon ("The Old Man of the Sea"), Mr. Fred Winn ("the Emperor") have all appeared prominently in pantomime at Drury Lane in London. There are in all 2*3 scenes, most of which require the full stage for their development. The production is rich in ballets, those of espccail beauty being "The Rose Ballet," "The Diamond Ballet," and the "Cascade of Jewels Dance." It is claimed that '•Sinbad the Sailor" easily surpasses any predecessor in the way of wonderful scenic effect, including such spectacles as "The Home of the Mermaids," "The frittering Diamond Valley," "The Shipwreck," "The Persian Garden," and "The J rce of Truth." Of humorous scenes "The Rolling Ship" (in which Messrs Drew and Alders, two comedians of high reputation, appear), "On the Whale's pack," "Sinbad's Christmas Party." and "lhe Home of the Antediluvians" are sure of creating much amusement. A sensational feature will be found in the "Flying Ballet." which is danced at the linalc of Hie first act. a speciality which occasioned the services of a number of girls who llv round the auditorium distributing floral bouquets indiscriminately. Miss Florence Intcson will appear as the principal "boy," and Miss Xell Finnis as principal girl. The box plans will be opened at Collier's on September 25. The curtain will rise each evening at a quarter to eight.