The Cherry Girl at the Theatre Royal
A festive review of The Cherry Girl starring Ellaline Terriss and Hicks. The piece blends dance song and burlesque, with lavish spectacle and a fairy tale plot featuring the tinder-box soldiers, Sea Witch, and a royal cast. Music by Walter Slaughter enhances each scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eill
Yymour Hicks
van Caryll
Aubrey Hopwood
Ellaline Terriss
Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Miss Terriss
Some Pounds
Robert Evett
Messrs
R. Crompton
E. Torrence
Cant. ‘Hood
Erry’s
Henry A. Lytton
Rosine Brandram
Walter Slaughter
Cherry Girl at NEW THEATRE in Alice through the Looking Glass
Terriss stars as the Queen in a lavish Cherry Girl production at the NEW THEATRE blending Lewis Carroll fantasy with Moonshine and Pansy plots. Dallag Welford and Lennox Pawle reprise Tweedledum and Tweedledee while Miss Maidie Andrews leads Alice’s stage debut amid dancing dolls and Golliwoga moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Messrs
Dallag Welford
Lennox Pawle
Living Flowers
Lewis Carroll
John Donald
Alica
Misa Maidie Andrews
Golliwoga
Constance Courtenay
Rose Temple
Hardie Hemsley
Walter Tilbury
Cinderella pantomime at Adelphi Theatre delightfully staged
The Adelphi Theatre presents a Christmas pantomime blending fairy tale and humor. Miss Alice Digby stars with Miss Millie Lindon, Miss Violet Ley as the Deadly Night Shade, and Mr. Walter Passmore delivering the Emperor’s wardrobe satire. Cast includes Miss Rose Dearing, Messrs Penrose Copland Nash Noel, with lavish staging featuring a glass coach, ballroom, and crystal staircase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phydora
Baron Blwater
Poverty Hall
Herbert Shelley
Army and Navy
Messrs
Penrose and
Copland
Cinderella
Nash and
Noel
Oswald
Davier Circus
Water Babies at Garrick Theatre Delights Young Seats
Garrick Theatre presents Water Babies a charming children's play featuring a boy named Tom who falls down a chimney and enters the realm of fairy folk. Nellie Bowman Tita Brand Madge Titheradge star in key roles with sprightly juvenile dancers and vocal numbers delighting the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick Theatre
Tom
R. Grimes
Equire
Nellie Bowman
Tita Brand
Madge Titheradge
Thomas Lipton
Taylor
Cinderella’s Wedding Ends a Glittering Production
The final act crowns a glittering performance as Cinderella’s wedding brings a dazzling close to the successful production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Cinderella
Eevides
Fulham Grand Pantomime Brings Crusoe Back With Flare
Alexander Henderson stages a high quality pantomime reviving Robinson Crusoe with four notable pageants. Crasce on his raft is helped by a fairy in a seashell and a waterspout. Will Atkins, played by Tom Craven, provides strong humor amid lively ensemble cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulham
Alexander Henderson
Robinson Crusoe
Crasce
William Walton
May Henderson
Robinson
Maisie Bilinger
Evelyn Hughes
Will Atkins
Tom Craven
Dan Crawley
Madame Sherry at Apollo Theatre Delights with Espirit de Corps
The Apollo Theatre presents Madame Sherry, a Maurice Ordonneau farce adapted by Charles E. Hande with music by Hugo Felix. The French style plot centers on Andrew Sherry, a spendthrift bachelor, his aging uncle, and a tangle of lovers as deception and mistaken identities drive the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Sherry
George Edwardes
Maurice Ordonneau
Charles E. Hande
Messrs
Adrian Ross
Paul A. Rubens
Herr Hugo Felix
Tyne
Andrew Sherry
Andrew
University pantomime praised for lively performances
The review lauds the show with singers Wee a Ho Wee Wane and Ganny Brown, pantomime acts by Weary Will and others, and strong supporting turns by the university Ballet Troupe, Solon Trio, and Milstead Quartette. The production is described as creditable with a polished set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Langter
Transformation scene revamps metropolitan house shows
A historic theater rebuild features electric lighting plush interiors and ivory pink and gold decor. Regular entertainments include trapeze acts Miss Clotilde’s talking birds a 36 performer Hungarian Hussar band 8 dramatic photographs and a Cinderella pantomime with a cast led by four comedians as extraordinary siblings and a charming princess performance by Miss Branacomba and Miss Essie Shelley as Dandini with a cake walk finale by Miss Edith St. Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxton
Brichton
Cinderella
Harry Paulton
Edwin Garth
Julian Mack
Austin Lenton
Baron
Ugly Sisters
Page
Miss Branaco
The Golden Princess and the Elephant Hunters
The piece reviews The Golden Princess and the Elephant Hunters at Lodnon Hippodrome. It praises the lavish costumes and elaborate spectacle while noting it offers no new fairy lore. The tale centers on a Maharajah’s daughter imprisoned by dragons and rescued by princes arriving in fantastical conveyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maharajzh
Wilde Farce at Hippodrome Delights with Elephants and Laughter
The review lauds a Wednesday performance featuring Louis Bradfield Nigel Playfair and Fred Emney with Florence St John and Norma Whalley. It praises bright numbers bold staging including a grand elephant hunt and a lively Maharajah scene, noting strong turns by Cecil York and Hal Forde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot-Black Union
Louis Bradfield
Andrew
Nigel Playfair
Mark Kinghorne
Fred Emney
Florence St. John
Norma Whalley
Ruth Lincoln
Violet Lloyd
Sherry
Babes in the Wood pantomime at Hammrthish noted for lively cast
The Hammrthish production led by Mgr Acton Phillips blends the Babes in the Wood with Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Highlighted are Mr Harry Gribben as the Wicked Baron, OConnor and Brady as Ruffians, Fred Newham and Fred de Vere as obese figures, Willie Scott as the landlady, Grace Taylor and Pattie Bella as Robin and Marian, and Miss Stroud Wilson with Mr Leonard Russell as Fairy Queen and Demon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Acton Phillips
Messrs
Brian Daly
J. M. East
Robin Hood
Maid Marian
Harry A. Gribben
Sherwood
Woolwich Grand Pantomime Brightens with Reflicking Fun
Mr Clarence Sounes fourth pantomime presents lively humor at Woolwich Grand. Audience learns Woolwich famed for Arsenal, pretty girls, and eager trips to London through playful dialogue. Miss Lizzie Payne leads an all round capable cast in the title role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grand
Clarence Sounes
Ganny Brown
Woolwich
Arsenal
London
Burton
Lizzie Payne
Crystal Palace Holiday Programme Attracts Wide Entertainment
The Crystal Palace offers a diverse holiday bill headlined by Bramall's Continental Circus with Mdlle. Durrien performing Flying the Flame on a narrow track and a forty foot leap. Dick Whittington pantomime with Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton proves lively. Cast highlights include Miss Cissy Paris Lena Grist Victor Vernon Ardene Linden Shafferter Burg Hand Wise and Freddy Farren in the Cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Bramall
Mdlle
Durrien
London
Tondon
Dick Whittington
Messie
Cecil Raleigh
Henry Hamilton
Cobara
Herbert Godfray
Cissy Paris
Alice
Misa Lena Grist
Victor Vernon
Fitzwarren
Ardene Linden
Cook
Mr. Shafferter
Burg
Hand
Wise
Esclaver
Freddy Farren
Quaintly Comical Stage Creature Delights in Bright Production
Lucy Fitzroy stars as Prince with Roger Alwyn and Harry Clifford supporting. Dolly Denton leads the Princess while a lively cast including Bat King, Cat King and Bluebell join Misses Mard Grey and Newman to add gaiety to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Fitzroy
Prince
Roger Alwyn Peror
Herry Clifford
Princess
Dolly Denton
Bat
King Cat
Bluebell
Mard
Grey
Newman
Dick Whittington at Marlborough Theatre Pleases Crowd
Marlborough Theatre presents Dick Whittington and his Wonderful Cat with strong pantomime reputation. Miss Maud Marlowe and Miss Daisy Davidson carry the romance of Dick and Alice Fitzwarren, while Tom Foy George Spry and Gus Blake excel in comic roles. The production features bright music, elaborate scenery, and a Civic procession tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough Theatre
Dick Whittington
Fally
F. W. Purcell
Alice Fitzwarren
Maud Marlowe
Daisy Davidson
Idle Jack
Cook
Alderman Fitzwarren
Tom Foy
George Spry
Gus Blake
Florrie Austin
Will Foy
Cat
Mohave Minstrels at St James Hall Brighten The Night
The Mohave Minstrels present a lively program at St James's Hall with songs and humorous scenes by Johnny Danvers Little Thomas and others. Highlights include My name is Walker too McGinty went to the races and a nautical medley. The company features Dredge Buffery Scott Whitlock and a domestic drama Will the Boys Come Back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s Hall
Johnny Danvers
Walker
Little Thomas
McGinty
Droug
Robert Dredge
Lily
Buffery
J. Wally Scott
W. W. Whitlock
Danvers
Scott
Melton
Mr. Blackthorne
Harry Hunter
World’s Fair shows draw on long tradition and new acts
In the Agricultural hall the twenty-fifth year overflows with old friends and new acts. Wombwell’s No. 1 menagerie adds a sea-lioness and her baby. R Foscett’s free circus features equestrianism and acrobatics. Linus the American horse with a double mane debuts. Siegrist Sisbon and Viennese troupe perform mid-air feats twice daily. Belle Stone thrills in a globe ascent and dramatic descent, as crowds enjoy many side-shows and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wombwell
R. Foscett
Linus
Sisbon
Belle Stone
Royal couple attends charity show at Margate theater
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended The Cherry Girl at the Vauderville in Margate to aid the Victoria Home for Crippled Children, raising over 2002. Sir Henry Irving touring Washington, with a Dante souvenir from R. H. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince and Princess of Wales
Vauderville
Victoria Home
Margate
Sir Henry Irving and Company
Washington
Sir Henry
New York
R. H. Russell
Chas. A. Buchel
Mr. Tree
His Majesty's
Julia Neilson
Fred Tarry
Christmas Boxes and Loyalties Reported in City
The Queen donated 201 to the Free Home for the Dying in Clapham to provide Christmas gifts for patients. London omnibus drivers and conductors wore Lord Rothschild racing colours in his honor as he distributes annual Christmas gifts. Men passing his town residence in Mayfair receive pheasants at Yuletide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostel of God
Clapham-common
London
Lord Rothschild
Miccadilly
Yuletide
Beerbohm Tree Opens Benevolent Fund Dinner Remarks
At the Actors' Benevolent Fund annual dinner in the Hotel Metropole Mr. Beerbohm Tree declared no ill will between theatre managers and music halls and urged clear definitions of each venue. Josiah Ritchie of the Royal Aquarium discusses winding up affairs and confirms a final 11 percent distribution on 41 shares, noting prior dividends and gains during his 11 years of management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beerbohm Tree
Actors’ Benevolent Fund
Hotel Metropole
Roral Aquarium
Josiah Ritchie
The
Royal Aquarium
Ritchie
New Year Concerts Feature Emil Pane at Royal Albert Hall
The program includes a Queen's Hall organist Emil Pane conducting the Stonestra in Besthmingp hony and Leonora No 3, Techaikowsky and Wagner pieces with vocalists Miss Rosy Olitaka and Messrs Lloyd Chandos and Watkin Mills. London Ballad concerts resume at St James's Hall with Clara Butt Evangeline Florence and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageternoon
Emil Pane
Henry J Wood
Leonora No
Techaikowsky
Rosy Olitaka
Messiah
the Albert Hall
Mesdames de Vere
Clara Butt
Messia
Lloyd Chandos
Watkin Mills
Sir F. Brig
Diepense
Mozart
London
Mesarg, Boosey and Co
St. James’s Hall
Evangeling Florence
Louise Dale
Nannie Tont
Alice Hattinder
John Harrison
Plonket Greene
H. Lane Wilson
Pauline
Ethel Hook
William Henley
Westminster Singers
Concerts and musical previews at St James's and Savoy
Miss Marie Hall and M Ysaye plan concerts at St James hall with orchestral support. The English artist appears with Queen's Hall Orchestra on the 22nd. Ysaye performs three concertos on the 29th. Beng Ortmans conducts. Ib and Little Christina, by Hood and Leoni, produced at the Savoy, to be staged by George Edwardes with twelve matinées. Susan Strong to play Ib's mother. Ben Davies to sing Ib. First matinées January 11 12 13. Edward Elger has written a song cycle for Plunket Greene to be premiered March 4 at St James's hall. Over twenty Songs of the Eighteenth Century published by Curwen and Sons. Inter American publications from Witmark and Sons to be heard in metropolitan entertainments. titles include My Casey Corner Girl and My Little Hong Kong Baby among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hicks
Pansy
Moonshine
Pierrot
Starlight
Anes Sancy
Happy Joe
Mies Terriss
Miss Innocent
Joe
Miss Terriss
Courtice Pounds
Constance Hyem
Moonkey and
Hove
Edward Sillward
George Hersee
Valchera
Ghana
Carmen Hill
Kate Vesey
Marie Hall
M. Ysaye
St. James’s Hall
Queen’s Hall
Beethoven
Mozart
Saint-Saéns
Beng Ortmans
Christina
Basil Hood
Franco Leoni
the Savoy
George Edwardes
Daly
Susan Strong
Ben Davies
M. Witmark and Sons
Casey
Hong Kong
Atlantic
Coonhills Callud
Piano Pieces From Gassmann Lange And Godard
Four graceful pianoforte pieces from G. A. Gassmann of Zurich include the Herzinnig and Durch die Blume by Gustav Lange and the Balancelle valse sentimentale and Au Moulin idyllo joyeuse by Charles Godard, all receiving favorable attention when performed ably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Gassmann
Zurich
Gustav Lange
Christmas Theatrics At Empire Oxford Tivoli And Palace
A Christmas program at the Empire features Mr. Carl Hertz performing conjuring acts including fowls ducks and pigs. Other acts include Severus Schaffer on a dog cart and plate balancing. The Oxford bill features Little Tich and Joe Elvin with Miss Ray Wallace Miss Vesta Victoria and Miss Kate Carney. The Tivoli offers The Moon Spell a Christmas sketch with Pilar Morin and Miss Heron-Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Carl Hertz
Severus Schaffer
Marguerite Cornille
Palace Theatre
George Fuller Golden
Oxford
Little Tich
Joe Elvin
Ray Wallace
Diane de Fontenoy
Vesta Victoria
Maggie Walsh
Kate Carney
Mouth Organ Brigade
Will Evans
Harry Lauder
Mule
Pilar Morin
Charles Raymond
Mr. C. Vane
Eeaggie Carr
T. E. Danville
May Belfort
Royal Cambridge
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Vaudeville Theatre
NEW Theatre
Squire
MR. C. Pounds
MR. Hides
Happy
Miss Terris
Adelphi Theatre
Hans Andersen
Andersen
Ol-Luk-Oie
Karen
Walter Passmore
the Mermaid
Apollo Theatre
Britannia Theatre
Loxdon Hippodrome
Frank Parker
Amour
Withis
Key
Cecil York
Mr. Guise
Martha
Hal Forde
Marceline
Hippodrome
Misa Hettie Chattell
Mies Ened Hett
Lyric, Hammersmith
Mohawe Minstrels
Atlasie
Edward Elger
Plunket Greene
J. Curwen and Sons
C. Hutching Lewis
Florence Hoare
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