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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
2
A fragmentary theater page lists forthcoming acts and performances at Adelaide venues including names like Stavol and Milnes. Text is garbled but indicates weekly showings and ticket style notes for local audiences.
Canary Cottage's colourful musical revue and cast bring lively performances to Her Majesty's Theatre Sydney. Dorothy Beanward leads as Pauline Hugg with returning stars and fresh faces delivering comedy, song, and dance in a celebrated seasonal show.
A lively notice praises the thrilling production The Thirteenth Chair with a strong cast led by Miss Margaret Wycherly. It lauds the masking of the murderer and the stage detective device that keeps the audience guessing. The ensemble includes Brinsley Bhaw Sydney Sticking Tan Maclaren Lizette Parkes Nancy Stewart and others in a notable final appearance.
The Masquerader and Mr Guy Bates Post dazzle in a salesy production at the Palace Theatre. Bates Post impersonates Chilcote and Loder with a third impersonation, delivering a remarkable range of character work that wins praise. The Adelaide Tivoli season opens with Lucky O shell, while Oh Boy cast changes and new shows across Melbourne and New Zealand attract strong audiences.
Rainy Saturday sees speatre lovers fill King's Theatre for Emelie Polini in a gala night. Muriel Starr returns to Theatre Royal to a packed crowd in The Man Who Came Back with observed opium den scene and cabaret numbers by Geo. Welch and Annie Seddon.
A diverse stage program drew crowds last week with Bethur Sivan as stern father, Marian Marcus Clark as prim aunt, and Norma Mitchell delivering clean comedy. Frank Marvey portrayed Capt Trevelan while Katinka and Her Majesty entertained. Gillian Wine and others offered song, dance, and acrobatics to a lively audience, with Shattuck O'Neil captivating spectators and Howard Sisters impressing.
The secretary of the Motor Cycle Club of NSW promotes a track carnival to raise funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds may fund state and commonwealth championships with cups and prizes. events include a mile acceleration test and other contests. Members and delegates are noted, with July deadlines for entries and upcoming road convention plans.
Wellington reports advance arrangements for the Dick Whittingham pantomime season starting next Saturday at the Grand Goers House. Mr Charles Herkeley leads the venture with Jenny Farrell directing. The Williamson Pantomime Company staged a fine Napier concert raising £60 for the Field Service Band.
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