NEW OPERA HOUSE.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19217, 25 January 1928, Page 5

NEW OPERA HOUSE.

"His Koyal Highness" is real musical comedy—quite a change from the ordinary succession of burlesque and vaudeville turns whic'- comprise the average revue. With quite a good story as a foundation, the author-composer-producer (George Wallace) has built up a compact and well-balanced musical play, which neither halts nor limps as it winds its way at a merry gait from opening chorus to final ensemble. Six scenes are necessary to the unfolding of the story, and each of them is highlv effective. Of course, the bulk of the evening's entertainment is, as usual, provided bv George Wallac, but the other members of'the company have each a good role, and each and all do sterling work. A special word t of praise is due to Marshall Crosby for his characterisation of Alfam, the king s ambassador—also to Frank Haining, who makes an excellent "bad man" in his role of Torano. a would-be usurper of the v. "!• and t0 Charles Lawrence, who made his first appearance last evening with the company. Marie Nyman and Ada Scaddan share the honours among the lady members of the company, but the work of Miss Ivy Moyle, who is responsible for the ballets, must not be overlooked. The ballets, indeed, are particularly attractive this week, and reflect great credit on the Sis Kascals and their capable ballet mistress.