STANLEY MCKAY’S “GAIETIES”

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22004, 30 January 1937, Page 7

STANLEY MCKAY’S “GAIETIES”

“ONE GLAMOROUS NIGHT”

A new and brilliant programme of more than three hours was presented., at St. James last evening in Stanley McKay’s company’s revue “'One Glamorous Night.” Joe Lawman as usual, took the burden of the programme, and his every entry was the signal for enthusiastic applause. There was a snap and sparkle about last evening’s show v that caught the audience right from the opening number, “Miss Revue,” with the chorus led by Stella Lamond. The Hilo Duo was the best turn of the evening, and the audience could not have chough of their native melodies sung to the steel guitar. Their settings were well planned and the two showed considerable ability in settig action to the tunes. It was certainly the best turn of the programme and deserved the great “hand” that the packed house gave them at the finish. Next in the public appreciation was Stella Lamond who appeared in a number of bright sketches and presented clever and amusing items in “Studies Grave and Gay.” The best sketch she appeared in was the opening number after the interval. “Grand Hotel,” In which the quick by-play with words, between her and Joe Lawman kept the house rocking with laughter. Kath Howard appeared in an unusual, but very effective setting in the song. ■ “Roses of Picardy” the ballet providing some very good silhouetted classic dancing in the background. The prettiest item of the programme was “The Sleigh Ballet” by the Gaieties Girls, the rhythm and team-work in the dancing being perfect. Elvy Ferguson was one of the most popular solo performers. She gave three items on the violin but they were quite plainly not sufficient to satisfy the audience. Joe Lawman’s part in the programme was, of course, too large to analyse in particular, but without question the best of the lot was “Joe’s Bet.” illustrating the pitfalls that await the punter. Others who contributed to the musical side of the programme were Cy Pier, Elton Black. George Corelli, the Yodelling Newtons, and June and Nola Lawrence. Variety was introduced by a sensational balancing act by the Flying Martinettis and high-speed acrobatics by the Warren Brothers.