The Revue.

Cromwell Argus, 30 September 1929, Page 5

The Revue.

The largest attendance that the hail has probably ever accommodated greeted the Cromwell Revue Company

on the 18th inst, when it presented an evenings entertainment of outstanding- qualities. It is a distinct tribute to the company, too. that its months of work in rehearsing- was rewarded with a completely satisfied audience, and hero we may remark that when it is presented again on Monday next, on behalf of the Girl Guides and Plunket Society, enthusiasm will again run high, and another packed house will result. Local talent unquestionably acquitted itself with great credit, and probably tire one reason why the public are not more frequently treated to such forms of entertainment, is the time and work entailed in rehearsing. The choice of Revue was

ideal, and "The Pickle. King.'' or ••Where's My Baby,'' afforded ample scope for the talent of the company, while it abounded with humour thioughout. and this, with tire more serious passages in the acting, won the hig'hest approval from the vast audience. From the Opening Chorus the Revue went with a swing. The first scene presented a street in Piecalliii Avenue, where John Gasbag (Mr G. Morris), is responsible for a seditious speech denouncing- aristocracy and casts sadness over the. .scene with impressive tales of cruelty. Sir Richard Cucumber (Mr R. Orr), delies Gasbag- to do his worst. The second scene is the- Bolshies Den, where the three Bolshies (Messrs Morris, I. Jolly, and F. Mitchell), armed to the teeth, gave a distinct impersonation of that species. Doings in Moscow, instructions from headquarters, and the plot to bomb the Pickle King are presented in line style, and in which ••Handy'' (Mr M. Weeks;, comes in with one of its own inimitable characters. The Drawingroom Scene brings in the Unknown Woman (Miss F. Ritchie), seeking assistance from Sir Richard and complications arise when his wife Lady Elizabeth (Miss McNulty) enters. Sir Richard leaves for his club and Lady Elizabeth lor the school. Here. Handy, as one ui\ the pupils, is in his element in schoolboy foolery. Viie lady duly arrives to have satisfied, and in this the efforts of the company reach a pleasing sta.ndard. The plot return* to Cucumber Mansion, and generally develops to an exciting- climax. Gasbag is disturbed in. ail attempt to poison Sir Richard Cucumber with a bottle of his own pick'es, and Sergeant Kelly (Mr 1. Jolly), intervenes. The plot thickens, the Baby appeal's on the scene, and complications and explanations follow in quick succession. Tears, forgiveness, and complete understanding-, and the joy bells ring-, the dark clouds present a silver lining, and "Winging Home."' by the company is a delightful finale. That is but an outline of the scene. Items interspersed in the Revue were choruses by members of the company and others as under:—Overtures, the Orchestra (Miss A. Partridge. Messrs L. lollv, ir. Mitchell. P. Mitchell, T. Fleming, and W. Hardy) _; '•Rainbow Round My Shoulder.''

Mr Fric Mitchell and Girls; "Alii By Yourself in the Moonlight,"' Mr G. Morris and chorus; Russian Ballet. Miss Fmma Me Lay and Girls; ••jeanine-,"' song and ballet; Powder Puff Ballet, Miss Hooper and Girls; song-. Mr R. Orr; Dutch Clog. Miss Hooper. The music was supplied by the Orchestra. The Chorus Girls were: Misses Dungey, Tidoy. McLay, Scoles. Hooper. Gordon, Stumbles, Parcell, Sanders, and Hardy. Among others who took a keen interest in the rehearsals was Mrs 1.. M. Jolly, who gave valuable assistance. A great worker waA the enterprising tary. Miss I. Scott, who ;tlso figured in the cast,

As above stated the acting: throughout was of a high order, and that of v 'r M. Weeks, as the comedian in innumerable roles, calls for special mention.

An enjoyable dance followed, the music being again provided by the Oichestra. The receipts were in the vicinity of ,£SO.