“CAPPICADE 1936”

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 182, 30 April 1936, Page 2

“CAPPICADE 1936”

The demand for brightness in entertainment would seem to be answered by this year’s capping extravaganza, comprising two , revues, “Hell’s Bells ’ and ’"Brave New Zealand.” True to the best in varsity extravaganza tradition, the authors, William Shakesbrools and Ron. L. Jleek, have had an eye to recent events. In “Hell’s Bells” which is being produced by Mr. J. B. Aimers, the forum chosen lor characterisation is international, with particular reference to recent repercussions and wars. The leading role of Bunko Mustalinitlerassinim will be played by A. 11. Scotney, who makes up with amazing reality as Dictator of the- Nozi State of Uubugonia. His right-hand man is one Doolittel, Minister of Exterminations! Affairs, played by Martin Liddle. Stonio, P. Macaskill, is the only delinquent member of the council, but he is neatly “liquidated” in due course of democracy. Tlie clerks in tlie Ministry are aptly termed Cuthberts. Led by the secretary, T. A. Harpur, they are noteworthy for their precise military action and their tine character ballets, both on their own and in combination with tile Tea-y-pistes of the office In "Brave New Zealand,” produced by Jlr. W. J. Mountjoy, jun., it is not possible to pick out any character as a leader. There is Mustapha, an ancient sage and ex-playwright, who is portrayed by A. T. S. McGhie. He is the head of the decanting' factory, having ns his first of command Anne Howe, a very modern miss, and the leader of the decanting girls; this part is excellently carried off by Jliss Berys Ball. Of the Savages who escape from the reserve, the leaders are Tweedle-duin and Tweedie-dee, the Siamese 'Twins, who by sticking together have been rulers of the reserve for many a year. Tlie portrayal of these characters by F. D. Christensen and It. S. V. Simpson is outstanding. The three leaders of the Slaver party are Mickey, the Super-Savage, leader of the slavers, 11. 'T. N. Watt; Mr. Simple, played by D. JI. Hatherly; and Mr. Wotta Hash, the financial wizard, E. Betheridge-Topp. “Cappicade, 1936,” commences a threenight session at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night, and the box plan is now open at flip D.I.C. The Cappicade 1936 booklet is also on sale, and its numbers are fast disappearing.