HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
"The Fun Box," tho latest revue of tho Robert Roberts Bon Bon Company, at IBs Majesty's, starts off with an imprcssivo opening, in which a bored Egyptian princess opens a magic box in search of entertainment.' The revuo Is tho result. May Webster, Maurice ■Jalfoy, and William Innes, In "Unto the Bamboo Tree," revel In harmony. Ono of tlio best of tlio lilts In a long series-was "Tlio Folly Town Cabaret," where Robert Roberts anil George Edwards got drinks by a novel strategem which refuses to work more than once, concluding with a charmingly conceived dance "Tho Spirit of tho Vine," by Arlino E'eterson and the Hon Bon Ilallot. Wyllp Watson excels In humour and unexpected mimic with hio 'cello. William limes and Will Gilbert burlosqno military matters. "Tlio Anvil Chorus" and ■ tho "Miserere" are prettily staged by tlio company, with May Webster aud Maurice Jafl'oy In tho chief roles. Wyllo Watson, as n. soldier worse than tho Sorgeaut-Major. "Our Sally" Is a merry skit on Dorcas brigades mid curates. "S.O.S. Rebound" Is a navnl sJilt with pretty ballots, In which William Jnnes's deep bass Is heard In sea songs, and. tho company swing cutlasses mid dance. Willie Wntson Is 'the nuiK" in an embankment swlndlo. The voices of May Webster and Maurlco .Tairoy blend sweetly In "Kentucky Lullaby," ;md tho morry sketches, "Whoso Baby" and "Iho Dovlation of Melody" complete. tho show. Tho Bon Bon Orchestra Is excellent. t,
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Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 4, 5 July 1927, Page 5
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243HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 4, 5 July 1927, Page 5
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