HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 132, 15 December 1928, Page 7

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

There is such a finish about a League of Xotioti!) programme as to givo promise that tho days of vaudevlllo will bo long in Die land, and when one compares thu entertainments of 10-day with the old vaudeville, the vote has til bu cast for the former (as is necessary in these times of increased competition). Every artist ill the Lcaguo combination lias merit, and the principals have super-merit, as may bu realised by auyono who sees tho new programme put on for tho lirst time in His Majesty's Theatre last evening. With three comedians HUo Orric, Orbie, and Mike Connors a series of brisk snapshots can bo given (example, "The Accused Is Innocent"), and anyone who cannot find a laugh iv this combine's succession of sallies should see a doctor. Then the dancing and other feminine allurements of revue (including feminine acrobatics) are of equally high standard—graceful, snappy, finished—and vocally tho League moro than satlsaed tho audience, as is indicated by tho multiple-recall last evening of Mike Connors and Queenie Paul, whoso duets (beginning nith "Back in Your Own Backyard") pleased all parts of tho house. Linn Smith's band was also popular, especially in "A Song of India ami "In Sunny Italy"; .Tames Coates's saxapliono solos went well. William Beresford was in good voice, and was heard to advantage in "When You Come Home." Bright among tho dancers were Phyllis Baker, Leila Andrews, and Gladys Shaw, but the ballet generally was very capable. In fact, the show is a really good ono all through.