HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 32, 9 February 1929, Page 7

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

■ Another week of the wonderful run that the Lcaguo of Notions Itevuo Company is having at His Majesty's Theatre was commenced last night, when the patronage accorded the popular mirth-makers was just as great as on the night of ■ their rousing welcomo at the beginning of the. return season. Once again the company achieved the, seemingly Impossible and presented an entirely new programme, which was so well received, tho audienco clamouring so much for encores that It was found necessary at the end to niako some curtailment of the printed programme. Where all excel it is difficult to glvo ono more credit than tho others, but pride of place must undoubtedly go to Syd. Beck, who has proved himself ono of the greatest revuo comedians Wellington has known. Last night he was at his best, and more than that need not be said. With his characteristic antics and his quips at the expense of his companions, ho repeatedly had the house In roars of laughter, and his imitation of a monkey In one of his sketches was an exquisite piece of fooling. Also ensured a warm place In the hearts of the audience aro the two principals, Mike Connors and Qucenle Paul. Whether taking part in the humorous sketches or singing their duets, they know what Is wanted, and they deliver it. Miss Paul's singing of "Sonny Boy," which she did with her curly-haired little boy in her arms, went right to tho audience's heart. A pieco that was repeated from last week and which deserved the honour was "Out of the Dawn," a particularly beautiful song with a delightful setting. Other songs which found special favour were "Hollo, Swaneo," by Audrey Lewis, and "Shipmates o' Mine," by William Bercsford, and a light but pleasing effort was that of Gladys Shaw in "She Knows Her Onions." A very picturesque sccno was given witli "Ukulelo Blues," sung by William Boresford. The ballot danced with Its usual sparkling abandon, got through some very intricate steps. The Paulastro brothers also did well in the danv.lng line. I.inti Smith's orchestra again showed itself capable of indicating Uow jazz music should be played, and ono of Its members, Tom Stratton, played an excellent saxophone solo.