PRINCESS THEATRE

Evening Star, Issue 19263, 31 May 1926, Page 6

PRINCESS THEATRE

PHIL SMITH’S COMEDY COMPANY Last week’s performance of the popular Phil Smith Comedy Company was acclaimed by large audiences nightly to bo the “ best of the best.” Undoubtedly, it was a good show; but the plotplay to be produced this week eclipses them all, even last week’s show. In a word, ‘On the Wheel’—the name of the new show—is a “ 100 per centre.” It is not an ordinary revue; it has a cleverly-acted story of mystery and intrigue running right through it. it is a tale of three husbands in trouble —one a commercial traveller, who spends a night on a joy wheel with oho of the other men’s wives. Eventually, of course, everything is straightened out, and each wife goes back to bar husband. As always, Phil Smith acts his part to the life, once more demonstrating that he is an artist of versatile cleverness. Nat Hanley, as Pete Smith, reaches the zenith of his work in this revue. He docs everything differently; he is by no means an orthodox comedian —far from it. No show would be complete without Dunedin’s favorite Beauty Chorus; in ‘On the Wheel ’ these ever-smiling girls_ will again be enjoyed and applauded in entirely fresh dances and songs. The Huntings have already established themselves as one of the most brilliant acts of its kind ever staged by Fuller’s, and that is saying quito a" lot. Their ladder-balancing act is a truly wonderful turn. Campbell and Wise, now in their second week, are both clcv.er. Alda Campbell, in her screamingly funny dresses, is a phow in herself. There are two new acts:— Keith and Joan Dingley present a dancing turn of outstanding merit. These two are said to be the most handsome couple yet seen in' vaudevidde. Without doubt an act out of tho ordinary! Jack and Eva Arnold, direct from the American stage, are both clever and funny. With a piano, songs, and pleasing voices, they cram a lot of good entertainment into fifteen minutes. Those who enjoy a really bright show should certainly see this week’s bill at Fullers’.