‘SOME NIGHT'

Evening Star, Issue 19617, 25 July 1927, Page 6

‘SOME NIGHT'

ANOTHER GEORGE WALLACE SUCCESS. During the last few years quite a few highly talented comedians have appeared at the Princess Theatre, but it is safe to assert that none have enjoyed such liberal popularity or possessed such smart, outstanding originality as George Wallace. That blatant buffoonery that unfortunately forms part of tho general run of comedians, is not resorted to by George; his natural ability wedded to a quiet skill is responsible for the triumphant way in which ho carries himself through every performance. It is perhaps not generally known that the majority of Jus musical comedies arc composed by himself. The new msytery comedy, _to Ire presented to-night for tho first time in Dunedin, is an example of his cleverness and originality. ‘ Some Night ’ is tho title of' tho big show, and it is appropriate, as when tho characters have gone through tho many trials and tribulations caused by one Hasscn Bey, an Eastern fakir, they have indeed had “some night.” The story of the delightful musical comedy rentres round the hypnotic powers possessed by the Eastern fakir, who gets a roomful of innocent people under his will and sends them to tho underworld for a few hours. And whether they like it or not they are compelled to do and say tilings that they would not dream of under ordinary conditions. The “putting-off” period of tho hypnotising provides much scope for fun-inak-in”. and needless to add Georgo Wallace makes the very most of it. Uf music, song, and dance, both solo and concerted, to-night’s show has a goodly share. And as no George Wallace would be complete without the Six Duties, several special numbers are in their capable charge. Outstanding features arc the scenery, which has been specially produced for ‘Some Night’; also the frocking and fittings. Tho box plan for tho seven performances this week is at the Bristol. After 7 o’clock each evening reservations may be made over the theatre telephone (13-702).