THE WEINTRAUBS

Evening Star, Issue 22890, 23 February 1938, Page 6

THE WEINTRAUBS

COMEDY AND SONG HITS All the gaielv of a Continental cafe will be found in His Majesty’s this evening, when the Weintraubs, comedy instrumentalists, give their first and only complete stage presentation. To be really appreciated, the Weintraubs must be seen. The novel lighting of their numbers, tho clever miming, and the picturesqueness of their many costumes are a feature of their entertainment. From the moment the curtain rises the audience is carried along at whirlwind speed in an amazing melange of smart comedy, the, new song hits and familiar melodies of yesterday, interpreted, concerted, arranged in a manner of which the Weintraubs only are capable. This is the first time that a musical combination of this kind has been brought to New Zealand, and this evening’s performance will be their last in Dunedin. Entertaining to hear, the Weintraubs should he seen to be really appreciated. Jn' ibis evening’s programme the

audience will see lighting effects that have never before been used in _ this country, and to manipulate the intricate and elaborate lighting plot the company have their own electrician to accompany them on their tour. Each member of the band is an accomplished musician, and a bewildering variety of instruments are employed. Assisting the Weintraubs on their New Zealand tour is Mr Edward M. Smith, the young Australian tenor, who will visit England at the conclusion of the season to fulfil important broadcasting and theatrical engagements.