“MAKING WHOOPEE”

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11915, 8 April 1933, Page 7

“MAKING WHOOPEE”

THE “GAIETIES” AT THE OPERA ■ HORSE.. MORE BRILLIANT HEM OCR. Presenting a complete change ol pro gramme at the Opera House last evening, the ‘‘Gaieties r 'i 1.033, registered another slashing success, and amply continued ilie earlier impression that tlie v are the most talented combination seen in Gisborne for many years. “Making Whoopee" was the apt title chosen for last evening’s performance and the large crowd (there was practically not a vacant seat in the house), had a wonderful night's entertainment. Pun and frolic comprised the greater part of the programme. and the audience were kept in one long roar of laughter at the pricelesslv humorous situations and sparkling repartee. As on the previous night, the'costuming and scenic effects wore excellent, and °n a most lavish scale.

The f.rst half of the programme opened with a fantastic number: “The Ghost of the Stilton Ghoesofy in which Adie..fellings was in-excell-ent voice in the solo part. With Wally Reynolds. jsJie then figured in a beautifully humorous little sketch revealing a new way oi taking it out of debtors. Peril and Renzo provided some comec’y acrobatic work and the Genetics 'some of their very clever dancing. Amy Rochelle then scored tremendously with two vocal solos, and her child impersonations. Wally Reynolds followed with some more of his priceless dry humour, in which Adie Codings was an admirable foil, Wheeler then joined Wally and a snappy little sketch. “Al Your, Service” kepi the crowd roaring. Amy R.cholic was given another rousing re ception when she sang “In Old Linin’ with more charming work by Hie hea it ti fn 11 y-oost nm cd bailer. fired Bluett sang about “new laid" eggs in n very clever parody of popular airs and followed with a “painful’’ refrain detailing his efforts lo get rid of a cat’s “hodv”. Robert Raymond’s line baritone voice was heard in an Eastern song with an appropriate tableau, after which the ballet, gave an excellent exhibition of pyramid building.

After the interval, the audience, were transported to China, Amv Rocliolle singing “China Girl” (.cHglitfully. Four China ‘ magicians,” Wally Reynolds, Fred Bluett, Svd Wheeler and Florrie Clothier demonstrated black magic of the East, and A'dlo Ceilings sang “My China Town ’ superbly. The fantasy closed with a most .effective lantern parade and ■dance Ivv the full company.

Bonn Rich, the talented violinist, scored another outstanding success, and her exquisite artistry hold the audience .spellbound. She opened with a., medley of classical numbers and, in response to importunate recalls played the eerie “Ghost Dance", “Three o’Clock ill the Morning,” and “Cornin’ Through the Rye.’ The Flying Wnrtons were then seen in their world-famous sensational aerial nets. Wally Reynolds, aided by Robert Raymond and Adio Ceilings, convulsed the crowd with a burlesque of a recitation contest. 'Holland provided the setting for the next section rtf the. revue. Amy Rochelle contributing an appropriate wlo with a chorus °f Dutch girls and in the background a great windmill turning slowly. Hio Genettes again delighted with a clog dance, assisted by the ballet. Wally Reynolds next had. a joyous lesson from Robert Raymond on how . to meet a. girl, while A die Callings contributed- another charming solo, ' Some delightful ship-board scenes followed, Fred Bluett, giving a great interpretation of a. seasick passenger, W|j tli A die CoUings as his adventuress companion apd' Robert Raymond -. and. Syd Wheeler the'dupes W. astray by a 1 log. Clever dancing by the Genettes and the ballet was succeeded by an exciting storm- 'scone. -A maritime ballet, .and • choruses',. . concluded another excellent number.

“.Making Whoopee’’ will be presented this afternoon, beginning at '2.30 and to-night there will be- a grand farewell performance of the laughmaking “Rafieriv’s Hotel. Gisboino residents who have not seen this excellent company are strongly advise?! to take advantage of ihc final oppoi’ln-. nines io- day. •‘RAFFERTY’S HOTEL.” TO-NIGHT. “Rafferty’s Hotel” is different from the earlier productions of the season as it has a connected plot. Fred Eluett as “Poky Rafferty” has the audience convulsed whenever he is on the stage, and Y ally Reynolds as “The Hope Hell Roy" will he seen in his funniest part. Amy Rochelle will appear ns the actress “Gertie Golight]y,” and the other members ol the cast will appear in what Air. Stanley McKay claims to he the best show of the season. Rene Rich, iiie wonder girl violiniste will play a "ew programme of solos and. in the first pair of the programme, which is devoted to vaudeville ilie ballet will be seen m some clever and new dances. The Fving War ton s will repeat their wonderful aerial act, and the Geneit.es will feature new dancing numbers, ft is safe to say that the Opera House will lie filled io overflowing.