“ALADDIN”

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 April 1926, Page 9

“ALADDIN”

STANLEY McKAY PANTOMIMf

COMPANY

Tin- Cliines.- extravaganza, "Ahul,ll,i." was I lit- I liiril irfl't 'ring nf the current season by the Stanley McKay Pantomime Company, aial the Theatre Royal last, evening belli another big atul warmly enthusiastir audience. Including the two matinees the populat company has attracted live full houses in spite of other big holiday attractions. a glowing tribute to the high standard of the entertainment pro vided. -Mr Frank I’erryn‘s per-forinanct as the "Widow Twanki" was an out standing one, and in his new role a: •‘the dame' he was as much at home a, in the debonair ones nf the type o "All Malar" or the "Shah", his sue

cesses of the two previous nights. A fine appearance, resonant voice ol pleasant quality, together with an infectious sense of humour, combine to make Mr Perryn an outstanding favourite with Nelson audiences. 31 is presentation of Wilkie Mat'd -s iamous nil, "The Stagecleaner," found him in his happiest- vein and the audience at times helpless from laughter. As the wit-ked uncle, "Abanazar" Mr Arthur Meredith was a worthy partner in the happy task of sending those present into tits of violent laughter. It- would be hard to imagine Mr Meredith in a serious role. Mr A. E. V. Benham was in fine voice, ami 1 iis rolling h.ass afforded lovers, of song a rare treat in "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind," "A Tavern Song," and "The Fishermen of England,” front "Merry

England.”) So fine a ha.ss is rarely mef with. Miss Bene Bicli, the talented young Australian violiniste, was again warmly received. She delighted all with ‘Tladri Kali,” ‘ Lea Big," "Gipsy Dances," and "Pale Moon.” Miss Butli Bucknall sang with wonderful sweetness and expression "A ve Maria" (Mascagni), "Chinese Pearl," and the old favourite “Annie Laurie." Miss Maudie Stewart, the favourite comedienne, added to her popularity with “Whoops” and “Looking for Charley," and was heartily encored. Miss Laurie McLeod made a captivating "Aladdin, and her solos and dances were thoroughly enjoyed and loudly applauded. Marjorie ami Zetta. Abrahams and The Wonder Pascals were again responsible for clever and attractive performances, and the audience was loth to leave when the curtain fell on a sparkling entertainment.

Stanley McKay’s clever company will make a final appearance 10-niglil at Hie I’lientre Boyal. when Hie favourite Metropolitan revue "Laughing Time" will he presented. After five performances ot pantomime the revile will make a pleasant eonliast and ns tlit- companv ere well suited to their respective characters. "Laughing Time’ 'is one oi the most popular programmes of the scries. One of the many plums will he the comedy sketch "The Last Shot” with Frank Perry as the husband. Laurie McLeod as the wife and Arthur Meredith as the lover. Mr Perryn will also present his laughable sketch ‘The Country Curate." Miss McLeod will perform a heaulil’nl dance entitled Spring." Miss Maudie Stewart and Mr Arthur Meredith will present new burlesque skits and Mr Bcnhani and Misn P.uckinll will sing tin entirely new repertoire of songs. The company is deservedly popular, so a bumper house is expected. The plan is at Begg’s.