DANCING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19764, 11 October 1927, Page 12

DANCING.

The management of the Regent Theatre has gained the reputation, in the short space of a year, of providing novelty in entertainment. The idea of running a cabaret in conjunction with (i theatre was in itself a novelty, and ever since its opening there have been interesting entertainments. Last evening another novelty was introduced to mark the opening of the summer season The ballroom was entirely redecorated. It was made to represent a scene under the sea. The students of the Elam School of Art had run riot in the decorating and the result was wonderful. Caricature, with the note ol incongruity not too predominant, made a scene which could not help but inspire a feeling of merriment There was fish with pronounced noses, huge sea serpents, mermaids in the style of the post-impressionist school and a marvellously fierce Davy Jones complete with locker. Nor were the fsimon* <swordfish forgotten There wero specimens that would have delighted the heart of Zane Grey, and there was also a large barrel bearing the sign, " Three Miles Limit." The whole scheme, although at first sight bizarre in the "v----treme. provided just the atmosphere that was required. The lighting, too, was excellent. The cabaret was crowded and dancing went with a swing until mid night. Then a large number of the dancers left on a treasure hunt, another novelty for Aucklanders. Clues were as «iduously followed by parties in motor cars, and the hunters returned to the ballroom to share a "London breakfast" of ham and eggs and coffee. Dancing continued until 1.30 a.m.