BRIGHT AND TUNEFUL REVUE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12434, 30 April 1926, Page 3

BRIGHT AND TUNEFUL REVUE

AT HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

FAREWELL TO POPULAR PHIL. SMITH COMPANY.

Fh'l. Smith and liis popular and clever revue company will bid farewell to Wellington audiences at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, when the bright and tuneful revue, “On the Scent.” will be presented for the final occasion. Charming ballets, bright and tuneful melodies interspersed with clever dialogue and mirth-provoking situations, form the ingredients of this delightful pot-pourri of song, dance and story, which is undoubtedly one of the brightest and best, of the many popular revues presented by the Phil. Smith company. Ti** scene cf th& revue is laid at a scent farm where a professorial horticulturist has evolved a marvellous formula for a new perfume, and the ingenious complications and love tangles which ensure combine to form the ideal revue plot. Phil. Smith appears in the role of Oscar, and is seen at his best in clever dialogue and droll characterisation, Nat Hanley appears as Flash Frank, an elaborate and ludicrous burglar, while William Green skilfully handles tlie role of the love specialist. Peggy Peate is seen and heard to advantage as the undevoted wife, with Phyllis Nicholson as the fascinating daughter. Nellie Dean is the ideal young adventuress, and Charles Megan makes the most of his role as the manager of the perfume farm. “Danse Fantastiqu©” is given a charming interpretation by Mildred O'Brien and Charles Megan, while the Smiling Six dance well and are seen in a number of striking and pretty costumes. “Can You Forget” (Robert Raymond and Peggy Peate), “The Garden of Tomorrow” (Peggy Peate), “I’m Gonna Get a Watermelon” (Phil. Smith), and “After Dark” (Phyllis Nicholson and the Smiling Six) are but a few of the numerous catchy musical numbers submitted. On the vaudeville side of the programme popular offerings are presented by Joe Brennan, the eminent dame impersonator and his captivating partner, Ida Newton; Franks and Newton, society dancers; Little June Megan,, the clever English juvenile; and Halma, a remarkably clever dancing juggler.