HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19198, 14 June 1924, Page 7

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

“ALADDIN.” Wet and cold as last night was, the number present at tho second performance of "Aladdin” in His Majesty's Theatre was large. “Aladdin” is nothing if not spectacular, but there is much more that is interesting atuj attractive, altogether apart from mere spectacle, alluring as Jt always is. In collection with the picturesque side of the pantomime, there is nothing to surpass, or even equal, the chandelier scene, which is gorgeous in the extreme. Of course, the whole pantomime has an Eastern aspect that adds to its charm. 'I he prosaic orthodox costume is certainly not adapted for pleasing the eye, though quite necessary when certain types of character have to bo represented on the stage. The one stylo is poetic, the other commonplace by com parison. The “Aladdin” of tho pantomime finds a very fine exponent in Miss Ada Reeves, who is recognised far and near as an accomplished representative of many characters. She displayed considerable originality in her conception of (he possessor of the wonderful lamp, and won tho admiration of the audience without any effort. Miss Reeve is specially will supported by three clover comedians in Mr George Welch, Mr Tom Payne, and Mr Hector HI Clair, who represent respectively the wicked magician, the widow Twankey, and Wished Washoe, the landryman. Miss Hope Chatteris, who possesses a sweet voice, made a charming Emperor’s daughter; Mr Fred Monument was good as tho son of the Vizier, and Mr Gus. Bluett and Mr Grafton Williams were capital in their respective parts. There are several special features about “Aladdin” that add very considerably to the pleasure of a visit to His Majesty’s Theatre. “Aladdin” will he repeated this evening and there will be a matinee performance in the afternoon.