PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20101, 18 May 1927, Page 14

PRINCESS THEATRE

The Midnight Frolics’ show at tho Prin cess Tkoatro this week can neither bo calico a. revno. nor can it bo classed 'altogetho as a vaudeville performance —it is simply a delightful medley of song, dance, nuo comedy. Headed by the inimitable Clem Dawo tho company keeps tho ball of fun rolling merrily, and presents no fewer than seven sketches, which, though not alto gother new as regards plot, are seen in a guise which brings them up to date, and makes them acceptable faro to theatregoers The dancing is particularly good throughout, and tho ballet, which is certainly one the best which has been seen on the stage of the Princess Theatre for many a dav, goes through its numbers with a verve and sprightliness which are quite refreshing Tho solo specialty, '‘The Wine Dance.’ is danced by Miss Phyllis Amery, who has already won her wav into tho hearts of Fuller patrons. Another very fine dancing turn is “Tho Dutch Dance’’ by the Dick Dorothy trio, in which Dorothy White, with her two male partners, literally ‘brings the house down.” On tho vocal side are such popular and clever performers as Alex. Regan, Violet Lester, Ronald Stafford, and Nell M'Guire, and Gregory Ivanoff, and his ciolin, presents a turn which is novel and pleasing. The Frolics Jazz Band, besides accompanying tho vocalists of the company, also renders a mini’ of items pleasingly.