HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22545, 12 April 1935, Page 13

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

GAIETIES OF 1935 There was again a large attendance at last night’s performance of “ Hidin’ Thru’,” the current presentation of Stanley M'Kay’s Revue Company at His Majesty’s Theatre, and the audience was not disappointed with the fare provided. The production is notable for the number and variety of bright and clever sketches presented, and these are made the more attractive by the capable comedy work of Frank Perrin and Ike Delavale, both of whom are talented and witty and equipped with all the necessities of the good comedian. The revue has its more serious aspects, and in some of these Cecil Perry is given scope for the display of his undoubted ability. Misses Ada Lynn, Adele Adair, and Dot Arnold present several catchy and tuneful song numbers, and Victor Burke adds generously to the vocal side of tho entertainment. The production is also well sprinkled with variety turns. The Three Alecs are seen in some clever acrobatic work and' tumbling, and the Newtons present some excellent yodelling. The Sun-kissed Ballet adds much to the effect of many of the scenes, and an acceptable musical accompaniment is provided by a competent orchestra under Miss May Brook.

“LAUGHING TIME” TO-MORROW. To-morrow, at the matinee at 2.30 p.m., at His Majesty’s Theatre, Stanley M'Kay’s “ Gaieties ” Company will present another new production, “Laughing Time.” As its name suggests, this revue is brimful of comedy, which, in the capable hands of Frank Perrin, English comedian, and Ike Delavale, Australian Jewish impersonator, should provide acceptable entertainment. That popular tenor singer, Victor Burke, Adela Adair (soprano), and Ada Lynn (lyric soprano) will be heard in a number of delightful song scenas, assisted by the Gaieties Beauty Ballet. New yodelling numbers will he submitted by the Newtons, novel dancing by Phyll and Verna, violin solos by Esina Roach, and thrilling acrobatic acts by the Alexanders. Many special gifts will be distributed at to-morrow’s matinee of “ Laughing Time,” including school cases, hockey sticks, lawn’ tennis rackets, books, Scouts’ knives, skipping ropes, table tennis sets, dolls, Easter novelties, etc. In addition to these, each child attending will receive a present, so none will ho disappointed. Frank Perrin and Ike Delavale, who have made themselves so popular with the children, will introduce some comedy stunts which should prove to the. liking of the young people. Although catering for the youngsters, the revue should appeal strongly to adults, as it will be practically the same show as at night. Reserves are at the D.I.C. till 5 p.m., then at the Rialto, where day sales may also be obtained.