HELLZAPOPPIN IS GREAT SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27093, 30 May 1949, Page 3

HELLZAPOPPIN IS GREAT SHOW

NEWSPAPER CRITICS’ UNANIMOUS PRAISE Leading press critics in England, Australia and now Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch are unanimous in thenpraise for the stage show “ Hellzapoppin. The production played a record season of»four years in New York and last year broke every record in a 17-weeks’ season at the Princess Theatre, London, from where the entire show was brought to Australia last August. Now touring New Zealand, it opened in Auckland in March and is still playing to all-time record attendances for musical revue. Extracts from leading critcs reviews read: — English Press Said . . . Sunday Dispatch: “ ‘ Hellzapoppin ’ is the craziest show that ever came to Britain since Julius Caesar. Its greatness lies in its slickness, surprises and sheer lunacy.” . The York Post: ‘-‘Hellzapoppin is a genuine riot of lunacy. It is the most original and perhaps the craziest entertainment ever seen in London. Australian Press West Australian: "A crazy partyrelished wholeheartedly by audienceaudience roared its appreciation-new to Perth, it went down with unmistakable success.” Sunday Times: “Hell was certainly popping—pandemonium broke looseemphasis is on music, mirth and madness, laugh-a-minute entertainment.” Neville M. Bunnins: “If you enjoy redhot sensation —the sensation of the ‘ Bis Wheel.' the Big Dipper, and ‘ The Loop-O-Plane,’ combined as one. and you f re not afraid of cowboys, cannons, beautiful girls—you will certainly enjoy • Hellzapoppin.’ You’ll skate round the brink of Hell that night.” Auckland and Wellington Said . . . New Zealand Herald: “‘Hellzapoppin ’ made last night the most lively iri Auckland’s theatre history—liveliest and craziest stage show that Auckland has seen—thrill following thrill.” Auckland Star: “‘Hellzapoppin’ is attractive form of lunacy—three hours of non-stop hilarity—skilful direction and meticulous timing—breath-taking speedthe best traditon of revue ‘ Hellzapoppin has everything.” Evening Post said: “ Organised noise and nonsense hit the audience smack between the eyes—hilarious brainstorm—audience loved it—showmanship at its slickest—split-second timing—crazy interludes had the house rocking with laughter." The Dominion said: “A riot of hilarious fun—those who like easy going, slap happy, carefree style of entertainment, they will love Hellzapoppin ’ —rich rewards in applause—wistful humour that is irresistible.” Southern Cross said: “ Olsen and Johnson's ’ Hellzapoppin the liveliest and certainly the craziest show ever to hit Wellington—kept the capacity house roaring, gaping in suspense. and roaring again—top-flight entertainment—‘ Hellzapoppin lived up to its name in every respect.” Note: Dunedin season of this overseas revue opens next Saturday at His Majesty’s Theatre—Box Plans six days in advance open to-day at D.I.C. As the company is on a world tour the season is definitely limited to 10 nights only.— P.B.A.