AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18581, 15 December 1934, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE “GAIETIES” FAREWELL TONIGHT Last night another large and enthusiastic audience greeted “The Gaieties of 1934” company on the second production. of the- revue “See You Later.”

Mr. Frank Perrin was in great fettle and had his audience convulsed with laughter whenever he appeared, particularly in the “Crazy Magic” act, when as “Signor Perrinski,” he was ably assisted in the fun-making by Mr. Teddy Stanley, the vest pocket comedian. A gala programme entitled “The Gold Diggers of 1934” has been prepared for to-night’s farewell performance,, when the Opera House, doubtless, will be packed. Some very beautiful song scenas will he presented, and in many other ways Mr. Stanley McKay is making special efforts to make to-night’s production the most- popular of the season. An item of special interest will be the comedy playlet, “Mother Kelly’s Doorstep.” This clever sketch was performed by Miss Nell Fleming in the leading cities of America, and this favorite artist anticipates that Gisborne theatregoers, to-night will endorse the verdict of the Americans. Those assisting Miss Fleming in this number, in which she plays the name part, will be Mr. Fred. Argyle (Old Kelly), Mr. Cecil Perry (the Rev. Mr. Jones), Miss lot Arnold (Mrs. Jones), Mr. Clem Alexander (the tramp), and Miss Verna James (the egg girl). “The Evolution if Dancing,” a clever scena, wilT end the, first part of the programme, and the management claims this will he, n ;ery clever item, depicting the different styles of the art of the dance throughout the ages, starting with “The Dance of Eve,” followed in quick succession by “The Dance of the Cave Man.” the stately minuet, the polka, tlie waltz, the Blackbottom and the ’Varsity Drag. This number was a great success in the leading Australian theatres, and cannol fail to create a deal of enthusiasm on its presentation here to-night. -The finale to Act II will he “A Little Bit ol Scotch,” with the. company as “Scotties” and Messrs. Frank Perrin and Tod Stanley providing ilie comedy. At the conclusion of the show Mr. McKay will request the audience to join the pany in singing “Auld Lang Syne.” The “Gaieties” productions have all been brilliantly presented, so the- gain farewell, “The Gold Diggers of 1934,” should serve to fill the Opera. House to-night. Seats may be reserved at Tattcrsall and Bayly’s.