“THE KING OF KAWAU”
BREEZY VARSITY EXTRAVAGANZA Tho Auckland University College’s annual stage revel this year provides the usual opportunities for rollicking humour; and pungent topical hits are not the least amusing feature of the “King of Kawau,” the two-act farce which is at present being staged at St. James. This year’s extravaganza revolves round the financial troubles of an imaginary kingdom, the chancellor of which is smitten with the ingenious plan of raffling the heir to the throne to save the country from bankruptcy. Every woman in the kingdom is compelled to purchase a ticket on the prince, otherwise off goes her head. By this happy method, the country is saved from disaster, but the luckless heir to the throne has some uncomfortable moments before the lottery tangle is finally straightened out. Mr. A. Fryer-Raisher, who takes the part of the prince, lias a good singing voice, and his stage work is well above the average. Miss Freda Gaudip, in the part of tho heroine, carried out her part very creditably. It would not be a Varsity show If there were not the usual facilities for the wit and wisdom of the students to find an outlet in breezy tilts at M.P.’s, town councillors and other dignitaries A quartet, consisting of Messrs. FryerRaisher, Fenwick, Plummer and Aubin, make the most of their opportunities in this direction. The humorous side of the production is the strongest feature of this year's revue. Messrs. Fenwick and Plummer are at the best in their hilarious roles, and Mr. E. Brodie makes a great success of the part of Eliza Billikins, a loquacious and elderly maid with advanced feminist views. Mr. F. Martin, as the Lord Chancellor, showed an excellent knowledge of stage requirements. his work being outstanding in this direction. Well mounted and costumed, with | some splendid chorus work and an ex- [ cellent orchestra, the “King of Kawau” ! should be destined for a sound run of | success before the season concludes.
Harold Lloyd’s latest picture for Paramount is tentatively titled “T.X.T.” Barbara Kent is playing the leading feminine role opposite the star, and Mary McAlister also has a featured role,
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 667, 20 May 1929, Page 15
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