“BABES IN THE WOOD” STARTS ON SATURDAY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18419, 22 March 1928, Page 7

“BABES IN THE WOOD” STARTS ON SATURDAY.

But two daj‘: romain‘hefore the rush begins in earnest to see the "Babes in the “'ood." a most charming pantomime which is being presented {or the first time on Saturday under the auspices of Unlimited (,‘harities The play is “rittcn round the ancient nursery story and in<~lurles intriguing plots, beautiful singing. most lively comedy, and a wonderful scries of ballets: and last but hy no means least an excel» .cnt chorus nntlcr the leadership of Mr Rex _l. llobhs. .\< a rule the chorus receives hut scant acknowledgment. It must act with but one mind, and charm by both individual and mass effect. The chorus in the "Babes in the \Vood" has all the charm and efficiency and will ask nobody for a penny: The choruses sung are excellent, and the turn ,mn; is beautiful in costumes of Rus‘sian fashion. It may be noted that none of the costumes worn in the whole of the pantomime have been seen in ‘( hristchurch before. The effect of both ithe ballots and chorus is greatly enlhanced by the very complete and up. lto-date lighting equipment that has lbcvn installed in the new l‘onccrt Hall. taud Mr E. Polson, of the Municipal lElectricity Department, who is in charge of the lighting effects, is combining ingenuity with a nice appreciation of artistic effect. In every good pantomime there is always someone to hate, and in this instance the wicked luncle. Major Giggle (Mr C. l". (jolIlinS) anrl sundry rul'fians, Whom audi ences will be glad to find on the other iside of the orchestral well, sacrifice themselves upon the altar of public lexecration in the good cause of charity. On the other hand, the gracious and ’charming Fairy Queen (Miss Pcssy Hollander), Phyllis (Miss Fay Ballin). and the Princess Elizabeth (Miss Melva Cater), will reassure that Banjonia is really the most desirable place in the world in having so fascinating a trio lof feminine talent and beauty. The box 'plans are at the Bristol.