“GUNS A’POPPIN’”

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22492, 30 October 1944, Page 6

“GUNS A’POPPIN’”

BOX PLANS OPEN WEDNESDAY The Combined Returned Services Memorial Fund Committee presents to the theatregoers or Hamilton the new production, “ Guns a Poppin’ ” which will run from Wednesday, November 8 until Saturday, November 18. Eclipsing even the spectacular pantomime “ Mother Goose,” the production of the E-nglish extravaganza, “ Guns a Poppin’ ” will appeal to all lovers or the theatre. The production is in the capable hands or Eddie Martin, comedian and producer, who plays the loading role. He has enlisted a large oast or singers, dancers and comedians, who sing and dance their way into the hearts of the audience. The comedy is rlean, clever and original. Spectacular scenic cfTects have been painted by Dusty Rhodes (scenic artist Tor the Eddie Martin productions). The production opens on the deck or a battleship and takes the audience to many colourrul countries. Gav music, brilliant ballets and gorgeous costumes all help to make “Guns a Poppin’ ” one or the biggest theatrical attractions seen in Hamilton for years. The box plans open next Wednesday at 9 a.m.