ST. JAMES'

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21409, 27 February 1935, Page 3

ST. JAMES'

"LAUGHING TIME" The ladies will be specially catered for at the gift matinee in St. James' Theatre this afternoon' at 2.30, when many valuable articles will be given away. These include a handsome and comfortable fireside chair, an artistic occasional table, and numerous pieces of valuable crystal ware. The production, "Laughing Time," is the seventh revue to be staged by the "Gaieties," and, as its title signifies, is one big laugh from the opening chorus to the spectacular Scottish scena at the finish. This includes popular Scottish songs and dances, to the accompaniment of the Christchurch Highland Pipe Band. Frank Perrin and Ike Delavale are seen and heard at their best in this week's show, and good work is also done by Dot Arnold and Ted Stanley, the Australian funmakers. A feast of music is provided by Victor Burke, Rae Foster, and Cecil Perry, who feature the very latest songs and scenas. No one should miss the Flying Arabs in their hurricane tumbling act, which is by both press and public as the" finest turn of its kind ever seen in Australia or New Zealand. Another act which has captured the fancy of all is that of the Three Alecs, the popular comedy clowns. Other principals prominent in "Laughing Time" are the yodelling Newtons, the cleyer little American artists, Nell Fleming, Fhyll and Verna in tapdancing, Phyllis Jamieson in her solo dance, Fred Argyle, Laurita, the brilliant dancer, and Esma Roach and her violin. On Saturday afternoon at 2.30 the charming pantomime, "Old Mother Hubbard," will be staged, and, with Frank Perrin, Ike Delavale, and Ted Stanley in the principal comedy parts, three hours of uproarious laughter are assured. At this gift matinee, many valuable presents will be given to the children, including a beautiful and well trained pony. The last pony was won by Miss Una Saunders, 36 Cecil street, Waltham, and the bicycle last week was awarded to Miss Joan Wilson, cf 15 Stennis avenue, who is a pupil of t.'ie School of Art. The plans are now cpen at the D.I.C. and theatre, and day sales may be obtained at Knight's Milk Bar and at the theatre sweet shop.