PRINCESS THEATRE

Evening Star, Issue 19802, 28 February 1928, Page 7

PRINCESS THEATRE

HEW BILL BRIGHT AHD BREEZY The inimitable George Wallace is in excellent form at the Princess Theatre tins week. For the jaded mind no better euro could be prescribed than the mild dissipation of an evening with this brilliant young comedian, who, in his latest production, administers a dose of feverish fun that cannot be denied. It is quite impossible not to be amused by Georgo Wallace. Whatever the supporting artists may_ do, George never descends to mediocrity. As a. natural comedian it would be difficult to find his equal. He has built up an enviable reputation as a purveyor of all that is bright and snappy in tho wares of vaudeville, and Ims successlully maintained that standard throghout bis shows in Dunedin. He has been extremely funny before, but bis efforts last evening capped the lot. The company introduced themselves in their usual breezy fashion, the frocking and setting lending a colorful effect 1o the scene. “Archie and Bertie ” (Tom Lincoln and Frank Raining)'sang in the opening number, but their appearance was much more amusing than their vocal efforts. Tho two Daleys contributed their usual sparkling numbers at tho piano. Their pertinent ditties on topical items mot with welldeserved applause. Georgo Wallace then proceeded to get thoroughly; mixed up in ‘ Hiram Brown’s Gymnasium ’ — a hilarious farce which afforded him opportunities for funmaking which he exploited to the utmost advantage. ‘ Nightliglits in London’ was another bright little sketch which was all the better for George Wallace's presence. In this lurid melodrama of the underworld Georgo was happily cast as a policeman. Marshall Crosby sang ‘Until’ with the feeling and expression that characterises all his vocal numbers. Tho greater part of the programme was occupied ‘At the Cross Ronds,’ a hectic rural romance. In this George took the part of a largehearted philanthropist, whose advent into a country village under the guise of “Prairie Pole” formed the basis of a very interesting farce. The other members" of the company were well cast, and all contributed materially to the merriment. George’s appearance in a gingham gown and flaxen locks amused tho audience immensely. ‘Sally the Slavey’ was undoubtedly the funniest effort beard in vaudeville for a long time. George also revealed himself as a versatile artist at the piano, and also in a weird jazz band. The sketch wended its way through many amusing complications, and was finally straightened out to tho satisfaction of everyone concerned. The soloists of the company were hoard in several pleasing numbers. Mario Neymnn sang particularly well. It was a pleasure to listen to her.

This programme will be repeated nightly this week.