PRINCESS THEATRE

Evening Star, Issue 20134, 26 March 1929, Page 11

PRINCESS THEATRE

CONNORS AND- PAUL CODING The /remarkable success attained by tho Mike Connors and Qucenie Paul Revue Company during its very short season in Dunedin some months ago will still be fresh on the minds of local vaudeville lovers. Now one hears of tho unprecedented success of the same band of entertainers at Wellington, where tho company is just about, to conclude a record season for the northern city. Its great popularity can easily bo realised when one thinks of the fine standard of vaudeville entertainment reached by this company when playing in Dunedin. The company is a versatile one, and it would be difficult to say where it excels in one respect more than another. The aim of revue- is essentially to arauso, and tl is company is particnlafly fortunate in having a comedian of the calibre of Syd. Beck to lead its mirth-making efforts. Syd. Beck has established himself in a sphere of his own, and his antics, his facial contortions, and his verbal sallies, make bis presence on the stage alone sufficient cause for ready laughter. He possesses the rare ability to make the most seasoned sketch appear as fresh as if it were being presented for the first time. Then there are the two principals— Mike Connors and Queenie Paul—who assist in the success of practically every sketch, win repeated recalls with their duet singing, and, in addition, are responsible for the effective manner in which the various turns are presented—a feature of the league’s work. No revue company is complete without a ballet .and in this respect again the League of Notions is strong, the Exquisite Six having proved themselves masters —or rather mistresses—of ballet work, and also provide an effective chorus. Several of tho girls are capable of providing solo turns, which they do with invariable success. As a jazz orchestra Lin Smith’s band has established itself in a very high class, and its bright, popular airs are always eagerly awaited. Also worthy of mention are William Beresford, the accomplished tenor, and the Panlastro brothers, whose trick dancing is a feature of each programme. There is every indication that the company’s season in Dunedin should be something out of the usual.