STATE THEATRE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 83, 24 April 1937, Page 14

STATE THEATRE

"SOPT MGHTS AND SWEET MTJSIC." Hailed as containing all that is brightest and best in revue, "Soft Lights and Sweet Music,, now showing at the State Theatre. The following glves some idea of the star attractions: Ambrose and his orchestra, acknowledged to be the uncrowned kings of modern dance mnsic and Ambrose is the highest paid dance band leader in the world j Western Brothers, sfickest,

most np-to-date entertainment duo in Europe. Best-sellers on gramophone records ; Harry Tate, veteran musichall artist, creator of world-famous motoring, golfing and fishing sketehes, heading the bills of variety in every JbJngli sh-speaking country for years ; BiUy Bennett, "almost a gentleman" who gained first fame at the Royal Command perfofmanee in 1926; Turner Layton, once church organist and choirboy, then partner in the famous Layton and Johnstone team, now highly paid singer and pianist of modern rhythm ; and Donald Stewart, the singer, is an American who had the juvenile lead in Charlot's last revue, "Stop-Go" and has been ehosen for that producer's next show; The Holly Beauties, probably the most expensive chorus ensemble in the world. Individually chosen for perfect all-round beauty. Will Hay, whose "Boys Will Be Boys'' was a phenomenal success stai's again in a Gainsborough comedy, "Where There's a Will" also at the State Theatre. Will is one of the most versatile comedians livmg, and has 25 years of music hall experience to his credit. He is also a very popular B.B.C. identity, and is the type of aetor liahle to raise a laugh wherever and whenever he pokes his ugly old face round the coraer