A “HALL-MARKED” REVUE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12616, 29 November 1926, Page 8

A “HALL-MARKED” REVUE

AT HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Hector St. Clair is undoubtedly providing comedy of the popular type and must rank as one of the funniest and most successful comedians in the full sense of the word, that the AVellington vaudeville stage has seen for a very long time. This week, at His Majesty’s Theatre, the Hector St. Clair Company present an entirely new and original revue entitled “Hanmarked.” True to its title, this production is full of genuinely funny comedv sketches, eminently pleasing vocal "items, excellent dances, catchy songs and tuneful melody. “Hector” will be seen in many parts and many moods, all delightful, Mr Les Pearce, a notably fine baritone will make a strong appeal with his vocal numbers, likewise Mr Hylton Osborne, also a vocalist ot exceptional merit, will offer acceptable contributions. Vivacious dancing can always be anticipated from the youthful Rodney gills. Other members of the company all have suitable parts in the many novel sketches and scenas calculating towards the success of a highly amusing hour’s entertainment. “Hector” in his easy, intimate, inconsequential way, straight away makes himself one with his audience and without the slightest apparent effort, invokes that genuinely happy laughter which is indeed the “hall-mark” of a true comedian. ... There are no first-timers ou the vaudeville bill this week, but each and every act remaining over from last week is of a very high standard. Lorna Lance and Co., the four remarkable children of the stage, are a riot nightly and “Baby Leslie ’ is always rewarded with a storm of applause. These children are indeed clever artists. Clyde and Vyette will present another smart novelty act showing distinct ability and difference in the art of singing and dancing. Mr Clyde is also an accomplished whistler and his imitations of a steel guitar are something to be remembered. The Carthy Bros, are great favourites with AVellington audiences and a new programme by these clever performers will ' rightly be anticipated to contain the latest in topical humour and original smging and dancing. This excellent bni will be presented throughout the week.