HIS MAJESTY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 38, 7 May 1927, Page 17

HIS MAJESTY’S

“CROOKS, LTD.” Those who have sufficient discernment to see the human in every-day happenings, the inconsistencies and absurdities in which life abounds, should revel in the type of entertainment offered by Auckland University students in “Crooks, Ltd.,” opening tonight at His Majesty’s. Those who find life dull and serious may take a few moments to settle down and realise that a recital of local happenings, the doings of traffic and police inspectors, the decisions of local bodies and hundreds of other every-day happenings can be a medium of endless entertainment. No authority is discredited or disparaged, but every department of civic life is called upon to tell its tale of mirth, to set aside dignity and authority and to laugh at its own image held up for the world to see.

The gang of criminals seem to be everyday souls, but the chief inspector has a manner and a uniform quite foreign to our great Anglo-Saxon natures, and his duties seem to include interference in all tilings, perpetual CLiriosity, and a keen interest in a varied assortment of licences.

ITe sings a great song about himself to a bright accompaniment.

The criminal and detective methods expounded are original and diverting.

Silas P Hicks, an American, is a refreshing character whose wishes are simple and clearly expressed. The chorus movements are simple, but suitable aid give added effect to musical opportunities. Two ballets arranged by Madame Baird are certain to show a distinctive touch. The only solo denseuse is Miss Johnston.