HIS MAJESTY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 279, 15 February 1928, Page 14

HIS MAJESTY’S

“TIP TOES” TO-NIGHT At His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present for the first time to playgoers of New Zealand the brilliantly-successful and delightful musical comedy triumph, “Tip Toes,” which, together with “Rose Marie,” proved one of the two biggest theatrical successes in Australia last year. “Tip Toes” is said to be a bright, spectacular show; its dances are novel and breezy; its music is tuneful and much above the average heard in musical comedy, and the comedians are supplied with some excellent material for funmaking, of which Cecil Kellaway and R. Barrett-Len-nard take the fullest advantage. Looking through the names of the artists it will be realised that they form a particularly strong combination of singers, dancers and comedians, probably the best and most talented organisation we have had in New Zealand in recent years. The initial performance of '‘Tip Toes” this evening will signalise the first appearance here of the famous Continental danc-

ers, Josephine Head, Albert Hugo and Mdlle. Ramona, from the Folies Bergere, Paris. Australian critics raved over their artistry and on the night of their debut in the Commonwealth their dancing aroused extraordinary enthusiasm; the audience standing up and cheering, them again and again, after they had repeated their specialty number no less than half a dozen times. It is said that the dancing of this trio will prove a revelation to New Zealanders. Playgoers will be glad to welcome Cecil Kellaway and R. Bar-rett-Lennard, as they are both popu-‘ lar favourites with local playgoers. The last named will be remembered for his splendid comedy sketch of Leander in “Katja,” and Mr. Kellaway for a number of brilliant characterisations, including his fine work in “The Cabaret Girl,” “Frasquita” and “A Night Out.” Miss Thelma Burness and Miss Beryl Walkeley are both delightful artists, and so is Leyland Hodgson, the young baritone, who scored a big success in “Leave it to Jane.” Miss Billie Lockwood has been to England since she last appeared in New Zealand with Lee White and Clay Smith, and her experience there has greatly assisted her in her profession. Mr. George Walsh is another notable comedian. Mr. Roy Russell, a well-known London artist, will make his first appearance her 6 this evening. ,Yesterday a rehearsal, which was conducted under the supervision of the stage manager and in the presence of Mr. E. J. Tait, passed off without a hitch. A feature of the production is the performance of Gordon Rodda and Carlton Faye at the grand pianos between acts 1 and 2.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have a splendid sporting picture, “In Old Kentucky, ” scheduled for release very shortly. The story of the picture is decidedly unusual, but the film has all the essentials for a first-class racing picture, and has the typical “Kentucky” darkies much in evidence.