OPERA HOUSE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 May 1939, Page 2

OPERA HOUSE

McKAY'S NEW GAIETIES. Stanley McKay’s New Gaieties Co., which has been so successful in the leading cities of New Zealand is to play a two-nights season at the Opera House, Masterton, prior to returning to Australia. The selected dates are Friday and Saturday, May 5 and G, the sparkling revue, "Life Begins at 8,” being staged on the opening night, and a completely new show on Saturday, opening at the gift matinee. The "Gaieties’’ productions are always noted for the excellence of the speciality artists and the cleverness of the comedians. This year Mr McKay has had great pleasure in presenting to Dominion audiences the world-renowned juggling genius, Geo. Hurd, acknowledged successor .to Paul Cinquivalli. In Auckland," Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin this Royal Command performer astounded the critics and public with his remarkable feats of balance. The comedy is in the capable hands of Stan Foley, Australia's most versatile funmaker, and Alec McKinnon, the talented little dancing Scotchman. Vaudeville lovers will be delighted to learn that Nellie Kolle, world-famed male impersonator, is included in the company. Other outstanding acts are contributed by Stella Lamond, the personality girl; San Romos Bros., Continental hand-balancers; Gerry Keogh, Irish acrobatic dancer; Snowy Towers, mimic of screen stars; and Assam, Pekoe, Souchon and Conga, crazy acrobatic clowns. Seats may be reserved at W. G. Perry's from tomorrow. At Saturday’s matinee numerous gifts are to be distributed to the children.