STANLEY McKAY’S “GAIETIES”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 40, 17 February 1939, Page 9

STANLEY McKAY’S “GAIETIES”

A BRIGHT NEW SHOW HAPPY, ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCES There is irresistible appeal about the new show the Stamey McKav Company lias brought to Wanganui for a three nights season that began on Wedensday—“The Stanley McKay Gaieties, 1939.” In an entirely new and original programme, which features George Hurd, the international juggling genius, the company has already entertained two large, happy and enthusiastic audiences at the Opera House, and will do so again this

afternoon at a matinee ana also at night. George Hurd’s work is outstanding and it is easy to see the reason for he received a command to appear before Royalty. “The Gaieties” are a show well worth seeing in that the programme is varied and framed to suit all tastes. Clever character sketches are portrayed by Stella Lamond. Her interpretations are excellent and her outstanding personality at once grips the audience. Tennis racquets, glasses of water, sticks and balls are made io do surprising things by George Hurd and the manner in which the audiences so far have acclaimed him is in tribute to the high standard he has been able to attain in this class of entertainment. The hand-balancing of the San

Romos Brothei’s is something which, like the art of Hurd, stands out for its brilliance. Only witnesses of their acts could properly appreciate their remarkable ability. Nellie Kolle, the renowned male mpersonator, is another who ' radiates warmth to an audience. Her ; ongs are sung with meaning, and therefore they cannot help but be appreciated. With his partner, Dolly Donoghue, Scotty McKinnon also reveals his remarkable dancing ability, in addition to his excellence in dry humour. Max Reddy is another who plays a considerable part in giving the show so much life, and Assam, Pekoe, Souchon, and Congo cause much amusement with their crazy acrobatic turns. Violin solos are played with artistry and feeling by Elvy. The “Gaieties” beauty ballet, with Stella Collier as the soloist, gives a clever and picturesque number called “Happy Days in Holland.” Snowy Towers shines for his impersonations of well-known stars in a number entitled, “Hot for Hollywood.” “Eastward Bound” To-night. The Wanganui season of the “Gaieties” will conclude to-night, when a new production, “Eastward Bound,” will be presented. There wid be a special matinee for the children this afternoon, commencing at 3.15 p.m. The management claims that “Eastward Bound” wil be one of the merriest revues of the series, and the frocking will be elaborate, particularly in the scene “In Old Bagdad," which serves as a finale to the first part of the programme. Other song scenes will include “Paris in the Spring,” in a setting with the Eiffel Tower in the background, and ’“Hiking,” in which Stan Foley and Alec. McKinnon will be the chief comedians. Stella Lamond’s items will include the modern version of “The Seven Ages” and “The Little Brute.’ Nellie Kolle will introduce a fresh bracket of popular songs, and George Hurd will present his amazing Royal command juggling act. To-morrow afternoon and evening the company will be at Eltham.