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Cristmas Pantomime Successful
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Y.C.C.A. Amateurs
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"Robinson Crusoe," that most popular of Christmas pantomimes. which opened in the West Lounge of the European Y.M.C.A. last night, showed that the "Y's" A. D. C. has not lost its happy knuck of making every presentation appear better than the last,
Full of laugh provaking incidents, lively dances and gay songs, the pro- duction went on from start to grahd nale in a thoroughly Joyous and enjoyable vein, captivating the audience with its air "of care-free, good-humoured fun.
A whimsical, happy-go-lucky plot by the Rev. J. D. MacLean, combined with entertaining turns and bright dialogue (embellished with the topical allusions dear to the heart of Itongkong playgoers) presented an entertainment entirely evening's
suited to the festive season.
The cast which must have been the strongest Y.M.C.A. pantoralmes has had the good fortune to possess. was the main reason why "Robinson The Crusoe" went over to well. chorus work was good, ladies and gentlemen Riving spirited per- formances.
In past years, it was sufficient fur the Principal Boy and the Principal Girl to look decorative and be able to do a few dance steps and sing a bit. Principals only in name, they had little to do with the story beyond providing the centre-piece for the happy ending.
REAL TALENT But last night, Robinson Crusoe (Sheila Mackinlay) and "his" be- Mac- loved Rosemary (Margaret Alpine) revealed that at last the Y.M.C.A, and secured two charming young Indies who not only were n delight to look upon but displayed real acting talent combined with pleasing singing and speaking voices.
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full share of the story and gave a convincing performance which fully merited the applause accorded them.
Shella Mackinley (formerly Shella Jeffries) who appeared la и main part In
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In one of the recent Hongkong A. D. C. productions, sulted the part of Robinson Crusoe right down to
the ground. She made alive the role
of that high-spirited young hero, who meets and overcomes all the
traditional obstacles which beset the
path of a true (though occasionally) wayward lover.
A newcomer, with a little experi-
ence in chorus work, Margaret Mac- Alpine made the most of her first big part and it was easy to see that the audience had taken her to their hearts.
A sweet young malden who follow- ed her Robinson jato many strange adventures for love of him, Rosemary was given ample opportunity to use her appealing voles in several solas, and in a couple of ducts with Crusoe, to whom she was a perfect counter- part.
THE FUN MERCHANTS And what u splendid group of comedians enlivened the pantomime! Bob Henderson, in the dual role of the inn keeper in the first scene as Man Friday later on, sur- passed his last year's performance. He was a one-man show and with his witty quips and humorous songs, sent wave after wave of laughs and chuckles over the nudlence. The impudent manner in which, as Man Friday, he refused to let himself be Intimidated by witch doctors and connibols was equailed only by the resource he showed in getting out of his contretemps.
It was unfortunate that a talented aetor e Leonard Starbuck, who appeared as captain of Crusoe's rip, the Nancy Lee, was not given the Fame scope" as in the previous pan- arum Cramped by a rather in-
obstrusive part. he nevertheless "to Inject his own virocou.
bito it, and with his cheery smile and hearty voler, did
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Two other veterans of "Y" pro- ductions, Willie Forsythe and Erne Moses, for the first time took really major parts and accounts of themselves.
excellent
As Popeye the Sailorman, who had much to do with Crusoe's adventures, Forsythe was great. Some of the funniest moments of the panto were centred around him. His indignant- growls as he was "initiated"" by Nep- Lune's attendants and his surprise at realising that he had not finished his spinach were well worth witnessing." YOUNGSTER DOES WELL
In company with the children's chorus, which, as always, comes near to stealing the show, he did a comic dance. Lille Belty Lee, also a veteran despite her tender years, is worthy of mention for her elfin humour and her real capability in this number.
Ineffectively attempting to conceal his bulk in three different disguises in as many roles, Ernie Moses was a serious threat to Henderson when they were on the siege together. His first two roles, though amusing, were unimportant, but in his big part as the King of the Cannibal Islands, with his weirdly clad followers, he was convulsing. Graduated from a minor player last year, Mores may the "Y" A.D.C.
As King Neptune, Ruler of the Deep, Harry Close; the possessor of a hearty bass, easily held the stage on his two appearances in the story and was another stalwart addition to the strong cart.
Perhaps the scene in his court at the bottom of the sea would have been more effective if more trouble. had been taken over the men's costumes. They were obviously makeshift, and the men were not as happy in them as they were in the snilor and oannibal costumes. There," as with those worn by the principală and the ladies, were really good.
The two villains of the plece, who did their best to wreck the frail craft . (Continued on Page 10)
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