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ROMANCE IN THE FACTORY
A CLOTHING factory , where worker and management relations are at breaking point, hardly seems the ideal setting for a romantic musical. But at the King's last night, Glasgow Light Opera Club brought out all the fine qualities of the "Pajama Game."

As the union representative, Ann Veitch, quickly got into her stride and handled a demanding acting role as easily as she put over her songs. Good, too, was Allan McAllister, the newly appointed factory boss. The partnership made a very romantic twosome.

Strong support came from Margaret Hay, a bright comedienne and dancer, Jack Holmes, Barbara McLeod, and Ian Gray. The club's chorus work was well up to professional standards. And songs such as "Hey There" and "Steam Heat" make this show well worth a visit.

T. McG.

Sparkling "Pajama Game"
Trade union tussles sometimes provide lively material readily adaptable for stage purposes and "The Pajama Game" at the King's Theatre, Glasgow, makes the most of the possibilities in a tuneful musical which covers the fight for a 7 1/2 % pay rise at the "Sleep tite" pyjama factory.

The Glasgow Light Opera Club opened their week-long run last night before a large and enthusiastic audience, and with tuneful songs plentiful - such as "Hey There, You with the Stars in Your Eyes" and Hernando's Hideaway"- there was an appreciative response to excellent singing.

Alex Wallace was responsible for the choreography and the chorus and orchestra were under the direction of John Tweedie.

Jack Holmes, Margaret Hay, Ann Veitch, and Alan McAllister are among the cast who brought sparkle to the theatre with abundant vitality in singing and dancing.

The show will benefit the Glasgow branch of the British Ex-Service Men's Association.

D. McN.

LIGHT OPERA TOPS IN "THE PAJAMA GAME"
The Glasgow Light Opera Club's fast moving production of "The Pajama Game" opened at the King's Theatre last night - and confirmed once again that there is a great deal of talent in this amateur company.

The stars of the night were undoubtedly Jack Holmes, as Hines and a very hard working Margaret Hay as Gladys, while Janice McCluskie, Ian Gray, and Cecil Abrahams had the best of the excellent character parts.

The chorus certainly did justice to the big production numbers and left one regretting that shows like this are so few and far between.

A. J. C.