It is less than a week now to the first performance of "XCDN Calling" at the Lyceum Theatre, This colourful stage production, which is being sponsored by Station XCDN, and is in aid of the British Voluntary War Contribution Fund, is being given three times, on March 11, 12 and 13 at 9 p.m. This production and the subsequent concert on March 18 are [under the patronage of H.M. Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, and Lady Kerr, both of whom will' attend the first performance. A large number of dinners at which British and international friends will be hosts, will be held on each of the three nights and diners will attend for the curtain, The opening number of the production will include Gino and Geza, pianists from the Bolero Night Club. They will play a duet, and will accompany Jill Leith, They will also play for Kay Holt, a talented young dancer.
The next name on the programme, Sam Jackson, conceals the identity of a well-known Shanghai resident, who will give one of his monologues, A number of young artistes calling themselves the Radio Rascals will then play several numbers. and will be followed by Gytha Owen's version of the Children's Hour, XCDN's Minstrels include several well-known names, such as Jimmy James, EH. Mackay, Billy Tingle and H, Crozier Faulder, while the next item, a burlesque on a scene from "The Women." in which all the parts are taken by men, includes Gerald Horey, Bill Widdowson, Bony Baker and Georze Devon.
The first part of the programme Will be brought to a close by Lei Lane's Hawaiian Band, which has broadcast frequently from Station XICDN and has also played at an ADE, Club evening.
Noel Coward's "Red Peppers'
The second part of the programme consists entirely of Noel Coward's brilliant musical interlude "Red Peppers," which is set in a small variety theatre in the North of England. The cast includes Cappy Holt, Phyllis Dale, Oliver Langley, Bill Widdowson, Roy Watson and Cecil
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