LONG TACK SAM.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18404, 10 June 1925, Page 7

LONG TACK SAM.

HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE . COMPANY.

■ The sixth vaudeville company from J. 0. Williamson, Ltd.. theatres in Sydney and Melbourne will be presented at the .Theatre Royal, commencing on Wednesday next, for a season of eight nights and two matinees, by the N.Z. Entertainers,' Ltd*{ by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd.. The Hew company is headed by the Chinese marvel, Long Tack Sam. who is supported by an entirely hew company of 12 Oriental artists, including' Mißses Poldi and Mina Long, and Madame Long Tack Sam. Since this clever artist's appearance here last year, ho has completely reorganised his -act. The gorgeous Oriental gowns and scenery, described by a Sydney critic as being "almost beyond belief for the wonderful effect they produce," are -a feature of thfe act; Another critic ■ called the turn "a spectacular speciality of juggling, balancing, magic, Chinese clown juggling, water spinning, and other novelties. The return visit to Sydney and Melbourne of Long Tack Sam and company lias been one of the biggest theatrical successes scored for many years, in. Australia." The supporting programme inclujiee the Novelle Bros., billed as two loving birds in musical acrobats. One critic says: "The moss original turn at the Tivoli is the quaint and artistic clowning of the Novelle Bros. Their last act is a wonderful representation of a woodland courtship between two birds, telling the whole story of the wooing, the quarrel, scolding, reconciliation, and joy." The Royal illusionist, Chriß Charlton, assisted by Dorothy Browne, appears in an act entitled) "The Deceptions of 1925." Charlton has appeared in the principal vaudeville theatres of England, the Continent, and America, and was also a.big success in Australia. Speciality . and 'classical dancing will be given by Errol Addison and Gertrude Mitrenga, who present a series of the latest arijl most novel Continental dances. Moran ancß Wiser, described as the hilarious hatspinners, in a skit entitled "All in Fun," provide a fcnr- ' lesque comedy. A brilliant singer of the latest ballads is Arthur Mayes, a basso cantante. The company enjoyed a wonderfully successful time in Auckland, when the theatre was crowded at every one of the thirteen performances. pne critic says: "Every item was enthusiastically applauded, tho audience even adding cheers to their clapping—a remarkable demonstration." The box plans for the season open on Monday next at The Bristol.