J.C.W. VAUDEVILLE.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18690, 13 May 1926, Page 7

J.C.W. VAUDEVILLE.

CHRISTCHURCH SEASON.

The first appearance in Christchurch of the latest company of vaudeville artists from J.C. Williamson theatres in Australia will be mad©, at the Theatre Eoyal next, Tuesday. The company is headed by the a<iuatir: marvel, Niobe, the Mermaid, an exceedingly attractive young woman who sings, talks, laughs, ea,ts, and drinks, and does many other wonderful feats. while under water. Her voice is quite *audible iu all parts of tho theatre, although she is submerged. Niobe holds the world's endurance record of four minutes and twenty seconds under water. Walter.Nilsson, tho daredevil comedian on wheels, thrills everybody, even the orchestra, by his amazing tricks at the top of a lofty unicycle. One of the most remarkable acts ever seen on the stage is presented by Harmeton's Cockatoos, It is an unique feature. A stage crowded with gay plumaged birds of every size and colour, which perform an astonishing routine of tricks, make this act one of the most interesting "in tho vaudeville world to-day. Odette Dclage, the Apache violinist, is on artist of rare distinction, who hails from ■France. ■ Rupert Hazell, the notable London oomedian, assisted ■ by Elsie Day, will present "Harmonilarity." The Flemings, the American athletic stars, will make their first appearance in Grecian poses.-'From the Continent comes Francois, the wonder man on the globe. Another. newcomer, pretty and charmingly gowned, is Dorothy Browne, with her piano-accordion, pfayinpr all the latest successes. Jones and Raines, the "Welsh rarebit and his ' dainty ' partner, will also appear. Box plans for the. season will open to-morrow morning •at 9 o'clock at The Bristol.