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‘Andy Stewart Show ’ Humorous, Lively

Even the canniest Scot should not mind paying to see the “Andy Stewart Show” at the Majestic Theatre—he is guaranteed to get his money’s worth of lively music and cheerful Scottish humour. The star of the evening, who was here in 1963, received a warm welcome back. In Mr Stewart’s case, that well-worn epithet “Versatile" really applies. He can be sincere _—but mercifully unsentimental—in his serious songs, and a moment later wickedly funny with his take-offs of well-known pop singers. As “Auld Andra,” baggy suited and white he wave a fine comic performin the Harry Lauder tradition. For most of the lienee, however, the highbis “*• Finlay ’ s Casebook” imitations Among the supporting artistswere several newcomers, as will as old favourites like lan Powrie and his show would not b avine without their and there were several pleas ant violin and accordion so °s The band was a ed in one respect 1 , bers tended to fidget and look

bored while Andy Stewart was telling his jokes. Only the leader managed to appear as if he enjoyed them as much as the audience did. Joe Gordon had done his homework: “1 knew I was back in Christchurch as soon as I reached my hotel and they asked me for a donation for ttj toon hall.’’ Mr Gordon’s best number was an appealing duet with a younger member of the cast, attractive Sally Logan. Max Kay’s robust voice and genial personality added to the success of the evening, and he achieved a considerable feat by successfully reviving “Scotland The Brave,” apparently thrashed to death years ago. Mr Kay made it sound as if it were being sung for the first time. An extra Scottish touch was provided by members of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Scottish Country Dance Society, and the City of Christchurch Ladies* Highland Pipe Band reminded listeners, most agreeably, that the bagpipes, in spite of the piano accordion, are still Scotland’s national instrument

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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31057, 12 May 1966, Page 20

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‘Andy Stewart Show’ Humorous, Lively Press, Volume CV, Issue 31057, 12 May 1966, Page 20

‘Andy Stewart Show’ Humorous, Lively Press, Volume CV, Issue 31057, 12 May 1966, Page 20

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