OPERA HOUSE
Commencing at the Opera House on Thursday, October 26, for three nights and a matinee, International Varieties, Limited, in association with Lnu Fit Chung, present the Great North China Troupe. Royal Command performers. A refreshing change from the stereotyped form of variety entertainment, these Oriental wonder workers will be welcomed by theatre-goers as something right out. ol the ordinary, Jugglers and balancers who defy all laws of gravity, acrobats who perform seemingly impossible feats high above Ihe stage, contortionists who hang suspended by the hair of the head, beautiful girls who spin in mid-air by their teeth—these are some of the thrills which are provided by the Great North China Troupe. Deserving of special mention is Chin Chin, a charming young girl, who performs the amazing Chinese fan dance and the difficult and dangerous Oriental sword dance. Herbert Young, an attractive youngster of only nine years of age. is described as the Chinese Bobby Breen. He has enchanted audiences the world over with his beautiful soprano voice, and his renditions of old English ballads are a sheer delight. Chinese artists are justly famous for their magnificent stage settings and brilliant costumes, and in this respect the Great North China Troupe has faithfully upheld the best traditions of Oriental art. Supporting acts are provided by headline artists from the leading theatres of the world. The box plans will open at Tattersall and Bayly’s at fl a.m. next Saturday.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20072, 19 October 1939, Page 3
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