FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1921, Page 1

FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS

WEDNESDAY, FEB. Kith

Dwing to the numerous reqests by their many friends here the above combination will pay a return visit before proceeding to Christchurch. The company promises a long selected programme of all the newest items, potted revues, brilliant ensembles, clever comedy sketches, and many novelties from their extensive repertoire. Crowded . and enthusiastic audiences greeted “The Diggers” everywhere they appeared in Australia and the company returns here with added laurels and a very extensive repertoire of’new numbers and ‘•business.” Stan Lawson as ‘‘the one and only girl” is a htillianl success. There have been many less attractive women on the stage—and also oil it -and Air’ Lawson gives the impersonation 'admirably. Included ir the personnel of the company are Tano Fama, comedian; Gils' Perkins, baritone; Len Lome, coiiiodhui ; Gus Da'wson, ragtime exponent and dancer; Len Walker, light'comedian and dancer: George Proctor, tenor; and the inimit able Stan 'Lawson, ‘‘the misleading lady.” An orchestra of ten members, each one an artist in his particular business, will bo a feature of “The Diggers’’ entertainment.' The Brisbane Daily Alai] writes thus: “Few if any, in Diggers” as they ‘went over the top’

Precisely at d o'clock, could have failed to he delighted with the. excellent work done by the bids as the evening wore on. There was not a dull moment. Humour was the dominant note, but there were many numbers in which scope was given for title work, and “The Diggers” proved, even when judged by the highest standard in music and drama, that they were as successful as they had been iii war.”' The box plan is now open at 1