“THE DINKUM REVUE.”

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5324, 10 September 1928, Page 2

“THE DINKUM REVUE.”

sparkling entertainment. PAEROA—TO-NIGHT. When most people attend a performance of amateur theatricals they are prepared tq look kindly on; the fare provided, but when they visit a profe.sisi'Cjnal entertainment they become critical . Had those; who attended “ The Dinkujn Revue,” the first performance of the Nethertcd amateurs, who style themselves the Albert Camden. Theatrical Company, at Nether.ton qn Thursday last, adopted a critical attitude they .would have detected little to complain, of, for Mr L. O. East presented a sparkling, entertainment which would pass anywhere for a professional Mr. East, who prefers' to be known theatrically as Albert Camden, is a cons’ n qf the great LqudOjn comedian, George Robey, and his wqrk oq the stage and as a producer proves that the art is hereditary. “The Dinkum Revue” was refreshing. There were no dull moments, n|o hitches, and 'no long waits There were twq and a-half hours qf wit and humour, snappy chorus and ballet numbers, an,d a pleasing variety ranging from jazz to Grand Opera that appealed to everyone. Every branch from the designing of the programme and the choice of items to the actual staging a.qd effects showed skill and careful attention. The stage of the Ne.thertojn Hall had been temporarily doubled in size, and was even then too small fqr free action, and sqme of the scenles could not be used for lack of space. It is with the object of raising funds.- for the permanent enlargement of this •stage tligt the entertainment is to be given in the large centres ojf the Thames Valley. The scenery, made by Mr East, anil the rpojper.ties qnd effects by Mr El Packard, would do credit anywhere. Mi* M. A- Carter was. stage manager, and Meedames Carter, and Grundy were wardrobe mistresses. After the overture by thq Reivue orchestra, which comprises Mrs Scudamore (pian,o). Messrs J. Sarjant (saxophone), J. McGlynn (banjo), A. Clowes (violin), a,nd K. Morrison (drums) an explanatory “preface” was given by Mr ROjy Morrisqn. This was followed by “ Hello, Everybody !” sung by t’he whole companjy of ten ladies and fqur gentlemen. The first item was by Albert Camden (Mr L. O. East), who wandered -in through, the auditorium singing “ Take me back tq Bingville.” The next item was “ The Broken Melody,” sun|g by Morris Royson (Mr Roy Morrison). Madame Arnie (Mrs A. Woods), a strong soprano, was next heard to. advantage in “ Enchantress,” being followed by Albert Camden, this time a. “ boozed ” individual who “did feel happy’, as he got into end out of various peculiar situations qn a street corner. A violin so'lq “ Cavelleria Rusticaqa,” was played by Serg. Czareska (Mr. A. ClQwes) in a very fine manner. Valerie Lascelles (Miss M. Hartley) gave a pretty little number. “ Shine on l , Harvest Moon,” assisted by the ballet.. The next item showed Albert Camden as a stranded motorist, wh.q “Miss Understood,” the actions of Deniie De Rema (Mis Winnj e Shilton), creating much amusement. Morris Royson’s “Songs of Arafiy” was we'll received. A very graceful Moth Dance by Phylis Lorraine (Miss Phylis PXvqtt) earned round of applause. Then came “ The Parade Ojf ,the Toy Soldiers ’ by Misses W. Shilton, D'. Bourne P. Harold, E. Bell, M. Goble, and K, Morriso.nl, which was very popular. The final item on the first of the programme was “ Sqngs of LOjng Ago,” in which the voices of Mrs Woods and Mr R. Morrison harmqnjsed well together. After the interval and the selection by the. orchestra, a very fine number was presented. Miss Hartley sang “ You can’t walk back from an aeroplane,” while two of the ballet girls flew round the stage in aeroplanes. Mrs Woods; was again heard to advantage in “My Ship and ” Here’s tq Love.” The next item introduced Albert Camden as a gentlmani crook and Miss W. Shilton as an innocent girl, who proved that she waSl not s°’ innocent. Another violin; solo “Un Pteu D’Amour, ” was then given by Mr A. Clowes in a very fine maniner. Four singers (Missss D. Bourne and S. Sarja.nt and Mes,ars W. Morrison and L. O. East) took 0 part in the next item, he result being, very popular. The next item was “Cest La Guqrre,” a scene in an estaminet in, France recalling the awifulneps of the la,te war, wheih, gave Mr East an opportunity of shqwing his versatility. Other, popular items; were a pretty dianc,e by Miss Shilton and Mr Frasier and a song, “Young Tom of • Devon,” by Morfiis Royson. The final item was entitled “The Country Lad,” and was a George Robey adaption, in which Albert Camden as the “Lad” created much amusement by mistaking a the.a,tre for an hqtel. Thte company will shqw in Paeroa this evening, anld later will present the revue in Te Araha, Morrinsville, and Waihi iif sufficient encouragement is met with’.