THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2488, 3 October 1922, Page 3

THE INTERNATIONAL STARS.

How a man; lashed by his feet to a burning rope, extricates himself from a strait-jacket ere the rope burns through, is thrillingly shown by Lafayette in his famous star turn with “The International Stars,” appearing at Foxton on Friday next, Gth inst. This daring challenge of death grips with its utter sensationalism every audience that beholds it. It is genuine, there is no illusion or trickery about it. Only skill of a superlative order permits its successful accomplishment. It is the only act of its kind in the world, and to judge from the remark, “You cau have it!” of one famous fellow-craftsman, it is likely to remain so. Mr Warner Robinson, the director of the Stars, engaged Lafayette at huge expense for a short tour of Australasia while in South Africa, and owing to the expense of this act it is possible to give only one performance here. No lover of daredevil daring, or admirer of superlative skill, will miss this opportunity. Even without this unique item, the company presents a programme which is distinctive and meritorious. The clover comedy sketches of Miss Rozello E’Croyd (soubrette comedienne), and Mr Will Bailey, from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. are an entertainment in themselves. The artists have appeared in recital work in the United States of America, and in opera in St. Louis under Max Bendix, the celebrated musical director, and have also had extensive experience throughout Britain, Australasia and othei parts of the Empire. One London critic of distinction said of Mr Bailey: “He has one of the most remarkable voices it has been my pleasure to hear,” and of the work in duo he commented: “Humour and pathos fiow from these artists without effort.”

With support from Pat O’Carrol!, in jhis skilful a>id sympathetic baritone ballads, with the fascinating ragtime melodies of the “jazz boss,” Miriam Leigh,” with the graceful and attractive dances of Cheri Delacour, and with the soulful playing of the French violin virtuoso, Madame Leone, a complete programme of outstanding merit is provided. Booking is now open at Heath’s.