THE FAMOUS DIGGERS

Otaki Mail, 23 February 1923, Page 3

THE FAMOUS DIGGERS

o'PAKI THEATRE —THU LSD AY NEXT. In presenting their new revue “Tip Top” the Famous .Digger:, have attained that standard of production that has been unsurpassed by any of their previous performances, and it ranks us the finest show of its kind that has ever

toured this country. Despite counterattractions and the exigencies of bad weather, the new revue has, without any exception, been playing to packed houses, and the most frequent staleincut to be heard expressed by the various audiences at the conclusion of the performances is 1 ‘ that it is miles ahead of any show yet.” A review of the various items is in itself convincing enough that the revue is certainly an offering of rich gems, and well worth seeing. Much flattering comment has been made about the costuming which is a compliment to the creative brain of Air Gus Dawson and to the workmanship of Madame Dalgleinli, and it must be admitted that The Diggers’ dressing this, time is a delightful feast of dainK colouring. Of the comedy, too much cannot be said of that prince- of comedians. -Joe Yalli. who has won his way into the hearts of the entire theatre public of New Zealand. In the last

three performances in which we have seen Joe Yalli, we have been impressed by the unfailing supply of humour which he has to offer. Each successive j production has brought to light a big- j ger and better comedy effort than the j previous. The order of tilings has not changed as far as the new Revue is concerned, us this able comedian presents, and which can be regarded with- , out criticism, ihe funniest items of Tux repertoire, particularly his work in tlio ; skit on “Unionism. ’ ’ In the comedy: quartette “Hail, Smiling Mom.” he is! a scream, and in “Engaging the Company,” in which lie assumes the role of “Ginger” the office boy, he verit-

ably turns a succession of tragedies into a bunch of absurd farcical comedies. Ably assisted by Gus Dawson. Jimmy Norton and Lily Dalgleish, all in comedy roles, and Stan Lawson as the theatrical agent, this Kilter sketch is one of the big laughs of the "revue. The lat-

est and brightest song?, enhanced by tlie pirouetting of the “Superb Six."’ beautiful features and gorgeous seenas, clever dancing and unique dramatic interludes, backed by lavish scenic and lighting effects, go to make up the moat delightful and laughable presentation yet offered by this talented company.