THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS.

Shannon News, 21 October 1921, Page 3

THE FAMOUS N.Z. DIGGERS.

The motto,' smile a while and while you smile another smiles, and soon there’s miles and miles of smiles, was never more aptly quoted than in connection with the Famous Diggers. Those who have witnessed their per formances in the past realise how completely they control their audi ence in the matter of laughter. In this respect the Sydney Times has said: “We do not think these Diggers realise how good they really are.” In the new programmes the y .are now submitting they maintain that the laughter will be louder than ever before. “The Patents Office” sketch is an extremely funny piece of non sense originally done by Harry Tate in the revue “Box o’ Tricks,” at the Hippodrome, London. Mr Tate himsell considers it to be the funniest sketch he nas ever played in. Another sketch which is .a “sure fire” bit is “Tickets Please,” which ran tor two years on the English music bans. It is chock full of funny gags and stunts, and will be played by the comedian who originated it in England, Mr Joe Valli. The burlesque, “Jazz-Band,” is an item which, for sheer downright comicality, will he hard to beat.

The new Quartette has a ,repertoire which encompasses the very latest American and English song hits. They also introduce many novelties into their presentment of the turn. The Orchestra will be well up to the mark, and selections include the very latest London successes ,such as “The Little Dutch Girl,” “The Naughty Princess,” and Oscar Asche’s latest success, “Mecca.” The Oriental Dance, by Stan Lawson in the Egyptian scene, is a big success everywhere.

Bert Barton, late principal cpme dian of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., gives some fine “dame” songs with patter, and just to show his versatility, put into another portion of the programme some-, excellent Dickens’ studies. A lovely carnival scene and. a charming Oriental scene, painted by Will Beck, lend delight to the eye, and the dresses, specially' imported from London and Paris, make up a picture of beauty and joy. The company oi twenty performers also includes Fred Webber, who is a light comedian with a charming personality, and who also has a nice offering in the way ot latest songs and dancing stunts.