H.M.’S VAUDEVILLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 105, 25 July 1927, Page 13

H.M.’S VAUDEVILLE

DICK HENDERSON’S HAT The popularity of the J. C. Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville team at His Majesty's Theatre bids fair to exceed that of any combination yet sent across from Sydney. Dick Henderson, the English comedian, who is said to have made Queen Mary laugh, and has appeared at two command performances, heads the exceedingly versatile bill. The comedian has a way of putting his jokes across which is decidedly his own. Dick Henderson also faces the audience without a trace of make-up—-in itself a test of personality. A small “bun” perched fairly and squarely on top of his head, is deemed sufficient assistance for the comedian in his work* One of the most original dancing turns seen in this part of the world is that of Les Zenga Freres. Comedians, too, these little Frenchman undoubtedly provide one of the most entertaining items on the bill. Most amusing is their idea of the origin of many of the modern dances. i Rich and Adair —-the latter is “Miss Chicago,” and a recognised American beauty*—have something fresh to tell from the point of view of a comedy duo, and have their own way of saying it. Rich’s impersonation of the old man with “young ideas” is probably his most popular offering. Marie Lawton returns with her harp. Valencia, the daredevil Spaniard on the trapeze, and the Lee Sisters (who are as much at home on the ropes as they are on the ground) all take important parts in the entertainment. Another favourite is Colin Crane, the baritone, while Stella Lamonde is a charming little soubrette, just brimful of personality. For a novelty, Belmon’t canary opera has much to recommend it. The names of the winners of the canary contest, incidentally, will be announced tonight from the stage at His Majesty’s. Members of the Celebrity Vaudeville will appear in Hamilton on Thursday night at the Theatre Royal.