POPULAR REVUE
ST. JAMES PROGRAMME George Ward is indefatigable. So are the other members of the Whirl of Mirth Revue Company at St. James Theatre. More original and gay humour than ever is being given the large audiences. The company, by sheer merit, has made its season outstandingly successful. One of the feature portions of the programme is a sketch, “Down by the Old Oak Tree.” George Ward, of course, is responsible for rich humour under the tree, and he is ably assisted by Charles Sherman, Vernon Sellars and Frank Moran. The ballet is a tireless one and a lot of good work is put in by the bright girls. While the dancing is one of the best features of the entertainment, the frocking of the ballet is distinctive and full of quality. Two of the ballet figure in a song turn, “Harvest Moon.” It is very acceptable. This is followed by a breezy turn, in which Alme Valdon sings “Cock-a-doodle.” It is a small act, which emphasises the evils of the servant problem. The Charleston Symphonic Six has unfailing popularity. The band has an established reputation in Auckland and all its work is thorough. A 1 Maurice, naturally, stumbles ..across George Ward and frequently crosses words with him. The programme is brightly and carefully planned. The revue is enjoyable.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 517, 21 November 1928, Page 15
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