ST. JAMES

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 533, 10 December 1928, Page 15

ST. JAMES

BRIGHT REVUE With their present programme at the St. James Theatre, the George Ward Revue Company is presenting one of the best revue entertainments seen at the St. James. The programme contains much that is original, and the manner in which the show is presented is most refreshing. The responsibilities of supplying the unending humour of the show rests on the shoulders of George Ward, Charles Sherman and Frank Moran, and they make light of their task. George Ward was really admirable in his burlesque of a plumber who had turned to music, but the fooling by all the comedians was most laugh-provoking. Jean Keith appears in one of her popular dance turns, and' Patsy Hill and Vernon Sellars make a hit with their duet in a bright musical interlude. Associated with these two artists is Mrs. Kathleen "Ward, who leads the orchestra in several fine numbers. The second half of the programme is devoted to a musical farce, “Don’t Tjell the Wife,” in which all the elements of. a far larger show are presented on a lavish scale. Delightful comedy was offered l>y George Ward, Charles Sherman and Frank Moran. Jean Keith and Gus. Dawson appeared in a series of attractive scenas. The vocal numbers were contributed by Patsy Hill, Colleen Hope and Vernon Sellars.. Whether jazzing or playing an old love ballad, the Charleston Symphonic Six is a great success with' everyone and reflects great credit on its leader. Mr. Frank Wilson. The six ballet girls do a great deal toward the success qf the entertainment.