RADIO FAVOURITES

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 331, 12 January 1937, Page 8

RADIO FAVOURITES

Chostiakofi and Ryan Appear Here. Lt should come as pleasant news that there will be a visit from tho well-known radio favourites. Vincent Ryan, the famous Australian comedian, has successfully demonstrated that he is more than capable of providing entertainment as bright and varied as any theatregoer could wish. Moreover, Mr Ryan does not occupy all the limelight. During his programme he allows the audience to take an active part in the merrymaking by joining in community sings Mr Ryan is inimitable. He eschews the stereotyped and sweeps the less fortunate persons on the other side of th e footlights into his own world of happy rhythm and infectious song. His praises have been sung loudly in every city of New Zealand. When he appeared at Wellington’s community sings the big town hall was more than packed; it was wedged. Apparently the word had gone round the city walls, since his first appearance, that he was worth 'going to see, and so ha ought to be considering the experience he had on the other side of the Tasman.

In association with Vincent Ryan is Senia Chostiakoff, the brilliant Russian tenor. Of the latter artist the “Dominion” of 16/9/36, said: “The spontaneous, responsiveness of the audience which packed the Grand Opera House last night was a sincere and well-deserved tribute to

Sen’a Chostkiakoff, the brilliant Russian tenor, who had already become a great favourite with ‘Msteners-in’ throughout the Dominion. So warm was the reception that the audience somewhat embarrassed him by breaking into applause while he was holding a long sustained note. However, there is none of the stiffness of the concert platform; he moves freely about the stage, and appears to thoroughly enjoy his work. In all h e sang nine solos, all in English, with the exception of “The Song of the Volga Boatmen.” These two popular radio stars appear here on Saturday next, January 16, for one night only, at the Town Hall. Box plans are now open at Rex Watson’s, booksellers, where 3s and 2s seats may be reserved. i |