BRILLIANT REVUE

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20274, 17 August 1937, Page 2

BRILLIANT REVUE

THE FRANK NEIL COMPANY THE AUDIENCE DELIGHTED. HAMILTON SEASON OPENED. “ Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue,” a Coronation revue presented at the Theatre Royal last night, under the combined direction of Frank Neil and J. C. Williamson, Ltd., delighted a large audience. Seldom do i Hamilton playgoers get the opportunity j to see such a varied vaudeville pro- ! gramme, presented by performers who ; have gained a name for themselves in the world centres. Dancing of all descriptions, sensational acrobatic acts, melodious music, merry comedy, spec- : tacular scenas, and novelty acts of a j wide variety—all were presented in a snappy manner that kept tlie audience i interested, entertained and thrilled. ! Disappointment was felt that the brilJ liant wire-walker Con Colleano was j unable to appear owing to an accident to his gear, but there was so much ! else that was good on the programme j that though he was missed the audience was more than satisfied ‘ with the generous fare provided. I Features of the revue were the I frocklng and the mounting, one | scene in particular which aroused ' the audience to enthusiasm being the ! docking of the brilliantly-lighted liner : Queen Mary as the company sang ; " Land of Hope and Glory.” A word !of praise Is duo to the stage manager, Mr. L. Cundy, for the manner In which these effects were presented. Outstanding Acts. Irene Vermilion and her Dart Trumpeteers presented a clever and novel act; Miss Vermilion’s acrobatic dancing ' was something to marvel at, while the : quartette of charming trumpeters played classical ami lighter airs very j effectively. Bob Parrish, the Amerii can coloured radio star, won great i popularity with his friendly manner i and his beautiful voice, his singing of ! " Love Me Forever," " September In [ I he Rain ” and " Ah, Sweet Mystery of i Life ” arousing the audience to en- ; Ihusiasm. Misses Sisson and Neal I gave a turn that was ns unusual as It was delightful, the whistling of the ' one (especially the realistic bird calls' 1 and the selections on the harp by the other being very enjoyable. The Harris i Sislers gave an amazing contortion act; ! dressed as frogs they literally tied j themselves into knots. I Unusual grace and strength were I combined by the Artistes in one of the most striking displays of adagio dancj ing seen in Hamilton, the beauty of the posturing being as effective as the strength displayed. Another very smart net was presented by the Broadway Tappers, who combined acrobatics and dancing in a manner that made them very popular. A Likeable Comedian. Charles Norman, with his likeable personality and cleverness as a comedian and eccentrio dancer, was chief funmaker, and kept the audience chuckling with his absurdities. He was ably abetted In the merrymaking by Chick Arnold and Sylvia and Jack Kelleway (the latter a brother of Cecil Kelleway, bv the way). Two good singers—Margaret Grimshaw in operatic and other numbers and Bernard McCaffrey in stirring baritone songs—helped in the general success, and Natalie Raine led the ballet in some snappy numbers. The ballet did exceptionally good work; the girls did not merely parade in a bit of tinsel, ns in a revue seen in Hamilton a few months ago, but danced cleverly and provided a colourful background’ for the show. The orchestra was under the direction of Mr. Wally Reynolds. Final Appearance To-night. The company will make its final appearance to-night, when a change of programme will be presented.