2YA Variety Show
MANY thousands of sailors, soldiers, and airmen have seen and heard the 2YA Camp Entertainers at work. Far fewer civilians have seen them, because the party was formed primarily for the benefit of the Armed Forces. But it has been on the air on several occasions and its reputation as a variety company is a good one. Though goloshes and umbrellas were part of the logical wear to the Wellington Town Hall the other night, when the party made a public appearance, there was an audience of 2000. The party’s effort this time was to help the funds of the Wellington Hospital nurses’ convalescent and beach cottage. The first part of the programme was broadcast. This was a light, bright show, designed to amuse rather than instruct. It succeeded. For example, there was this programme note: "So-and-so will render operatic arias. (N.B. Rend means to tear apart.)" But that was by the way. An orchestra, vocal ensemble, a _ pianoaccordionist, comedians, a crooner or so, a Russian novelty instrumentalist, a magician, sopranos, contraltos, basses and baritones produced a number of interesting items from the vaudeville hat. The audience was delighted and no doubt the nurses were happy when the box office takings were~ counted.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 14, Issue 357, 26 April 1946, Page 7
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2062YA Variety Show New Zealand Listener, Volume 14, Issue 357, 26 April 1946, Page 7
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