AS a typical "young-man-about-town" at the turn of the century, Sir Compton Mackenzie (above) knew well the songs, shows, dances and personalities of the Edwardian variety stage. He has recalled some of them for the entertainment of listeners in two BBC programmes entitled Beaux and Belles In the first programme the famous Edwardian musical-comedy star Ada Reeve, now in her eighties, shares his reminiscences, and even sings some of her favourite songs, among them "Men" from Three Little Maids. The second programme Mackenzie shares with the famous Ellaline Terriss (Lady Hicks), now also in her eighties. Beaux and Belles will be heard in Sunday Showcase on August 22 and 29 at 9.35 p.m.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 786, 13 August 1954, Page 23
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113AS a typical "young-man-about-town" at the turn of the century, Sir Compton Mackenzie (above) knew well the songs, shows, dances and personalities of the Edwardian variety stage. He has recalled some of them for the entertainment of listeners in two BBC programmes entitled Beaux and Belles In the first programme the famous Edwardian musical-comedy star Ada Reeve, now in her eighties, shares his reminiscences, and even sings some of her favourite songs, among them "Men" from Three Little Maids. The second programme Mackenzie shares with the famous Ellaline Terriss (Lady Hicks), now also in her eighties. Beaux and Belles will be heard in Sunday Showcase on August 22 and 29 at 9.35 p.m. New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 786, 13 August 1954, Page 23
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