“WATCH YOUR STEP”

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 90, 5 February 1947, Page 4

“WATCH YOUR STEP”

OVERSEAS REVUE EXTRAVAGANZA TONIGHT .

The first post-war variety show of its kind to tour New Zealand in a decade, Ophir Rees Radiant Revue Company, “Watch Your Step” will be presented in the Grand Theatre tonight at 7.50 p.m. and is bound to be well received by audiences. Variety is the keynote of the show, which caters for all tastes, and it is recommended for children, with all its wealth of fun, novelty, and spectacle. Australia’s foremost comedian, Joe Lawman, heads a brilliant troupe of talent selected from the Tivoli Theatre circuit, Australia, the items ranging from humorous sketches to the ventriloquist, Royston, who works two dolls, Skeeter and Nellie. Not only is he a deceptive worker, but his dummies are so controlled that they appear almost human. Among the many outstanding specialty acts are Jandy, the musical clown. The Ciscos, whirlwind jugglers, Jarrett, novelty entertainer, Le Harley, a merry magician and the Morrell Trio, yodelling to accordion. Other performers who prove very popular are Eileen Bourke, singing violiniste, Joy Robins, dashing comedienne and soubrette, Adele Taylor, Maurice Tansley and Sherry, vocalists, Elite Dance Duo. A bright ballet of glamorous girls and full orchestra are also featured. Box plan will be on view at Armstrong’s Book Shop until 5 p.m. afterwards at Grand Theatre.

Ophir Rees, singer, revue artist and producer of the “Watch Your Step” Overseas Variety Revue, which will be presented in the Grand Theatre, Whakatane, this evening.