CLEM DAWE REVUE COMPANY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21315, 7 November 1934, Page 18

CLEM DAWE REVUE COMPANY

* "THE SHOW OF SHOWS" Clem Dawe and his company deservedly attract crowds to the St. James' Theatre. Because of the brilliant programme presented during this season o£ nearly 50 appearances the company's popularity is still maintained, and again on Saturday evening "The Show of Shows' won the approval of a responsive audience. The programme opened with a ballet and chorus, "By the Sea," the members of the ballet being in bathing costumes. It was a bright opening that prepared the audience for a bright show. In "Frolic." Clem Dawe as the commercial traveller gave a clever interpretation of the man who mistook a hospital for an hotel. Gregory Ivanoff, the violinist, appeals when he plays intricate pieces, but his simple melodies show also finish and sympathy. One number lie played, "Thais," was accompanied by shadow dancing by Halliday and Watson. The dancers performed behind a screen. and the artistic effect commanded greater attention through there being no minor details of background to attract attention. Handel's "Messiah" was burlesqued in a clever and very humorous choir number. Two vocal items that won well-de-served applause were a duet by Muriel O'Malley and Ann Luciano, and a solo by Ralph Daly.