The demand for theatrical talent at present exceeds the supply, said Sir Benjamin Fuller, on his arrival at Wellington from Australia. Sir Benjamin said that there were definite indications of a theatrical revival in Australia and New Zealand, and that there was plenty of opportunity for* gifted artists. There was no doubt, he said, that the stage could not rival the popularity of the cinema screen; the talkies were here to stay. But there was always a demand for fiesh-and-blood shows incorporating originality and novelty. The modern theatre-going public was no longer content with the old-time formulae of solos, duets, and high-kicking ballets; it wanted to see real talent. ' A letter from his London agent, said Sir Benjamin, indicated that there, too, the search for clever stage artists was a full-time tasfcr ; J. •
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21733, 16 March 1936, Page 10
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