FRANK NEIL REVUE

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22196, 13 September 1937, Page 5

FRANK NEIL REVUE

OPENING NEXT FRIDAY During the last three years vaudeville has shown a remarkable advance in the principal cities of Australia, mainly due to the efforts of Mr Frank Neil, who controls the Tivoli Variety Circuit in Sydney and Melbourne. In conjunction with J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Mr Neil will present at the Theatre Royal for a short season commencing on Friday next, September 17, the famous variety revue, "Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue." This production brings to the Dominion many of the foremost vaudeville artists in the world. In Australia the revue has enjoyed remarkable success, and has eclipsed all records for attendance for some years. It is presented in 30 scenes of beauty, colour, song, dance, and comedy. It has many other outstanding features, such as the vivid setting depicting England's sea power from the days of Nelson up to the present time. World-famous performers appearing in New Zealand for the first time include Con Colleano, who will be seen in an amazing tight-rope walking act; Irene Vermillion and her dart trumpeters, and Charles Norman, the popular musical comedy comedian. Others to appear will be Bob Parrish, a prodigy of Eddie Cantor's, and one of the most popular radio singers in the United States, and Miss Natalie Raine, who presents delightful dances. The company also includes Chic Arnold, comedian: Jack Kellaway, musical comedy favourite; Sisson and Ncalc. harpist and whistler, and the Harris Sisters, who present an amazing balancing act. An added attraction will be Frank Neil's Australian Tivoli ballet. The company is at present playing a remarkably successful season in Wellington, where press and public are unanimous in their appreciation of this great show. iU The box plans open to-morrow at the D.I.C.