SECOND REVUE SEASON

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25321, 22 October 1947, Page 3

SECOND REVUE SEASON

“FOREVER GLAMOUR”

“Forever Glamour,” the second Tivoli Circuit revue, which began its season at the Theatre Royal last evening, is as skilfully staged and as attractively presented as its predecessor, “Folies Bergere.” Bright new numbers, hilarious comedy scenes, graceful dancing, and the welcome, appearance of old favourites, make the production go with a swing from start to finish. This time the frocking is even more brilliant, and adds much to the lavish spectacle of three outstanding scenes. “A Study in Pink and Black,” “Casablanca Cafe,” and “The Anniversary Song,” in which the “Tivoli Lovelies” are a delightful background for the different styles of dancing of such accomplished artists as the ballerina, Jean Cameron, the acrobatic dancers, Warren, Latona, and Sparks, and the adagio team of Latasha and Laurence. Once again Ella Shields charms her audience by the singing of such popular songs of past years as “If You Knew Susie” and “Sweet Adeline.” Her presentation of the evergreen character of “Burlington Bertie” has just the jaunty air, and the underlying note of pathos, which have made him a favourite with audiences all over the world. The company which Miss Shields heads gives her full support with entirely new and sometimes surprising acts. Alphonse Berge, otherwise “The Great Drapo.” has conceived more striking designs for the frocks he drapes so perfectly on his attractive models, the Kwam Brothers balance. tumble, juggle plates, and end by diving through a series of frames bordered with knife blades, and Warren, Latona. and Sparks present a brilliant number. “Dance Apache,” as the main part of the gay and colourful “Casablanca Cafe” scene. Comedy bulks larger in “Forever Glamour” than in “Folies Bergere,” and the comedians range from the knockabout team of “Chord and Discord,” who can really sing as well as make noises, to the brightly wisecracking pair. Jack Murray and Connie Hobbs. The rest form the Crazy Gang, which raises roars of laughter with its ingenious heckling of various members of the cast. One of the best of the comedy numbers is Bunny Westney’s valiant attempt to recite “The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God.” He faces strong opposition from two officers who have served in India and find something funny or faulty in almost every line.The singing is also a feature of “Forever Glamour.” and the voices of Ormonde Douglas. Betty Linke. Shirley Riddell, and Pat Kenny are heard in some pleasant numbers. Maisie Merlyn combines dancing and the singing of a song first made popular by Betty Hutton, in spite of the persistent interruption of the Crazy Gang.