WILLIAMSON REVUE
“Pleasure Bound” on Saturday “.Pleasure Bound,” the big spectacular vaudeeville revue by Frank Neil’s revue company, will make its first appearance here under the direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., ou Saturday next at the Grand Opera House. The company presented no less than 54 performances during its season in Auckland, which is a record for that city. Since she last appeared here. Miss Ella Shields has added considerably to her repertoire, and in “Pleasure Bound” she will present “Sing a Song of Sunshine,” “.River Stay Away from My Door,” and “Here We Are Again.” At almost every performance Miss Shields is called upon to sing “Burlington Bertie,” the song that has made her name famous the world over. Mr. George ’Wallace is undoubtedly one of the funniest comedians. New Zealand playgoers have ever enjoyed. His skill as a dancer, raconteur, singer of ludicrous songs and genera] merry-maker is enjonyed al; its best in “Pleasure Bound.” The four daring Diabolos, Continental adagio dancers, electrified playgoers of Auckland by their very thrilling act, and quite a feature, of the production is the work Of Maurice Diamond’s remarkably tine team of ballet girls. Modern ballads are sung by Miss Miriam Lester, who last appeared here with J. 0. Williamson’s company in “The Belie of New York.” She has a delightful soprano voice, Which is beard at its best in “Alice Blue Gown.” Miss Maida Jones is a blonde of many graces who is equally accomplished as soubrette. dancer and comedienne, and Miss Maggie Buckley and Miss Lily Molloy sing and act in numerous sketches. Messrs. Murray and Walton arc two accomplished incentric dancers.
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Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 103, 25 January 1933, Page 11
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273WILLIAMSON REVUE Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 103, 25 January 1933, Page 11
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