FRANK NEIL’S REVUE

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 153, 25 March 1938, Page 18

FRANK NEIL’S REVUE

“Wonder Show Of World Stars” Commencing' at Wellington with a matinee at the New Opera House to-morrow, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present. Frank Neil’s new revue, “The Wonder Show of World’s Stars.” The principal comedian is Mr. Jim Gerald, who is one of the best artists the Australian stage has produced. Playgoers will remember him for his excellent performances in “The New Moon” and “The Belle of New York.” Great interest attaches to the reappearance of Miss Ella Shields, who is known throughout the world for her brilliant male impersonations. Her artistry will be enjoyed in a number of new song creations, specially written for her by famous song writers in London. The astounding performances of Gautier's comedy dogs created a sensation in Sydney and Melbourne recently, and great interest, is being taken in their appearance. Don Galvan, the Mexican singing troubadour, has a good singing voice, and he accompanies himself on the guitar and banjo. Arne Hartman is regarded as one of the world’s finest performers on the piano-accordion, and he, too, has a good singing voice. Munro and the Adams Sisters are musical dancing jugglers from New York, and Petillo and Pesco are clever acrobatic clowns. Janetski is an entertaining exponent of the xylophone, and U. S. Thompson is a dynamic and original dancer. The company also includes Len Rich, John Fraser, Shirley Lawson, Max Reddy, Phyllis Steadman, Grace Emerson, Lily Coburn, and the famous Sydney Tivoli Theatre Ballet.