“WHIRLIGIGS”

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 12084, 25 October 1933, Page 6

“WHIRLIGIGS”

GYMNASTIC AND DANCING REVUE TO-NIGHT’S ATTRACTION AT OPERA HOUSE A. spectacular aud outstanding Show Week attraction iwill he staged at the Opera House tonight, when I’appriil’s gymnastic aud dancing revue, “Whirligigs” will he presented. This is the jnort ambitious ishow of its kind ever staged in Gisborne, and is described as being a cyclonic iwliirl of joyous entertainment Tull of tlirills, dancing, comedy, action, music and gaiety. The highlights of the revue are the ballets and dance duos ar. ranged by Norma Kohn, late of J G. Williamson, Ltd. These are right lip to professional standard, ami form a pleasing contrast to the daring and sensational feats of (lie Romanies troupe of acrobats- Additional thrills are provided by a troupe of six tiny tumblers. The revue is lavishly 'sprinkled with clever, comedy turns, i fnuding comedy tumbling and juggling by the Three French Clowns, a burlesque wrestling contest he'-weeu “Georg** Walker”’ and “Johnnie Walker”, the. Skating Horse, and a fashion parado of past and present gymnastic costumes, which is highly amusing. Tho gymnastic items arc ali new and novel and are confined to the most thrilling and spectacular displays. An outstanding feature will- be the specialty dances by Norma Kohn and Reta Adair., two talented performers from the J. C. Williamson companies- Owing to the magnitude of tho production the curtain will rise -at 7.45 p.m. The . box plans- will bo at Tattersail and. Bayly’s until midday and this afternoon at the Regent box office —phono 353-