FULLERS’ VAUDEVILLE.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 17 March 1928, Page 9

FULLERS’ VAUDEVILLE.

UN IQ UE e;n terta jjn-men t. The Gayle Wyer and Bandbox Revue and Musical Comedy Company, which Sir Benjamin and Air. John Fuller presented at the Opera House last evening before a large audience, proved one of the most popular combinations that has as yet visited Hawera. This happy circumstance is probably due to the fact that the company is most evenly balanced, and comprises a coterie of clever and experienced artists, whose experience extends over many years. The several ballets are very smart, and the dancers are very even and graceful in their movements, a point which adds greatly to the general excellence of the programme. Mr. Gayle Wyer, the producer, lias succeeded admirably in giving to the show many little touches .of a novel and interesting nature, and in the general ensemble a most pleasing effect is gained. Revue shows are popular to-day throughout the world. This is probably due to the general, all-round brightness which characterises that form of entertainment. In Mir. Charles Norman, who is the leading comedian of the company, the firm has a, very fine artist. Air. Norman is also a clever eccentric dancer and his peculiar gyrations on the stage are astounding in their novelty and skilful execution. Miss Heather Jones, another of the principals, isVa pretty and dainty soubrette, whose songs captivated the large audience, the artist having to respond to several encores Aliss Vera Benson was in good voice, and her rendering of “Put your arms where they belong” was very artistic. Aliss Elsa Scott proved herself a comedienne of outstanding ability, and her item “Wild, wild woman from the West” evoked roars of laughter. Aliss Ena Gordon is also an accomplished artist with a very pjeasing voice. Sam Ward, in the character of Izzy Cohen, was the mediuin of continued mirth by the audience. The first part of the programme is run strictly on vaudeville lines, and the individual artists had every facility to make the most of their turns, each of which was a star item. The second half of the programme was a complete contrast, taking the form of a revue entitled “Black Eagle.” The dressing of the various ballets was very highclass, while the scenery and setting were unique. The scene is laid in a wild and woolly town of. Western. America, and, as the title and scenery suggest, the fun is fast and furious. The very laughable absurdities of Grubby McNutt (Charles Norman) and Izzy Cohen (Sam Ward) kept the audience at the highest pitch of enthusiasm . When this talented company appear again on Monday, March 26/there is no doubt that it will be rewarded with a “bumper” house.