“Gaieties of 1933”

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7103, 11 March 1933, Page 8

“Gaieties of 1933”

MUSICAL AND COMEDY CO. Who has not heard of Fred Bluett, the comedian who has made Australia and New Zealand roar with laughter, and who, with his son Gus, crowned his triumphs with a wonderful success m the Mecca of all theatrical artists, London? Judging by his recent, performances with the Ernest Roils productions in Sydney and. Melbourne, and his great reception at the Grand Opera House, Wellington, this week, Fred has lost none of his humour and is as spontaneous as ever in his wit. His admirers in Palmerston North will be delighted to welcome him back, and he will be equally glad to see oefore the footlights the friends of bygone days. His co-partner in mirth is the young English comedian, Wally Reynolds, whose work is an excellent foil to tlie low comedy of the veteran. Music lovers aro promised a rare treat in the playing of Rene Rich. Bclokovie, who toured Australia and New Zealand recently, considered Rene the finest violinistc m Australia. Another face familiar to many Palmerston North playgoers is that of Amy Rochelle who has starred as principal boy and who has appeared recently in leading singing roles in many J.C.W. musical comedies. A thrilling act is that of the Flying Wartens, marvellous aerial acrobats. “The Gaieties’’ include Adie Rollings, the Genettes, Syd Wheeler, Robert Raymond, tho Superb Six, Peril and Bonzo, Nancy Whittv, Cherrio Armstrong and the Ten Persian Acrobatic Marvels. Features of the opening production on Tuesday, March 14, “A Brighter 1933,’’ arc the gorgeous song scenas, the beautiful dresser designed by Mdlle. Bertini, and the elaborate staging. A pantomime matinee of “Dick Whittington and His Cat” is to no given on Wednesday afternoon, the season concluding on Wednesday night with an entirely new production. Seats may bo reserved without extra charge at the Central Booking Office from to-day.