"Gaieties of 1933”

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7104, 13 March 1933, Page 8

"Gaieties of 1933”

JPERA HOUSE TO-MORROW NIGHT

Direct from the Grand Opera House, Wellington, where the business \»as most gratifying, “The Gaieties of 1933,“ a talented English and Australian vaudeville and revue company, introducing pretty girls, tuneful voices, brilliant instrumentalists, clever dancers and sensational acrobats, will open a season of two nights and a matinee at the Opera House to-morrow night. The initial production bears the optimistic title, “A Brighter 1933.“ With Fred Bluett at the head of the fun department, laughter-lovers can be assured of a big night of enjoyment. Assisting this popular Fred is a young English comedian, Wally Reynolds, whose quiet humour is an excellent foil to that of the older actor. A great welcome should await that favourite of the Fuller circuit, Amy Rochelle, who is -without doubt Australia’s “Queen of Variety.” It is seldom t..an an artist is the possessor of a beautiful soprano voice, and she is also a past mistress in characterisation, yet Miss Rochelle can lay claim to both these qualities. Palmerston North is to be'offered a rare

treat in the remarkable playing of Rene Rich, the Australian musical genius. Variety is added by the sensational act of the Flying Wartons, whose performance holds the audience spellbound. Dancing enthusiasts will be delighted with the work of the Gcnettcs, and Peril and Benzo will amuse ana astonish with their knock about comedy antics. Others prominent in the large east are Adic Rollings, Syd. Wheeler, the Superb Six, Cherry Armstrong, Nancy Whitty, Robert Raymond and the Ten Persian Acrobatic Marvels. Beautiful costumes, elaborate staging, brilliant lighting and an up-to-the-minute orchestra are features of “A Brighter 1933,” a screamingly funny revue of the type now so popular in Sydney. The funn'-st of pantomimes, “Dick Whittington and His Cat,” is to be staged on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and an entirely new revue is the attraction at nigut. Scats may be reserved without extra cnarge at the Central Booking Office.