The King of Laughter.
MR VAL VOUSDEN.
On Thursday evening, March 26th, at the Town Hall, Mr Val Vousden, the celebrated Irish ventriloquist, mimic, and character impersonator, will make his first and only appearance at Opunake, and should receive a very hearty welcome. Mr Val Vousden’s reputation is world-wide, and he is known as an artist at the top of his profession. He has appeared under the direction of the leading theatrical managers of five continents, and has gained the very highest criticisms from Press and public. His character impersonation, Mrs O’Rourke,” has been produced before more than 1500 different audiences. Mr Vousden states that His Majesty the King has witnessd the sketch on more than a score of occasions., During the entertainer’s last appearance in Wellington “ Mrs O’Rourke ” was the leading attraction at the Theatre Royal for a month. Amongst other items that he will introduce on Thursday evening is the wonderful ventriloquial imitation of a galloping horse, which gained for him first prize against the world at Paris. Mr Vousden should open to a bumper house. The prices are only 2s and Is; When a paper like the Melbourne Australasian speaks in high terms of Mr Vousden, as it does, our readers have a guarantee that the performer is worthy of their patronage.
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Opunake Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 530, 24 March 1903, Page 2
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215The King of Laughter. Opunake Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 530, 24 March 1903, Page 2
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