GEORGE STOREY NOW AT FULLER’S OPERA HOUSE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17999, 9 November 1926, Page 5

GEORGE STOREY NOW AT FULLER’S OPERA HOUSE.

REVUE AND VAUDEVILLE ON RACE WEEK BILL.

The new programme which was presented at the Opera House last evening is quite in keeping with the spirit bright, all the way through. The first half consists of a topical picture, and three vaudeville turns, while the second part is occupied by Mr George Storey and a new company he has collected. This comedian was always popular with Christchurch audiences, and the big house last evening showed that they had not forgotten him. The outstanding act in the first half was that presented by the Lorna and Lance Company, consisting of four clever juveniles. The youngest member of the party is a little lad of but five years of age, but he possesses wonderful ability. He followed the singing of a comic song about “My Dads Face” by playing on the drums, cymbals and other requisites in a drummer's outfit, and his playing was a revelation. He was immensely popular with the audience. The three elder children have qualifications which should take them a long way in their profession. “Sleepy Honolulu Moon” was their opening number, the mandolin accompaniment by a sweet little girl adding to the effect. Lorna and Lance were excellent in a. duet, “You’ll Be Sorry.” Clyde and Yvette staged a. neat dancing act, and they were also heard in bright songs and patter. Tito?it* simultaneous dancing was capably done, and merited all the' applause it received. The male member of the duo was also seen to good advantage in an eccentric dance. Stompy and Stello, a pair of coloured comedians, made a good impression in songs and dances. The song scena concerning the stealing of a ham was excellently done. The lady sang “She’s My Baby,” while her partner danced, his shimmying at the finish being most amusing. By way of an encore, the pair gave a highly diverting exhibition of how the Charleston is really danced by the negroes in America. Hitherto George Storey has b-.cn seen in revue, but this time he has with him a number of well-known revue and vaudeville artists who entertain with solos, sketches and concerted numbers arranged. as storyettes, the whole forming a. pleasing volume. Tts one fault is that it is a trifle tin Ihe long side, as it was nearly eleven o'clock before the people left the theatre last evening. The members of the company had a novel way of introducing themselves by means of song, each holding a small electric torch which he or she flashed in his or her face as the introduction proceeded. The rise of the curtain revealed some pretty scenery, and a group of eleven performers dressed in pierrot costume. But as the show went on some very attractive frocks were worn by the ladies. . One of, the best, of the several sketches was that concerning a patient in hospital. George Storey was the patient, and the fun he had with the nurse and the doctor provoked hearty laughter. Another most amusing episode was provided by the rhymsters, Dulcie Milner and Mabs Howarth, and Tom .Arnold and George Storey. When finally they jumbled up their respective rhymes, the effect was ludicrous. Prison reform and sea pirates were other absurdities well enacted. Dulcie Milnqr was seen to great advantage in a Chinese sketch, entitled “Dope.” her work drawing forth much applause. Solos were sung by Dulcie Milner, Nellie Kemp. Lydia Carne and Mabs Howarth, while George Storey contributed a humorous ditty which told how much he had to be thankful for. The Paulastos did well in a song and dance episode. For a. first night show, Mr Bert Bidgood and his orchestra played in a manner highly satisfactory to the artists. i