“SHOW OF SHOWS”
Clem Dawe and His IMerry Band.
The Show of Shows,” a combination of original sketches, music, song and dancing, which goes with a swing from beginning to end, is offered nighu ly by Clem Dawe and his merry band at St James Theatre. *1 he programme is one of the brightest that this very talented company has presented in its Christchurch season, and there is a welcome freshness about all the items. Clem Dawe is in his best form in leading the funmaking, and his numerous sketches are both clever and entertaining. Dorothy White, soubrette, is an excellent partner for the comedian in a number of his appearances, and Les White, Cliff Edgley and Joe Shriner provide capable support. Muriel O’Malley (contralto) and Ann Luciano (soprano) entertain again at the piano, and are particularly pleasing in “Plantation Memories.” Halliday and Watson make several appearances, one of their best numbers being “ The Hoop Waltz.” which is presented with pretty effects A special ladies’ gift matinee will be featured at 2.15 to-morrow. The management announces that a matinee will be held on Friday (Show Day) if it is wet.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20454, 6 November 1934, Page 3
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