VARIETY SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, 9 June 1948, Page 7

VARIETY SHOW

SHARP AND SNAPPY. An audience likes Variety. It has not yet lost its appeal. The quick changes of the turns, 'the absence of pauses between them, the personalities of the artists and the different character of the entertainment with each change were all present in the programme last night at the Opera House. George Tollerton and his company of Australian artists have novelty in their approach to the public. Old tricks are not eschewed but they are dressed up well and go over accordingly- Packs of cards can be the means of diverting entertainment and George knows how to shuffle them and make them do astouninding things to the delight of those on the far side of the footlights. His empty beer barrel which mysteriously gives forth of its abundance was diverting in at least two ways, it simply flowed. Royston, Australian ventriloquist, is of a high order of performer. It is seldom that a three-cornered turn is essayed but with the aid of two dolls, Skeeter and Nellie, Royston manages that seemingly impossible feat. The show, however, must be held together and Lou Cottam and Olga Kay work hard with patter, sketches, song and dance. The gales of laughter evoked bespoke the joy of the audience. Nellie Kolle, the male impersonator, provided some rollicking songs, and Joan Reed was quick and smart as a modern dancer. Jack Carlton at the piano, tickled the ivories to the full requirements of the various numbers which comprised this interesting entertainment. The Crazy Quizz lived up to its title in every respect, and was in its way a piece-de-force. The programme will be repeated tonight.