Maurice Minstrel and Vauderville Company

Western Star, 9 November 1909, Page 3

Maurice Minstrel and Vauderville Company

AT' | « / riesh Iroin seasons of success in Aucivland, Christchurch, |, au d Dunedin, under the direction of Hr Henry Haywood (of WestsHcturus and nhe Brescians lam >) He Charles Maurice Minstrel and Vaudavillo Company are i.uiljd It. enui.t'-in in the t iccoiia -Dali <.,n xuecduy li.ih inst, from press reports to hand covering the company's appearances, it would seem that they are a versatile and compact combination of artists, headed by. Mr George borbie and Madame Blanche Curcelt. The former is billed a s America's bring oi ivoiorod ivomtdy, and wond's champion hatoja manipulator. His repertoire is said to bo. redolent with healthy hilarity and new ideas for laughter production. Altogether, a contemporary speaks of Mr berbie as “the must brilliant all- | round comedian and artist that has ever betn engaged in Vaudervilie in New Zealand.” Madame Blanche Coredi is a soprano, soloist 0 f entoeption—at merit, —.her recitals have been relerred to by city dallies as showing mar.sJious technique and command of the high notes aud florid passages besides displaying a charming mezzo. Mr Dick. Bhavv and partner— box c-rs and eccentric comedians —are re-

sponsible fora busy laughter season, while they appear. The serios, ballaidists, and dainty dances of the music hull stage a rc all represented, and their contributions are spoken of as each possessing merit in their respective lines. The Evening Post, Wellington, referred to Mr Maurice’s venture as “The pleasing revival of a popular class of entertainment.” The programme will conclude with a grand pant online conception, into which is introduced the amicalities of “ The Baby Eicphant.” The prices of admi-s-. sion are popular, and should reward Mr Maurice’s enterprise with a packed house.