OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1144, 14 March 1912, Page 16

OPERA HOUSE.

THE VAUDEVILLE BOOM.

With the unfurling of the vaudeville banner by the Fullerian management, the Opera House is being crowded nightly. There is a big section of Aucklanders keen on the music hall variety of entertainment; there is a swing and verve about it that appeals, and as long as it keeps up to the high-water mark of merit it will always draw. The current programme is diversified enough to spit all tastes, and no one escapes an encore. Mr Frank Yorke, as usual, tops the list in his .comicalities, and a humorous interlude with Mr Marshall Palmer fairly brings the house down. The latter has a sympathetic voice, and his dramatic song, “The Fireman,’ given yrith mechanical effects, meets with a storm of applause. King and Miss Millard provide plenty of fun in their sketch entitled “ The Bailiff,” while a_dainty juggling performance is given by Hugo and Olga, who have brought the art of balancing to the finest point. Two clever artists, they are deservedly applauded. Miss Deli Connor scores heavily in her song, “The Last Waltz,” which is illustrated, and Miss Maie Vine further establishes her reputation for her male impersonations. One of the most enjoyable items is given by Miss Stella Ranger, who has a charming soprano voice of exceptional range, and makes a most favourable impression. Miss Florrie Ranger is of a humorous bent, and strikes those similarly inclined. The Driscoll boys continue to make pleasant patter, while the “Circle,” without which no self-respecting vaudeville is complete, sings and jests in time-honoured fashion. The orchestra is under Miss Ivy Akerscein’s direction and gives every satisfaction.