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OPERA HOUSE.

Off with the old love and on with the new! Mr. Walter George and his Sunshine Players stepped into the Bert La Blanc revue vacancy on Monday night, and were given a flattering welcome from a crowded audience. This company shine in musical plays characterised by plots, and their new offering, “My Gipsy Maid,” is a good example of their particular business. The comedian plays a very large part in the popularity of any revue, and Mr. G'eorge Storey fills the bill with exceptional aptitude. His quiet, intimate and unobtrusive methods make him a general favourite. As an arcadian shepherd he evoked peals of laughter with his grotesque makeup, and he made the most of one or two ditties. Miss Hylda Shannon was also chosen for special favour, her singing being most acceptable. Miss May Geary is another good singer, her voice blending charmingly with Miss Shannon in the “Barcarolle” duet. Miss Ada Scaddon is a hew soubrette who promises to claim attention. Mr. Reg. Hawthorne, baritone, and Mr. Barry Hitchings, basso, were heard to agreeable effect, pointing conspicuously to the musical success. Dainty Miss Dulcie Milner was piquant and vivacious in song and. action. Mr. Walter George as a gipsy poacher and Miss Georgie Martin in a male impersonation gave the parts able characterisation. The danseuse of the company, Miss Polly McLaren, was delightful in a sylvan dance, assisted by a graceful ballet. The vaudeville section was headed by Signor and Signora Molinari, whose singing was rapturously applauded. An Italian excerpt by Signor was rendered with dramatic vigour, and both artists were heard to fine advantage in the duets “Beneath Thy Window,” “Funiculi, Funicula,” and “Addio.” Briglitie and Carlyon met with a hearty reception on their return from a southern tour. Their original waltz “Destiny” was enthusiastically demanded, and their patter and dance work was smart and catchy. Pinto, the contortionist, lent variety to the proceedings with his facility for bending. Astras, “Queen of Mystery,” and her panther are now augmenting the bill with a weird act. Silvester, the magician, is also included with an offering that never fails to arrest attention.

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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1536, 2 October 1919, Page 36

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OPERA HOUSE. New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1536, 2 October 1919, Page 36

OPERA HOUSE. New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1536, 2 October 1919, Page 36