OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1570, 27 May 1920, Page 36

OPERA HOUSE.

Vaudeville maintains its supremacy at the Opera Housv?, the programme by its merit and variety appealing agreeably to all sections. Monday night’s change of bill saw the usual crowded audience, and applause was meted out unsparingly. Edwards and Parkes appeared in a new sketch entitled “The Confessions of a Honeymoon Couple,” which kept everyone bubbling with mirth. The dialogue was smart and humorous, and these clever artists undoubtedly proved their aptitude for work of this kind. M. Poincaire again received an ovation for his wonderfully realistic

imitations of song birds and farmyard animals, his interlude being one of the most interesting on the bill. Abdy’s happy family of performing cats, parrots, dogs and pigeons were a show in themselves, and their tricks were heartily applauded. Fred Webber and Gladys Shaw provided some diverting oddments, the former in instrumental selections and his partner in a screamingly funny skit on low comedy lines. Ray and Olga, last here in revue, met with a good reception for their patter and dancing. Le Mounier in his picturesque and unique act demonstrating strength and jiu-jitsu was followed with keenest interest. Miss Maud Courtney and Mr. C. were greeted with their customary round of applause, topical lines evoking hearty laughter. Miss Norah Burke was prettily effective in two new songs, and Miss Kitty Gourlay, a bright exponent of Scottish songs and dances, rounded off an excellent programme. George Ross, an eccentric musical comedian, was unable to appear on Mondav as billed, owing to the late arrival of the Maheno from Sydney.