Passing Events

Really the revue habit is becoming extremely exigent. For example the cry is still they come. Next Monday at the Boscombe Hippodrome Mr. Harry Day will present his latest and greatest revue Passing Events. It is written by Mr. R.H. Douglass, the principal comedian and author, with music by Signor Leon Cavallo, the production in its entirety being be Mr. Edward Lauri. It has been proved better and more sanely written, fuller of funny lines, and of amusing episodes etc. than many productions of its kind. There is a distinct semblance and story embracing a plot to kidnap a little boy heir and instead the abduction occurs of the plotting uncle, who has disguised himself as Little Lord Fauntleroy in order that he may attend the inevitable fancy dress ball. There is moreover a kind of love interest mixing up a beautiful society lady a fine young fellow, (who of course, finds means to pose in khaki) and a muddlesome mayor (the aforesaid wicked uncle), Daisy Doring (a music hall star), and Lawyer Lynch. "Passing Events" is magnificently staged. It is also cleverly acted, sung and danced. Amongst the ladies highest honours are taken by Miss Kitty Colyer, the well-known comedienne. She contributes some splendid dances (plus handsprings) and wears some delightful costumes. Miss Nell Power as the society bell, afterwards a stage star, and finally as Britannia shielding little Belgium, proves herself a singing actress as artistic as attractive. (Bournemouth Guardian - Saturday 15 May, 1915) At the Hippodrome this week Mr. Harry Day presents "Passing Events", an entirely original burlesque and revue, by R.H. Douglass. The cast includes Miss Kitty Colyer, the well-known comedienne, who sings and dances with such ease and grace, that she immediately captivates the audience. She is particularly successful in her song "Just we two and the Moss." Mr. K.H. Douglass, the author is the principal comedian, and in his part as the Lawyer Lynch is full of really clever and witty lines. He is screamingly funny as the actor in "The Actor's Lament." Mr. Edgar Stevens as Harry Dane the lover, possesses a fine voice. His duet with Miss Kitty Colyer, "I've Got You and You've Got Me," is one of the best things of the evening. The really clever topical acrostic song by Miss Nell Power brings enthusiastic applause for the patriotic sentiment. Mr. Arthur Reynolds as Marmaduke Merryweather the Mayor and 'corporation' is full of quiet humour, and scores a distinct success. Mr. Fred Tooze sings a couple of spirited chorus songs ini fine style. The whole company including the chorus work together splendidly and the whole show goes with a swing from start to finish. Preceding the revue Jaffa a conjuror of few words shows exactly how it is done, and O'Gorman Bros the popular light comedians sing and dance in a style that evidently delighted the audience. (Bournemouth Guardian - Saturday 22 May 1915)

A novel up to date Burlesque and Entirely original Revue of surpassing grandeur direct from the Palladium, London. Full opera chorus and specially augmented orchestra. Twice nightly 6.45 & 9pm. (Dublin Evening Telegraph - Saturday 17 July 1915)

Company includes R.H.Douglass and Talented Company of Sixty. Monday July 26 and during the week Harry Day presents by arrangement with Moss Empire Ltd. Twice nightly 6.00 & 9.00 Passing Events by R.H.Douglass a Novel, Modern Burlesque and Original Review. Full London Company of Artistes. Produced in its entirety by Edward Lauri. (Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 24 July 1915)

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