The Florence Desmond Fun and Dance Show

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Event The Florence Desmond Fun and Dance Show
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, WA
First Date 1 April 1954
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description First, Miss Desmond laid hands on several ditties, with intent mistreating them, as the interpreters she represented would mistreat them. This was amusing; but ranging wider in wit—often a wit sharply barbed—was her succession of film star impersonations, which followed.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Variety
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Edna Luscombe Comedian
Ron Parry Comedian
Les Ritchie Comedian
David Hamilton Dancer
Ochita Dancer
Florence Desmond Impersonator
Sirdani Magician
Harry Jacobson Musician, Pianist
Phillip Edgley Performer
Clem Dawe Producer
Eric Edgley Producer
Edwin Duff Singer
Lola Nixon Singer
Marie Ryan Singer
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
England
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper
Programme His Majesty's Theatre, PRG 146
Event Identifier 102304