Sorlie's Showboat Revue

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Event Sorlie's Showboat Revue
Venue Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga, NSW
First Date 29 August 1939
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In a canvas theatre behind Fortuna Guest House, George Sorlie and his new show boat of stars again appear before Wagga audiences. Varied talents include Frank Radcliffe, colored comedian, George Sorlie himself, Vernon and Carleita - ventriloquists from Hollywood, Laurie Long - Chinese tap dancer, the Kermond brothers - acrobats, Jack Arnold, Larry Adler, Ronie Shand and Buddy Morly, and the Eight Rhythm Rascals. Others include Zella, contortionist, Gloria, the clever child, Gwen Matthews and Tom Richards.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Revue
Vaudeville
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Buddy Morley Comedian
Frank Radcliffe Comedian
Ron Shand Comedian
Laurie Long Dancer
Larry Adler Performer
Jack Arnold Performer
Gwen Matthews Performer
Tom Richards Performer
George Sorlie Presenter
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Daily Advertiser, 26 August 1939, p. 10, digitised on Trove
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 168128