George Sorlie's Rhythm and Fun Show

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Event George Sorlie's Rhythm and Fun Show
Venue Armidale, Armidale, NSW
First Date 17 June 1941
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In the marquee theatre erected in the market square next to the band room, George Sorlie presents his rhythm and fun show, a title which suggests that, for a few hours, all worry is to be set aside, giving laughter and gaiety a free reign. Listed performers: Lea Sonia, Seven Martinettis, Two Laconas, Dinks and Trixie, George Sorlie, Richard Sawyer, Ella Stone, Patricia Foley, Laurie Long, Hal Lashwood, Shirley Donald, Roy Pier, Roy McDonnell, Reg de Talworth's orchestra and Rhythm Rascals Ballet.
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Revue
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Shirley Donald Comedian
Hal Lashwood Comedian
Rege de Talworth Conductor
Patricia Foley Contortionist
Laurie Long Dancer
Roy MacDonell Dancer
Lea Sonia Gender Cross-dresser
Roy Pier Musician Ukelele
George Sorlie Presenter
Ella Stone Singer: Soprano
Richard Sawyer Singer: Tenor
Resources
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser, 17 June 1941, p. 3, digitised on Trove
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 168412