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Source: Courier Mail 16 February 1934, p.2
Laughter Unlimited single work   musical theatre   revue/revusical   humour  
Issue Details: First known date: 1934... 1934 Laughter Unlimited
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Connors and Paul's 1934 Brisbane season saw them joined midway through February by Roy Rene and , while English character comedian Harry Thurston is thought to have left the company. While the authorship and/or origins of the show have not yet been ascertained, Rene's presence along suggests that the show contained locally-written (or improvised) material. In its review of the Brisbane opening night the Courier-Mail records:

'The new show carries the appropriate title of Laughter Unlimited. It comprises an excellent blend of bright musical numbers, clever dancing items and colourful songs scenas, but it is the comedy element which prevails. 'Mo' and Stan Foley have long been recognised as two of Australia's foremost mirthmakers and in the many sketches last night they were afforded every opportunity for the display of ' their talents. Stan Foley's story of "Ben Hur," and his handling of "an advertising drama," had the audience convulsed with laugher, while his partner in mirth was seen at his best in a sketchen titled, "Brothers in Distress," composed of tense drama and bright comedy. He was ably assisted by Sadie Gale and Mike Connors.... The other members of the company also were in fine form, Russell Callow, Sadie Gale, Lulla Fanning, Tom Collins, and the two principals, Queenie Paul and Mike Connors, singing delightfully. Doris Whlmp, Ronnie Hay, and Vi. Jagleman were [also] responsible for some clever tap dancing' (17 February 1934, p.9).

Production Details

  • 1934: Theatre Royal (Bris); 16-22 Feb.

    • Director Mike Connors; Producer Con-Paul Theatres; Choreography Queenie Paul.
    • Cast incl. Roy 'Mo' Rene, Sadie Gale, Mike Connors, Queenie Paul, Stan 'Stud' Foley, Nick Morton, Russell Callow, Lulla Fanning, Tom Collins, Ronnie Hay, Doris Whimp, Vi Jagelman, the Ritchie Bros (Archie and Les), Edna Hardy, Alec Raine, the Lorraines; and the Sunkist Ballet.

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Theatre Royal 1934 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 17 February no. 149 1934; (p. 9)

— Review of Laughter Unlimited 1934 single work musical theatre
Theatre Royal 1934 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 17 February no. 149 1934; (p. 9)

— Review of Laughter Unlimited 1934 single work musical theatre

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Note:
This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930). See also the Australian Variety Theatre Archive
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