Alexander diary, 1917-1918 / Roy Alexander - Page 222
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"An Awful Story"
Caste.
Princess Pellitoes .. a coloured damsel .. H.L. Smith
King Gobblu H.J. Heck.
Miss O. Perc, the passenger R. Alexander
The Chf Officer … of the wrecked vessel … E.A. Buckingham
The Bosun … C. Hampson
Pall .. Another passenger … O. Newble.
Cannibals etc.
Songs, "Tell me". Smith & Hampson
- "Upidee" (parody Excelsior") Ensemble.
- "On Moonlight Bay" Ensemble.
Smith's make-up was great, a little frizzled wig, a black skin, a bouncing figure & his only garment made of rushes.
Sun. 29th
A repeat concert, much better, all old stuff. The "Story" was ditched (no black make-up left) Smith & B sang "Milestones", Dennelt. "I love the Ladies" & "Swim Son Swim".
Tue. 1st Oct.
A stormy general meeting of the English theatrical company.
The committee were censured for putting on such a show & a lively meeting is predicted for Friday.
(I think, talk & do nothing but things theatrical now. 'Tis a most welcome diversion.)