Revue
Although Connors and Paul indicated that Sky High was one of several revues purchased by them while in the United States, the production likely included localisations of some material and the inclusion of some additional material by one or more members of the company.
In its review of the opening night production the Courier Mail's theatre critic wrote: 'Sky High is outstanding for its bright music, clever comedy sketches, witty gags, pretty and accomplished ballet girls. The costuming and dancing of the ballet in such numbers as 'Let's Make Up,' 'The Legionnaire,' 'Rhapsody in Gold,' and 'Only a Summer Night's Dream' were delightful… The feature of the programme is its brightness, however, and Stan Foley and Nick Morton never failed to convulse the audience. One of Morton's funniest turns was when he took charge of the Foreign Legion (the chorus) as the dyspeptic sergeant-major, and put the ranks through their paces' (13 January 1934, p.9). Another feature of the show was the Connors and Paul duet 'A Shanty in Old Shanty Town.'
[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]
1934: Theatre Royal, Brisbane; 12-18 January.
