Comedy sketch.
A domestic scene revolving around a new baby and several visitors.
Bert's Gift is one of several sketches played out between Chic and Bert (later Chic and Joe) that form an on-going series based on the experiences of Australian and New Zealand soldiers both during the First World War and as they try to return to 'normal' civilian life.
1922: Esplanade, St Kilda (Melbourne), ca. March. Director/Producer Pat Hanna ; Troupe The Famous Diggers.
Cast incl. Pat Hanna.
This entry has been sourced from on-going historical research into Australian popular theatre being conducted by Professor Richard Fotheringham and Dr Clay Djubal.
