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Dates: during 1882-1882
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...remarkable success of the Vokes. They sing and dance fairly well, to be sure; but any variety house has artistes who can do as well. Their wit is decidedly weak, breathing throughout of London Punch; but for all this, we have seen people almost split their sides, and permanently contort their faces over one of Fred or "Georgy" Vokes' puns...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS THIS WEEK. | 5/22/1882 | See Source »

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