AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 247, 18 October 1926, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

MURIEL STARR IN "MADAME X." To-night the company presents "Madame X.," with Miss Starr as that unfortunate and suffering heroine, if the shuddering victim of her own weaknesses can oe so described. The following is an extract from the Melbourne "Argus":— "'Madame X." was revived under the J. C. Williamson management at the King's Theatre last Saturday night. The tragic part of Jacqueline, who afterwards becomes the unknown 'Madame X.' arrested for shooting her lover, is brilliantly played by Muriel Starr. In such plays where tense emotions and sorrow's crown of sorrow in remembering happier things tear the heart strings, Muriel Starr achieved fame. Here we see—and even the close proximity ol front stalls cannot destioy the illusion—a weak and affectionate woman who had touched the lowest depths of despair. The performance of Harvey Adams as the adventurer, La Rocque, who is also the lover of Madame X. in her downfall, is a character sketch that is admirable in its faithtul impersonation of a type which is Continenta in its flamboyant gaiety in tight corners.'' To-morrow and Wednesday evenings will be the last two presentations of "Madame X." Commencing next Thursday, for three nights only, Gladys Uriger's brilliant comedy of "Many Marriages" will bt presented, with Murier Starr as Jenny Wctherby, the poor girl anxious to climb the social ladder. The box plan for these two attractions is now being largely availed of by intending patrons. HIPPODROME THEATRE. Two full hours of delightful entertainment will be provided at the Hippodrove Theatre this evening, when the Aotearoa Maori Entertainers will appear. Eight Maori girls comprise the party, and all are talented entertainers, who intend to leave shortly on a tour .of Great Britain. Included in the programme this evening will be cano epci chants, the Hinemoa poi dance, Maori hakas, steel guitar duets, ukulele quartets, and hulu dances. A novelty act entitled "The Maori at Games," will be presented, and will be followed by portrayals of varied aspects of ancient Maori life. The featured filw mill be "The Beloved Brute," which is portrayed by a strong cast, including Marguerite de la Mottc and Victor Macluchlan. OPERA HOUSE. The last week is announced of the Phil Smith Revue Company and the Veterans of Variety. Last week both these popui lar companies made a big success, and the ! shortness of their stay is due to the big 1 show that is opening on Monday next in Irving's Imperial Midgets and ChefaloPalermo, the wonderful illusionists. This show also will only appear for two weeks, and then follows Fullers' Super Revue Company, the Midnight Frolics, who open on November 8. Vaudeville, will not be seen again at the Opera House for many more weeks, as the Midgets, Chefalo-Palermo show takes up all the night, and the same with the Midnight Frolics. THE ROMANTIC AGE. A repeat performance of A. A. Milne's famous play "The Romantic Age" will be staged at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday evening next. When performed some three weeks ago by a talented amateur company under the able direction of Mr. J. M. Clark, the acting of this delightful comedy was very highly commented upon by the Press. The proceeds are on behalf of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and St. Andrew's Church Repair Fund. BAND RECITAL. Before an encouraging attendance the Municipal Band gave a most enjoyable performance in the Town Hall last night. The two principal works played were Wagner's "Rienzi" overture and excerpts from Verdi's opera "Attila," both of which received finished renderings. The programme also included Sullivan's anthem "O Gladsome Light," Kettleby's "Intermezzo" and "Sanctuary of the Heart," "Myddleton's "Phantom Brigade," and a xylophone solo by Mr. Jackson. The performance was under the masterly direction of Mr. Christopher Smith. PHILISTINES CLUB. A successful gathering of the Philisttines Club took place on Saturday night. Mrs. M. McCallum was in the chair, and an excellent programme was provided. Items were given by Mr. Jones (songs), Mr. Jack Gordon assisted by the Misses Bews and Miss Jean Gordon (humorous song), Miss Linda Dale (soubrette), Mr. Jean Delore (tenor), Miss Constance Howard (Irish songs), Miss M. Monk, Miss M. Burns, Mr. H. Woods and Mr. Fryer Raisher (operatic quartet), Mr. L. Wood (humour), The Masked Trio (songs), Mr. Gillespie (humour). A small play entitled "The Dear Departed" was cleverly enacted by Mrs. A. Kinder, Mrs. Finlayson, Sister Hovey, Dr. Hagen, Mr. Finlayson and Mr. Fred McCallum, and caused much amusement. After the items, supper was served and dancing enjoyed. DIXIELAND. Dixieland has again taken pride of place as a dancing rendezvous, and the large attendance on Saturday night exemplified the fact that it has reached a very high standard. The International Six fully satisfied with their renderings of popular airs, and Mr. Frank Denny sang tunefully several favourite numbers. AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. HIB MAJESTY'S THEATRE —"Madame X." OPERA HOUSE— Vaudeville and Revue. TOWN HALL —Competitions. UNITY HALL —Competitions. > PICTURE THEATRES. NATIONAL and LYRIC —Anna Q. Nilsson and v Conway Tearle in "The Greater Glory." MAJESTIC—Lon Chancy and .\orma Shearer in "The Tower of Lies." STRAND —Conway Tearle and Aileen Prlng-Ie In "The Mystic" and Elaine Hammerstein !n "Paint and Powder." PRINCEBB AND TIVOLI— Tom Moore and Bessie Love in "The Song and Dance Man" and "Bulldog Drummond's Third Round." EVERYBODY'S—"Gins Men Forget" and Combat." RIALTO—PoIa Negri in "A Woman of the World" and Laura La Plante In "The Beautirul Cheat." REGENT—"A Woman or the World" and "Timber Woir." QRAND —"The Loves or Mary Queen of Scots" and "Romany." HIPPODROME —Maori Entertainers. PRINCE EDWARD—Vaudeville and Richard Dix In "Manhattan." STRAND (Onehunga)—"Zeebrugge." ROYAL—Reginald Denny in "What Happened to Jones." WEST END —"Scaramouche." EMPRESS —"The Pace that Thrills." EMPIRE —"Pampered Youth and "Kiss Mc Again." CAPITOL —"The Splendid Crime" and "The Masked Bride,"