AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 44, 22 February 1932, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

PLAZA THEATRE.

"Tilly of Bloomsbury," a realistic 'drama of a London tenement-houee girl's romance with the scion of a wealthy family, is still drawing large and appreciative audiences at the Plaza Theatre. The plot of the story is good, and the acting is excellent, while the direction calls for particular comment, A novel start is arranged with the photographing of several large and impressive London buildings, apparently for no reason at all, but most of which are recognised in later scenes in the film. This plan, by its very novelty, is rather attractive. The cast of "Tilly of Bloomsbury" is as good as England's stage and screen can offer. Phyllis Konstam, darling of millions, plays the unforgettable role of Tilly, the one real character in the film, while Richard Bird plays a most convincing hero. Sydney Howard, of "Splinters" fame, has a great chance as Mr. Stillbottle, broker's man and pseudo family butler. He creates laughs faster than the best of funny-bones can assimilate. STROLLING PLAYERS. The "troubadour programme" which Joan and Betty Reyner will bring to Auckland on Thursday was described by an Australian paper in these words: "The Rayner sisters . . . presented a programme quite unlike any entertainment ever seen in this city before. In the vivid and easily comprehensible terms of dance and song, these talented 'Strolling Players' revealed the secrets of that fascinating emanation of the soil—the folk mind. They crystallised the whole thought and life of the peasantry." Misses Joan and Betty Rayner arrived in Sydney some years ago from London, and set about founding the "Theatre of Youth," running performances regularly for two years. They have also given displays of their talent in America. Their first Auckland performances will be given on Thursday and Saturday next in the Lewis Eadv Hall. J MUNCIPAL BAND. An interesting programme was rendered by the Auckland Municipal Band in Albert Park last evening, Wagners famous "Tannhauser" and Suppe's "Morning, Noon and Night" proving especially popular with the audience. Selections were also given by the band in the Zoological Park in the afternoon. Tho next performances will be given at Mission Bay on Wednesday evening and Parnell Park on Thursday. ° ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT. A fine programme is arranged for the St. Patrick's Day conceit in the Town Hall on March 17. Rehearsals are already in progress with 650 performers, representing 17 schools. Every type of variety entertainment and musical effect has been provided. Tho proceeds will be devoted to orphans. BROADCAST CONCERT. A concert has been arranged to be broadcast from station IZR on Tuesday evening in aid of funds for the Auckland Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society. Items will be given by St. Thomas' Orchestra (under the baton of Mr. J. Evvart)., the Savoy Quartet, Misses Irene Frost, Skeels and Nina Scott, and Messrs. George Wood, Garsden Fowler, Les Russell, S, Broadmouth and Trevor Community singing will be led by "Uncle Tom." Tickets may be had from Messrs. Lewis Eady, Ltd.