AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 118, 22 May 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

PLAZA THEATRE. One of the best aviation romances to date, although not as spectacular perhaps as some of the gigantic American productions, is seen at the moment at the Plaza Theatre, where "The King's Cup," a British effort, is entertaining crowded houses. With the story by Sir Alan Cobham, one of Britain's most talented and famous airmen, it should appeal to every picture-goer. The romance is never over-emphasised, but at the same time the air thrills do not "swamp" the plot. Dorothy Bouchicr, heroine of "Carnival" and "The Blue Danube," takes the stellar role, with Harry Milton as her Hying hero—victim of a jealous senior's vengeance. The final scenes, where the hero and heroine enter for, and take part in, Britain's annual air classic, the King's Cup race, provide plenty of action, which never slackens until the close. The Plaza will present another of its wrfl-exccuted British musical comedy-romances, "The Midshipmaid," on Friday. Jessie Matthews, star of "There Goes the Bride," once more has a brilliant role in which to display her charming personality, if all reports are correct. The film should provide first-class entertainment, at the same time upholding the reputation of the house for the best of the British productions. "THE VASE OF VENUS." In aid of the Community Sunshine Association, P. G. Cargo's farce, "The Vase of Venus," will be staged by Mrs. Zoe Bartley-Baxter's players in His Majesty's Theatre this evening. A fidl orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Harold Baxter, will be in attendance. The cast includes:Misses June Garland, Ysolinde McVeagh and Constance Clark, Messrs. Hamish Henderson, Dick Hudson, Sidney Wilbraham, Apsley Bathurst, Norton Hammond; Jack Parsons, Hugh Wood and Harold Sayers. "JUBILADE." ' Invariably regarded as one of the events of the local theatrical year, the 1933 'Varsity cxVavaganza takes the form of a chronicle oi incidents in the history ■if the Auckland University College, which this week celebrates its diamond jubilee. The usual topical songs and pleasing stage presentations have been incorporated, with a certain acceptable freshness of appeal, into "Jubilade," or "Waitangi and All That," as the production is alternatively called. It will be produced by Mr. J. A. S. Coppard for a season of six nights, as from next Wednesday. Reserves arc at Lewis Eady's. CHARITY CONCERT. Over half an hour before the entertainment was to commence the doors at the Tivoli Theatre had to be closed last evening, hundreds-being unable to gain admission. The attraction was Neville Carlsen's bright revue company, who were last evening headed by the popular comedian, George Wallace, from Prank Neil's Vaudeville Company. The programme was a particularly good one, and George Wallace, who received an ovation, set the house rocking with his patter. The Parisian Orchestra's renderings were much appreciated, and the Smithson family, Dot. Lawson, George Carlsen, "Dad" Shaw, Gladys Cain and A. McClu.skey all gave items which assisted in making a most enjoyable entertainment. MUNICIPAL BAND. An excellejit musical programme was given by the Municipal Band in the Town Hall last night. Excerpts from the works of Beethoven, Weber, Bizet and Sullivan were well done. The lighter numbers were also much appreciated. A programme was given in the Zoological Tark during the afternoon.