ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 118, 12 February 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

01? AND OPERA HOUSE. "Going Up" was repeated for tlio last t.iino at the Grand Opera House last evening bv the Williamson Musical C'omedv Company. This evening there will he a revival of the tuneful, spectacular musical iollity "High Jinks," one of the best nil-round productions this popular organisation stages. "High Jinks" is packed with all the necessary ingredients which go towards making up an c-niovable. night's amusement, including beautiful ballets, gorgeous costume?, delicious melodies, magnificent spectacles, delightful dances, and rich anil wholesome comedy situations. Both Field Fisher and. Alfred Frith are seen in their most whimsical moods in "High •links." and "Billie" Greene will appear in a role which may have been written for him. Miss Grncie I,avers, Miss 'iVavio F.nton. Hiss Madge E'.liott, . and Miss Millie Eng'er pre all well cast. Mr. George Willoughby 'and Mr. Harry Woolou will receive their best opporlunities during the present season in "High Jinks.' 'and others in the cast are Air. F. Wallace and Iho Mioses Floie Allan and Dorothv Walker. The whole of the production is staged under the personal supervision of Mr. Harry Biircher. Only the three representations can be given of "High Jinks," as on Monday the company will leave for Christchurch. KING'S THEATRE. Owen Moore will make his farewell appearance at the King's Theatre tonight in .Hex Beach's famous novel "The Crimson Gardenia." At the change of programme to-morrow night, Anita Stewart will be '-ecu in a First National j reduction entitled "Her Kingdom of Dreams." She is supported by a great '■ast. A s Judith Rufledgc, Miss Stewart plays the role of a country girl who has idealised the life and surroundings of (he laige cities. As a stenographer &hc is involved >n the family affairs of K'r employer, the wealthy Mr. W.U're.'i, whose death results from a violent aigumcnt with his son Fred. On his deathbed the elder Warren makes a final request that his son marry Judith, 'J heir marriage is followed by a series of business and domestic misunderstandings which cram the picture with 'unusually interesting situations. A strong list of supports includes a. most laughable Century comedy entitled "A Lion Speci.il." Miss Elsie Kell, a popular soprano, will make a welcome reappearance. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Picture lovers are reminded that to-day will be their last chance of seeing the stirring and dramatic picture plnv the "Five Million Counterfeit Plot,' featuring the great detective William ,T. Burns. The rollicking lom-boy comic, is well worth seeing, and Fav Tinchar indulges in some remarkable comedy work. The latest Pa the Gazette is very interesting, and shows a pretty picture of M'arJ Pickford posing for her photograph, and the great reception of President. Wilson on his return to Amcricn after his visit to France. Miss Olive Thomas will iie seen to-morrow in a sensational drama in six parts, entitled "Toton." EMPRESS THEATRE. At the Empress Theatre this week gifted little Madge Evans, the famous ehildacfres, is starred in the latest World film production, "The Love Met," a sentimental sea-coast village story specially written for her. The twelfth episode of Pathe's serial, "The Lightning Haider," featuring Pearl White, is included in the programme. THE KIAWHAKAIvOS. Mr. Ben Mantel has made distinct effort to portray the New Zealand of the old days in 1119 Maori War drama. Tho Iviawhakakos, or Wangnnui Yeomen, to be presented at the Opera House 011 Monday night. The period is the close of the first Maori War, between 18(3-1 and 181)8. Characters, such,as the Hon. Colonel Whitmore, Commander-in-Chief of the Colonial Forces, and Major Atkinson, von Tempsky, Ropnta, the hero of Ngatapa, Tommy Atkinson, the Y.G. Scout, Major .Nokes, J.oyal Albert, the Maori his ivife, Riclia«l John Seddon on the eld diggings, and the Ngataporo Guard are introduced in tho play. Thp, scenery also will be typical of New Zealand. The first act shows the heart of the bush, between Wangaimi and Tinimarunui, with distant views of Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngimmhoe. The other acts are equally as pretty. The box plan is Jiow open at the Bristol Piano Company.