ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 20, 19 October 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. "Mr, Wu," iu>w screening at the King's Theatre, is proof that the English film industry has a future before it, for it marks a long step forward. The scene of the story is laid in China, and the theme tells of the betrayal by a young Englishman of the daughter of Mr. Wu, a wealthy and powerful Chinese, and how the father schemes for revenge The portrayal of Mr. Wu by Mr. Matheeon Lang is a masterly piece of work, nnd the lesser characters -are all well handled. Thej settings of the various scenes aro of great beauty. The specially arranged programme of music played by the Kind's Orchestra is a feature of the entertainment, and lust evening the performers won hearty applause. There will bo a full orchestral matinee to-morrow. EMPRESS THEATRE. Now showing at tho -Empress Theatre in a double feature programme, a Harina production, "The Great Imposter," in which the leading roles are in the capable hands of Bernard Dudley and 'Marie Blanche, two of England's most prominent film stars. Also showing is Charles Chaplin in "Shoulder Arms," the Liberty serial, episode ID, and the Gaiiuiont Graphic. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ■ The comedy-drama "Trixie from Broadway," starring Margarita - Fisher, ivas enjoyed by a large' audience at Everybody's Theatre last evening. The story is of a chomsu girl who thought she could leave the footlights and settle down with a rich Westerner. In addition to the star drama, the final episode of "The Mystery of 13," . which finishes with _ a great,climax, is also 6hown. Other pic- , tares are the latest Gazette and a- post Naluro scenic. "TILLY OF BLOOMSBURY." On Tuesday night at the Grand Opera House J, C.' Williamson, Ltd., will present their new comedy company "Tilly of Bloonisbury," a stage adaption by the author of the well-known took, "Happy-go-Lucky." Tilly of Bloomsbury has proved in Australia one of the biggest oonvedy triumphs the firm has had for years. The new company includes the following artists from leading London theatres:— Dorothy Manville, George Blunt, Frank Freeman, and Percy Rhodes, together with the Australasian favourite, Mrs. Robert Brough and Misses Beryl Bryant, Dorothy Seacombe, Mattie Brown, Elsie Menzies, Meta Pelham, and Messrs. ,1. B. Atholwood, Frank Hawthorne, Pirie Bush, Thopias Sidney, and Wilfred Hilary. The plftY is one of love, laughter and tears, with a human appeal all through. The Sydney "Daily Telegraph'* says: "Not for a long time have Sydney, playgoers laughed so heartily as did those who crowded the Criterion on Saturday night to witness 'Tilly of Bloomsbury.' The reason was obvious, for the production, let us hope, signalised the return 1o a wholesome mixture of British humour and sentiment.- Lan Hay's work reveals not e little ingenuity of construction with a delighfullv whimsical and orginal vein, ol humour, in which thero is an occasional touch of pathos that tugs .agreeably at the heart stritgs." A special feature -is the J. C. Williamson Buou orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. M. Middleton.- The box plans open on iriaaj morning at the Bristol.

"A COUNTRY GIRL." "k Country Girl," a tuneful and intonselv humorous musical comedy is to be sUKeHy the .Wellington Amateui Operatic Society at-the- Grand Opera HoZ on December 6. The folowms will be the cast of characteTS -.-Geoffrey Challoner. Mr. F. G, Twuss; Rajah of Rhone:/ Mr. Ken Luke; Sir Joseph Verity Jr. Zante Wood; Douslas Verrty. < vanV Prince of BhonK, Miss. Rene M'Mlan; Madam Sophia. Miss Ethel Clifford- Mrs. Quinton Raikes. Mrs D. ££; Nurse Miss Joris Stevensaady Hester. Miss M. Saunders;'Miss Ekroyd Mi s K. Cracrofts Miss Power* St J. O'Sullivan; Lady Arnott, wT« 'j Ntalcolm;' Miss Courtlande Miss K Bennett! Nan. Miss Helen Gard'ner Mr Tom Pollard will arrive early next - n,T "nmduce" the mus cal copiedy. has been appointee costumiere. • STANLEY WARWICK RECITALS. This evening at 8 o'clock, in the Concert Chamber. Mr A. Sknley Warjick will Rive his.first dramatic recital *hn he will be assisted by Miss EbieKeU. the well-known soprano, and Mr. HaroW Whittle who will act as accompanist. $T programme will include Os car ?4's P celebrated poem 'The Ballad ol Readme Gaol," a work, which is but little known in its elocutionary form. The Kan is at the Brijtol. A second recital is announced for Wednesday night.- '