KING'S THEATRE REOPENING.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 56, 4 September 1923, Page 3

KING'S THEATRE REOPENING.

After having undergone alterations which will make it one. of-the • most up-to-daie theatres in the Dominion^ and which_ will leave the; pld place unrecognisable, the King's Theatre is to b« reopened next Friday evening. It'-i» the intention of; the. management its sent weekly the woi-ld's Tery best in pictorial and musical programmes, iindei ideal conditions. It! L is: interesting to note that Mr. L: D: Austin h"as been appointed ..musical director, ■ and no less than twelve picked musicians" from the largest theatres:in Australasiajhave been engaged,'thus making-the King's Select Orchestra the best in Wellington.- The opening attraction is a Paramount" special; 'The. Rustle of Silk,"'an'adaptation of the famous story 1 by-Cpsmo Hamilton. Betty Cbmpson, Conway Tearle, and Anna. Q. ; Nikson.' are cast in tha leading roles. The story features the delectable Miss Compson as the humble daughter of the poor,-who finds her way into the heart, of a great English statesman through.the rustle of silk. Tha story deals with life'in'the highest'circles of English aristocracy,-and- offers possibilties of some of the most fonderI ml frockings and dresses that have ever graced a picture. In addition, a-comedy, a Burton Holmes Travelogue,:, arid thf latest Gazette will be' screened, whilst the King's Select Orchestra -will- - clad- • den all with delightful music,..specially arranged for this great programme. ..Tha box plan opens at The Bristol to-mor-row. - ■■■ ■ s -.■