ENTERTAINMENTS.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 4593, 19 May 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PAPAKURA CONCERT Though the Rev. Papalcura gave his famed name to the heading of the classical vaudeville concert, at the Drill Hall last night, he was not the only artist there, nor did he outshine the others to any marked degree. It was rightly claimed for Mr Papakura that he is a good tenor with a pleasing manner, and with the eplendid support given by the other members of the company, the programme was full of interest and was thoroughly enjoyed throughout a long evening. Mr Papakura was good in his first number and better in his succeeding ones, and on the final piece—a cntchy Maori song—lie was encored several times. Madame Rena te An, a colorature soprano, sang beautifully throughout, her rich, sweet, cultured and winning voice absolutely captivating the audience. Madamo's way of presenting her songs was also very pleasing, and she was quite a favourite at the end of the evening. Miss Priscilla Greene, a charming comedienne, had some good things to offer, and she offered them in the prettiest and most graceful and cultured way. Mr William Bailey, comedian and mimic, lias a strong voice which he knows how to use. Of his many pieces on last night's programme, all of which were good, his handling of the classic, "How Rubinstein played the Piano," masterly. Mr Louis Alsace, violin virtuoso, played some glorious music, and the Tyrolean pieces, played on a violin with horn attached, will linger long in our ears. As accompanistc and soloist, Miss Mari Coleni was accurate and sympathetic. As an extra, Mr Forth, one of the original Diggers' entertainers in Francc,_ gave some screamingly funny imitations of dogs, cats, babies, cows, hens, roosters, asses, cornet, bagpipes, and a jazz band. The whole programme was high class, musical, and entertaining, and we have pleasure in recommending it. The company will appear to-night and to-morrow night in the Drill Hall, with changes of programme. AT THE LYCEUM. Chapter 10 of "Hidden Dangers," a comedy, a Graphic, and a First .National photoplay, comprise the progiamme for this week-end, with a matinee. Lionel Barry more, who has had an illustrious career, has achieved a brilliant triumph' in "The Great Adventure." He is seen in a fascinating comedy, adapted from the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett. Mr Barrymore lias the role of the eccentric artist, pursued by a celebrity hunter who seeks to marry him. It is one of the most dolightful photoplays of the season. BIG PLAY AT EVERYBODY'S E. Phillips Oppenheim, the versatile English author, has had many of his best works transferred to tho silver sheet, and 'The Great Impersonation," which heads the bill at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night and twice tomorrow is a triumph. It is a Paramount production true to life and type, and the story has one of the most novel denouements imaginable. The happy love tale in an English baronet's home is built up on a background of German duplicity in the days immediately preceding the Great War. James KirVvvood has an arduous role, filled with splendid capability. Tho scenes shifo from Oxford University to Africa and back to England again. The African, jungle scenes are quite a feature. The story concerns two Oxford men, one a Ger- , man and the other an English baronet, who are remarkably alike physically. It is tho intention of the Ger- j man to assume the name and position , of his double in order to forward the f plans of £he secret service. Before ] tho picture ends Britain has over- , thrown the German eagle. The sup . ports are a Paramount Magazine and a Sennett Comedy. (

LYCEUM'S PLAY OF THE AGES. A tremendously spectacular drama in nine parts, "Man—Woman—Marriage," will bo the feature attraction at the Lyceum Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. It is one of the most lavish ever produced, a compelling drama and scenes of spectacular dimensions. ■ The emancipation of woman has visualized in a manner which is to bo appreciated by all. A modern home is represented. The wife compares herself to heroic figures of the ages, as she progresses toward her emancipation. She turns the pages of history, becoming a Christian slave, an Amazon, a lady of the Elizabethan age, etc. Dorothy Phillips is ideal for the leading role.