ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 26 May 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND THEATRE—TO-NIGHT, h “JEALOUSY.” Matheson Lang, the popular London actor, appears in a new role in “Jealousy,” a. thrilling ancl sensational Master Picture of the sea, in which he appears as a strong, virile sea captain, feared by his crew and even his wife. A man of strong emotions, he falls a victim to the deadliest of all human traits, jealousy. Victor Seatrom and Jeannie Hasselqvist also appear on. the caste. Larry Semon appears in the same programme in “Lightning Love.” OPERA-HOUSE. WILLIAM HEUGHAN TO-NIGHT. To-night William Heughan, the World-famed singer and_ actor,- will give his farewell concert in the Opera House, when all who have not yet had the pleasure of hearing him should not miss the opportunity now afforded. It is but seldom an artist combines great vocal equipment and dramatic talent coupled with interpretative ability such as he undoubtedly does, and the result, judging from the enthusiastic approbation of his delighted audiences, is pleasing in the extreme. The dramatic rendering of his songs invariably carries the audience, to a high pitch of enthusiasm, while his deep, rich bass vibrant with passion, rumbling with anger, or caressing with emotion displays great dramatic art and enviable mastery of vocal technique. When he sings one is content to be transported on the wings of song. As a singer with a world-wide reputation he is still a young man, and music lovers in Hawera are fortunate in hearing him while still in his prime. He returns from seasons of phenomenal success in the Town Hall, Wellington, and throughout the South Island. He is proceeding to the United to fulfil important engagements in New York, Chicago. Philadelphia, etc. As before, he will he assisted by Hyman Lertzer and Gladys Saver. The box plan is at Mrs Cook’s Sweet Store. A number of good seats are- still available.

“SO THIS IS LONDON.” “So This Is London,” to be staged for the first and only time by the famous international star/ .comedian, Mr. Thurston Hall, and a very powerful J. C, Williamson supporting company, at the Opera House, next Thursday" night, has made as strong an appeal to the English as to the Americans, for it ran for many months in London and New York. It- is stated to be a screamingly laughable comedy of delightful humour and quaint character types, with a well-defined story to maintain the interest, with a charming love romance included. Players will be offered the opportunity to see in rea] life the celebrated sta r they have watched on the screen, in many notable film productions—‘Thurston Hally an actor of striking appearance and individuality and brilliant acting ability. On the matdfiabJumished by the two countries the autlio r has founded a pretty plot; one that is clever • from the point of construction as from the crispness of the dialogue. The dialogue illustrates’ graphically the exact opposite types, and Mr. Thurston Hall, who, to the finest detail impersonates Hiram Draper, senr., never loses his grip on the audience. Air. Reginald Carrington, who plays with excellent restraint the role of the dignified Englishman, makes a natural foil to his more vigorous rival. Between them they contribute the greater part of the fun of the evening. Hawera. will see the piece produced the same as in Wellington, where it achieved a wonderful success. The box plan is now on view at Mrs. Cooke’s sweet shop (next to theatre). .