ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 24 September 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. Thomas Meighan’s picture, “Coming Through,” adapted to the screen from the novel “Bed Rock,” by Jack Bethea, will' be seen at the Opera House to-night. The story is a romance of the Alabama coal mines, and features Lila Lee opposite the star. Tom is seen in the role of a mine superintendent, who, despite the fact that he is assigned to the toughest of mining ■ camps and everyone seems bent on messing, things up for him, wins through. In addition there is a first-class supporting programme.

‘ ‘CHARLEY’S AUNT.” TO-MORROW NIGHT. Mr Warren Ward and his company, who are to. present “Charley’s Aunt” at the Opera House to-morrow night, are reported to be meeting noth much success on their present tour of the Dominion. Everywhere, it is said, large attendances are being recorded, and the revival of the favourite comedy is very popular. The quaint situations, witty dialogue, aud most humorous scenes which abound throughout the entire presentation of the play find as much favour with audiences of to-day as' they did with those bygone years when “Charley’s Aunt” first made iits appearance. That any play should retain such a remarkable vogue says much for its skilful construction and excellence in presentation. The many features which provoke hearty laughter are based on clean, wholesome comedy, and this, perhaps, is one of the reasons for the enduring popularity of this favourite comedy. The principal part will be sustained by Mr Warren Ward, while Miss Clarence Warner, as leadmg lady, ■will appear in the character of “Donna Lucia.” A good all-round cast fills the remaining roles. Seats may be reserved at Everybody’s Sweet Shop.

THE TOREADOR. A special feature, and one that. takes a considerable amount of time, is the dressing of an opera. In this respect die Hiawera Operatic Society is fortunate in having two very able ladies to handle the big wardrobe used in the Toreador. Mrs. Mcßeth and Mrs. H. L. Spratt have done wonders, and their efforts will be demonstrated when tho curtain rises on the opera next Monday night at the local Opera House. The. scenery is now. being completed and will be something quite new to Kawera, Lighting effects will be also something out of the ordinary. The booking opened this morning and plans are filling up rapidly. A block of 40 seats were reserved for a party from Stratford.

There is no extra charge for hooking, so l patrons will be well advised to secure a seat and avoid disappointment.