ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 15 March 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“THE FIGHTING SAP.” Fred Thomson never Sad a vehicle fclxat offered him a better opportunity, both from the standpoint, of characterisation and the accomplishing of daredevil stunts, than “The Fighting Sap,” the tremendous Western drama, to be shown at the Opera House to-night. In this picture Thomson plays the part of a meek-appearing young fellow who lights like a tiger when he feels somebody is trying to put something over on him. The production literally teems with thrills, romance and. humour. There is also an excellent supporting programme. BRILLIANT MUSICAL COMEDY. “LEAVE IT TO JANE. ” The story of “Leave it to Jane ” the new J. O. Williamson musical play to be iseen for the first time in Hawera next Friday, is briefly as follows :— 1 It mainly concerns two American colleges, Attwater and Bingham, the rivalry between which causes the vamplike Jane to lure the best footballer over from Bingham, so that Attwater may win the match! Of course, she falls in love with him, and in the end' he thinks she only lured him for the -ake of Attwater; but his isensiible determination to “go out west and forger” brings her to his feet in record time, and the show is over amid the usual acclamations. There are three outlets for feminine talent in this show. Jane, a pretty, simpering heroine delightfully .portrayed by Mona Barlee ; Bessie, a mischievous siren (EBrna Gibibs) in- love with a college boy; iand last, but not least, Flora, the boarding-house vamp, who' struts her comic way through each act, endeavouring to hide the pretty face of Dorothy Lena. Each, artiste is excellent in her own individual role. Athol Tier is oast as Hlafold, the college simp, who longs to be “a devile with the girls,” (but has to be home by nine. All his numbers are winners, while his Swiss costume, plus his eccentric dance., brings down the house. Good contrast' is provided by the stern American father j who patronises Bingham (excellently portrayed by Harry Wotton) and the well-meaning country .bumpkin, father to Hlafold (humorously interpreted iby Hughie Steyne). Jack Cannot is the clever comedian who handles the role of Professor Witherspoon. A fine chorus, bright ensembles, and plenty of catchy tunes are just a few of the reasons why Jane has come to. stay. The box plans for “Leave it to Jane” and “Whirled Into Happiness” will foe opened at Mrs. Cook’s confectionery store Wednesday next.

PAT HANINiA’S DIGGERS

OPERA HOUSE. To-morrow evening, in. the Opera House, Hawera, at 8 o'clock sharp, Pat Hanna’s Vice-Regal Diggers will appear in a novel, snappy, pot-pourri of musical novelties, domestic episodes, operatic interludes, sparkling sketches, new and bewitching balets, _ gorgeous frodking, originalities, topicalites, male quartettes, moments both grave and gay, and the greatest comedy ever presented in Australasia, -with Joe Valli, G. ,P. Hanna, Bert Gilbert, Stan. Lawson, Brian Lawrence, Jim Foran, Jock Thomson, Qhris Kilner, Frank McDonald, Roy Brimsden, Wallace Lloyd, Iza Gross ley, Jessie Hanna, Vera Oarew Rosette Powell, Thelma Pittard, Wyne Thomson, Kathleen ' Lawrence, Olive Butler, Gwen Webster, Myra Webster, and Vera Ni s - With, the Diggers superb ballet and a full concert orchestra, they have undoubtedly the finest combination in Australia to-day, and their many novelties and specialties go to make the ideal entertainment. They have also the hall mark of originality, which justifies the popularity Which this distinguished company has attained. The fact of the Diggers being the only company specially selected andi brought from Australia to play a season in) the Grand Festival Hall at Dunedin Exhibition but adds another tribute to their -wonderful record Australian long distance run of 18 months (488 consecutive nights) at Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, which seats 2400 people. iSuch intense enthusiasm over 18 months must have a justification, and The Bulletin said “the public are hungering for worthily made Australian goods, and in Hanna’s Diggers we have the show with the goods.” You will Laugh more heartily than ever before at their merry songs, quips, jokes and jests, but you will never blush. The theatre will be a second fun factory with one continuoue_ slide of hilarity, and we strongly advise you to go and reserve your seat before too late. Prices are 6s, 4s, and 2s. The box plans are now open &*fc Mrs. CSook’s for tnis “laughter show of a century.”