ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 15 November 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. "SPORTING CHANCE. ’’ Many race pictures have been, flashed on screens at various times, but one of the most exciting and thrilling races ever depicted on the screen is Ihe Sporting Chance," which will be shown at the Opera House to-night, and again a.t the Grand Theatre to-morrow night. Before reaching the climax, the story tells of a young, handsome, but impecunious horse-owner of the South, who comes North to enter his racehorse in a rich stake race. He meets the girl, who is coveted by a rich sportsman, and, to outwit him, many novel and entertaining scenes are enacted. One scene, where the horse is hidden from the hands of the law, is new and very ingenious, and another depicting the horse being smuggled into the racecourse is one of the best of the many situations -inthe drama. Lou Tellegen, as the rich sportsman, plays his part With a sureness that makes it convincing; while Dorothy Phillips, always a screen favourite, plays the heroine in a sympathetic manner. Also in the cast are such well-known players as George Fawcett, Theo."von Eltz, and Sheldon Lewis, who give creditable performances. DANCE RECITAL. The box plans for Mrs Wilson’s dance recital are now open at Miss Blake's sweet store for a two nights season on Monday and Tuesday, November 22 and 23. Mrs Wilson has trained over 70 pupils, of all ages, to take part in the recital. A first-class orchestra has been engaged. Mrs Wilson has also arranged for special scenery and lighting effects. The colour blending of the costumes have been given careful attention. As the charges for admission are very low, it is expected that full houses will be the order of the day. Patrons may book seats at the booking office, 4s (plus tax) being the price of reservations. < IRVING’S IMPERIAL MIDGETS. ‘ ‘The drollest of entertainment is presented by the little band of midgets now appearing at the Opera House” (said the Auckland Herald of October 26). “They provide not merely a freakish spectacle—after all they are only 2ft. to 3ft. in height—but they offer a complete ievue programme of songs, dances, and novelty items, presented with a professional flair that stamps every member of the company an artist. So fascinating was their work to their audience yesterday that, not an eye wandered from the stage while they held the boards, -and each tiny ! performer earned his fair measure of applause. The dressing and costuming of the act was noteworthy. The first and third parts of the programme are occupied by* the Ghefalo-Palermo Company of magicians, who provide what Aucklanders have not seen for a considerable time—a complete show of magic and illusion, ranging from sleight of hand to big effects requiting literally tons of baggage. Theirs is an act that gets right away from the customary appurtenances of the. vaudeville stage and invites the audience to be amused by being mystified. Chefalo does everything impressively. He is a clever performer, and what is even more, a tried showman, and is aided in his performance by a number of assistants and some gorgeous stage settings of the Oriental order.” The Midgets, together with Chefalo Palermo Company, will appear at the Opera House on Thursdav next (one night only). The box plans are at the Opera House Confectionery.