ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 84, 22 March 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE LUCK OF THE NAVY.’’ 1 At the Hastings Municipal Theatre tomorrow night (Tuesday), the Allan Wilkie Dramatic Company will introduce the naval drama "The Luck of the Navy,” which is fresh from a triumphant run of nearly two years at the New and the Queen's Theatres, London. The plot follows the adventures of Lieutenant Clive Stanton, A'.C., R.N., of H.M. submarine 5-A, who becomes the centre of attraction of a gang of Hun spies in England. The action of the play is described as likely, and the dialogues are crisp with abundance of breezy humour. The piece will be staged, on an elaborate scale. “THE ROTTERS.” On Wednesday night next, the Allan WiiKie company will appear in H. t. .halt by 'h famous comedy-drama, “The ItWtiers,” which will then be presented for the first time in New Zealand. This play is described as the most uproariously laughable production staged for many years. It was introduced first in London four years ago, and has been revived three times with tremendous success. Air. (Tugston. a self-made man, who has risen .to the middle-class is the central figure in the play, which is a particularly eltver and humorous one. The box plan for both nights is now open at Hall's. THE MARVELLOUS CREMONAS. All arrangements are now completed for the above talented company’s appearance in the Municipal Theatre. Hastings, on Friday next. The box plan is at Hall’s. Speaking of the entertainment the Auckland “Star” oi December 29 says:—A diversified and enjoyable entertainment was given in lhe Town Hall Concert Chamber before a large au...ence ia.-i evening by a company of mdu mlieu as tne cremoua vrenestral family. Annough me croupe were uu ineir best insirumviiiaimts, staging, aiuiehi 6 , u.iu caaiac.er siteicaes were a.«o inciuueu Ui ale pfvgnuuwe, me lerpsicuoreau perrni*—er, ru.igi.ia iroin a iiuy lot ano cuuxmed ine auUieime with tier a.m uoauii grace iu one oi the eiuer gires \,uo ci(‘...Lt.i a Jig. Hornpipe, uuu -'o.is.l nuuce cull merit, ihe prvgrauime opened viitii a ooacercea piece, me luu company oi icur vioiiae, ceiio, and uouoie utos, ivgelner wun pia;i- and organ, pieasiiig me uumeuce witn an interpretation ot oue ot r.ranm s Hungarian uuuces ana a fantasia ot airs Irvin Halle’s popular and luuetui opera, “The Bohemian Girl.” Laier a siring quartet, including the first anu second violins, the 'cello, and viola gave a ’ very elective and thoroughly appreciated rendering of two Indian dances by Skilton. | The most enjoyable items of the pro- ! gramme w ere those by the first violin and i the 'cellist, both performers of uncommon 1 merit, and their solo contributions were marked with delight, and cordially expressed appreciation by the house. The ’cellist played one of Popper's tarantellea, and in response to an insistent encore con--1 tributed a minuet by Beethoven. The vio- ; linist gave an expressive and xnusicianly : rendering of one of Hauser’s rhapsodies, : the audience being loth to part with him, I even after an encore. Some of the younger members of the company also contributed instrumental items, while the two elder girls contributed vocal numbers, and were both successful in character studies, the eldest one. Lo-jiic. proving herself also an efficient accompaniste. The Cremona Family contains musicians of high quality.