ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18277, 19 December 1922, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE.

The inimitable charm of the theatrical East, the glamour of colour, and the fun of the Japanese tea-houses, are delightfully incorporated in ' A. iTip <•<> Yokohama," produced last night at the Opera House by Walter George and his Sunshine Players. The story centres round a young naval officer's entanglement with the head geisha girl Enamoured by the charm of this little Eastern lady, he forgets his English sweetheart, much, to the distress of his brother officers one of whom persuades Nicey-Picey, the ge«ha, to release him from his promise of marriage. Fun and frolic and plenty of delightful music run throughi the revue, from beginning to end. A, Tip-Tung; the owner of the tea-house, Frank Perryn well plays the part of tho bland Chinaman, and George Storey, who appears first as a quite impossible waiter and later as an equally impossible Jack Tar, keeps the audience rocking with » a *t«r. To Miss Dulcie Milner, as Nicey-Picey, is given one of the leading parte, and verv admirably she carries it through. Artistic dancing and a feast of gay and moving colour in the way of costumes, add a pleasing charm to the frolicsome story. Prior to the staging of the revue a number of excellent turns were given, including a fine display by Marzon and Florence, the sensational equilibrists, iuggling by the Brackens, and an entertainin! exhibition bv Carlton and Rosslyn, the well-known musical comedy entertainers.

NELLIE BRAMLEY COMPANY. The Nellie Bramley dramatic season has been extended, and will now terminate with the performance on Boxing Night, and not Saturday as previously "The Land of Promise" will hold the boards up to and including Friday night next. "Within the Law " will be presented on Saturday night only, and Tuesday (Boxing Night, and the last night of the" season) will be devoted to "Bought and Paid For." THE FAMOUS DIGGERS. One of the attractions for the holiday season will be the revue by the Famous Diggers, who open their season at the Town Hall concert chamber on Boxing Night. Brilliancy is said to be the keynot.?, of the new production, which is filled with smart items, including ine Bride's Trousseau," a miniature musical comedy, "The Best Cure," the hit of De Courville's London revue. " Pins and Needles," " The Follies Fancy Dress Ball " in the roof garden scene, • Breaking into Gaol," a. highly farcical performance, " The Butterfly Ballet," and a number of other items which serve to introduce the latest song " hits." The Diggers combination is claimed to be stronger than ever in stage talent, for it now includes tfimmy Norton, a clever comedianprdducer well known throughout America as " that London boy." After meeting with much success in England, Mr. Norton appeared in vaudeville in the United States, and eventually joined Ziegfeld's Follies' big roof garden show in New York. He is said to be one of the best comedians and eccentric dancers ever seen in New Zealand. Among the old favourites with the Diggers who are still with the company are Joe Valli, Gus Dawson, Tano Fama. and Stan. Lawson, well rememberel as the " misleading lady." Mr. Lawson goes to an American engagement within the next few months. The ballet and. chorus consisting of the " Superb Six " are said to be a feature of the performance. PRINCESS THEATRE. The Paramount picture, ' The Law and j the Woman," is the- principal attraction at the Princess Theatre this week. The picture tells a highly dramatic story of how an innocent man was fonnd __ guilty of murder,, and how the news of his freedom came just before the moment set for his execution. Many thrilling incident* occur during the course of the story, and the interest is well maintained until tho final scene, where a great climax is reached. Betty Compson is the chief actress. Another picture on the programme is " Eyes of the Heart," with Mary Miles Minter in the leading role. A super-attraction is announced for Friday, when the Paramount picture, "Fool's Paradise," will be screened for the first timo in Now Zealand. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A film adaptation of Upton Sinclair's famous novel, " Money Changers," is the principal attraction at the - Queen's Theatre. It was a powerful story, exposing the methods of America's illicit drug traffic Another picture is " Hell's Hinges," with the favourite actor William S. Hart in the leading role. Variety is .lent to the programme by a Charlie "Chaplin comedy, "The Flirt." NEW LYRIC THEATRE. " The Sea Lion" is the principal picture this week at the new Lyric Theatre. It -tells a story of the sea and of tii« master of a whaling schooner, whose terrible temper made him the tyrant of his ship and the terror of his crew. How his wild spirit is tamed and softened forms the basis for an interesting story. Hobart Bosworth is the principal actor. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. the final week of the screening of competitors in the beauty competition at Everybody's Theatre is announced. The three' leading entrants are separated by comparatively few votes, po that the issue will probably be in doubt until the end of the week. A picture programme has been arranged in support of the beauty competition, while special musical selections, will he played.

ORGAN RECITAL. , .. The city organist, Mr. Maughan Barnet t, has arranged a popular programme for the organ recital in the Town Hall on Saturday evening next. Miss Mfna Caldow will be the vocalist. A recital" will also be given on Christmas night. «' MESSIAH '' CONCERT. The performance of Handel's "Messiah," which is to be given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, will be notable from the fact that a number of leading soloists will be heard in the principal parts. Chief of these will be Mr. W. Watters, of Oamaru, a particularly cultured singer, whose work in oratorio has gained him a reputation in the South. Madame Winnie Fraser, Mrs. Garnet TJren, and Mr. Edwin -Dennis will also take leading parts m the performance. The box plan is now open at Lewis R. Eady and i Son, Ltd. DIXIELAND. New Year's Day bookings for Dixieland have been phenomenally brisk, and the management intimate that no tables can now be reserved for that day.