ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20113, 26 November 1928, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

REVUE AT ST. JAMES'. The Whirl of Mirth Revue Company is experiencing a very successful season at St. James' Theatre. The popular comedian, George Ward, and his humorous partner, Charles Sherman, provide many excellent items atid the rest of tho company are seen to advantage in new sketches and dances. Tho Charleston Symphony Six, retained by public demand from a previous revue company, are greeted with enthusiasm at each appearance and their rendering of jazz numbers is decidedly attractive. NATIONAL AND LYRIC. A graphic picture of Paris and its strange underworld is unfolded in "A. Woman's Way," tho principal attraction of the programme now showing at the National and Lyric Theatres. Warner Baxter and Margaret Livingston arc seen in the leading roles. Tho story concerns tho career of Laine, a French dancing girl, who rises to premiere danseuse at the Paris „ Opera. She is continually threatened by a jealous apache, who vows to rilin the dancer and a young American, her lover. The second feature is "Fleetwing," a fascinating romance of two young Arabs struggling against tribal traditions. Much v of the action centres upon tho capture of Simoon a beautiful Arabian horse, which aids the young lovers in their flight to safety. Barry Norton, Dorothy Janis, and Ben Bard have the leading roles. TUDOR THEATRE. A programme rich in comedy is beinq screened at tho Tudor Theatre. Remuera, this evening. Tho principal picture is a laughable comedy, starring the popular Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, who made their names in " Rookies." Irene Rich and Clyde Cook appear in two of the main roles of " Beware of Married Men. There is also a clever comedy entitled, " Tell It to the Judge." together with several supporting pictures. LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY. Recognised as one of tho most popular forms of entertainment in Europe and America, one-act plays, three of which aro to be staged by the Little Theatre Society in the Town Hall concert- chamber for four evenings commencing on Wednesday, should prove equally popula? in Auckland. Three excellent plays by notable authors have been secured for presentation, and the hi ah reputation of the society should he fully maintained with this, its twelfth production. Tho plays are: "Maid of France" by Harold Brighouse, " Danger" bv Richard Hughes, and " The Boy Comes Home" by A. A. Milne. Booking arrangements aro advertised. MUSICAL RECITAL. Tho ensemble classes of the St. Mary's Convent School of Music will give a recital in tho hall of Lewis Eady, Limited, to-morrow evening. Concessions will lie given to students.