ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9954, 25 April 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

"SEVEN DATS' LEAVE." Messrs Ben J. and John Fuller, jun., have the great pleasure to present the distinguished English actor, Mr Allan Wilkie, in the much talked of submarine play "Seven Days’ Leave." which will be produced at the Qrand Opera House on Saturday evening next, for a brief season only. The "Auckland Herald" says:— "Mr Allan Wilkie pleased the big holiday house at His Majestv's Theatre on Saturday night in hie character as the heroio artilleryman. Captain Terence Feilding, bluffing the German spies and frustrating their knavish tricks in the whole-hearted and simple unafraid manner ■which an audience of melodrama loves. He left most of the guessing in this match of wits of the enemy, and as thd bogus Belgian war widow. Miss Nellie Ferguson displayed decided talent for her part, investing her puppet with a properly convincing semblance of the clever and unscrupulous female spy. Mr Ronald Riley presented a quaintly humorous sketch of an aristocratic Tommy, and ably contributed the principal share of the necessary comedy element in which he was supported by his superior officer Seoond-Lieutenant Cornelius Keys (Mr Henri Dare), and Miss Adele Inman, in the guise of a kittenish daughter of a country vicar. Hiss Marie Ney made a very charming heroine as Lady Mary Heather, and the remainder of a fairly lengthy oast fulfilled their their parte to the apparent satiefocion of the house. The piece is brimful, with exciting and thrilling moments, interspersed with a good humorous element, and is eminently suited for these times of stress, figuring as it does a war drama. The interest which is being taken in the piece can be judged by the fact that every available seat in the theatre was occupied when the curtain went up." The plan is filling rapidly, and intending patrons are strongly advise ed to secure their seats, as there is sure to be a "bumper house." The plans are now on view at the Bristol Piano Company. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The satisfactory houses attracted by a breezy and varied programme, are alone proof of the excellence of the bill being presented this week at His Majesty's Theatre. The acts of Mr "C" and Miss Maud Courtney are rich in jest, the songs of Mr McKay ere good, and are very well sung. Other good turns are supplied by the Trip; Classique, the Maxims, Vesto and Jullyan, and Balancinos. p EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. "I Will Repay" la a stirring Vitagraph masterpiece now screening at Everybody's. The acting is excellent throughout. Corinne Griffith Is starring in the leading role. On Saturday Olive Thomas will bp seen in an original story, "Betty Takes a Hand." KING'S THEATRE. The stirring photo-drama "The Regenerates" is now screening at the King s In addition is shown the tenth instalment of "The Neglected Wife. At the change on Saturday a seven reel sensation, "Enlighten Thy Daughter.” will be screened. The film handles a delicate problem in a way that tells the truth, misses nothing, and yet gives no offence. It is said to teach a solid moral lesson without lurid melodramatic trimmings. Impress. Tragedy soon happens In "Diamonds and Pearls," now screening at the Empress. The love of jewels, though giving the title of the play, is only a symptom of the young wife's harmful passions. -