AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19261, 27 August 1924, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. The current programme at the Princess Theatre is an entirely new one, <t number of the performers having made their first appearance this week. On© of the most popular of the newcomers is undoubtedly the liev. Frank Gorman, the singing parson, who always scores a big success on each of his visits to Dunedin. First-class selections are also contributed by Lilas Burt (comedienne). Hartley and Wright (in odds and ends of vaudeville), Fiery Jackson and partner (novelty entertainers), Roland Knight and Sheila Brady (singers), and the other popular favourites, Vaudo and \renc, James Stewart, Lyons and O’Moore, Frank Wilson, and Jock Mills. EMPIRE THEATRE. A powerful drama dealing with the consequences of reckless love, “West of the Water Tower,” is the main feature on. the programme at the Empire Theatre this week. Dealing with a delicate subject jn a delicate manner this production, based on Horner Cray’s much-taJked-of novel, is so presented that it cannot but please and interest. May M'Avoy and Glen Hunter portray the loading roles and are responsible for convincing interpretation. An excellent supporting programme is also screened, while the Empire Orchestra renders many delightful selections. OCTAGON THEATRE. The chief picture on the programme at the Octagon Theatre tjiis week, and one which is nightly drawing large attendances, is a Jewel production entitled “ Drifting.” The picture is an adaptation of John Holton’s play of the same name, and the principal roles are enacted by Priscilla Dean and Wallace Beery. The drama is essentially an emotional one with a stirring and unexpected climax. A good supporting programme of Gazettes and comedies’is also shown, and a feature is the playing of tire Octagon Orchestra. PIANOFORTE RBOTTAL. The pianoforte recital to bo given in Burns 11-ail on Saturday evening next by Frank Sennet, one of Nenw Zealand’s leading pianists, is occasioning considerable interest-in local musical circles. A programme of difficult compositions to be submitted, including the brilliant Toccata and Fugue by Bach-Tansig, that fascinating and characteristic work of Mosvkowski, La Jongleuso, and the technically difficult but nevertheless beautiful Ballade in F Minor of Chopin. Assisting artists are Miss Beatrice Bproston (a young local soprano), Mr L. Webber, and Mr C. A. Martin. Special arrangements are being made as regards heating and seating. “JERQUES.” In response to many requests, Mr J. V. Hanna has agreed again to stage “Jerques” on Saturday night next in His Majesty's Theatre. The scheme of producing, the orchestra, lighting and novelty effects are all being revised and enlarged, so that the entertainment will be even more attractive than the original production. Each of the items which the public found particularly pleasing is being retained on the programme. The production has up to Lie present resulted in a lino addition to the Y.M.G.A.’s funds, which it is hoped to augment further as a result of the additional performance.