THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 1877, 19 February 1920, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

I "YES, UNCLE." j "Yes, Uncle," was repeated at the , j Theatre Royal last evening, before a Ilarge audience, by the Williamson Musical Comedy Company. There could be tio doubt about the popularity of the !] loduction, the audience enjoying itself •to the full with the whimsicalities of Frith, George Willoughby and j Field Fisher. Other items that contrii buted to the success of the piece were the clever eccentric dancing of .lack , Hooper; Cecil Bradley's singing of the ■'waltz song "On Miami Shore"; solos ■by Marie Eaton; and the pretty love 'affair between Cyril Richard' as a .Zouave and his fiancee (Madge Elliott). | There will be four more performances ,'of "Yes, Uncle," and on Tuesday night ijnoxt "Going Up" will Ire revived for ■five performances, after which "High ;.links" will be presented on two eveuI ings at the conclusion of the season. V OPERA HOUSE. 'J The current bill at the Opera House itiiis week is headed by the performance of the Darraghs, who present a sketch 'of comedy and music. Henri French's ' j impersonations of famous musicians 'jmust be seen to be appreciated. The !Montrose Duo present their "Musical ■Mirthful Moments," and J. Wallingiford Tate makes a "hit" nightly at the piano. Other artists of note are: Edwards and Parkes, in "The Confessions of a Honeymoon Couple": FlOrjence Fox, male impersonator; George Hall, monologuist; De Sylvia, fancy skater; Keeley and Aldons, patter and dance specialists; and Pollard ami Jackson, talented operatic vocalists. GRAND THEATRE. The bill at the Grand Theatre this week is headed by a Sessue Hayakawa film, entitled "The Courageous Coward." The supporting films include a two-reel Christie comedy and the latest topicals. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "The Love Net" heads the bill at the Queen's Theatre this week. The picture features the popular child actress, Madge Evans. There is an | excellent supporting programme, which iincludes episode 12 of "The Lightning ■Raider," a Pathe News and Pictorial 'Budget. LIBERTY THEATRE. The big head-line* at the Liberty !Theatre this week is "The Crimson !Gardenia," after the novel by Rex Beach. In addition, Miss Olga VVacked, the popular Christchurch contralto, sings a number of songs delightfully. The entr'acte this week, played by the Liberty Orchestra, is selections from "Rigoletto." STRAND THEATRE. Wallace Reid is starring this week at the Strand Theatre in "Alias Mike Moran." Other films are "The Prince of Wales' Visit to Canada," "A Flagg | Comedy," and episode 7 of "The Silent Mystery." ZEEBRUGGE AND OSTEND. The story of the blocking of Zeobrugge and' Ostend will be told in the Choral Hall to-night by Lieut.-Com-mander R. Bourke, V.C., D.5.0., R.N.V.R. The lecture will be illustrated by some excellent lantern views. Commander Bourke's personality and first-hand knowledge of his subject should draw' a large house.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The big picture at Everybody's Theatre this week is "Don't Change Your Husband." The story features [the popular Gloria Swanson. Other 'films, comprising a fine supplementary I programme, include "The Two Brides," j starring Lina Cavalieri. CRYSTAL PALACE. "Shadows of Suspicion" features ; Harold Loekwood at the Crystal Palace | this week. Fatty Arbueklc also appears in the bill in his latest comedy, ".Back Stage."