THE BETTER 'OLE.

Western Star, 1 April 1920, Page 2

THE BETTER 'OLE.

THE ACTUAL PLAY,

Described as a fragment from France in a couple of explosions, several splinters andl a short gas attack, “ The Better ’Ole ” is announced for presentation in More’s Hall on Thursday next, Bth April. In our advertising columns the management specially draws attention to the fact that the present attraction is the actual play and not a picture. “ The Better ’Ole ” is said to- be quite the best war play that has so far reached Australian theatres. Its -success -lies in the fact that none of the horrors of war are depicted. The authors have not left the original atmosphere created by Bairusfather in his drawings. Bill, Alf and ’Erb carry the burden olf the play on their shoulders, and before the first act is over, they are established firm favourites. The musical numbers incidental to the play are the work of the well-known composers, Herman. Darewski and Percival Knight- ‘She’s a- Venus de Milo to Me,” Carrying on” and “This ’ere Blinking War,” are the popular song numbers from the score. Mr Lionel Walsh plays the part, of Old Bill, and Miss June Addell is the leading lady. Miss Lena Henry is the principal dansuse of the company. It is the actual play and not a moving picture. The box plan is at Akhurst’s, More’s Hall-