THE KING’S THEATRE

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1115, 24 August 1911, Page 16

THE KING’S THEATRE

CULLER’S WIDE-WORLD PICTURES.

Every week the pictures at King’s Theatre provided by Messrs. Fuller, seem to go one bettei’ than the preceding programme, and .the public who flock there give abundant proof of their satisfaction. Not only is there a diversified selection embracing all that is best in scenic, dramatic, and comic studies, but the handsome building is so cosy and con ducive to enjoyment, while the orchestra under the able direction of Mr. E. J. Burke, is worth going a long way to hear. On Monday night “The Crusaders” took precedence in the bi-weekly change, presenting a faithful picture of the old days when the brave Christian knights went to war against the Stiracens. Scenes in the Holy Land, the costumes of the warriors, the different modes of warfare, were all portrayed with wonder-

Til realism, and provided plenty of thrilling situations. A marked feature was the c’ose attention paid to every detail, so that not a point, of those historic times should be missed. The acting and stage craft were superb. Particularly interesting was the “Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon Castle,” the regal bearing of the young Prince in his rich robes, evoking much applause. “ Mother,” “The Sheriff and the Man” were alive with human interest, and did not fail to strike a responsive note with the audience. The humorous element was present in several first-class specimens, and were responsible for much hilarity. Another good series will be presented this evening.