ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 100, 22 January 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"GOING UP," An Australian musical critic, dealing with "Going Up," the now musical com-, edy which will be produced at the brand Opera House to-morrow evening by the J. C. Williamson Company, says-. 'Going Up' is right up to date in _ its action iiceiiig that aeroplanes are its central feature.' The humour which permeates the throe nctß is clean and clover, and there is enough of human nature in the story to give scope for dramatic effect. The innsic by Louis Hirsoh is delightful, and without being commonplace » of the enohanting order. 'Going Up,' fomjded on James Montgomery's (somody, Ihe Aviator,' comes from the pen of Otto Hauerbach, and is full of the happiest of perplexities, which, of course, arc disentangled before the curtain falls. T,ne control character is Robert Street, whose book 'Going Up' 'takes Lenox (Massachussetts) by storm. He is staying at an inn for a rest, and unwillingly becomes the lion of the district. Nevertheless ho knows nothing of. aviation, and his freale book becomes liko a nightmare to him. The climax is reached when Jules faaillard a French aviator, challenges Street to fly. ' The latter would refuse, but the music of a woman's face causes,his manhood to assert itself, and for love of Grace Douglas, who is partly engaged to Gailkrd, he determines to essay the task His anguish of mind in the second act provided irresistible comedy, and Ram Robiuson's tuition in aviation, conducted through the mediumjf sitting-room furniture, is beyond description. But. like all highly-strung, temperaments, when he has screwed up his courage to the stioking-point, Street refuses to give up the contest. Act throe, sees him acl'inlly making the (light, and a wonderful spectacular scene sees him flying in cloudland The presence of an aeroplane on the stage adds hugely to the realism of' the act. Of course Street van the contest, and all ends happily. Everybody in the play has a good part. Zues ,'Gracie Lavers as Grace Douglas is delightful, and Miss Cecil Bradley is. finely placed. Mr. Frith is immense as Street, and is lent splendid support by Mr. Field Fisher, Mr. Magiiiny and - Mr. George i Willoughby while Miss Maud Bentty provides a deal of fun as Mrs. Douglas.

' THE KING'S THEATRE. A special holiday^matinee will Vie given at' the King's Theatre this afternoon, commencing at 2.15, when the programme of pictures and musio will be precisely ns pressnted at the evening performance. FLorenco Reed is exciting considerable interest for her interpretation of the leading role in l>atho r s' snperfoaturo. ' Today." She is an actress of no mean order, comely to look upon, and with all the requisite, qualifications of a screen star. The supporting programme is of exceptional interest this week, likewise the repertoire of music played by the King's orchestra. During the interval Sergeant Charles Stewart plays a xylophone solo, which is greatly appreciated. The plan is at the Bristol, but to-day seats mav be booked at any time by ringing the "King's telephone, 3143.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Pictures turned out by the Goldwyn Company, whether they be of comic or dramatic order, are invariably welcome. Further proof of this is furnished .at Everybody's Theatre this week, where the- principal' attraction- .is a detective drama, entitled "The Face in the Dark, featuring the Donular and versatile screen star, Mae Marsh. It is only, in. the last few feet of the film that tao. audience is made aware of the solution/of the mesh of mystery that grows throughout the picture. A bright comedy and the latest Pathe Gazette are the supporting items.

EMPRESS THEATRE.' N ', From a social butterfly to a loving and capable wife is the transformation wrought in a woman in the Triangle drama entitled "Old Loves which is now being serened at the impress Theatre, with Marjory Wilson in the lead: This is a compelling pic toe, and shows a most realistic fight lne. Topical Budget keeps the audience interested with news from all parts, including vivid scenes from the iSavy, while "Just for Joy" is a. striking picture of outdoor life. A comedy and scenic subject complete the programme.

"THE BOAT-WAITERS." The clever combination,of entertainers known as the "Boat-Waiters" have done remarkably well in their short season at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall They have been favoured with good audiences throughout, because the entertainment provided was pleasing and artistic, and because the people were anxious to help the "mummers who were obliged to wait for a boat to take them home. "The Boat-Waiters _ have run their season, and attained their object. To-night the company gives, its final performance, and no doubt many will attend to bid them a hearty farewell and bon voyage. "HEARTS OE THE WORLD." The final screening of the great war picture, "Hearts of the World, took place last evening, before a crowded House.' The thrilling.story and the realistic scenes in the war zone of Northern Prance held the spectators m a grip throughout. •,■•'. . BURNS CONCERT. A strong array of local talent will graca the boards of the Town Hall on Saturday night, which is the one hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the v birth of Robert Burns. The artists are well known, and include such vocalists as Madame Dempster, the well-known local soprano; Clarice Buckman, sister of Rosina.Buchman; Martin Duff, the Scotß tenor; Len Barnes, baritone; Verdi M'Kenzie, buss, winner of the 'bass and baritone championships at the Ballarat competitions; Mr. and Mrs. Culford Bell, the well-known elocutionists and exponents of dramatic art; Noel Monknian, 'cellist; W. W. Crawford, . entertainer and humorist; Master Winston M'Carthy, the juvenile comedian.; and Frank Thomas, pianist and accompanist. The Scottish Society's/Pipe Band will bo m attendance, and a troupt of juvenile dancers, under Mr. AV. E. Boyd, will give an exposition of the national dances.