ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 101, 23 January 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"GOING UP" OPENING POSTPONED. "Going Up," the now musical farce which was to have opwud at the Grand Opera House to-night, will not now open until to-morrow evening owing to 'the lato arrival ot' the Sydney boat. '.'Going Up" is founded on James Montgomery's comedy "The "Aviator," ind by the fame authors as "Katinka." The story deals with ■ the, experience of the author of a novel entitled "Going' Up," who had been ordered away to the seaside for a quiet holiday, which he indulged in with a congenial companion. The hotel selected, proved that instead of supplying the desired rest, he was recognised, arid consequently' lionised by the other guests. He falls in love with a young lady guest who is engaged to .a Irencli aviator. There is a challenge and a flight contest between the two—the winner to have the hand of. the girl. There are three acts and sis scenes, and a real aeroplane is used. "Going Up" it is said, combines pleasant gaiety, catchy music, and pretty girls, and is a farcical, but interest-comnplling story, with clean wholesome fun. The action of the piece, it. is claimed, never lags, the stage ie always filled with jollity and colour, and the fun is the sort, that leaves a satisfying impression. The story is taken 'from James Montgomery's farce. Ihe Aviator." Otto Hauerbach has contributed the book and lyrics, and Louis Hir-acu the music. A most striking example of collective excellence is said to be found in the - chorus. Their Human Biplane item, with a comedian as the pilot, two t more as the engines, and two more as propellers, a score of girls as the most decorative planes ever sewed together, with three more humorists representing the fuselage, is described as one of the funniest pieces of stage business seen for many a day, arid a specialty asset worth hundreds of pounds of ordinary scenic display. The. play will be interpreted by the J. C; Williamson New Comic Opera Company. The box plans are at tho Bristol. . . , . ■ . THE KING'S THEATRE. Holiday audiences enjoyed the fare at the King's Theatre at both the matinee and night aassions yesterday. The current prozmmne is well up to standard and the feature "To-Day," in which Florence Reed apjwars in .the chief character, is an outstanding item bath photographically and from an artistic point of view. The'Rupportinsc programme is particularly strong, and. the music played_ by the j King's orchestra is quite an artistic tri- j uiuph. In the entr'acte a xylophone solo is played, by Sergeant Charles Stewart, and is greeted nightly by well merited applause. The ; plan is at the Bristol, and after 6.30 p.m;.seats may be reserved by ringing the King's telephone, 3U3. . 'MARY GARDEN. IN "THAIS" COMING, TO THE KING'S. • Memories, of "Quo VaTTis?" and "Cabiria" are aroused by the announcement that the spectacular film subject, "Thais," will be presented at the King s Theatre for one week commencing next Saturday at the matinee. This production is.said to be one of the biff things in film production, ranking with the very best of the picture classics. Mary Garden, an actress of acknowledged charm, takes the principal role. ■ A contemporary writes: "The spectator is held more by tho playing of Mary Garden than by the story. She is a- magnificent mirror for the moods of a passionate, woman, and she. plays on them till the result looks like music sounds." "Thais" is the story of a great between the desires of the flesh and the spirit. The staging is said to ho magnificent. The-Kings orchestra will be further augmented to ten members, and the management promise they • will provide the greatest musical treat yet offered to picture lovers. Miss Edna Bell has been especially engaged to danc° a Danse Egyptienno. introductory to th; ■ sbir picture. The plan w now open for "Thais at the Bristol. . ■ EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Tho .Face in the Dark," now screening at Theatre, is a fascinating mystery story with a charming love theme. Mae Marsh, who portrays the leading role, gives of her best' in this thrilling.and emotional drama. The various situations in tho story are dramatically tense, and the acting is clean 'and convincing. The photography of the. film is splendid. The action'of the play, is fast and interesting, and the- story, moves forward to a stirring dramatic climax. . ' .. ■ EMPRESS THEATRE. ' , Marjory Wilson has the .leading, part. in. "Old Loves For Now," the Triangle attraction now showing at the' Empress Theatre. It is a. romantic story of eociety'life, and shows how a spoiled daughter marries a millionaire's' son. They go Westj where the wife carries on a mild flirtation with the-foreman of a large ranch. -They are seen by the husband. In a fight with the foreman he is badly beaten. How he is able to get even with the foreman, and the sacrifice the wife ,malces for her husband, make a very fascinating story. There is a strong supporting programme, including "Just For Joy," a most unusual feature. . THE BOAT-WAITERS. The Boat-waiters concluded a very successful swson at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening before a large and appreciative audience. The company leaves this week for Australia. BURNS ANNIVERSARY . CONCERT. The Burns concert, to be given at the yTown Hall on' Saturday evening, promises % be one of the biggest events of the kind ever known in Wellington. It betokens a'revival of interest in the music and literature of Scotland. Some of Wellington's best-known, artists; are appearing on the occasion. Martin Duff, of Glasgow, the Scots tenor, who is well known in Dunedin and Wellington, will sing "The Star o' Robbie Burns"; Miss Clarice Buckman, sister of Miss Rosma Buckman.will sing "The Banks o' Loch Lomond"; Mr. Leu. Barnes will sing A Rosebud in My Early Walk"; Mrs.-Gil-ford Bell will recite "The Soldier's Eeturii";.Mr.' Verdi M'Kenzie will be henrd in Scots.and humorous sonjs; and Master Winston M'Carthy will sing some of Harry Lander's best-known sorir-s. Mr. Culford'Bell will recite Burns's "Cottar's Saturday Night." Mr. W. W. Craw-, ford will'be'hoard in a musical monologue, and 'Madame Dempster will sing, amongst other 'songs, "Castles in the Air." 'Mr.'Noel Monkmnn, the 'cellist, .will, play selections of Scots 'airs. _ A Bpecial feature will .be national dancing bv a troupe of twenty, juvenile dancers, under Mr. W. E. Boyrt, nnd pipe-plnying by the Pipe Band of the Scottish Society- The box plan is at the Bristol.