ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 104, 27 January 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Tho Grand Opera House was packed again last evening, when the Williamson Dramatic Company, hohded by Miss Muriel Stair, produced that fascinating Hawaiian play, "The hird of Paradise.' Tho final production is announced for to-night. "WILLIAMSON MUSTOAL COMEDY COMPANY. "Ye 6, TJnclo," which is to bo presented in' Wellington on Wednesday by tlm Williamson Musical Comedy Company, conies to this country with an exceptionally fine record to commend it- It has broken all tho light, opera records of London for two decades. Its success ia duo to the fact, that D. Aycr, the composer, possesses extraordinary facility in tho writing of music that can he quickly and definitely assimiliated and remembered. Mr. Aycr, in short, has crammed the score oi "Yes, TJnclc," with the catchiest of catchy numbers. Tho play lias run for three years in London, and is fitill running to capacity business there. That, of course, speaks for itself. The play will bs interpreted by tho very best talent that is procurable in Australasia. When it is said that Mr. Alfred Frith will play the misguided benedict; Mr. Field fisher be seen as tho hoodwinked Uncle; and Mr. William Greene as tho obliging friend of tho family it would certainly appear that tho comedy is in uncommonly tafo hands. Neither, it is understood, havo the ladies been forgotten by tho author. Splendid opportunities havo been provided for_ both Miss Cecil.Bradley and Miss Gracio' Lavers. The cast, which is a lengthy one, also includes such tried and popular artists as Messrs. George 'Willoughby, Harry Wooton. l'irie Bush. Cyril Ritoliard, Jack Hooker,- and Misses Mario Eaton, Madge Elliott, Floie Allen, and, Millie Engler. Tho season, which is for sixteen ,nights, will include, besides tho first attraction ("Yes, Uncle"), "Going Up" and a special revival of the ever popular "High Jinks." The box plans for the first seven nights, during which "Yes, Uncle," will be presented aro now open at tlio Bristol. Tt is stated that' tho costumes worn in "Yes, Uncle," cost no, less than £M).

KING'S THEATRE. The popularity of Tom Moore needs no further prof-F than tho appreciative audiences that flow into the King's Theatre nightly. He is seen in Iho rolo of a traffic policeman in Goldwyn's latest production, "One of the Finest." Tiie star is ably supported, the wholo cast being a pirticularly strong one. Tho play is splendidly staged and mounted, and as a specimen of tho photographer'* art the film is of the very best. The opptiarancb of Charles Smyths, tho eminent Australian basso, is proving a strong attraction. He is the possessor of a voice of excellent quality and rangt'. Mr. Smytho is supported by Miss Anita Green (soprano) and Miss Miriam Kutner (accompanist). EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho excellent Select drama, "Tho Shuttle," was shown to another packed house at Everybody's Theatre last night. The delightful star, Constance Talmadge, J9 featured, and is seen at her best. There is a highly entertaining supporting programme. EMPRESS THEATRE. . The irresistible humour of Taylor Holmes is allowed unrestricted liberty in "Ruggles or Rod Gap," a first-class comedy-drama, screening this week at .tho Empress Theatre. The popular star docs not fail to realise and make good use of tho possibilities offering for creating good wholesome fun. Particularly varied and interesting aro tho supporting films shown.