ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 286, 27 August 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

ICING'S THEATRE. A romance dealing with the lives of gipsies is the latest Havma production, "A Romany Lass," Nie 6tar item for to-night's chango at the King's Thoatre. _ The atmosphere is said to bo most convincing, having the scent of llio heather and the romance of the Romany camplircs. Tho story is said to pulse with the strong, passionate loves and liailrcds of this strange wandering people. Tho cast includes James Knight, Marjorie Villis, and Charles Rock, better known as '010 Bill in "The Better 'Ole." The supports include the arrival of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks in London on their honeymoon. Miss Rene Goyder, a ■wellknown local contralto, will sing "In An Old-fashioned Town" and "Home Along,' and iihero will bo a complete chango of music'by King's Grand Orchestra. A full orchestral matinee is advertised for to-morrow. EMPRESS THEATRE. The idea of the small town _ that everybody who hails from a big city is wicked is responsible for tho theme, rich in satire, of the World feature. "A Broadway Saint," in which Montagu Love is seen in a semi-humorous role Hint .is paid to frit him per/eotly. , Al- ' though usually associated with heavy roles, it is claimed that the star proves quit*'conclusively that he is equally attractive and capable in the litrhter vein. The story was specially written for Mm, and it abounds'in humorous situations find smart subtitles. Tlie 11th episode of the Liberty serial. Gaumont Graphio and a scenic will also bo screened. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Bandbox." "raich h to bo shown nt Everybody's Theatre to-nigM, and is picturised from Louis Joseph Vnnce> famous novel of the same name, is an exciting defective drama, with a pearl necklace as the incentive! wliich ,keeps up the strugglo between virtue and vice. Doris Kenyon is the heroine, and is said to justify' to ilhe full her stellar rank in the production. The picture combinfs a fascinating mystery, n pleasant romance, and a stirring adventure. The eighllh episode of "The Mystery of 13 . heads the supports. "TIGER ROSE." Belasco's lailest success to. be -presented at the Grand Opera House to-morrow evening for the first time in New Zea-- , land by Messrs. J. and N. Tait, comes with a reputation as a powerful drama of love, hatred, and passion—and as a romantic story set in scents which havo never been surpassed for realism. Particular enthusiasm has been aroused by a remarkable storm scene, which is said to be startling in its reality. • There is also a wonderful sunrise effect wliich is said to rival even nature's finest' effort. "Tiger Rose" is said to owe much of its Australian success to Miss Marie Ilka's remarkable vitality and charm in the character of Ahe passionate and coquettish daughter of the Canadian backwoods, whose reckless love brings tragedy in its train. Some Australian critics have gone so.far as to say that the presentation of "Tiger Rose" sets a new and very high standard in dramatic art and stagecraft). Booking of reserved seats is at the Bristol till 1 o'clock to-morrow and at the tlheatre to-morrow afternoon. THE' ENGLISH PIERROTS. With tho resumption! of work on the wharves yesterday the English Pier- ■ rots were able to get the lighting necessary for the presentation of their bright ( cnteriiainmerat at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, last night. . This clever little company has a large v and varied repertoire, and although they have been in residence in Wellington for several weeks now their entertainment is as bright and entertaining as ever. There ■will he a change of programme tonight. - r j MATINEE FOR ORPHANS. The matinee which was to ,be held in aid of the Catholic- Orphanage, Upper Hutt.'at His Majesty's Theatre oh Wed-' • nesday, and was postponed on account of the tramway service being suspended, will be held to-day. An exceptionally attractive programme lias been arranged, including trading professionals and amateurs and talented pupils of Miss Bcerc, Miss Campbell, and Miss Guise! The box plan is at tlm Bristol. The curtain will rise at 2.30 o'clock.