ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 75, 22 December 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Screened as tlie leading feature in the current programme at the King's Theatre is an exceedingly well presented corned}', "In Search of a Sinner." Constance Talmadge, who is immensely popular with picture audiences, plays the leading part and is responsible for much light humour. The/ supporting films are varied, and include a fine series of pictures illustrative of current events abroad. The programme will be presented at a matinee this afternoon. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The special attraction at Everybody's Theatre is "Miss Ambition," the latest starring vehicle from the Vitngraph' studio for bonutiful Corinne Griffith; The story reveals a profound study of life, and the heroine finds that riclves cannot bring happiness. . The supporting programme includes the latest Gazette, a ece'nic, and a comedy. EMPKESS THEATRE. "What Every Woman Wants," at _the Empress Theatre, is a story of a typiste, whose love of dress sometimes runs away with her better judgment. The story has an unusual interest in that it presents the cost of living and dresiing problem from a womaA's point of view. It works up to a strong climax, in 1 which a mysterious murder and a court case take the centre of the stagj. Good supports- are shown. • "THE If AN FROM TORONTO." "The Man From Toronto," the splendid comedy that, is produced bv Messtt. J. C. Williamson at the Grand Opera House-this week, is one of the. finest plays that have appeared iin Wellington for"-a very long time. The excellence of tho production docs not depend entirely on the worth of the play itself, for the theme is an evergreen, but the delightful acting of every member of the enst ensures .the play's success. As the brusque, unassuming "man from loronto," George Tullv. the well-known English character actor, gives a capnblo. interpretation of the feelings of one who is about to be inveigled into an unhappy marriage ' through a scheming Telative' mul a will that was vindictive, in its "generosity: The other members of the cast are uniformly good, the insouciant "Bobbie" being ft consistent mirth-provoker with his constant inanities. . The performance will be repeated this evening. ' I

EVANS-GAINGE FAREWELL RECITAL

After* the excellent reception accorded Miss Amy Evans and Mr. Fraser Gangc in the "Meeaiah" Inst night, it is anticipated that the seating accommodation at the Town Hall to-morrow night oil the occasion of their, farewell. recital willbe severely taxed- They will submit-. a liriit'i niniiie 01 popular items. It is the intention "of MissS Evans and Mr. Gang« to make this farewell concert one that will live in the. memory of Wellington music-lovers. Miss Evans's extra numbers tvill be chosen from the ■ following: 1 —"Down in the Forest," "Songs My Mother Taught Me." "Come Unto Him," "The Birth of Morn," "I Wonder if Love is-a Dream," ."Prayer from Tosca," "One Morning Very Early," and- Welsh 6ongs. The extra numbers sung by Mr Fraser Gauge will be chosen from the following: —"Because I Were Shy," "My "When the Swallows," 'Kitly, My Love, Will You " "Green Grow the Hushes, 0," "The Toy Band;" "To-mor-row," and "Annie Laurie." Miss Clarice Wood, solo pianist, will assist. Four hundred seats at two shillings will be available. Day sales and plan at the Bristol. . > -

' MARIE .TEMPEST FAREWELL. For the opening production of her fareWell season in Wellington, commencing at the Grand Opera House next Monday evening, Miss Mario Tempest, the noted English comedy actress, has selected "The Duke of Killiecrankie," Captain Robert Marshall's witty comedy. Jt is said to be characterised by a whimsical plot and sparkling humour, and is considered to bo the best in this talented artiste's repertoire, of plays. Mr. Graham Browne is associated with Miss Tempest as leading man, and an exceptionally strong oompany will support the princinals. Miss Tempest and Mr. Browno and their comedy company returned from tlio East a fow weeks ago en route to South America, when arrangements were made by J. C. Williamson, Ltd.. for a .return season. Tho box plans for the Wellington season of twelve nights open at the Bris- • tol Piano Co, to-morrow morning.