ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2581, 17 May 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE FAMOUS “DIGGERS.”

IN THE REVUE “TIP TOP.”

EOXTON, MONDAY NEXT,

Tn presenting their new revue “Tip Top,” the famous “Diggers” have attained that standard of production that has been unsurpassed by any of their previous performances, and it ranks as the finest show of its kind that has ever toured this country. The most frequent statement to be heard expressed by the various audiences at the conclusion of the performances is “that it is miles nhead of any show yet.” The “Diggers” dressing this time is a. delightful feast of dainty colouring. Of the comedy too much cannot be said of that prince of comedians, Joe Va Hi, who lias won his way in - to the hearts of the entire theatre public of New Zealand. As far as the revue is concerned, this able comedian presents the funniest items of his repertoire, particularly his work in the skit on “Unionism.” Tn the comedy quartette “Hail, Smiling Morn,” he is a scream, and in “Engaging- the Company,” in which he assumes the role of “Ginger” the office boy, lie veritably turns a succession of tragedies into a bunch of absurd farcical comedies. Ably assisted by Gus Dawson, Frank Moran, and Eily Dalgleisli, all in comedy roles and Stan Lawson ns the theatrical agent, this latter sketch is one of the big laughs of the revue. The latest and brightest songs, enhanced by the pirouetting of the “Superb Six,” beautiful features and gorgeous scenas, clever dancing and unique dramatic interludes, backed by lavish scenic and lighting effects, go to make up the most delightful and laughable presentation yet offered by this talented company.

“A SELF-MADE MAE." We expect great things in a story of this nature,- nnd frankly we are not disappointed in this latest Wm. Russell picture screening at the Town Hall to-night. The story is set in Wall Street, the hub of American finance, and shows extremely interesting views of the inner workings of financial offices. How a disinherited son made hard-bitten share brokers and capitalists sit up and take notice makes very interesting reading. There is adventure nplenty in the story which takes the audience into a boxer’s gymnasium, and some exciting scenes are depicted there. Prices are as usual. Gn Saturday “The Light in the Clearing’’ will be screened. “If I were King’’ will be screened next week. ROYAL PICTURES. Admirers of Katherine MacDonald are promised a rare treat- in “Heroes and Husbands” at the Royal Theatre on Friday night. The story is intensely dramatic although relieved by many touches of humour. The leading man is Nigel Barrie. The Amercian beauty is cast as a successful and popular novelist in love with the illustrator of her books. She has a rival for her affections —but see the picture. “Sonny,” to be shown on Saturday at the Royal stars Richard Barthelmas who made such a name in “Way Down East” and “Tol’able David.” A drama for every mother’s son and every son’s mother.