“TILLY IN THE CITY”

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 345, 4 May 1928, Page 14

“TILLY IN THE CITY”

BOX PLANS OPEN MONDAY Mr. Kenneth Brampton, who produces for The Little Theatre Society with such success, is now busy with the University students’ play “Tilly in the City.” He has quite a lot of promising new performers to coach, as well as a number who have already proved their ability to amuse and entertain the public. With Mr. Brampton’s experience to guide them, the principals should have no difficulty in making the most of their lines. Some very effect- /e ballets and chorus movements are develop meanwhile under the guidance of Miss Turner, who has a large and enthusiastic company with which to work, while Mr. Sparling, as musical director, is very busy ensuring an attractive rendering of new and tuneful music which with numerous catchy songs and topical numbers should add to the variety of the entertainment. A student play is sure to base much of its appeal on bright movements and absurd or pertinent personalities. The annual productions of the students are seldom unduly personal, but at the same time few persons for the time being in the public eye (whether from choice or not) are overlooked, and manner of noticing them often delights the audience. The box plan opens at Lewis Eady, Ltd., on Monday. EVERYBODY’S “THE KING OF KINGS” The Auckland season of “The King of Kings” is now drawing to a close, and thousands of people have seen this reverent and beautiful picturisation of the Master’s life. Of all the Disciples Peter has charmed the most. His warm, impulsive nature has endeared him to all, and in the picture we love him again for his great heart. Again, who has not been stirred by the story of Mary Magdalene, the proud woman who learnt to love Christ and in her humility would even wash His feet. Or the quiet devotion of Martha and Mary, who arose early on the third day that they may solemnly visit the tomb of their great Friend. All these characters in the beautiful story are wonderfully well portrayed and no one should miss the limited opportunity of seeing this great picture. CLICK CLACK CABARET DANCING TO-MORROW The Click Clack Cabaret will be open again on Saturday, for the afternoon tea dance, three o’clock until five, and for the usual Saturday gala night. George Shorland’s Sylvan Orchestra, whose reputation for nace music is so well known, will supply the music. With a perfect floor and beautiful surroundings, a thoroughly enjoyable time can be spent.