ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 July 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. BESSIE BARRISCALE IN "WITHIN THE CUP." A big picture in every sense of the word, and one that will hold the audience nailed to the end, and create a lastimpression, is the Paralta feature "Within the Cup," a powerful story of Bohemian life in New York, in which Bessie Barriacale, as the successful novelist, who proves the inspiration for an artist's success, does what is probably the best work of her career. The role is exactly fitted to her emotional capabilities, and not only does she achieve a great success, but proves that she possesses beauty of form hitherto unrevealed. In the studio scenes, her true sense of art lends particular interest, and the classical poses fall naturally to her share. A much-discussed theme of to-day, one law for men, another for women, is the crux of the story, and It contains many intense situations tlmt are admirably handled without any suggestion of crudity or offence. The screwing nights are to-night and to-mom n: ; Everybody's. THE PEOPLE'S. LAST NIGHT OF "CHASING . RAINBOWS." The fine Fox bill, presenting Gladys Brockwell in the entertaining Western play, "Chasing Rainbows," and Albert Ray and Elinor Fair in their bright production, "Love is Love," concludes at the Pepple's to-night. The latest Gazette, containing German War Office official pictures, is also on the bill. BIG ENGLISH FILM TO-MORROW, To-morrow's new bill presents the big Samuelson all-British film play, "My Lady's Dress," which was staged with such tremendous success at the Royalty I Theatre, London. It is the picturisation of Edward Knoblock's famous play, which created a furore in the theatre world. The cast is headed by England's famous beauty actress, Miss Glftdvs Cooper, and opposite her is Mr. Malcolm Cherry. The supporting artistes are all English, and the play should prove a boon to all local patriots. EMPIRE THEATRE. THE LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY CO. A RARE MUSICAL FEAST. No more talented organisation of its kind has ever set out on .tour than the Lyric Costume Comedy Co., who are announced to appear at the Empire Theatre next Friday and Saturday. Making a feature of part singing, they have brought it to a fine art, and nothing more delightful and appealing could be imagined than this perfect blend of voices so sensitive to light and shade. I They have made a discriminating choice of songs, too, so that one moment the audience is rocking with laughter at the vagaries of "Johnny Goes a-Fishing" and the next is hushed into silence at the sublime rendering of some pathetic ballad set ito quartette arrangement. The members are Messrs. Arthur Ripley (first tenor), Herbert Richards (second tenor), J. W. Ryan (bass), and Alan McElwain, and their unity is expressed in their well nigh faultless interpretations. Mr. McElwain is also responsible for the humorous section, having a limitless 1 range of entertaining proclivities, and he achieves one of the biggest successes of the programme. The separate vocal attainments of Messrs. Ripley, Richards •and Ryan are of the highest standard, And th«ir siaflifl® wAts# a- favorable im-

pression. Adequate support is given by Miss Jessie Bartlett, a rich itoiied contralto with a magnetic personality, Misa Evelyn Harvey, whose capabilities on the piano and violin are disclosed, and Miss Bebtina Edwards, solo danseuse. There should be a crowded attendance each evening of the season. The bos plans are now open at Collier's. CESARGNI CONCERTS.

The Auckland £&ar of July 12 speaks as follows of the gifted Italian basso: "After an absence of t\ > years Signor Lucien Cesaroni, the genial basso with the big voice, who scored successes whilst with the Gonsalez Grand Opera Company and the Capelli Concert Company, made his re-appearance in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last Saturday evening. He received a warm welcome, and at the close of his items was enthusiastically recalled and was obliged to add extra numbers. His voice lias greatly improved in the manner of producing the intervals of a light character, and it has gained in buoyancy and facility, while he still has fine power and sings with dramatic force and effect." The artist is supported by Misses Curew and Walton, two Melbourne si.igers; Mr. Ivan Tarbeeff, tenor; and a Christcliurch girl violinist, Gladys s Vmcent. Mr. John Hopkins, the popular concert director, manages the concerts. Full particulars as to box plan, .etc., will be ndervtised in tomorrow's issue.