23 SEPTEMBER 1922, Page 17

SOME PLAYS WORTH SEEING.

KINGSWAY.—./ Serve..

[A capable though 'coincidental play, excellently acted.] NEw.—The Scandal.. • • • •

[" A little common sense and how many plays would remain unwritten." Lady Bell has done her work better than M. Bataille.]

REGENT (Kmaa's Caoss).—Body and Soul [Body and soul perhaps, but no spirit. We wish Mr. Bennett would try next time.] LYRIC (HAMMERSMITH) —The Beggar's Opera ..

[The first and best musical comedy. It has become London's best and most enduring institution.]

THE OLD Vic.—The Merry Wives of WincLgor : Sept. 23rd-30th (except Tuesday) Matinee : Thursday IP Saturday • • • . [The Old Vic at its best.]

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8.30-2.30 8.30-2.30 8.15-2.30 8.15-2.30 7.30 2.30 2.0