ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 793, 16 April 1910, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPK&A HOUSE. ~ "For the Term of His Natural Life" ' is a picture that is finding immense favour with Wellington audiences. The Opera House has been packed to the doors every night this week, and last evening's house was a "brimmer." There will be a matinee at popular prices this afternoon, and the last performance, will be given this evening. THEATRE ROYAL. ■ "Lee Freres Crottons," tie picturesque strong men, are.stall the headliners at the Theatre Royal, where quite a number of clover people, including Charles Faning, Joe Charles, and Parker, the_ handcuff mystery, help to make things merry. The usual change of programme will be . presented on Monday. , HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent programme of animated pictures that are being ehown this week at His Majesty's Theatre entertained another large audience last evening. "Belshazzar's Feast" is a capita] example of the manner in which some Biblical incidents can '• be convincingly depicted with the aid of the kinematograph. There, will be a matinee performance this afternoon. KING'S THEATRE. ':":. There have been no Vacant seats at the King's Theatre since it opened, and from- present indications there is not likely to be during the run of the present programme which contains' much to instruct and amuse. Among the best pictures is the American ■ drama "The Last Deal," "Boy Scouts at Work, ,, and ;'The Orderly." A-grand souvenir matinee will lie given this afternoon..;.. ■ ;' STAR PICTURES. The Star Pictures maintain an excellent standard bf excellence at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, and ample appreciation of the fact is being shown by the pnblio of Wellington South, i There will be a matinee this afternoon. | . ' ' —_„_ ■ ' -■■ "THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY." ■George Willoughby's Now English Comedy Company will make their appearance in, the. Wellington. Opera House on Tuesday evening next| April 19, under the management of Rupert Clarke and Clyde McyneU, in Weedon Großsmith'e "Night of the Party." The company, saye Mr. Willoughby, will include a number of artiste who have made names for themselves with suah stars as Sir Henry Irving; Sir Herbert Tree, Forjbcs Robertson,, and others. It will include Mr, David James, tho principal comedian, who was' selected by Weedon Grosemith himself for the role of Crosbie, the valet, which Mr. Grossmith has enacted in England nearly 3000 times. Miss Mab Paul, the leading lady, who appeared with Sir Herbert Tree in leading parts for about two years; Miss Violet Paget, who was leading lady with Mr. George Giddene, who visited Australia with "Are You a Mason?" not very long ago; Hugh C. Buckler, a member or Sir Henry' Irving'e Company for some time; Arthur Cornell; Amy Willard, who was associated with Nellie Stewart in her first production of "Sweet Nell of Old Drury"; Reginald Fry, Mr. Willonghby himself, and others. Speaking with regard to Australian and English productions and audiences, Mr. Willoughby said, "I have travelled a great deal through England and America to select plays andengage artists, and I found that_ the i of •.theatrical 'productions in Australia is proportionately, considerably higher than abroad. Aue'-' tralians have more critical appreciation than English audiences, and that to some extent accounts for tho persistent efforts.made by t managers.in this coun-, try to raise the standard of the productions and give the people more for their money. As a matter of fact, I think the colonies are very, well catered for indeed." The plan for the season is open at the Dresden,-day sales at Chnsteson's. ■

MISS AMY MUEPHY'S RECITAL. The full programme for Miss Amy Murphy's recital is published in our advertising columns to-day. Miss Murphy sings no fewer than : seven songs and. in a duet. . Her selections include "The Mad Scene from Hamlet" and Jenny Lind's famous Norwegian "Echo Song." Amongst her novelties are three songs from Miss Liza Lehmann's bird song cycle, and these will surely find great favour with local singers. Both artiste assisting her have also chosen attractive item 3 and a great treat may safely be anticipated. . The plan of reserved seats is at the Dresden, and the booking has been very good, so that a big audience may ; be expected. ' ■._: .'. - , organ' recital. "By Special Request" is the heading of Mr. Maughan Barnett's programme for his recital to-night, and the numbers that-have been .called for are Wagner's' Overture to "Tannhauser," the most popular of this composer's works. Nocturne in E flat by Chopin, Gavotte from "Mignon" by Thomas, and Military '.'March in D, "Are Maria," Momens Musicaux in F minor, by Schubert. Those patrons who have requested a special number should not miss the opportunity of hearing- it performed again by Mr. Barnett. SKATING RINK. - . The Olympia Skating Rink Beason will commence on May 9, under the j direction of Messrs.; John Fuller slid Sons. A new floor and new skates will ensure that the pastime will be enjoyed under-the most. favourable conditions. . ..'.■.'.. .'.'