ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1017, 5 January 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

. "A WALTZ DREAM." The music, colour, and mirth of Oscar Strauss's- light opera, "A AYaltz Dream," as staged by the Williamson Company, again drew a crowded audience to tlio Opera House last evening. Jlr. Reginald Roberts and Miss' Florence Young were enthusiastically applauded' for their interpretation of the principal parts, and especially l'or their artistically-rendered solos. Miss Lottie Sargent and Messrs. Langford Ivirby, Charles Albert, and. Victor Prince were also prominent among the participants in a highly enjoyable performance. The orchestra, directed by Air. Fritz Hart, was an important factor in the artistic success of the piece. "A Waltz Dream" will be repeated for three more nights.

"A KNIGHT FOR A DAY." Broad fun at its best would appear to describe the new farce-musical play to be produced by Mr. J. C. A\ illianison s Comic Opera Company on Monday next and two following nights at the Opera House. "A Knight for a Day" is frankly set down as a farce comedy—an extravaganza- with music. The popular comedian, Mr. Bert Gilbert, will be seen, it is said, in what has been described as liis best comedy impersonation—Jeremy Joy. The other big humorous part—'lilly Day—will I>3 p'.ayed by that excellent comedienne. Miss Lottie Snrgent. Messrs. Herbert Clayton, Frank Greene, AV. £>. Percy, and A'ictor Prince arc all finely cast in the play, in which M.iss Olive Godwin has a fine singing part as. Muriel Oliver. The piece brings with it a splendid reputation . from Australia. It will be followed-, bv tho popular "Jlsrry AYidow." In this case the. part of Oanilo will be played by Mr. Frank Greene, who made a pronounced success of the character in England. Soma, as on the previous occasion, will be Miss Florence Young.

THEATRE ROYAL The vaudeville entertainment at the Theatre Royal again attracted- a- large audience last evening. From the rise to the fall of the curtain there is not a dull. moment. Nada Moret is popular with ' frequenters of Fullers',, her appearance being greeted with rounds of applause. Martinetti and Gi'ossi, novelty surprise artists, arc responsible for perhaps the brightest and most entertaining turn of the evening. Other artists who meet with continued success are the Gibson Girls, Bob Ilarper, Tom Vivian, and Miss Jessie Lee. . The last nights are announced of Jlartinetti and Grossi Nada Morct,. and the Flying Pedros. A complete chango of programme is announced' for Holiday evening, when new artists will appear.

HIS MAJESTY'S.. The budget of animated pictures at present being screened at His Majesty's is attracting ■ largo audiences . nightly. The outstanding feature of the programme is the excellence of the dramatic studies. "Rose o' Salem Town" is an interesting story with, a New England setting. "The Sergeant'.' relates how' an American soldier, through his bravery ' during an expedition against the Indians, wins the hand of his- colonel's beautiful daughter. "Other pictures .much appreciated, ,aro "A "Woman's Vanity," "Ancient: Castles of Italy.." and "The Pony Express." The travel scenes are all interesting, whilo the "comics," as formerly, are still a strong - feature in the bill. .

. KING'S, THEATRE.".. Tho King's Theatre drew good patronage again laS- evening. The programme of exceptional merit which is being produced; this week was much appreciated, and. rounds of applause greeted every film as. it. was run off. Scenic, dramatic, aiid comic studies are numerous and varied, the best _ among the first named undoubtedly being one representing a trip through East. Anglia. The same, programme-will..be produced tonight and until further notice. ■ STAR, PICTURES. The Star Pictures 'at St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, are'particularly attractive just now, and are well worth a visit.