ENTERTAINMENTS,

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1220, 31 August 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS,

"THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME." Nat Gould's sporting drama, "Tho Chance of a Lifetime," was plnyed again by the Anderson Company at the Opera House last evening. To thoso who love horses and sensation this play should be especially interesting. Tho company is a very, callable one, and in Miss Lillian Lloyd, Mr. Kenneth Brnmpton, and Mr. Herbert. Loigh,'who 'aro onrrnsted with the leading roles; we have .a trio of talented and experienced artists. "The- Chance of a Lifetime," will bo played again this evening.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. . The opening performance of tho farewoll season of the Pierrots will be given to-night in the Town Hall Concert Chamber, in the presence of Lord and Lady Islington and suite. The entertainments presented by this versatile and talented company won golden opinions during their stay at the Exhibition, and this return (visit will be welcomed by many who visited the -Coronation 'Theatre. Each member of the' combination is n capable artist, and tho humorous element is a strong feature in all tho programmes. Ably assisted by Miss Blsa Langley, the dainty comedienne, and the other "members of the company; Mr. Maynard Dakin, a comedian of the first-class, supported by Mr. W. P. Turner, a humorist of no mean order, provide a humorous musical entertainment which should not bo missed. This happy little band of gay Pierrots', and . Pierrettes merit tho hearty support of amusement-lovers. Changes of programmes will be given each night. Seats may. be reserved at tho Dresden without extra charge.

THEATRE EOYAL.-. .. Fullers' Vaudeville Company showed again at tho Theatre Royal last night before a good audience. The present company will bo strengthened , to-night by the reappearance of Karle's performing animals , (including, tho . bucking pony Pritz). The Piquays, .who were to have shown to-night, aro indisposed' after the sea voyage from' Sydney, -and will not., appear . until, ■: Saturday. These artists': liavo . appeared at the leading American and European theatres, and more recently have won success in Australia. The act comprises wonderful hand balancing and .grotesque, dancing:, Mr. Piouay being- the only artist on the stage to-day who performs an upside-down buck danco on his' hands. It may bo noted that, people wishing to seo his great act-should book their, seats to ensuro comfort. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. To-night, at His Majesty's Theatre, on entirely new programme of pictures, just arrived by the latest mail, will include a bright budget of the popular Patho Gazette, several high-class picture dramas and comedies, and some particularly line scenic studies from the studios of the leading houses. |; THE KING'S THEATRE. Unusual interest attaches to this week's programme of pictures, at the ICin"'s Theatre, tho selection of films being enhanced by a:'very fine pictorial drama entitled "Hearts and Flags," a diverting comedy, "The Wooing of Winifred'"' topical series of incidents at 'the recent obsequies' of the lato Cardinal Moran, and Pathe's bright and interesting Gazette of recent events. • •'- • : NEW THEATRE. : Tho programmo . now being submitted from 11 a.m. to .11 p.m. at tho New Theatre some gems of kinematography. They include aj charming and intensely human drama? entitled "The Key of Life," and some magnificent views of tho Rocky Mougtains. A complete change is duo to-morrow morning. .

BARTON' BEOS.' CIRCUS. Last night Barton Bros/ Circus arrived from Sydney. It includes some of the best English, American, , and Australian artists; whom Mr. Barton has secured for the tour of Now Zealand. Among them are the Musical Tav*eres, whose musical act is said to be exceptionally good. Other members of the company are Mr. E... Lowaudie, .four-horse rider; Alton Bros.,' Chinese acrobats; Miss Alice Dickson, ii graceful lady rider; Miss Ruby French; Miss Jarineraskie, lady rider; Miss Ethel Waren, Miss E. None, the Alica's and Tasman, novelty jugglers; and Mr. Roy Barton, bounding jockey. The combination includes a splendid lot of highly-trained horses, all new to Wellington. Barton Bros., will commence the Wellington season on the old circus ground on Tuesday, September 5, and ioyei-3 of circuses should not fail to witness this show. FIGHT PICTURES. 'Devotees of the art of self-defenco are ttt all times partial to pictures of combats between world-renowned exponents of the fistic game. Thus it is interesting to leurn that pictures of tho LangfordLang bout, which took place at the Olympia Annexe, London, on February 22 last, and the contest between tho two Ethiopians, Langford and M'Vea, which occurred in Paris on April 1, are, by special arrangement' with tho Gaumont Co., London, to bo shown for a brief season, commencing next Mondny at the Opera House. It will be remembered that much controversy arose at the time of the Lansford-Lang match as to whether tho Australian really lost on a foul in t] lc sixth, round, >.o will Iμ interesting to learn what the pictures reveal on this point. The pictorial reproduction of the Langford-M'Vca affair is interesting from several points, amongst them being the fact that both m?n are aspirants for the world's championship, at present held bv Jack Johnson. Laugford and M'Vea who fought a spirited twenty rounds, are matched to meet next October in Sydney. _^