ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1339, 17 January 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. There aro some splendid kinemacolour studies being shown at the Theatre Royal this week.. These include a very gay sceire at Hciiloy-o»-Tluimes; including tho appearance of the Arawa Maoris in a canoe —a novelty oil the big_ waterway; i:he Richmond Horse Show, .Niagara!alls, and "Choosing Wall-paper." a severe test for the kinemacolour owing to the range and variety of colours included. The very fine Durbar picture is also included in the programme. FULLERS' PICT I" RE'S. The new programme of pictures at Fullers' Skating rink is drawing good houses. Alexandre Dumas' romance "The Three Musketeers," is one of tho "star" turns, and it is" a story which lends itself very well to the purpose of the camera. "His Sister's Children" shows in humorous vein the tribulations of a beneficent uncle who had-his two wild nephews thrust upon him. "Skinnv the Messenger" is another good comedy. A most, amusing runaway match, in which the'fleeing couple overtake a. parson as their motor speeds along, induce him to go with them, and he marries Ihem on the way, is a verv lively love story. The .Pathe Gazette is, of course, full of things of topical interest. THE NEW THEATRE. Vesterdiy and. last..night a change of programme was made at the New Theatre. All day the theatre was well filled, and during* the night session the attendances ,wero large. The nev programme includes tho third series of the Coronation Durbar pictures. The views gained by taking the camera round' the Indian Princes' camp are as picturesque as all such Indian scenes. Tho splendour and costliness of tho arrangements were very striking. The' glimpse one got at the troops which were arranged before the King-Emperor was impressive indeed, lioth infantry and cavalry made a showing to be proud of. .An* instructive number showed tho steel tower, Elberfeld, ami went 011 to show interesting views of aerial railways and tramway:. Two capital Indian stories werb depicted. One was a splendid portrayal of the heroism of "Charlie Butte." The various families who had been informed of the approach of Indians made hastj to the fort, 30 miles distait. A young girl was forgotten by all but Charlie, who returned, and the pair double-banked Charlie's horse. On the way they were overtaken. "Von go 011 missy, and I'll keep 'em back," said Charlie, setting her off alone on the horse. From a vintage-point in tho pass tho hero held up, the band for a considerable time, but was finally overpowered—and. the rescuers from the fort came too late, for Charlie liad'been burned, by tho savages. A -business drama, and a. love story of merit were also screened. In.the latter a rival suitor who endeavours to win the girl by villainously besmirohiiig the other's name by the friends of. the better man. A most amusing tale of courtship days is on tho programme also. KING'S THEATRE. .'The principal item in the new programme at tho King's Theatre is tho long drama film entitled "The Two Orphans." The story is rich in pathctic interest. The ingenious. plot is. embellished into one of the most pleasing stories ever screened. Another fine item is a Durbar picture specially taken'..for UlO West Proprietary. In this, film there is a very clear representation of tho Gaekwar incident. There is a beautifully-pictured drank called "Cherry-Blossoms";'"Torito-lini. and the Donkey " is a mirth-pro-voker; and there .aro topical l'athe Gazette atid other good pictures. MR. H. B. IRVING'S NEW ZEALAND TOUR, Satisfaction has been. expressed in the various provincial towns by the announcement, that the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., management have definitely decided to present to playgoers of New Plymouth, Kltliam, Wanganui, and Palmerston North, the famous London actor, Mr. 11. B. Irving, in his production of Shakespeare's. tragedy "Hamlet." The numerous inquiries which, it is stated, have been made at the various box office depots is a clear indication that there is going to be a splendid demand for seats. Country residents are reminded that tho plans will be opened for the New Plymouth production of "Hamlet," which takes place 011 Monday next, at Collier's to-morrow morning, for tho Eltham representation which takes place on Tuesday next, the plans will be placed on view at Carman's on Friday : for-the Wanganui performance they will be Opened at Messrs. Jones's on Saturday liext, and for tho Palmerslon North production, which will be staged on Thursday next, at Coles's 011 Monday next. In each town the famous actor will present his interpretation .of "Hamlet," and it will be in Shakespeare's famous tragedy- that the son of Sir Henry Irving will make his debut to Wellington playgoers on Saturday, January 27, and during a brief season he will also s.tage "Louis XI." "The Lyons Mail." and "The Bells." The nians for "Hamlet" will be opened at the Dresden on Wednesday, January 24. BRENNAN'S ENTERTAINMENT. To-night Brennan's entertainment begins its Wellington season at the Opera House. .The whole company were imported , to open tho new theatre that is being built for Brennan's, Limited, in Melbourne, but owing to delays the theatre will not be ready at Christmas, as was expected, so the combination had to bo sent on tour till February. The greatest novelty act to be presented is "Princo Charles,'' a wonderful orang-outang, who dines like a gentleman, gives a skating exhibition, guides a motor-cnr like a chauffeur, and rides a bicycle like an accomplished wheelman. . His act is com-' pact, quick-moving, and wholly entertaining. But the "Princo Charles" act is but ono of many'interesting features. Eva Mudgc changes into eight, characters, singing a characteristic song- for each, all in fifteen niinutes. Other features include Messrs. Jordan and-Harvey, who have created mnch laughter in each ;town in v;hicli they have appeared for twelve years. Messrs. Johnson coloured singing comedians and harmonisers; Mr. Archie Glen, the laugli-in-every-line comedian, singing his own funny songs in his laughable way; Les.Petits. Totos, thrilling gymnasts and acrobats; Miss Nelle Kolle, the .lady male impersonator; Mr. Charles Horwood. Mr. Tom Lee, and others of high standard. The box plan is at the Dresden. WIRTHS' CIRCUS. ; Wirths' Circus and Menagerie are with us again. The streams of peoplo making for. the reclaimed land at thp foot of Davis Street between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. denoted the presence of some unusual attraction in that usually quiet neighbourhood. It is a good show which the Wirth Bros, present. The Flying Jordans, who have now been flyinsi for over a decade, repeat their startling and graceful act in mid-air amidst marked enthusiasm. The Bastians are clever acrobats, and Artois and Le Van aro a couplo of capital bar experts. There are maily other acts too numerous to particularise, ami a very excellent menagerie, containing elephants, tigers, lions, monkeys, and bears. The first matinee will take place this afternoon.