ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1503, 27 July 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BEN HUE. The , production of "Ben Hur" continues to draw crowds of theatre-goers from their cosy firesides through the teeming streets to the Opora House. Founded upon the story of a famous novel, tiie producers havo left as little as possiblo undone in their endeavours to reproduce, by tho aid of ingenious modern stage craft, tho magnificence of the age in which the story is set. The acting in parts is commendable, and taken toute ensemble, tho com-1-ajiy do excellent work. "Ben Hur' will be-produced again tc-niffht and the " vo following nights only. RICKARDS TIVOLI COMPANY. The night of Wednesday next is to witress tho opening in the Opera House <>t the Harry Rickaids Tivoli Vaudeville Company, which is coming direct from Sydney. Fifteen star aTtists comprise the ' special attractions in the combination. Kinaldo, the wandering violinist, heads the company. It is stated that his artistic playing with which are associated eccentricities (which require to be witnessed to be understood) charms everyone who hears it. To not only the highly artistic ear does Rinaldo's music appeal. The humour with which he invests his performances wins nini the appreciation of every man imd woman in his audience. The Sydney and Melbourne press am agreed that Mr. Will .11. Fox, the monologue artist and piano speciality performer of the company, presents one of the most original acts yet associated with a piano in vaudeville. It is a comedy piano turn, and provocative of one continuous laugh. The tricks Mr. Fox performs upon an ordintry pianoforte will be better appreciated witnessed than described.. .The' English soubrette, Miss Monie Mine, possesses a charm all her own, wrote a Sydney critic. "The little lady, coming like a breath of spring, and certainly suggestive of that happiest of seasons in her bewitchingly attractive handsome frocking. She sings well, dances faultlessly, and- her witty patter, piquant to the" point of absorbing Interest, will be repeated again and again by all who hear her." The comedy sketch artists, Blake and Granby, Ronald George, M'alker and Sturm, the Tossing Testros, the Bright Sisters, Mr. Marshall Crosby, Hid Messrs. "Melrose nnd Menziea are among others in tho company. Box plans for the season are now opea at the Dresden.

. 'THE DANDIES." Despite the weather the Concert Hall was well filled for the third evening's entertainment as supplied by ".The Dandies" (Green). The comic items on the programme are particularly amusing. Indeed, it is probable that the majority of the audience estimated them to be of a higher order in comparison than the vocal items. Mr. Brennan showed in his monologues that he is 'no amateur in drainatic acting; his tono of voice is admirably suited either to the pathetic or to the tragic. Jlr. Horton, as the light comedian of the troupe, will, as his audience grows to know him, become perhaps the most popular of the company, although he will have no mean rival for favour in Mr. "Walton, character coniedidn. Miss Elsie Rosslyn, soprano, shows judgment in her choice of songs, and Miss" Henderson knows well the various little essentials that go to make a really dainty soubrette. Miss Byrne also sings some dainty songs in an' attractive contralto. This programme will be continued tonight, although some of the items may be changed, as, out of so large a repertoire, the company can. easily vary their , programme almost nightly. ' . / ' '"; COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. On Monday next, Mr. Borneo Gardiner, who is about to leave Wellington for Sydney, will be tendered a complimentary concert at the Town Hall. A capital programme of a' popular character has been arranged, and appears in detail in another column. Those assisting are tlhe Wclling.ton Professional Orchestra, Miss Thelma Peterson, Miss Teresa M'Enroe, Mt. E.J. Bill, Mr. J. Parker, Mr. R, S. Allwrigh;. Mrl. Zantp- Wood! Mr.-'.T. G. ■•'B6fl,■Mr.iHi;; N. Fletcher, Mr. J. A. DohcTty, the Orpheus Glee Party, Hie., Orphans' Club, and a 'humorous quartet party, consisting of Messrs. A. W. Newton, D. Kenny, B. Gardner and G. Parsons.. Mr. Borneo Gardiner will also contribute two' whistling solos: Miss Amy■ Bcniihgton and Mr. p. Kenny will act as accompanists.' Scats may bo reserved at the Dresden. SUNDAY CONCERT. To-morrow night, at the Town Hall, the Wellington Professional Orchestra, ■under the conductorship'of Mr. Herbert Bloy, will give their fourth concert of the 1912 season. The star attraction will be Wagner's Overture "Tannhauser." This orchestra shadows forth the legend current among the peoplo of Germany in tho middle ages- of a certain' mountain in Thiuringia, into the interior of which' Venus had retired, and from-which she made nocturnal expeditions to ensnaro th'e unwary. A knight and minstrel: Tairnhauser, is said to have been enticed therein. Other items will be a. trio "Drejgesprach" (Val Hamm) for flute (Mr. A. P. truda), oboe (Mr. L. Cohen), and clarinet (Mr. H. Mschini), with orchestral accompaniment; incidental music to "Nell Gwynn," and a concert piece, "Serenade Lyrique" (Elgar). A silver coin collection will be made at the doors. The concer&vill commence at 8.30. CONCERT AT BROOKLYN. A concert was given on Wednesday evening last in' the Freemason s Hall, Brookby the Brooklyn Glee Club. The programme was or a high order, the gle.es ■ nil part SOII.BS by the club being especially well rendered. Solos were contributed by Messrs. Cameron and Oakey, which were encored, as also were the recitation bv Mr. H. Weston, and quartets by MessTS. Beunett, Hayes, T. Coventry, and W. M'Lellan. Otlier items which were well received by the large audience present were recitations by Miss G. Bassett, Violin duet Mr. and Mrs. Wilton, pianoMr.'Russell, and club swinging exhibition by Mr. W. Coventry. The Glee Club deserve great credit for an excellent programme, which concluded with a, farce entitled "The Matrimonial Post" bv Misses Richardson, Manley, G. Bassetf, and Mr. Patterson. Mr. C. Russell accompanied the singers in his usual good style- ' ' ' .