ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1728, 19 April 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

■ » "THE BLUB BIRD." To-night at 7.50 sharp tho curtain will rise on the initial representation horo of Maurico Maeterlinck's spectacular fairy pantomimo "The Blue Bird," which will be presented by J. C. Williamson's specially selected company comprising over 100 artists. The management stato that although tho booking is excellent there are central seats in cither tho dress circle or stalls which may be selected at tho Dresden until 12.U0, and afterwards seats may be booked at Christeson's, where'day sales may also bo purchased. From tlio heart of Maeterlinck "Tho Bluo Bird" has flown on silken wings of fancy to the hearts of people of all. nations. The-poet takes .us away beyond the frontiers of this 'range, weary, old universo in quest of happiness, and tho journey leads us back 10 a humble home where the golden flower has bloomed unseen. "The Blue Bird" enjoyed a run of over six mouths at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and tho scenery and effects which will bo used for this evening's performance are stated to be identical in every'respect with those used in London. The following is the correct cast:—lrby Marshall'as Aluuimy 'lyl, A. E., Blandford as Daddy Tyl, Uertio Cremer as Tyltyl, Vera Sp'aull as Mytyl, Georgie O'Meara as Fairv Bcryhir.e, Harry Halley as' Bread, Charles Mettmii as Fire, Maur-, ice Dudley as Tylo, the Dog, Ernest Lash-\ brook as Tyletto the (V;, Madge Elliott as Water, Stella Cazallu a.- Milk, Brandeston Revett as Sugar, Nellie Calvin as Light, Frank Harcourt as Gancr Tyl, Vera Keogh as Granny Tyl, Irby Marshall as Night, William Lookhart as Time, and Oak, Jenny Hawkins as Oak Sapling, Georgia O'Meara as Neighbour Bcrlingot, Veta Cannon as. Neighbour Berlingot's Little Daughter, S. Burton as The Elm, Harry Eaynor as The Poplar, Eedge,Hawthorn as The Beech,. Charles Midley as Tho, Lime, Clive Eanford as The Chestnut, J. Bernard as The Ivy, E. Lawrence as The Willow, Duleie,French as The Blue Child, Veta Cannon as Unborn Tyl, 0. Voughahas The Babbit, Cecil Bradley as The Boy Lover, ,'Tessie Magner as The Girl Lover, Eileen' Hayes as Cold in the Head, Hours, Stars, etc. The late train to Paekakariki will be de-, tained to-night until half-past eleven. •. THEATRE ROYAL. "The Ssrenaders," led by the talented nuxhams, have succeeded thoroughly in serenading ■ their way into the favour of Wellington audiences,- and their departure will leave * blank that will not be readily .'filled. Their first part is particularly bright'and pleasing. "Mysto," the magician, Airlie and Campbell, sketch artists; Mr. Frank Hawthorne, comedian; and .Murphy, the Yankee, juggler, aro also valued .contributors; to the present programme.' The Lessos, sharpshooters, and the- Clardy.s, gymnasts, are to, make their'first .appearance in Wellington on ■Monday eysnins.- '•,•'■'..-. HIS'MAJESTY'S THEATEE. . AH those inteirestedifl tho,British Navy ami /its wonderful development should not miss seeing the graphically educative picture entitled "Our Navy - ," now; being shown at His Majesty's Theatre. ■, There also are being displayed good pictures of H.M.S. New Zealand, and scenes at the fete held at .Newtown Park on Wednesday. There, will be a matinee performance, when a special , treat will be' provided for tha children in the' Screening of the interesting pantomimo picture entitled "The Babes in the "Wood." . . THE NEW THEATEE. To-day and to-night the current programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures, will be screened for the last time. The main:'attraction is the .sensational circus drama, "The Bridge of Life"." Special additional items will be included this afternoon for children. The management announces for. Monday next a thrilling detective drama entitled-"The.Mystery of the Elk City Bank." The powers of a ■famous criminal catcher are put to a severe test, with .exciting'results, f' ..,,■ ■;•,' KING'S THEATEE. -'. ' Naval ptcturesl ,r i£re-Jn. h'ifilv favour with the- public at' I pre£'eitt'.' G At the 'King's Theatre good pictures of H.M.S. NewZealand find "snaps" taken at. Newtown Park during Wednesday's fete, snow the. boy's'in navy blue 'at' work and. at play. Other good pictures are "A Daughter of Eve".and "The Psychology of Fear." A matinee performance will ; be given this afternoon. : v.' '. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. ~ A final opportunity is,availablo to-day and to-night of witnessing the present sjsriES.of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. The leading subject is tho Selig modern drama, "Bread Upon the Water," a tale of■ an ex-convict, who reforms after resisting a. powerful temptation. Two brave girls capture a couple of outlaws, in the Essanay. drama, "Western Girls." : A charmingywell-staged love romance, "White-Geranium," shows how two people are brought together by a mutual liking for flowers. An amusing domestic skit, "Hoist on hi* Own Petard." by the A.B. Company, "A Banchman's Anniversary," an S. and A.' com-edy,-and "Sicilian.-Industries" are also, commendable items. SHORTTS' PICTURES. To-day will be the final opportunity of witnessing that fine dramatic picture "Their Lives for Gold," which is only to be-seen at Shortts' Theatre. An especially attractive, programme .for children is being screened this afternoon.. ';■ ME,. CHRISTIAN HULLEMANN. Mr. Christian Hellemann, the new conductor of the Eoyal Wellington Choral Society/has arranged to give a series of. organ recitals in the Town Hall. The first will take place next .Thursday, April 24.-. when' a popular programme will be submitted. Madamo Carmen Pinschof, who is to take the important ■ part of Carmen on Tuesday night when the opera of-that name is produced by the Choral has been engaged to sing. at the recital. This will be the last appearance of- Madame;.Pinschof, as she leaves 'on Friday for 'England. ■■- "CARMEN." ■;• The Eoyal Wellington Choral Society is making excellent progress in the choral music .of Bizet's Carinen," which' promises to be one'of the big events of the year musically. The performance will take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday next. A successful rehearsal was held last ovening. The final practice will take place in tho Town Hall on Monday next,' at 7.30. Non-members will not be admitted to this rehearsal. The box plan is open at the Dresden. The performance will conclude about 10.30, and,suburban trains will be delayed till after the opera. SUNDAY CONCERT. Under the condnctorship of Mr. Herbert Bloy, the Wellington Professional Orchestra will appear for,the fourth time this- season at His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow (Sunday) night. These' ooncorts have now become a popular Sunday evening's entertainment amongst lovers of good music, who will again find an excellent programme. Amongst tho items to be performed are: Overture, "WilliamTell" (Rossini); Vorspiel from "KingManfred" (Reinecki); Pizzicato from "Sylvia" (Delibes); Fantasia "Faust" (Gounod), Two Hungarian-.Dances (Brahms); overture "Rienzi" (Wagner). A silver coin collection will be made at thedoors.