ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1737, 30 April 1913, Page 9

. "THE BLUE BIRD." . The two last performances of "The Bluo Bird" are announced. The presentation of Maeterlinck's dream play, with . its wealth of tender philosophy, its poesy, and its quaint humour, has opened tho eyes of many to a class of play uow to , this part of tho world—a class that in its material is over so far away from tlie mundane and banal in the drama, and which can hardly fail to please those with the blessed gift of imagination. Tho play is splendidly produced, and most capably piaycd, and those who havo not witnessed it have yet something delightful to anticipate. Tho company is to leave Wellington for/Christchurch oui'riday evening. \ IQNG'S - THEATEE. Res Beach's stories havo a grip that, is Always retained until the final leaf is turned, One of them, entitled "Tho Vengeanco of Durand," is at present being presented in picture form at the King's Theatre, where it holds the houso by tho sheer force of its dramatic spirit, ilt is certainly a picture to be. seen. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATEE. ; "Foul Play," a pioturisation of Charles Eeade's famous nov6l of tho same name, is;the special feature in this week's programme at His Majesty's Theatre. . Interest is added to tho picture by a recitnl of the chief incidents in the story by Mr. Alfred Boothmun. Other good pictures to oo seen aro "Leap. Year Proposals," '•"Wrong Bottles," and "Wild Wales." THE NEW THEATEE. Tho final screening is announced for to- ' - . Jay and to-night of tho current projranune of the New Theatre continuous pictures. The VitagVaph Company's elaborate dramagraph, "The Mills of: the Gods"' is an exceptionally powerful story of the revengeful spirit displayed by a ' wealthy man, who seeks to ruin a rival in love. The plotting on the part of the villain accidentally brings about his own death. "Jealousy" is a unique Vitagraph . d:ama, enacted by one person—Miss Florence Turner. There aro many other pleasing items. To-morrow's change will introduce a great "feature" drama, "Back from the, Dead.". ■ THEATEE EOYAL. ■ The stellar . attraction at tho Theatre Eoyal this week are the .Heraldos, a troupe of seven amazingly clever acrobats, whose daring feats begin whero those of . ' most other artists in the same hazardous line finish. The coolness und certitude which characterise their work is on a par with its intrepidity: Carl: Merlyn, another now artist, is also a lively performer who deals in laughter, and always gives full measure. The present programme also includes the, Airlies, the Lessos, Murphy (the Yankee juggler), and the continuously-popular Serenaders. THE EMPEESS THEATRE. ; i Thronged attendances last evening demonstrated the attractive naturo of the present the Empress Theatre continuous pictures, which will appear for / the last: time to-day and to-night. The leading item is the A.B. exclusive.drama, "Broken Ways," in which a young lady telegraphist marries in haste; and has immediate reason to- repent.. She finds that her husband is a highwayman, and has ,a brutal disposition. She deserts • him, and reads subsequently of his death. The sheriff proposes to her and is accep'tcd, but the reappearance of her husband provides a tragic climax. i"A Prisoner of War," a drama of tile present war with Turkey, "The Topical Budget," "An Excursion to Mariazell" (scenes in -Austria), and a, .number of comedies complete the bill. To-morrow's change will introduce • a sensational feature, "Rival Adventurers."

SHORTTS' THEATRE. "Tigris" is tho chief dramatic feature U the pictures now being shown at ijhortts" Theatre. Other good films now being run are: "It All Came Out'in the Wash,"""The Diary of, a Duckling," and •"The rAffairs' at ltayiior's." : '- . ' MR. -HORACE HUNT. ' ' Arrangements,are practically complete, sn" connection' with - tho .complimentary' concert to Mr. Horace Hunt, on May "13, in the Town Hall, a few days before his departure for Europe for a considerable period of study and experience. The leading local musicians have been generous in their offers of assistance, and an excellent and popular programme may be looked forward' to. Mr. Baxter arid Mr. Hunt will be heard in a duet for two.pianos; a full orchestra, under Mr. Robert Parker, will perform Beethoven's "Concerto ill' C Minor," with Mr. Hunt at the piano; Mr. Herbert Bloy will play the "Andante and Finale" from the Mendelssohn "Concerto," and the best of Wellington's vocalists will give their help. Tickets are now oil sale at all music shops..

"THE MONK AND THE WOMAN." "The Monk and tlio Woman" will be Staged at the Opera Houso on Saturday next by a company tliut includes such well-known names as Messrs. Herbert Bentley, Hilliard Vox, Arthur Shirley,\ John Kirby, and Misses Gwendoline ■Dories, Nettie Hoh'oyd, Oriel Motson, Biddy Hawthorne, and over 200 people will ba utilised in this spectacular production. Tho dressing of the piece will ba of tho period of Henry of Navarre of France. The management, of Georgo Marlow, Ltd., recognised that the production of this drama was something, of an experiment, notwithstanding llmt it stood 'the test of over two. years' continuous run in the Lyoe.um Theatre, tondon. But 'they, state that the results have amply ;justified' the expenditure; - The dresses of tho ladies are said to run into hundreds of pounds, while the soldiers' costumes, though bizarre to somo peoplo who do hot appreciate their history, are stated to., be absolutely' true to the time represented. The box plan is now open ! at the Dresden. . •

MR. CHRISTIAN HELLEMANN. Mr. Christian Hcllemarin will givo his fcetond and final recital in tho Town Hall to-morrow night. . Tho full programme will bo published in to-night's" "Post." Madame Edith Brainsby will make her first publio appearanoo in tho Dominion at this recital. She is stated to be the possessor of a puro contralto voice of tellquality and good volume, and is said to have obtained, flattering notice; from the papers; in some of the large cities at Home. "Softly Awakes My Heart,"-from "Samson and Delilah," will bo one of lladamo Brainsby's numbers, as • will • Abide with me." The latter will be with grand organ accompaniment, /he doors will be open at 7.15 to-morrow Evening. ' Tho prices of admission will be *d. and Is. • 'BOY SCOUTS' CONCERT. A novel and entertaining programme has been arranged for tho Boy Scout confert, to be held-in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall at 8 o'clock this evening. Master Leonard I'owcr, of Wellington, who has just returned from .the Napier competitions, with other local artists, will contribute several items. 1

JUPP'S BAND. fupp's Band will play at Lynll Bay at 8 o'clock this evening.