ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1771, 9 June 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"PUSS IN BOOTS," Bright music, catchy songs, and good comedy are the characteristics of the "Puss in Boots" pantomime, which is being staged at tho Opera House. The two acts abomid'with scencs of splendour. Somo of tho spectacular displays are beautiful, and tlm staging throughout is well up to tho high standard of previous pantomimes produced bv tho J. U. Williamson management. Tho speciality acts which have been introduced aro exceptionally good. Tho (.iaißlsniiths, ground aud aerial tumblers, aro particularly good. During their turn they aro assisted by two clover dogvS, who do tricks exactly similar to tlioso performed by their innstors. At tho conclusion of tho main net the performers were given rounds ot applause which lasted eomo minutes. Realty lino comedy work was supplied by Collins and Hart, who literally brought down tho houso with their clever fooling. The principals of tho company wore in, lino form on Saturday evening, in fact the whole entertainment went with .a 6wiug from start to finish. "Puss in Boots" will bo Topeated to-night and tho remaining evenings of this week. ! THE DANDIES.. | Followers of Mr. Edward Branscombe's Dandies Companies will bo called upon this eyoning at the large Town Hall to give their attention to an entirely new company, which comes heralded as tho "best" of tho companies at present under that management's control. Tho fact that the management has selected this company to ploy tho extended seasons in .Wellington and Auckland appears to indicate their confidence in the company's merit. These new Dandies lmvo never before appeared—as a company—in New Zealand, although they contain as members Mr. Ford Waltham and the Misses Lily and Rita Fitzgerald, who were hero ns members of tlie ScaHct Troubadors, and of whom many Now Zealanders jnust liavo linppy recollections. The remaining members, of whom there aro eight, are all newcomers, Who have won their spurs in England and Australia, and their names, together with their lines of business, aro as follow: —Miss Peggy Ross, contralto; 51r. Athol Teir, character comedian and dancer; Mr. Percy Agnew, tenor; Mr. Marshall Lawrence, baritone; Mr.' Joseph Brennan, raconteur and monologuist; Mr. Phillip Herthnan, pianist; Mr. Frank Peachey, • light baritone and stage manager; and Mr. Georgo Edwardes, comedian and dancer. This company, it is said—precisely as at present constituted—holds the Australasian record of having appeared continuously for over six months with consistent succcss «t Cromorno Gardens, Brisbane. The largo Town Hall comfortably seats 2750 people, ■ and as the management is holding tho greater portion of these as one and two shilling seats, it is expected that there will not he any disappointed people turned away. Reserved seats may bo obtained at the "Dresden.

THEATRE ROYAL. The Serenaders were seen for tho last tirao at the Theatre lloyal on Saturday night, when there was a large attendance. Tho vaudeville turns wore highly appreciated, and Madamo Marvelle's comedy cockatoos, Mysterious Mik, and Fritz von' Liston, camo in for loud applause. These artists will appear this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. In the experience of tho picture-pro-ducers of tho day, Irish drama has always found favour with tho picture-loving public. It is now some timo sinco the American picture companies vjsited Ireland with a view to securing local atmosphere for the production of this class of drama, but tho enterprising Edison Company has at last appeared with an oxcellent picture entitled "Kathleen Mavourneen," which forms the star attraction at His Majesty's Theat.ro this week. Tho story of the beautiful Kathleen, who is loved by Tcience, an honest Irish lad, and who is proposed to by tho Lord of Kavanagb, forms a most interesting subject. Kathleen falls asleep, and dreams that :dio is the bride of his LordsTiip, who, in timo, begins to tire of her, chides her for her lault of birth, and, ultimately, forms a .plot'to get rid of her. Through Uio timely arrival of Terence, the plot is frustrated, and in a desperate fight nis Lordship is hurled over a cliff. Then comes the trial, conviction, and death sentence of Terence, the lone, heart-broken farewell to Kathleen, and the solemulytolled bell. Slowly the scene fades 9ut,. and Kathleen, waking from her terrible dream, realises the worth of her peasant lover, arid accepts hira on tho next meoting. Tho remainder of the programme includes the latest "Patlio Gazette," "Maori Aquatic Sports," a John Bunny comedy, entitled "The, Man Higher Up,' and "Dr. Maxwell's Experiments," a powerful Lubin drama.

"THE HIDDEN MESSAGE." It is not often, according to the management of tho King's Theatre, that the photo-play producers turn out a picture so remarkable in its novelty as "Tho Hidden Message," which is to be screened for tho first timo in the Dominion at the King's Theatre to-night. Many sensational incidents are pictured as the story unfolds, and it is stated that much timo was spent and heavy cost incunea In ensuring correct representations in every portion of the film. A balloon racing an airship, and a sensational race between a motor-boat and a. .balloon on lire are among the incidents pictured. The whole story is described, as breezy, quick in its developments, and crisp in action. It Jias a strong lovo interest running through it. The supporting attractions cover a wide range, and all are said to be very good of their several kinds. A feature of the entertainment will tie the music of the King's Lyric Orchestra; THE NEW THEATEE. "Leah the Forsaken," a dramagraplt version of a once famous play, will head tho programme of the New Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night. The plot is associated with the expulsion of the Jews from Austria. The heroine is Leah, who, with her father, Abraham, is assisted by a Gentile named Eudolph. The last-mentioned falls in love with Leah, but one Nathan, to serve his own ends, prejudices Eudolph against Leah. The minor items include "Lieut. Daring, the Middle-weight Champion," "Chrysanthemums" (nature study), "The Artist's Joke" (Edison comedy), and "Pathe Gazette." EMPEESS THEATEE. "The Little Tease," a special dramatic "feature" by the A.B. Company, will occupy prominence in to-day's new programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. This is reported to be another example of the A.B. Oompanv's ability in character study portrayals. Tho plot concerns a beautiful girl, who resides in the wilds of the mountains with her aged parents. AH is peace and bliss until a stranger arrives from tho valley. The pathetic, faith of the girl's old father is put to a severe test, but in the end all turns out well. The Vitagraph Company':- famous comedian, 'John Bunny, will iipjirur in the comedy-drama, "The Locket, A charming .Southern Amerif..m "Tlie Lost Dead," is said to have a .-kilfully-conceived plot, introducing a ciui'-nrii".' imprrsonation of an oil painting, by the heroine. There are a numbers of dlluts including scenic, scientific, and comic selections. The Empress full orchestra will contribute the latest" musical successes. SHOETTS' PICTURES. The principal attraction at to-day's change of programme at Shortts' Continuous Picture Theatro will lie a sensational dramatic study, entitled "Tho Parting of the Ways." This film is over two thousand feel in length, and is said to be full of thrilling incident. Other now pictures will 1m?: "Advertising Actress" (drama), "Jane's Waterloo" (comedy), "Giving Him Fits" (comic), and "Warwick Chronicle" (topical).