ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2203, 16 July 1914, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE PANTOMIME SEASON, "THE FORTY THIEVES." Tho J. C. Williamson pantomime, tins year, "'The Forty Thieves," which will be seon here on Wednesday next, for ii season of eight nights and two matinees, is described as a "spectacular lrcnzy 0 f bright music, ballets, goiKeous scenery, and acrobatic specialities." The "book" is from the faouo P N on of Mr. Frank Dix, and the incidental music is by Mr. Andrew MacCutm. Miss Winnie Volt, a clever artist from the Apollo Theatre, London, will wear the raiment of "Ganem," the son of Ali Baba and Cogia Baba, while his estimable parents will bo portrayed by Mr. llarry Ltipino, and Mr. Edwin Brett respectively. Mr. Lupino, the greatest favourite in pantomime that lias ever appeared at Drury Lane, is a wonderful dancer and a> subtle comedian. Mr. Edwin Hrett, who,will make his reappearance hero, is one of the best "Dames" on the English stage. Amongst tliose who have also been secured in England for the production aro: Miss Dolly Harmer, singing character comedian; Miss Gertie Latchford, a clever burlesque actress; and "Three Itubes," a turn full of knock-about absurdities' of their own invention. The two acts of sixteen scenes are full of novel attractions, and the pantomime ii promised on the samo gorgeous scale which has characterised the efforts of the J. C. Williamson firm previo.us'y in this direction, and in tho samo complete manner that obtains in Sydney, Melbounjo, and tho other big centres. Over two hundred people are connected with the presentation, which is said in beauty and talent to excel any pre* vious pantomime production. The box plans for the season will be opened at tho Dresden on Monday next. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. • One of the star turns at His Majesty's this week is that given by the American comedian, Ed. Blondell. _His "Lost Boy" production is irresistible. Andrews and Dent, give entertaining musical items; and Irve Hay man and Company appear in a playlet entitled "The Eternal Triangle." There are, of course, a number of other supporting artists most entertaining in their way. j, THE KING'S THEATRE. An exceptional treat is being offered by the King's proprietary this week — the "Antony and Cleopatra" film. The Shakespearean tragedy 'is vividly told on the screen, and it is, olaimed that no greater kiuema creation has ever been produced. 'The usual Saturday matinee is announced. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The new programme at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures to-day and to-night will introduce the'Aquila Company's latest "feature" drama ' "Her •Terrible Sacrifico," a portrayal of modern*. Continental life, staged on an elaborate scale, and presented by noted players. Another prominent item in j'the new series. Avill.be the B. and C. Company's sporting' drama "Jobson's .Luck," a story associated with horseracing, , and including a big spurting evont. News of the world is assembled in the topical film "Williamson'» Weekly" ; "On the Zambesi" will afford vivid views of the strange, life to be found on the great African .river. Thore will also be a number of comic pictures by leading makers. '"' ' EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. At the old Opera House the star item just now is "Black Roderick,, the Poacher," a very fine drama of love and adventure in Scotland. Among the other? pictures, being shown are: "His Favourite .Pastime" (comedy), "A Romance of the North-West" (drama), "Gaumont Graphic" ; (topics), "Rice Culture in Java" (industry), and "Polidor and the Lions" (comedy); , i RETURN. OF MISCHA' ELMAN. .' It will be'welcome hews to lovers of the'best in music to hear that Mischa .Elman, the world-famed violinist, has •been prevailed upon to pay a return visit to Wellington,' when ho will make his last appearance in Now Zealand in the Wellington Town Hall on Thursday of .nest week, July 23. Mischa Elman definitely leaves the Dominion on the 24th instant for Australia, on his return to London. When Elman first appeared in Wellington a few weeks ago ho compelled .by his wonderful playing and his wealth of tone and .technique, the' utmost admiration and 'enthusiasm from all: Mile. Eya_ Gauthier, the brilliant French-Canadian, a mezzosoprano, will again appear, • while Mr. 'Percy Kahu will also be at the piano. An entirely new programme will be given by Elman and Mile. Gauthier at their next concert. ' The box plan opens at the Dresden Piano Company on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, and day sale tickets will be at Christeson's. BOYS' INSTITUTE CONCERT. The plan for the Boys' Institute concert is now open at the Dresden. Buyers of two shilling tickets may book their seats free. A popular programme is being arranged, and musical, and" elocutionary items by some of the bestknown local performers will bo balanced by instrumental music by the Boys' Institute Orchestra, the Tramways Band, and a Drum and Fife Band, under Mr. A. H. Brown. As showing the worl of a successful boxing class at the Institute, four, small boys will give a display Each part of the programme will conclude with a couple of pictures, somo of which aro being loa'nod by the Department of Agriculture, to demonstrate the work at the experimental farm at I lluakura.