ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2307, 14 November 1914, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"HUMPTY DUMPTY" PANTOMIME. Messrs. George Stci>henson and Alf. Linley arc once more paying us a visit with an entirely new Pantomime Company, -opening at tlie Grand Opera House to-day. They state that they intend this time to eclipse all their previous efforts,'no expense having been spared lo make the production a memorable one. A pantomime to bo successful must be made -of much that is novel, bright, and .tuneful music, songs that appeal and linger in the memory, comedians tliat can . arnuso without being vulgar, must have its marches, ballet girls, gorgeous dances for the ensembles, scenery that will please the eye, and speciality artists that will amaze in wonderful. and dexterous exhibitions. All this is promised in the production of "Humpty Dumjjty." Tho music and book of this pantomime have been specially written by Mr. Harry Taylor, and are claimed to be much above the'average in pantomime production. The east, of characters includes Mr. C'on Moreni (who plays the dame), being specially imported from tho principal Euglish.theatres. Magnificent scenery from the Harry Whaite Studio, and entirely now wardrobe and effects will be shown., As the season is limited, "Humpty Dumpty" will be played for only a few as the tuneful extravaganza, "The Jam of Cathay," hae to be staged. The box plan is said to be wearing a prosperous appearance at the Dresden. After 1 p.m. to-day the plan will be on view at Miss. Lennox's, where day sales can' also, be procured.'

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A very entertaining vaudeville programme may be enjoyed at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. The bill includes two droll comedians, Gruett and Gruett, who amuse their audiences immensely. Among the other artists showing arc the Three Homaz <(equili-. brists), Benson and Bell (the dancer, and the dude), and Monahan and Sheehan; THE KING'S'THEATRE. V "Beauty and the Barge" and the other interesting pictures which have been running- the week at the King's Theatre may bo seen again at the matinee this afternoon and at the usual evening session. The supporting pictures include a powerful drama, entitled "Across tho Burning Trestle,"' "The Boy Scout Farm in Sussex," "Setting the Style" (featuring John Bunny), "Wireless from-the War," and Gaumont's. "War Graphic;" EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The feature drama at . Everybody's Theatre is a very line film styled "War'B Hoart Blood." It is a story of love and war, and it is set on the Russian border in time of hostilities. Thero are ako pictures of the Germans at Louvain, and the Melbourne Cup. MACSIAHON'S THEATRE. A most entertaining new programme was litaged at Mac'Mahon's ; New Theatre, in Manners Street, and Rood numbers of peoplo patronised the hall. Chief of the fresh pictures is "Thorns," a -Cines- drama in three nets. It is a very powerful love story, in which love conquers in the end. The mounting of the piece ■ is magnificent', and the acting excellent. "His Wedding Day" is another new picture. The film is 1000 ft. in length, and it is one of the best the Keystone Co. have turned out. Then there is ■ "Tho Brothers,'-' a drama packed with human in-

terest. The programme contains ample variety, and the comic element is provided by an irresistible number," entitled "Pay the Rent." The Melbourne Derby and the Melbourne Cup are shown from start to finish in excellent pictures. These pictures are supplemented by that excellent film, "The Indian Army," which has created so much interest-among theatre-goers in the last few days; the management has arranged that this picture, will be. Bhown again, to-day. Patrons,of the theatre are asked to note that change programmes are screened on Tuesdays and Fridays. 'PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. "Sans of,the,Sea," an excellent pic-, turo of life in the British Navy, is being featured in the programnio now presented at the. People's Picture Pal- , ace. • In addition, the programme includes.two niorc instalments of "Lucille Love," "The Bronze Idol v " and other pictures. To-day there will be special .pictures for children. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. A iinal opportunity will be offered today and to-night of witnessing the realistic scencß associated; with the ereat European upheaval, entitled "The Whirlpool of War," and current supporting aeries of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. The supporting .subjects include: "The Red Duke" (Scandinavian '"feoture" drama),' "At the Zoo" (animal study), and others. A new series will appear on Monday. "A TALE OF OLD JAPAN." Samuel Coleridge Taylor's masterly composition, "A Tale of Old Japan," which is to be- produced in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, gives the Royal Choral Society another opportunity of proving its • prowess in what may be termed the dramatic field of music. The public know that whatever the society undertakes is given a true and faithful interpretation, and Coleridge .Taylor's "A Tale of Old Japan" is so pictorial in its music that the performance will also appear to the listeners to be a drama. The box plan opened at the Dresden yesterday, and it is said that the booking was very encouraging. , There are still'plenty of. good scats left, I the prices for reserved seats being 3s. and !!». An exception ally <itrong <;ast of soloists has been engaged. Madame Briggs, of Wanganui, •is to sing the Fo'prrino; Mrs. Rosewarnc, of Napier, the contralto; while the tenor and bariton® parta <iro to be taken by Messrs. Jas. Simpson and _ Jim Jagi) respectively, both of Dunedin. A rehearsal for orchestra will bo held in St. John's 011 Monday rft 8 o'clock. '