ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2375, 3 February 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. C. Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Dpora Coiiii gavu tii» third and final performance of the "Yeoman of tho. Guard'' at- the (.j;aud Opera rioiuo last night-. -i il the ruetcbors of tho company w-jrc ir. oiwlleut vcice, and the largo uu fetce urceied tuo show with enthusiastic approval. This evening, at 8 o'clock, and tomorrow- and Friday night "lolanthe" will be revived. There is hardly a doubt that "lolanthe" is one of tho most popular of the faiuous collaborators' works, and if evidence were wanting to verify this fact, it can be found at tho box office, where there has been a splendid demand for seats, and it will probably prove one of the most successful revivals of the 6eason. Delightful melodies, magnificent choruses, pretty ensembles, and rich musical numbers are some of the ingredients which have made "lolanthe". the success it has always proved. The part of the Lord ChanceUor will be portrayed by Mr. Charles Walenn. Mr. Edward M'Keown has a splendid singing part in Earl Tolloller, and Mr. Frank Wilson will repeat his splendid interpretation of Lord Mountararat. A feature of the opera is the number allotted this role, entitled "Good King George's Glorious "Reign," which received six encores on the opening night in Sydney. Miss £«dys Moncrieff's sweet and rich soprano voice should be heard to excellent advantage in the music allotted the role of Phyllis, and Miss Pearl Ladd will be afforded further opportunities to display her versatility as lolanthe, in which she proved very successful in Auckland. Mr. G. Villiers Arnold achieved his greatest triumph in Australia as Strephon, both as an actor and singer. Mr. Albert Kavanagh will portray the part of Private Willis, and Miss Ethel Morrison the role of the Fairy Queen. A big feature of the revival is the chorus work. Only three performances can be given of 'lolanthe," and on Saturday night and on Monday and Tuesday next "The Mikado" will bo revived. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The three new artists appearing at His Majesty's Theatre this week have become popular with Wellington audiences already. First and foremost is Miss lio&e Lee 'Toy, a most versatile artist. from California. Last evening her turn went very well indeed, and sho lad to respond to repeated encores. Miss Toy is full of American humour, has a pretty soprano voice, and can sing comic and coon songs just as well as grand opera. Mr. Eddy Martin is one of the best eccentric dancers seen 011 the stags in Wellington. Ho has made a decided hit here. Miss Marie (iuintrell is the other new artist, and sings many well-known oongs in a sweet soprano voice. Other old favourites who .are appearing on tho current bill are: Miss ltose Lorcnss, John Earl, The Frauklins, The Driscoll Brothers, Wykehan and Preston, and M'Kcnzio and Guest.

KING'S THEATRE. "The Chimes," by Charles Dickens, ie being produced at the 'King's Theatre this week to crowded houses. It is a suparb production worthy of the great novelist. The story deals with tiie days of England when the poorer classes were greatly oppressed and the object Dickens had in mind was the bettering of the conditions of the less fortunate class. This great morality picture is one that will appeal to all picture lovers. The supporting programme includes many strong dramatic, scenic, and comic studies. "Does it End night?" is a pathetic story telling of the lives of a beautiful girl who loses her eight, and the man she marries, who' has been badly scarred by lire. "The Man in the Dark," "Detective and Matchmaker," and "He Wanted an Eye" are also being shown. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. "Shadows of the Past" is the chief attraction at Everybody's Theatre iu Manners Street this week. 1 It is a modern-day drama by the Vitagraph Co. In this picture the company have engaged the services of its best artists, and tho result i 6 that it is one of the best films of its kind seen in Wellington. The ever popular Keystone Company is well represented in a splendid comedy, entitled "Hard Gider." Another very comical film is "Oh, You Kids!" As usual, tho;.War Graphic is well up-to-date, showing the latest happenings from the front. MACMAHON'S THEATRE. "One Parasite" remains a strong attraction at MacMahon's Theatre, and this strong society dramatisation of a popular novel has quite justified ■ the optimistic heralding that preceded it. it is a story that is full of life. Tho complete change of programme that accompanied it yesterday, however, served to .iutroduce a picture of equal merit, "Jim Webb, Senator,": is. an American drama of politics and love of quite dx'■<'!>(iwial cinu'in. It is michallengeably, human and delightful—the .kind of play that refreshes jaded nerves and tired • brains, with the remembrance that there are sull beauty and love .11 th.> world, a reco'lwtion that is rloucly welcon c in these days of stress and strain. "Jane" is a comedy drama, and (1 uniquely amusing character, and "A Race For a Wife" between "Fat John" and "Thin Jim" is an irresistible burlesque. Some beautiful views'of sunny France, in the neighbourhood of Pau, are particularly interesting. On Friday a new Nordisk drama, of_ an exceptionally strong character, entitled "The Temptations of a Great City," is to be produced. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. Those who have not already witnessed tho present programme of the Empress Theatre continuous pictures will have a final opportunity of doing so to-day and to-night. The chief item on the bill is the Film d'Art Company's "feature" drama, "Soldiers of the Desert." "King George at Ypres," ''With the Belgian Army," and "A Zealous Messeengor" are also enter- j tmning films. A complete change will bo screened to-morrow. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. If one wants to see what tho German "baby-killers" did when their warships raided the coast of England recently a visit should be paid to the People's Picture Palace in Manners Street. T*ie management announce that the show conimonces at 11 a.m. and goes on continuously till 11 p.m. At Hartlepool and .Scarborough the kinematograpb artist has been busy, and he has been successful in producing some first-oass pictures. "The Mad Man's. Ward," by the Victor Company, is a fine dramatic study, the scones of which have been taken amidst the rugged splendours of a remote island in the Pacific. Other pictures 011 the programme are "ihe i'amily Record,' "Caught in the Web,' - ' and "Dupin's Beacon Light.