ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2425, 1 April 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

NELLIE STEWART 'AS "DU BARRY." Next Saturday_ evening at the Grand Opera House, Miss Nellie Stewart will appear in the groat historical romance "Du Barry," supported by a strong company. In this fino play Miss Stewart is said to have a part which euables hor to display to the full her great talents not only as a comedienne, but as an actress with strong dramatic and emotional gifts. The life story of tho fascinatine littlo milliner, who became the first lady of tho land at the court of Louis XV, is one in which tragedy and comedy, laughter and tears, are closoly intermingled, and Miss Stewart's portrayal of the complex character of tho King's favourite is said to be the crowning achievement of her brilliant career. A Sydney critio wrote : "Every other character she has played fades into oblivion in the face of her incomparable interpretation of this historic character. Whether _ serious or cay, laughing or crying, Miss Stewart holds her audience in the hollow of her hand as long as she remains on the stage. The Nellio Stewart we have ever admired and adored is' the same Nellie we see again. "What Melba is to lovers of music, Nellie Stewart is to lovers of drama." "Du Barry" will be played for six nights, with a matinee on Easter Monday. On account of the magnitude of the production, which is in five acts, the curtain will rise at 7.30 sharp. evening. To-day tho box plans will be at The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd.. and on Friday at tht stalls entrance of the thoatre. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Messrs. Brennan-Fuller are presenting a splendid programme at their vaudeville theatre in Oourtenay Place this week, and the management state that this evening's performance will be above the ordinary. The chief attraction in the new bill is Henri French, the "King of Entertainers," in- his impersonation of Lizst and other great musicians. William Sumner has made a hit as an American ragtime artist. Other, artiste who will appear are: "Merlyn," Ella Hurlie,'Elton Fox, Meredith and Adnil, Jack Thompson, "Teddy," the world's famous jumper, and Williams and Warner. KING'S THEATRE. One of the most thrilling productions which has been presented at the King's Theatre is one entitled "The Fringe of War." It is a picture of the moment dealing with the present situation, in Kuropo and the Balkan States. ToEngland and Germany. To-night's programme is a good one, and .includes "Wilful Peggy," featuring Miss Mary Pickford, and the departure of the Maori and Third Reinforcements. An extra attraction will be a violin solo by Miss Ruby M'Donald. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Daily, from noon, an excellent programme of continuous pictures' is being presented by the management of Everybody's Theatre in Manners Street. The ' 'Romance of David Garrick," a Vitagraph drama in two parts, is a story depicting the love romance of the famous eighteenth century actor. The Keystone Company is well represented by a good comedy entitled "Shot Guns that Kick." "Flying Freight' 6 Captive" is an exciting drama concerning train jewel robbers and a brave girl telegraphist. Included in the other pictures is one showing "The' Expeditionary Forces' Sports Meeting" at Tren-t-ham. On Friday, commencing at 2.30 p.m., a selected programme of sacred subjects will be screened. EMPRESS THEATRE. . "Sea Nymphs," a Keystone comedy success, will be repeated at the Empress Theatre to-day,. In addition, a new supporting programme will be produced, included in whioh will be scenic, comic, and dramatic studies. To-morrow (Good Friday) a special programme will be. submitted suitablo to the occasion. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. , Last night was the last occasion on which Dickens's famous work "The Cricket on the Hearth" could be seen' at the People's Picture Palace. For to-day 'a complete change of programme is announced, when "The Sinews of War," which is described as anothor startling war drama, will be produced for tho lirst time in Wellington. This picture is said to . deal with startling adventures 'at the front. HIGHLAND CONCERT. The Highland Society concerts in .the past have always been a success, but the concert to take place in the Town Hall on Wednesday next will, it is said, surpass all provious efforts. jThe Highland dancing on this occasion is expected to ■ bo a. revelation, and is said to be the best ever seen anywhero in Australasia, as the programme in a future issue will show. The proceeds of this concert are in aid of the Belgian Fund, and patriotic songs and music will be a special feature of tho concert, as some of Wellington's best artists are going to assist. The box plan is now open at the Bristol.