ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2520, 22 July 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE TIVOLI FOLLIES. Of all the vaudeville shows that have visited Wellington the Tivoli Follies now appearing at the Grand Opera House can be ranked as among the best, if not the best. Each and every performer is an artist in his or her particular lino of business, and with such a combination of talent the two hours and a half flit past only too rapidly. The irrepressible and irresistible humour of Jack Cannot is one of the main features of the show. Ho is exceptionally good in "Gilbert the Filbert," and in "A Wee Australian lassie" (written and composed &y himself) he showed what a fine artist lie is in. comic song. He was screamingly funny in the burlesque of "Bought and Paid For." Then there is Robert Parker jvith his fine baritone voice, which was appreciated to the full as evidenced by the applause which followed- his numbers. Also on the bill are: Alfredo, a veritable wizard of the violin; Yakovlenko, the Russian dancer; Isabelle D'Armond; Vera Pearce; Alvaretto, Rego, and Stoppitt; and a host of other good artists.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Madame Marion's astonishing performance at His Majesty's Theatre set the crowded house thinking again last night, the interest in the turn having been in creased by a challenge issued to this artist by a Wellington citizen.. The latter maintains that more than one person is taking part in the performace, and has agreed to donato .£5 to the Wounded Soldiers'. Fund if. he. is proved to be wrong. Messrs. Fuller have accepted the challenge, and the test will take place at the theatre this evening. A well-known Wellington titizen will be chosen, and will view Madams' Marion's act from behind the scenes, and on the conclusion of same will announce to the audience whether or not she plays the seven different characters she professes to play. There will be the usual programme by the strong company of supporting artists, including Miss Dorothy Harris, Miss Nellie Kolle, Val and Lottie Newman, Tozart, and others.

THE KING'S THEATRE. One of the best productions yet sent , to this country by the Vitagrapli Conipany is. the romantic drama at present being Screened at the King's Theatre, under the title of "On the Stroke of Five." The plot is very original, and the scenery and acting are -well up. to standard. Supporting items are of good quality, and the delightful music by the King's Symphony Orchestra adds to the pleasure of the entertainment..

EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Everybody's Pictures are; being viewed by the usual big crowds this week, and yesterday afternoon and evening the i.ld Opera House was . hardly big enough to provide accommodation for patrons. The principal atrtraotion on the current programme is a sensation war drama, called "1014," or "Scotland for King and Country." The slory. is by tlio famous author, "Rita." and the producer of the film is Jlr. Geo. L. Tucker,'well known in .connection with "England's Menace," and "On His Majesty's Service"."

. EMPRESS THEATRE. To-day at 11 the first screening of, an all new list of-subjects will .be shown at the popular Empress Theatre. The special attraction will be Selig's latest exciting melodrama, "A Fight •' to the Death," described as a, particularly , powerful dramatic : production, which deals in turn with the best- and worst passions of men and women living, a semi-civilised life in the. wilds. . Much hearty fun is promised in "Fatty Aj'buckle's Chance • Acquaintance," the very latest Keystone .mirth-pi'QVoker. "Within the German Lines" is an unusually. lengthy, topical, illustrating the enemy army at the front. "Percival's Awakening" is, a rude awakening and a comical one, while many good" sections are included in the most I'ecent "Australian Gazette."

' ALLEN DOONE COMPANY. Allen Doone has already won a lasting reputation as an actor of high degree. His.policy<in following a bright, breezy, rollicking Irish character captured and delighted , everyone, and banished ■ the 6tupid stage Irishman and ridiculous caricatures.. He is right in the. forefront of the most popular play-producing performers on the Bt.ago.at the present time. The Wellington season will be for two .-weeks and a, half, commencing on Monday night next, July 26, when Mr. Doone will present a play new to Wellington theatre-goers, viz., "Barry of Ballymore." The following dramas will bo staged during the season -.—"Barry of. Ballymore," "Molly Bawn," "In Old' Donegal," "The Rebel," "The' Burglar and The Lady," and- "The Parish Priest." The plans are now open at the Bristol.

"THE COURT CARDS." . . Wanganiii residents will be pleased to hear that the above well-known company of entertainers) have: booked the Opera House for a return visit, to. their town on July 31, August 2, and' August 3. On this occasion- three new programmes' will be presented, and' any requests , for favourite numbers to be repeated will have attention if addressed to the manager before the opening date.. On this occasion Miss Reenee Maude will make her first . appearance. in . Wanganui. Seats may be reserved by telegram or letter to Messrs. H. I. Jones and Sons, Wanganui.