ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2794, 12 June 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Messrs. Fuller will introduce a new l'ovuo company this evening. This now baiij. of entertainers is known as tho Victor Prince "Rovusical" Company, 'taking its liuuio from that of- tlio popular comedian, Mr. Victor I'rinco, who will bo happily remembered by playgoers from Ills long association with tlie late Mr. J. C. Williamson's companies. Ho has secured to second his own original and rich talent for oomcdy a number of clever people,' amongst w-lrom pride of place has been generally accorded by critics to Misses Liliun Colenso and Ruby Esdailo and Sir. Charles Zoli. The first production will be "Tho Midnight Club," a clover burlesque, interspersed with topical allusions - and. enricned by some 'striking melodies and new ballets. According to reports, the Victor Prince Company has secured the biggest Buwess achieved sinco tho Stanhope revue season. In addition to the revue a strong force of vaudeville specialists has been engaged, and these will include tho Dancing M'Leans, Dorantp, Slavi'n and Thompson, Nan Taylor, Shipp and Gaifney, and: Grace Quine. The programme will be repeated every evening during the week, and a matinee will be held on Saturday. ■MARX PICKFORD AT THE KING'S. . "The Dawn of a To-morrow," which was one of the most successful and farreaching plays that ever saw tho legitimate stage, is another decided film triumph for the Famous Players. It has been said of Mary I'ickiord's portrayal of the rolo of "Glad," the waif of tho slums, that had tho author had her specially in mind when writing the play, it could not have been better suited to her own, particular talents.' Tho New York "Telegraph," said.of this picture:~ "Mary Pickford's portrayal of little 'Glad' will .make a deep impression. Those who witness -The Dawn of a Tomorrow'. will ; want- to see Miss Pir.kford in . many more such roles." It is claimed that in .this feature little Mary outdoes all her performances of recent date, not even excepting her remarkable achievement in "Rags." Special arrangements have been made by .the King's management to deal with the crowded houses which invariably result when: a- "Pickford", season eventuates. An excellent, selection of appropriate muslcnl'numbers , will accompany the unfolding. Early application for . reserves at the Bristol, is advised. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Commencing at noon to-day tfiere .will be screened at Everybody's Theatre all this- week what promises to be an exceptionally good programme. The main attraction undoubtedly will be tho Tri-angle-Keystone comedy, "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts,"'which has been described as a, succession of startling yet humorous spectacles, calculated to arouse the heartiest laughter. Chester Conklin (Mr. Walrus.) is comedian in chief, and his daring flights in an aeroplane play an important part in the comedy. A 2000 ft. Vitagraph drama, "The' Gods Redeem," featuring Maurice \Co3tello,. a clever comedy, "For ■' Love of a Girl," with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, and the. latest official war pictures 'will also tie shown. 11 EMPRESS THEATRE. "Monsieur Lecocq" is oue of the most amazing and thrilling detective stories that '.was ever conceived. by the past master of French fiction, Einile Gaboriau. It will be produced at the Empress Theatre this morning, "in addition to a strong, supporting programme, in which Charles Cliapliu figures largely. The plot of "Monsieur Lecocq" concerns a blackmailing case, in Which the Duchess Courtiumiou is the victim: Lecocq is a. detective, who works : on . tho science plan. He gains the knowledge that the Duchess is being blackmailed, and starts out to discover why. . The Duchess fears that the secret,, once known, will, send the aristocratic old family name into disgrace. Lecocq is a htuinan ferret, but the more he tries to discover the mystery the more puzzled be becomes. The Duchess meanwhile ' is secretly putting every obstacle iu the way of Lecocq:. At last ho strikes a unique idea, puts it into execution; and the secret is '.his. But, instead of .besmirching, tho family name, his discovery is the' means ~ of creating happiness and; rekindling the fove of the Duke for his young wife. In addition, to the- star -subject, and the Charles .Chaplin comedy, , several other features will be presented. J-' C. WILLIAMSON'S "MOTHER GOOSE!". "Mother Goose," ~o big J. C. Williamson pantomime, described as a dashing, glittering, iheiody-laden kaleidoscopic joj', will be' staged here for ten nights - and two matinees, commencing Tuesday week at the Grand Opera House. It'nill be interpreted by a company ofartists whose equal, it is said. has . not' heretofore appeared in pantomime ■ in Australia. Of the music a leading Mel-, bourne critic writes: "All the music of 'Mother Goose' attains distinction. Tlie score is in every respect musicianly. It is filled 1 with gems of, melody that ripple and' surge and roar,. The, plot is vastly .interesting, and is set out by a company possessing a . deal more than the usual pautomimo ability. The • costuming is ' simply gorgedus, and tho dancing, of which there is a liberal allowance, is picturesque, and artistic to a degree." A deal of-interest is attached to the appearance: of Miss Lilian do Venny, -an; English artist of high reputation, wli'o as "Colin" (Principal Boy) has proved very successful. Also to make first appearances'-here-are-Mr. Arthur Stigant, who will be seen in the name part ("Mother Goose"); Mr. Albert Felino (the Goose); Mr. Victor Kelly, a famous English pantomime comedian; Mr. Arthur . Reynolds (Baron Roderick); Mr. Billy Lc Brun (the Donkeys' and tho Horse); Miss Maud Fano (Jill). These, together with Misses Dorothy Firmin,. Gladys. Moncrieff, Maggie Dickinson, ■Queenie Paul, and Messrs. Charles Howard, Georgo Smith, and Rupert Darrell, form a cast of special attraction and strength. It is said that over 21)0 people are engaged in the production. A chorus of grand opera proportions, a complete corps de ballet, .and an augmented orchestra are included in the personnel of the company. The box plans for the first six, night-s and first matinco will be opened at the Bristol ou Friday morning next. THE DANDIES. A new programme was submitted by tlie Pink Dandies at tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Saturday evening, and as many as could bo seated in tho hall were there to share in tho melody and mirth dispensed by that clever little band of people all in pink. Evcu as tho Dandies of many colours that have been in our midst before, and gono on upon their mirthful way have been warmly welcomed as cheerful visitors, so these — Tho Pink Dandies—aro making many friends. Mr. Fred. Wnltham, the popullar basso, was indisposed on Saturday ni"ht, and was so unablo to tako his full sharo in the programme. Tho chief comedian of the little company, Mr. Joseph Brennan, is, surely a host unto liimsolf. His bright, way of saying and doing things captured the audience right away. In a humorous dialect song he scored well, and in. his imitation of. "a lady retiring to bed after a trying day" lie had the "house" fairly rocking with mirth. Mr. Marshall Lawronco is the possessor of a fine robust, baritone voicc, and he nses it to good purpose. He sunjj "Keep the Home Fires Burning" in good forceful style, and was eagerly recalled. The duet, "The Voyagers," sung by Miss Lily Fitzgerald (soprano), and Mr. Law-, rence, was very well received. - From tho beginning of the "piece" Miss Ida Newton (soubrette) became everybody's friend. Miss Newton is a very cheerful, winsome person, and everyone enjoyed her imitation of a child chattering gaily about a visit to tho "'Logical Gardens." Miss Rita Fitzgerald created good fun by singing comically the comic song, "Kiss Me," and was successful with Mr. John Campbell iu a ragtime .duet, "Spring Song." Mr. Campbell made! the audience laugh with his singing ot tho humorous ditty, "Every Time," and put a stop to their levity "by reciting dramatically a poem addressed to "Kaiser Bill." Mr. Robert Aenew, the tenor of the company, 60,ng acceptably. The now programme, which includes a number of excellent concerted numbers, will continuo nightlv until .Wednesday next, when ft fresh -•OiaiwA 'takes nlace.