ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2958, 22 December 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

WILLIAMSON MUSICAL COMEDY SEASON. "So Long, Lett}-," is to bo tho Christens attraction at the Grand Opera House, commencing on Boxing Night, under tho direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd. The company, numbering over 100, WI l- nr £y° ott -Monday next by the Moeraki. "So, Long, Letty," is described aa musical comedy with a story strong enough to win success, even without the Might musical setting; and' it will servo to -introduce to AYcllington an English artist of big reputation, Connio Ediss. Another English artist who will be mak'fl? st "PPearanco hero will be Mr. William Greene, who comes to tho Dominion with big London credentials. Dorothy Brunton, it is said, has never been seen or heard to better 'advantage than as Letty Bobbins. Miss Brunton has number of songs in "So Long, Letty," tho most popular being tho duet with Mr. C; H. Workman, "So Long, Letty." Messrs. C. H. Workman, Field Fisher, and Alfred Prith's comedy work in the musical plays 6tagod here fourteen months ago by this company should have whetted the appetite of playgoers to see this trio in other parts. Miss Ethel Morrison and Mies Cecil Bradley are also included in the cast. The staging and mounting of "So Long, Letty," is said to be magnificent, and 1 the orchestral, choral work, and gorgeous ballets are features of the production. Only five productions of the opening piece can bo given, and it will give way on Now Year's Night to "To-nightV the 'NightV' Tho box plans for "So Long, Letty," are now on view at tho Bristol, and are reported to be rapidly filling.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. ' Large audiences have been attending Has Majesty's Theatre throughout tho week, and all go away feeling satisfied that the programme is worth seeing. Chief on the bill are the Bert La Blanc'a Travesty Stars, a musical company, comprising some good talent, in tho laughterproducing lino. They-keep their audiences in a mirthful mood from the raising of the curtain to its fall. Tho rest of the programme is occupied by a number of good artists, including Harry Little, baritone, who is filling a re-engagement; the Alerts, with their clever axe, sword, and bayonet balancing item; tho.Flemmings, acrobats; tho Three Ruddles, who emg, dance, and perform acrobatic feats, and tho Two Devons, singers and dancers. KING'S THEATRE. To-night will see tho last screening of the three-feature programme at the King's Theatre, including.' the Trentham Camp pictmo. The next change brings .brilliant Pauline Frederick, to appear on tho film in Daniel Frohman's emotional drama, in five acts, "Zaza." The, Tole was a favourite with Nellie Stewart, who starred "Zaza" with iibmenso success over the other side, and tho intense dramatic situations with which the play abounds liiivo enhanced the reputations of many other stage colebrities. Paulino Frederick is peculiarly fitted by temperament and appearauco for tho difficult role of Zaza, tho passionate and tompestuous' favourite of one of the gayest music-halls of Paris, and is said to havo achieved a brilliant success as an emotional actress in this part. The supporting items inolude an amusing Vitagraph comedy, "When it Rains, it Pours," a charming Japanese scenio study, and the Patho'Gazette.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ' "The Captive God," a sensational Trianglo success, featuring 'William S. Hart, will bo screened for the last time tonight at Everybody's. An exceptionally fine production will head tho new programmo to be screened to-morrow. The featuro to be shown is an elaborate dramatio subject-entitled "Tho Wolf Woman," which is announced as tho first real vampiro picture that the Triangle 6tudios havo produced. Louise Glaum, an actress of exceptional ability, fills the leading role, that 'of the wicked but beautiful Wolf AVoman. The story is constructed with tho idea of demonstrating the consequences of fast living, and the climax shows the downfall and punishment of the unscrupulous charmer who had used her beauty and fascination to gain pleasure and power. In this production Louise Glaum wears a series of ; beautiful "gowns that should make, the picture popular .with, women folk. EMPRESS THEATRE. The final presentations of the successful drama, "Wicked New York," are announced for to-day, at the Empress. A photo-play built around Booth Tarkington's very human story of life'in Platville, "The Gentleman from Indiana, is to be shown to-morrow. Tarkington's stories are immensely popular. "The Gentleman from Indiana is John Harkness (played by Du6tiu Farnum), the big 'Varsity footballer who .goes down to; Platville to run the "Platvillo Herald," knocks out the corrupt political boss system, breaks up tho notorious Whitecaps, and falls in love with the sweetest girl in the town. It is a great story, and is said to be even greaterjon tho film. A good selection of supporting items complete the programme. - QUEEN'S THEATRE. Tho new Queen's Theatre, jn Cuba Street, -continues to draw large houses at overy session, tho excellent programmes shown, being a strong draw. ■Mary Pickford, who heads tho current programme in "Poor Little Peppina," js always a big attraction, but she will be seen for tho last time to-day in this charming story. To-morrow's change of programme will bo headed by , "Tho Pretty Sister of Jose," a bright Spanish story, in which the brilliant Marguerite Clark will play the title role. The story is a dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Mrs. Frances HodgsonBurnett, or "Little Lord Fauutleroy" fame, and it is admirably adapted to transference to the screen. It "is ono of those highly-coloured, pulsating dramas, full of temperament, and reflecting admirably the spirit of romance that has always ruled in Spain; Special music will accompany this holiday feature. Patrons are reminded that seats may 'bo reserved at tho theatre or by telephone, at any hour. CLEMENT MAY AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE. A special Christmas programme has been arranged, under the direction of Mr. Clement May, for Christmas night, at tho Grand Opera House. Tho programme will he strictly in accordance with the Christmas season, and Mr. May will feature that world-known extract from "A Christmas Carol" (Charles Dickens), "The Awakening of Scrooge." This great Christmas story of the reformation of tho old miser Scrooge is ono of tho most powerful and human stories yet written. Interpreted by Mr. May in his inimitable style, with full choral organ and chimes, effects, it should be a scene long to be remembered. Mr. May will be supported by several woll-known artists, including Mr. Hamilton Hodges, baritone, ■ Miss Eileen Driscoll, mezzosoprano, and Mr. Frank Thomas, pianist. Patrons should be assured a delightful evening's entertainment.