ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2962, 28 December 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

"SO LONG, LETTY!"

Tile Williamson Company produced this sparkling musical comedy, "So Long, I.otly" again at tho Grand Opera llouso last night, and already tho picco is generally voted to be one oi' tho gayest and brightest musical plays tlio firm has necured for quite a long time. Tho music is tuneful, the talk is smart or witty, tho bullets are dainty, and tho girls aro pretty.' Also the 1 idea, of the play is piquant, and if not quite original in conception it is dovelopocl in an entirely original manner. Tho principals aro thoroughly sound and capable most of them with reputations well established already iii New Xenland. Altogether the show is very joyous, very clover, artistic as to its garnishings, and altogether vory well "worth while. "So I.ons:, Letty," will be staged for only two more nights. "TO-NIGHT'S THE NIGHT." On Saturday night next and on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of tho following weok tho J. C. Williamson Musical Comodf Company will stage for the first timo here the musical comedy. "Tonight's the Night," which proved very successful when staged in Sydney ana Melbourne. An incessant feminiuo appeal has, it is said, much to do with its wonderful success. In this way graceful dances and pretty women in novel styles of luxurious attire, backed by beautiful scenery, and dainty, tinkling music, form elements in one of the cleverest theatrical confections that has been presented for some considerable time. Of course, the - success of this class of piece depemjs to a large extent on the artists, and in "To-night's the Night" it. is said that the present combination are all seen at their very best. From a spectacular point of view, it is said that nothing more magnificent has ever been attempted on the 6tage than the effects presented in "To-niglit's the Night." A special matinee performance will be staged on New Tear's Day. On Thursday and Friday next "The .Girl in the Train" will be revived, and the season will close.with two revivals of "High Jinks." The plans for the season are on view'at tho Bristol. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Large and appreciative audiences are attending His Majesty's Theatro nightly, and the programme is a bright, varied, and entertaining one. Mr. Leonard Nelson makes a welcome reappearance, and sings a number of amusing songs. In fact, he is recalled so persistently that he find it difficult to find new songs enough. Dura and Judge, a pair of clever comedians, acrobats, and balancers, give an item which is much appreciated, as' is also tho item of Baroen and Rosetti, the Belgian musical duo. In-: eluded in the rest of tho programme are Harry Little, baritone, the Three Huddles, juvenile acrobats; the Two Flemmings; and the De Bakers. The programme continues throughout the week. KING'S THEATRE. - When a woman loves there is no telling what 6lie will do or give up for tho man. Pauline Frederick as Zaza, in tho picture of the same name, gives up everything, in fact sacrifices herself, not only for the man she loves, but for his child. It is a picture play of intense moments and passionate situations, that will bo shown for the last time to-night and to-morrow. To date Zaza has been drawing large aud.encea nightly to the King's. Comiiijl on Saturday is tho great picture, "The Golden Chance," that is said to have created.records everywhere shown. "THE WOLF WOMAN" AT EVERYBODY'S. Crowded houses were the rule during yesterday at Kverybody's to witness the screening of one ot. the finest programmes at present showing in Wellington. The star feature is a Triangle drama "The Wolf Woman," starring Louise Glaum, the world's leading exponent of Vampire parts, in-"The Wolf Woman',' the story is constructed around a siren whose charms and wilts lead .men. to destruction. Miss Glaum appears as Lelia Aradotle, an adventuress whose velvet claws have battened tneinseives upon J moro than one man to his ruination. The end of "The Wolf Woman" ' and tho a story as a whole are such as to make the him a terrible lesson on the folly of fast living. This star is well supported by a list of special items. EMPRESS THEATRE. Dustin Farnum is very popular just now at tho Empress; where he is starring in Booth TarKington's line story "Tne Gentleman From Indiana." The producers have kept carefully to the context of this widely read book, tho scencs throughout being worked out in full detail. The story deals with John Harklcss, who purchases tho Platville "Herald," uproots a political system, wipes out a gang of desperadoes, and wins' his way to fame and. love. Supporting' this featured picture is a good Topical Gazette, and a most enjoyable comedy, "In tho Ring," -whilst a special film entitled ''Fairyland" is screened during the day for the benefit of the children. - QUEEN'S. THEATRE. The Queen's Theatre, in Cuba Street, continues to be a popular houso. .Country visitors are proving Btrong supporters of the new theatre, and tho capacity of the theatre has been taxed to the utmost throughout the holiday season. The initial attraction -'in the current programme is tho presentation of that emotional actress, Marguerite Clark, in a clever dramatisation of Mrs. Burnett's popular novel, "Tho Pretty Sister of Jose.'" This delightful Spanish theme lends itself admirably to. reproduction upon the picture screen. It is a moving elory of love, bate, tragedy,, humour, anil brightness. Incidentally, it lends itself to the most haunting, music, for the music of Spain is amongst the most languorous and 1 tuneful in the world. Those who wish to be sure of accommodation should either book seats at the theatre itself or telephone for them, at any hour.

SELINSKY-AMA'DIO CONCERTS. Oil Monday evening nest, New Year's Night, the opening concert of the Selinsky-Aniadio Concert Company in tho Town Hall should prove specially attractive to those seeking a holiday evening's enjoyment. Tho famous Russian violinist, Selinsky, is programmed to play the well-known Mendelssohn violin concerto, in which he has great 6Cope to display his powers as a master of tho violin. John Amadio, the flautist, who years ago left Wellington, his native city, to carve a name for 'himself, now returns as one of the world's greatest players. This artist should have a special claim on the musical people of Wellington, which latter will doubtcss be proud to claim him 113 their own. Miss Else Treweck, the soprano of the company, and Miss Jessie Masson, the pianist, both rank amongst the leading artists of Australia, and come with a great reputation. The box plan will open «t the Bristol to-day.