ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3051, 12 April 1917, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPEEA HOUSE. The highly entertaining comedy, Seven Keys to Baldpate," was again a. largely attended attraction at the Grand Opera House last, evening. The plot is as surprising as it is mysterious. 1 he audiences so far have been enthusiastic and well-deserved applause has been accorded the players. The funmaking rests principally with Mr. Robert Greig, who wins favour from his first appearance and holds it throughout the evening. The play will' be repeated to-night and to-morrow night, and on Saturday night will be replaced by "A Pair of Sixes."

I. A Pair of Sixes,",said an Australian pntic, is rich in humour of a purely American brand. There is, in addition, a. fine flavouring of healthy sentiment, with a strong; undercurrent of broad human sympathies. The new piece owes its success to its racy humour and breezy smartness, and tho bright originality of its theme. The situations work crisply and rapidly, and at times the verv smart sayings created such prolonged laughter that the action of tho coinedv was delayed on quite a number of "occasions. Ihe-new comedy.is said to present Mr. Robert Greig to oven greater advantage than "Seven Keys to Baldpate." Miss Beatrice Holloivay is one of the central figures in "A Pair of Sixes." Another artist who will receive special opportunities in the new comedy is Mr. Kenneth Brampton, who. will be remembered principally through his characterisations in the comedies presented here a couple of years ago'hy the Hugh Buckler Co. A feature of the production will he the magnificent dresses, which were specially made for '-'A Pair of Sixes." The' staging, too, is said to be of a most lavish nature. ' Only four representations can be given of "A Pair of Sixes," and on Thursday next and two following nights "The Travelling Salesman" will lie staged.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A Secret Service man, engaged at work on the Continent of Europe, experiences many thriling adventures, and Zakaree Ermakov, a Slav Secret Service agent, who constitutes the big attraction at Hia Majesty's.Theatre, tells some'remarkable stories of his experiences in several Continental cities. Ermakov is also skilled in the use of arms, and his nightly de-. monstration is remarkably clever. Merlyn, conjurer, or as he is described on the play-bill, "the world's worst wizard," with the help of his faithful ally, "Arch," manages to extract a' good deal of fun which keeps the audience simmering with laughter. Diversified with song and dance the current bill is well worth witnessing. THE KING'S. The conflict between negroes and white takes its place in the formation of the plot of "Broken Chains." 'lie. hero, lighting upon a district where feeling runs high, is soon accused of wishing to stir up.the black element, and from that accusation springs bitter trouble, liio picturo shows the popular Ethel Clayton in a powerful dramatic role. There are splendid supporting pictures, including "The Eruption at Waimangu." Lilian AValler wi'Jl be screened on Saturday in a picture called "Indiscretion." EVERYBODY'S. The heroine of the Triangle play "The Sin Ye Do," as portrayed by Margery Wilson, is second only to the wonderful characterisation .given by Prank Kcenan, the hero. The "Sin Ye Do" must be regarded as-Triangle's greatest triumph. Billie Burke, in "The Harvest, of Sin," and mteresling films of the Waimangu Eruption, make up one of the best picture menus in town. Mae Marsh; will star in "The. Wharf Rat" on Saturday. THE EMPRESS. ' "The Men She Married," a world picture play, is keeping up the standard of high attendance at the Empress Theatre. The story describes' <a woman's unfortunate marriage with a "crook," who already has a wife. The picture is full-of unexpectedness, and is well done; The supports include the Waimangu Eruption. Next Saturday Ethel Clayton will be screened' in "The Bondage of Fear."