ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3081, 11 May 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

« "TOM, DICK, AND HARRY." Tho "Charley's Aunt" Company gave a final performance of "Tom, Dick, and Harry" at tho Opera House last (.-veiling. The audience, as on previous uigjlitsi, thoroughly enjoyed the show, which was a very creditable one. Tonight the company will play Hie everpopulac farce-comedy, "Charley's Aunt. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. This week's programme at His Majesty's 'theatre is one of the strongest submitted for some time. Chief on the bill are "Cusko's Monkeys." These two monkeys are exceedingly intelligent, and do practically everything but talk. Going to bed, hand-balancing on a pile uf chairs, cycling, and riding round the stage and over fences on the back of a particularly intelligent collie dog, are among their many entertaining antics. Two specially attractive items are those of Murfayne, the "wizard of the xytophone," and Durante, the "Oriental musician, Jack Martin, the cowboy and lariat thrower, and the Cavanna Duo, wire-walkers aiyi musicians, are alsV) light in the front rank. KING'S THEATRE. Large audiences were again in attendance at the King's Theatre yesterday to witness the two screenings of the powerful photo-play, "Where Are My Children?" The picture, a propagandist one, preaches a strong sermon against race suicide. An all-star cast, headed by the powerful actor, Tyrone Power, have managed to treat the subject in an extremely delicate manner. 'Ih e story of the disappointed district attorney and of his pleasure-laving,wife, who shuns the responsibility of motherhood, is enacted with great realism. The picture is most artistic, especially the final scene. It will be screened twice to-day. EVERYBODY'S. A fantastio revenge, conceived by a powerful and relentless mind, is the central idea in "The Bride of Hate," the strong Triangle drama screening at Everybody's to-morrow. Frank' Keenan, it is said,"is seen in a role of terrific force. His grandniece is betrayed, and a dreadful scheme is concocted by way of retribution. Dr. Duprez introduces to the despoiler a beautiful young girl, with whom the young man falls violently in love. /The wedding takes place, and, as tho ceremony ends, the grim old man publicly denounces tho bridegroom nnd explains, that the girl !f( a nigger. Only then does it occur to tho maker of this awful plot that misery and wickedness will come to the gentle young girl 'who has heen his rawn. "The Americano" finishes tonight. THE EMPRESS.Each dress worn by Kitty Gordon in "Vera the Medium" is a creation. Three of the evening dresses are completely original. Tho picture describes an episode in the life of a woman who possessed a strangely powerful influence ever tho opposite sex. Commencing tomorrow thorn will be screened a fine picture by the Greater Vitagrnph Co., "The Price of Fame." Marc M'Dermott plays thoirolo of a man who rose to affluence on his brother's shoulders. Beautiful. Nnomi Clulders is tho heroine. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. . The Brandon-Cremer Dramatic Co. commence their season at the Grand Opera House on Saturday next with that I ever-popular drama, "The Fatal Wedding." Speoial interest attaches to the production in the reappearance of that talented child, Miss Gertie Cromer, of "Blue-Bird" fame. Tho "Now Zealand Herald'' remarks:—"Her interpretation of Jessie, tho Little Mother, revealed tho fact that 6he has histrionio ability quite above the ordinary. Sho was tho -life and soul of tho piece. Her ingeniousness in tho scenes with the adventuress, Cora, was remarkable in one so young, and all through tho play she achieved a distinct Buccess." Mr. Cremor has secured a. company comprising somo wellknown. Australian dramatic artists, inluding Miss Kathleen Arnold, described as a gifted emotional actress, and the Misses Mabel Hardingo, Alice Bedo, Biddie Hawthorno, and Madge Hemingham. Support will also be given by tho wellknown English leading man, Mr. Maurice Tuo'hy, Mr. Erank Noil, ,tho popular comedian, and Messrs. Edgar Kenna, W. J. Coulter, George Henderson, and Robt. Le Eoy. "The Fatal Wedding" can ho played for six, nights. only, _ Mr. Cremer Wing arranged to produce in quick succession e, number of other dramatio euceesscs, including "Mary Latimer, Nun," "Tho Silver King," "Silence of Dean Maitland," "East Lynne," and many others. Popular prices will bo tho rule of tho season, 35. ( 25., and Is., no early doors. Thoro will he no extra charge for booking. The box plan is now, on view at the Bristol. ' i ■ . ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots are commencing a season, at the Town Hall on Thursday

next. That excellent comedian, ITr. W. P. Turner, who was such a favourite on the occasions of the previous tern's somo six years ngo, is still with the company, as is Jliss Els'a Langloy, the dainty comedienne. Air. Charles Lawrence, comedian, will be remembered in conjunction with the Margaret Cooper Concert Co., as instrumentalist. Miss Hnrrold is tho soprano of the company, and Mr. David Lyle, tenor. Miss Shirley Coolrs, at the piano, is an accomplished performer, and her songs a la Margaret Cooper are stated to be eminently successful. Mr. Leslie Austin, baritone, was a member of the Pierrots on the occasions ,of their previous visits. The novel methods adapted by this merry band of entertainers must be seen to bo appreciated. Tho English Pierrots have been appearing continuously for twelve vears during summer seasons at their Pavilion, St. Kilda, Melbourne, and are still as popular as ever when they first made their reputation in England. The box plan opens at the Bristol on Monday.

EE'iURN OF THE CHEENIAVSKYS.

Although this famous trio are onlyremaining in New Zealand a few weeks, they will reappear here to-morrow (Saturday) evening, May 12, and Monday evening, and give a concert in the Town Hall with an entirely new programme, and will no doubt receive a great welcome. The.New York "American" of January 17, after speaking of the success tliat the Cherniavskys made, says: "Their ensemble work is perfect, faultless balance, technical profioiency, nnd a finely developed sense of rhythm. Separately each manifested a broad range and beautiful tone quality and poetic understanding." The box plan is now open at tho Bristol Piaoio Co.. A .special concession is also announced for students attending in parties.