ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3084, 15 May 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

-I'ltE FATAL AVEDDING." "The Fatal Wedding," u popular melodrama with a well-sustained interest, and ii rare struggle between tho good and virtuous and the cruel and degenerate, was again ployed by the BrandonCremer Dramatic Company at ihe Grand Opera llouso last evening. ' A big feature of tho play is the child interest, personified ill Miss Gertie Cremcr as "the little mother," and her numerous friends, who serenade her as "tho tin can band," in honour of her accession from poverty to wealth, the melodrama will be played again this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Another hitcii in transport arrangements prevented the appearance oi an important group of new performers :it H.B Majesty's Theatre lust evening. The management had to make oilier arrangements at short notice, but was able to present a thoroughly attractive programme, with Cusko's Monkeys in tho star position. The performers for the evening included several popular artists who have appeared at His Majesty's Theatre within recent weeks, and who happened to be in Wellington yesterday. The new programme will be presented this ovening. Chief among tho artists who are to make their first appearance here are Vaudinoff and Louie, a pair whose turn is stated to be something quite out of the ordinary, rhe other new arrivals are to be the Gadabont Girls, a winning pair of comediennes; Skipper Francis, "the man who swam the Bristol Channel," who will present the synchronisation of kinematograph and lecture, and Miss Spellman, American comedienne, who will make a welcome reappearance. .Tack Martin, the cowboy lariat thrower; Murfayne, xylophonist; Canton and Sutton, patter duo; Doranto, Chinese musician; find Cusko's Monkeys will complete the bill. ENGLISH PIERROTS. Those who retain pleasant recollections of the previous visits of the English Pierrots eome six years ago.will no doubt welcome the return of this versatile combination, who are making their appearance at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Thursday next, under tho direction of Messrs. Will and Rob Thomas. On this occaeion, they will again present their unique entertainments, consisting of the latest original songs, duete, trios, quartets, and concerted numbers. The English Pierrots' methods of presenting the musical fare ie original and novel, the numbers being acted m well as sung. Patrons are promised good music, intermingled with plenty of wholesome fun. There are still some of the members ot, the previous company included m the present combination. Tho box plan is at the Brietol. KING'S THEATRE. Exccllont attendances continue to reward tho picture "Where Are My Children?" at the lung's Theatre. Nicoly selected incidental music capably rendered by an augmented orchestra adds to the enjoyment of patrons. That public interest has been awakened by tho picture is testified by the crowds attracted to the theatre. The last four nights of the season are announced, and thero will bo a matinee exhibition at 2.30 overy. afternoon until Friday to relieve tho congestion at evening performances. Box plans are at tho Bristol. In addition to being shown at the King's Theatre to-night, the picture will also bo screened at tho Star Theatro, Newtown, . THE EMPRESS. Picturo-goere who are interested in tho art of the camera will find something to marvel at in the double photography in "The Price of Fame." Over and over again the two brothers (both played by Marc MacDormott) are on ,tiio screen together, nnd in ono case the two brothers shake hands. Tho picturo describes n remarkable story of a man who found that tho price of success can l>o too high. Beautiful Naomi Childers and old "Mother" Maurice have suitable and sympathetic roles. A vocal item by Mr. Chris. Melvin accompanies the screening. EVERYBODY'S. The Mississippi Biver, as it wan in the rich day of the cotton planters, with luxurious houseboats lavishly fitted, is the sceno of some powerful scenes in "The Brido of Hate," a remarkable Triangle play now pleasinj tho large crowds wbo froauent tho iilx>vo house. Frank Kecnan plays tho part of a man who takes a unique revenge on tho be-, trayer of his innocent frramlmocc Billie Burke is appearing in "Her Fighting Spirit." i