ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 37, 7 November 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"LOOK, WHO'S HEBE!" There is uothing commonplace in any part of "Ijook, Who's lferel" tho revue which is being presented by Mr. Jack Waller at the Grand Opera House this week. The ontertainment fa one of the smartest and hrightesl that has recently v'sited Wellington. There is exquisite comedy in it or the burlesque order, and there is not a little music that. 1b well worth hearing. One of the many amusing scenes Is that in whioli Mr. Howard Hill presides over a mock court of justice. Mr. Waller appears as a barrister, Miss Cecilia. Gold aud Miss Ada Smart as the lachrymoso plaintiffs, and Mr. Wylie Watson as the irrepressible and irresponsible defendant. Mr. Gregory Ivanoff, a sifted violinist, gives Borne oxcellcnt rondoringß of Slav music. The qulcli-flre dramas presonted are laughable little skits, somothing above tho avorage in point of clevernoas. _ One of tho features of the programme is tho performance of 'fsohaikovsky's "1812 Symphony by a full orchestra. Ingenious effects are achieved by means of bells and banging guns, -which go to make _ the rendering highly suggestive of the incidents in Napoleon's great military fiasco, "Look, Who's Hore," will be played again to-night.

HIB MAJEBTTB THEATRE. Patrons of His Majosty's Theatre this ireelt aro being cntertalued with a rovue jircnonted by, the Follies of Pleasure Company, tinder tho title "In Mexico." The piccc is ono thnt never quits the realms of pure farce, and. judged upon its pretentions, ij is ituite a sood show, flip principal dealer in josts iB Cton Moreni, who appears as Olareuce tho Sport. Cllarence's unexpeoted elevation to tho rank of general in tho Mexican Army carries witn it some good opportunities for fun-maKing, and Morelti makes tho beat of them. The ballets are well arranged, and the scenery is pretty. John liarkin. a coloured comedian, ts one of the attractions oi tn® vaudeville bllU and Irene Peaxse, ft dainty little Scot<ih comedienne, in another. «arold Lockwood is to be seen ill a clever turn with the las6o and stockwhip, while Warren Hastings and Tom Sees are as entertaining as ever in their own line.

■RUTH BUDD AT HIS MAJESTY'S. A vaudeville act that iB expected to create much interest is that to be pr - sented by Miss Ituth Bndd, "The Girl With the Smile," at His Majesty « Thcivt re Monday next. Miss Budd -was noted for a-trip to these shores three years ago by Mr. Ben. J. Puller, but it was not until a. fow months ago that sho was able to cancel American contracts In oraor to make the trip. Miss Budd is an trapezist, but her ability does not end a. that, for sho is an accomplished dancei also, who sings as a star comedienne it is stated that Miss Budd speaks sew:ral languages, and can sing a Trench or Ttussian as well as in Hrglit • Sho is considered by beauty ci-Uts be an ideal type of womanhood, e.cn ir her muscles are stronger than the a e ago girl's owing to the exercise ne .essaij iu her performances on a fljing trapeze over the heads of the audience.

KINO'S THEATRE. . . Little lladßo Evcans, as the l«cUy Pjirt child who saves her mother from ajhonour, wins all hearts by her woi k ,'TUe Web of Desire,, the star fealiire "°) screening at the King s. THca-trc. >.h • a quaint and clever lit-tle actiesb, but she has a most, startling habit when .1 pitture'is- being made, and one which c.ul. e. the picture producers some thought, when she feels tired during the taking ol a film, she. promptly lies down and takcf a nap. And no one likes to wake her. hthel Clayton is seen in her most appealing role to 'date, Bockliffo Fellows, as the, hero, acts with power and quiet strength, and all the supporting characters are strong. The splendour and gaiety of New York, the luxury of the idle rich, and the strange ways of the ultra-Bohemians of modern city life arc all depicted iu this production.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A delicate modern problem is dealt with selentlessly iu "The Question." a Greater Vitagraph drama now screening at, Everybody's Theatre. An old surgeon, in his will, leaves his research lo bj carried on by a young and clever successor on the rigid condition that he, will not marry. Love ffenied proves to lie an inseynraiilo barrier to the young man's success, and tortured by his raging desire lie finds concentration oh his lilo lilo work impossible ami dismal failure starjug him in the face. The ending is a. wholly complete surprise. Alice .loyco is at her very best, and Henry Jlorey, last seen here in "The Law Decides," is splendid in the role of the young surgeon. The settings arc fine, and the drama is a Vitagraph production. In addition to the above, feature is the first episode of the superb serial play, "The Secret Kingdom," . a wonderfully wellpresented story of a. struggle for a throne. Lovers of the continued style of film plays aro attending the opening episode in force. Tile settings and costurnings are lavish in tho extreme.

EMPRESS THEATRE. Bessie Barriscale and Charles Day .ire stuped in the clever Triangle comedydrama "Plain Jane." the star feature now screening lit the Empress Theatre. The story deals with a little nonody, whose beauty wins her a husband and happiness. She is a servant in a small country town, whose main claim to fame is a college. A crafty old photographer, by taking a photo of the servant in a dress that was far too scanty for a college town ways, succeeds in bringing her beauty in dramatic fashion under the notice of a ser-ious-minded collegc student, who succumbs to Plain Jane. Some interesting photographic novelties are. shown, and the play is a decidely original one.

"THEN TO THE EIGHT." J. and N. Tait's Hew Comedy Company commence their season at tho . Grand Opera House on Monday next, when "Turn to the Eight." the successful c;>medy by Winchell Smith and John L. Hazzard will bo played. It is said that "Turn to the Eight" is brimful of clevcr and exciting situations, laughter predominating throughout the piece, which is interspersed ■with sentimental touches. Tlio new company has several English and American artists amongst its members, including Walter P. Eichardson, John Junior, Stapleton Kent, Vincent Dennis, Margaret Calvert. Mr. Oaßton Mcrvalc, who has been absent from Australia for a i,umber of years, returned to producc the play for Messrs. J. and N. Tait, in addition playing the role of Lester Morgan. The company also includes Mawico Ut.dlcy. Lizette Parkes, Gwen Dorise, France Anderson,* Marie Collier. George Chalmers, and Oarleton Stuart. "Turn to the Itight" will bo played here for six nights. Tho box plan will be opened at the Bristol on Thursday morning.

CONCERT IN WESLEY HALL. About thirty-six members of the Wesley Young Mon's Bible Class volunteered for active scrvice, and most of them are now at tho front. In order to provide these soldierß with Christmas gifts, the members of tiio Y.M.8.C., all of whom are under the military age, gave a delightful concert in tho Wesley Hall last evening. The entertainers were the "Blue Birds," and for two hours they kept the audience amused with songs, recitations, monologues, and comicalities, and many of the young- performers showed considerable ability. The hall was fairly full, and a good round sum should be realised. The gross proceeds will be spent in Y.M.C.A. coupons, and distributed among the soldiers from tho Y.M.B.C.