ENTERTAINMENTS
"THE EED WIDOW." The season of the J. 0. Williamson' Boyal Conno Opera (jompany will commenuo at tho Grand Upera Jiouue on Saturday witn tho production of n three-act inueical comedy "Tho lied Widow," a play that has ucnieved a marked success both in Eng. laud aud America. It comes with a line reputation, ami is said to be an entirely meritorious work, tho music being on a considerably higher plane than that usually met with in ordinary musical pieces. The story is described as a racy adaptation of the well-known novel. With so clover a ca6t as the principals of the lloyal Comic Opera Couipmi}-, the piece should be certain of an a&equato handling. As to individual artists, it is said that both Miss Florence Young (Auna Vavara) and Jir. Reginald Roberts (Captain fiomauofl) have been particularly well provided for, while Mr. Phil Smith (Cicero Hannibal Butts) lias seldom been seen to more humorous advantage. As Yvette, Miss Gladys Moncrieff is accredited with an exceptionally fine singing part, Mr. Jack Halßton (Scaveovitch), and Mr. Cyril Bichards (Oswald Butts) are also well placed. Newcomers in Mise Addie Lennard and Mies Nesta Barry, will appear as Countess Alexaudria/ and Altta respectively. The music of tha opera,is by. Charles Gebest, while tho I;oo1( and additional lyrics- are from the peu of Reni.old Wolf and Channing Pollock. The piece is deseribisd aa brightness personified. It has as an added attraction a number of novei dancee, ballets, and gorgeous ensembles. The plot is laid in Russia. On Thursday next will be produced "Jir. Manhattan. The box plans for both these plays are now open at tho Bristol. HIS MAJESTIES THEATRE. The current programme of vaudeville at His Majesty's Theatre is well up to standard. The revue being presented this week Is entitled "ll'lie Kissing Maid," by that talented band of performers comprising tliß Walter .Johnson Company. Other popular artists figuring to advantage on the nrotrrantnic are James Bain and Verna Balu, the Jlarlems, and the three Cam. KINO'S THEATRE. As Is Invariably the rule liberal patronage was extended to the King's Theatre laat evening on the tccaslon of the change ol programme. Tim star picture was "The Princess of Park Kow," tho opening scenes of which are laid in the jalace grounds of the king in a principality of Belluria, wl'ich is revealed a plot iu which the .Tiron lias succeeded literally In stealing From tTie people lß'iiing properties of Yast vnlue. The -accomplice of tho Imvon has already fled to America, and h> in hiding in New York city. Tho king dctcrmiur.i to restore the lands, and sends Prince Nicholas to New York to raise cold. How the prince succeeded in this is told In a series of stirring events, dramatically pictured, to the accompaniment of an excellent and picturesque setting. Much interest aUo centred in tho sixth instalment of "Tho Neglected Wife," and added variety was lent by the screening of the current -series of tho Graphic kazotte. A special programme is advertised for Good Friday. EMPRESS THEATRE. The story of "The Volunteer," the star feature now screening at the Empress Theatre, featuring Madge Evans, deals with Madge's father, who enlists for service iu France. The- child is taken i'rom her studio nnd sent to her grandparents' Quaker home. Her last picture is announced at the local theatre. The grandfather steals into tho house, and when he sees the picture it softens his etern heart and ho forgives Madge's mother for marrying outside the faith. The story is full of interest from end to end. "The Volunteer" will be screened on Good, Friday, supported by industrial and scenic features. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The victory of Satan is greeted with applause in "They're Ofll" tho Triangle drama now being screened at Everybody's Theatre, and this is explained when it is found that Satan was a big black horse which the heroine rode, and whose victory gave her love and happiness. Enid Bennett ie cast as the heroine. Rowland Leo is the hero, while Melbourne M'Dowcll i> n. , Walt. Whitman have strong supporting roles. "They're ,On!" will bo screened on Good Friday, supported by scenic and industrial subjects. ■'
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 162, 28 March 1918, Page 3
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