ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 175, 13 April 1918, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"KATINKA." At the Grand Opera House to-night J. C. Williamson's Koval Comic Opera Company will make their final appearance in Wellington. find rlie occasion will also witness the final production oj the comic "Katinka," which, during'its brief run, :ias proved one of the most popular musical works staged in New Zealand. "Katinlia" is brimming over with cood musical r.;-jn-ljcrs. tli" dialogue is clever, and the story holds the interest of tlie nndiencc i\[;ht up to the fall of the curtain. The plans for to-nHit's performance will be or. view at the Bristol until mid-day, and afterwards seats may he reserved at the fit-end Omra (roipe, .where tickets for the stalls ami gallery may also be purchased. HIS MAJESTY'S TIIRATUE. A bright and eiiiciiainiiig programme i. p.ovtucd at iiis ;uajcsty 6 'incatve. 11 ■ i.o inn suiccioiuliy t.'irougii' ihe week, ....U i.m be repeated at tiie niuuuca peri,alliance this atternoon and again this n't mug. Among the most popular in a fcOJil selection of performers arc Miss iWiutl Uourtenay unci ilr. C.. ill a new boug and story I urn, which has taken on exceptionally well. Ward Lear, comedian, and lialcigh and Jl'Donald, comedy sketch artists, also figure prominently. "THE PASSING SHOW." The farewell performances of the Jack Wuller Kevne Company, in the Concert Chamber, are announced. The coiryany has had a very successful run in Wellington, and its entertainments have been highly popular. The current programme is bright and chcery and the musical items are distinctly good. Mr. Wylie Watson appears as a mummy and creates roam of laughter. The Ideal Trio, consisting of Mmw. Gregory Ivanofl iviolin), Wylie Watson ('cello), and Fred. Dennett (piano) provide excellent music, and the other members of the company, do their parts well, i QUEEN'S THEATRE. Feature number two of the Fox Film Cyclc, for which the Queen's Theatre, Cuba Street, holds special rights, will be screened to-day for the first time, and will be continued throughout the week. The leading feature of an excellent programme is a photoplay dramatisation of Ouida's universally famed novel "Moths." This film is another of the more important productions of which the Fox Film- Company are the authors. The plot deals with the story of a girl's lnvi' p<ieri!iced ior e. mother''; ambition. Production under the direction of a Icadine Fox Film director, this great 1 standard work of fiction is stated to have been placed on the screen with the maximum of good taste and refinement. Jfiss Theda Barn, vhosp act in? stands in siwb high favour wi'h nir.turo lows, takes the part of V"re F"rb""t. She has won high commendn'io'i fo" tl"> mos'. excellent man-, rur in which sh" ha* mastered a most difficult riprt. I" til's flm Hny Mipi Pnrn adds fur'W iv-f-i | 0 nn nl-eadv famous eareor. "H»r flre»««!t it i= "»at«d. is in' a most Bll'Tiptllnus rrrpnnr The vnrions nr" a ino°t, do 'or' 1 d"3cr!pt'V>n. T!-«> ?np<"irtiinr r-nrramine is of an all-round, exeell"it quality.

EVF.nYPom*'s TRKATRE Bright and original from start to finish is tho description given the Triangle drama "Flyii:;; Colours," to be screened to-day at Evoryoody s Theatre. V'ilkam Desmocd is saitt to be most attractive in the leaning vole, that of a. college graduate, and there are two pretty Triangle actrossss in (he cast. The film is said to be remarkable for the wonderful athletic feats performed by Desmond, who now takes pride of place for physical prowess amoiif all Hint actors. KING'S THEATJC Irene Castle, or, as she is better known, Mrs. Vernon OasMe, will appear in her first film play as "Sylvia of the Secret Service," to be screened at the King's Theatre to-day. An enormous jewel is entrusted to the hero, and it is only after many Stranee adventures that Sylvia rescues tlu hero from a bad predicament. The photogriiohy is said to be good, and the whole drama nuite a unique production. in addition is shown the 9th instalment. of "The Xsglected Wife," "Deepening Degradation." EMPRESS THEATRE. A romantic story of a little kipgdom' called "Balkany" is told in the World Film drama "The Gilded Cage," to be screened at the Empress Theatre to-day. The leading roles are taken by Alice Brady, Montague Love, and Irving Cummings, so that nothing should be lacking on that ecore. The story, it is stated, has many new turns, and the'suspense at J timeß is very tense. Very cleveriy worked 'up arc. the last sc?n a s, whore the outlook seems hopoless for the two victims of a villainous plot concocted by an unscrupulous Prime Minister. SUNDAY CONCERT AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE Tho Stage Employees' Association, in making their appeal to the public for assistance for their sick and benefit fund, have arranged an excellent programme ior the concert to-morrow night at the Grand Opera House. Vocal and instrumental items will bo rendered by Miss Gladys Jfoncried, Miss Webber, Oliver Peacock, H. RatcliKe. of the Royal Comic Opera Company; Gregory IvanofTnnd Fred. Dcnnott, of Jack Waller's "Look Who's Here" company. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melvin, and Mi6S Lucas, well-known artists in localcircles, will also appear in solo and duet selections. A nopulnr number Bhould be "Comrades in.Arms." by the male chorus of tho Onera Company. Items will also lie rendered by "Kenny, Miss BnV.er, Mr. Sinclair, and Mr. Reeves. A full orchestra will render selections under Mr. Armadio. A varM and interesting programme is /wired, and a lnrge Bttond* ance is expectcd.

FISK JUBTLKE SINGEBS. It is t;ome 5!) years since Mr. John M"Aduo nuroduceu mio Australia the famous jj'iaK juoiiee baigei'ti,. whom ail oidtimci'B have heard. Ot' that company, which UaiiuuUM itioußauds in the Commonwealth in days gone uy» only two of tho original members are left—Professor 0 A. White and Miss Belle Gibbons-and these two, together with-nine others, will make their appearance in the grand opening concert at the Concert Chamber on Saturday next, in the presence of His Excellency the Governor and the Counter of Liverpool. Ji'he musical arrangements are in tihe hands of Professor White, and he has secured some of the best coloured talent in the' United States. It is doubtful if the Fisks luive ever been a stronger combination than they are at present. There is a peculiar charm about the songs of the American nesro, their choruses and melodies bavins? an appealing quaintuess and plaintness. And who can render those old plantation aougs like the famous Fisks? The box plan will open at the Bristol at 9 a.m.', and intending rntrons are advised to secure their seats early.

SUNDAY CONCERT. The programme chosen by the Professional Orchestra for its initial concert of the season, at His Majesty's Theatre tn-inorrow evening, promises to he both ponular «.m! artistic. First performances by' the orehCGtra will be Beethoven s noble overture "Fidelio," the parts of which have been i>rcs»nffid to the orchestra. nnd a fantasia "on Puccini's opera "I/a Tosca. 1 Other items are Schubert's beautiful Kosnmunde'' Overture, the Introduction to Act Tir. "IjobenTi-in." and an Idyl'p bv Sir Kdw:i'-d Flwr, wl>iln liphtrv wliff iq foiled in Folding* "Ponpe" Aalsanto. and "Minurt." A silver coin ccllrct inn will be taken ud.