ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 240, 28 June 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

J. 0. WILLIAMSON PANTOMIME. Tho J. 0. Williamson pantomime, ''Diclt Whittinston," will opon a limited Benson at tho Grand Opera House, commencing tomorrow night at 7.45. Tho pantomime comes with tho reputation of being tho most complete and attractive show of the kind for many years. The cast includes some notably, favourites. Tho music is said to include aomo exceptionally brilliant numbers, and the gorgeous costuming, elaborate stago pictures, attractive ballet, marches, and groupings, clever dialogue, and tho inclusion of a crowd of novelties culled from tho best obtainable make up the big' attraction. The whole will be presented by the following artists:—Messrs. Harry Roxbury, Arthur Stigant, William Fullbrook, Ernest Langford, Villiers Arnold, Sidney, Yates, Billy Le Hrun, Claude Bautock, Howard Veriion, Misses Vera Tearce, Pauline Bindley, Constance Cayley, Maggie Dickenson, Pearl l,add, Ethel Walker, Dorothy Firmin. These, with the added attraction of the famous Camille trio, make up an organisation of principal artists which would be hard to equal anywhere. The story of Dick Wbittingtou has ever been a popular theme with pantomime writers. In this case, it is understood, an especially humorous "book" has been written., which holds closo to the original of tho oldtime tale. The box plans for tho first six nights and matinee on Wednesday next aro open at the Bristol.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots made another change of programme at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last night, and again scored a decided sucoess. Their continued popularity waß attested by au audience that applauded every number heartily and insisted upon many encores. The programme contained a wide variety of good things. There was a burlcsnuo version of "Faust," with a .Pierrot Mephistopheles who had abandoned the quest for souls in favour of tho gathering of other valuables over a pawnbroker's counter. Another concerted number that was hugely, funny was a burlesque "grand amateur competition," in which the Pierrots appeared as aspirants for admission to tho variety stage. Miss Elsa Langley, as winsome and tuneful as ever, was the central figure in several numbers. Her chorus song, "The Black Pierrot," introducing ■ some novel lighting effects, was particu- _ larly successful, and her duet with Mr. Leslio Austin, "Santa Fe," was most enjoyable. Miss Billie Wilson was a charming figure in a chorus song, "Slumberland." with a background of overgrown Pierrot childien. "Cheero" was a choruß number that went with a rare swing, its merry jingle being enhanced by the whimsical incongruity of' the performers' appearance. A piauologue, ''Why Prolong the Agony," by Mr. Charles Lstwrencc, a P.e.'Tiu. (ji'.artet. "Folol-diddle-ol," and a chorus song, "Kitty," by Mr. Leslie Austin, were among other' numbers that had many laughs in them. Mr. Roy Cocke, who has a rich basso voice, sang "The Garden of Allah," and Miss Kima Young, the clever accompanist of the company, played as a solo Tsohailtowsky's "Barcarolle." Mian Elßie Eoselyn contributed a "Japanese Love Song,'' Mr. David Lylo sang "The Last Watch," and Mr. Louis Mitchell gave some monologues, including the over-popular "Spotty." There were ether good iteniß that need not be enumerated in detail. The dressing and mounting ■ were strong features of the programme throughout. The members of the company , kept off the beaten pathß much of the time, and preserved the breezy atmosphere of the true Pierrot show. The same programme will be presented nightly. KING'S THEATRE. . Robert Warwick will bo seen for the last , j time to-night in. the drama, "The Silent Master." At the change to-morrow', Antonio Moreno will appear in "The Jewel , of -Desire," or "The' Naulahka," a film • version of Kudyard Kipling's celebrated masterpiece. Antonio ' Moreno will take the part of the young hustler from tho baokblooks of Colorado, and is said to do some brilliant work, while the worldfSined dancer, Doraldina is stated to give some astonishing terpsichorean performances. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-night will'be the farewell appearance at Everybody's Theatre of Mao Marsh and Bobby Harron in "Sunshine Alley." At to-morrow's change, Margery Wilson will be seen to a Triangb feature, "Mountain Dew." She portrays the role of an illiterate little sprite of the wild Kentucky ' hill country. Charles Gunn, a writer, sojourns in the mountains for local colour, and, meeting the mountain maid, decides to stay as a school teacher. The girl saves Gunn's life by intercepting a bullet meant for the writer, and a very exciting romance follows. In addition will bo shown the next episode of "The Mystery of the Double Cross," entitled "Life Current." . ... EMPRESS THEATRE - ■ To-night will see the final screening of "The Tenth Case." Commencing to-inof-row a World drama, "Betsy P.oss," will bo shown. Alice Brady takes the historio part of Betsy Ross, the lady who made the firßt flag which contained the Stars and Stripes, and the whole cast is escellently chosen. , ' ' 1