ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 249, 9 July 1918, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

I "jtrcic winTTixGrox." ''Dick YVhitlinglon," the cheerful r.anlouiiino wliich deals wilh Uio young gciitlcman who made a. fortune- wilh a c:ii., anil made it the ulepping-ijloni; to municipal greatness, is breaking all records :it the (liand Opera Home. Previous pantomimes . have drawn big money, but the receipts for tint present reason have be.ian thoso of all previous pantomime*. It. is computed Hint. "liicl; Vi'liillmctou" has alreadv • been witnes-st-d by npproxiinatelv 20,000 i people in Wellington. The pantomime, which drew another large ■ audience last evening, v.-ill be plavert twice tiwlnj—ai. 1.J5 p.m. anil 7.15 p.m. 'i'lw season will cud to-morrow evening. THE EXGIiISU PIFIUiOTS. i 'I'll'- variety Hint is charming is posse-;--. *(i liy lliu Kngliah Pierrots in no ordinary ■ fen=e. They know the art of enterlaiiiinn thoroughly, and never allow any <,ne department, to overlap another or to cloy the tasle. The Pierrots arc now in their cghtli week, and could go on for another such period without wearying their clientele. The Kcasou vail abtelntely close on Saturday i:oxl, which means that the final change of piogruitniie is due on Thursday evening. KM PI!ESS TJJBATRK. The World drama, "The .Marriage Harket" it the star attraction now showing at the Kniprtss Theatre. Juno Ulvidge and Carlyle Blackwell have the leading roles, while Arthur Ashley has a prominent part. The climax conies during a very thrilling court scene. The setting is perfect., and some line dresses form an attractive feature from the female point of view. The story altogether is terse, and has a very strong heart appeal. KTXG'S THEATRE, i'.itpcrt Hughes made a remarkable nit «it'll Ins celebrated novel, "Knipty Pockets," and the film version which is now showing at the King's Tucatre, bids lair to no e-Wn more popular, 'i'au picture is a fuel. Xalional rcleaac, and u.e cast is an all-star one. The plot retains a remarkable clarity, in spite ol amazing complications, and all sorts of cross currents, whicli go to increase ins mystuicntion. An exceedingly interesting tovo story runs through the picture. i:vra;YßOura tid-.atjir. 'Hie Triangle feature, "Ileal Folks," is the big attraction at J'.vcryyody's Tucatre. 'Phis picture recently won the gr»,at competition against fourteen thousand competitors. ,1. Darney Khorrj- is featured in the leading rote. The plot is based on happenings that occu: in everyday life. As Pat Dugan, Barney Sherry is most amusing. In addition is shown the sixth episode of "Tne Mystery oi tho Double Cross," entitled "Tho tload Come Back." "LOOK WHO'S HERE." Jtr. Jack Waller's "Look Who's Hero" Company, which will make a final appearance at the Grand Opera House for a season commencing on Saturday next, the Bairiisfather class of humour as depicted in "In the Trenches" will be the feature* of what is announced as a complete chango ' of programme from opening chorus to finale. The characters, of Bairiisfather will be visualised in the staging, and all tho humour ol grim war faithfuiiy depicted by the members of tho company. Bairiisfather, in his skittnes, has laitnfully portrayed a class of humour which is broad yet subtle, which, handled by Jack Waller and his talented company, should prove a very strong card. Tho personnel of the attraction has in no wise been altered, and the combination ie relying upon an entirely new repertoire to maintain the standard of favouritism to which they have already nltainei?. "A hnmorous skit on the "War Loan" has been written by Jack Waller for the forth, coming season, and will bo staged on Saturday evening, also a burlesque orchestra scene, wliich develops into a splendid rendering of the "Poet and Peasant." This morning will witness tiie opening of tlio box plans of reserved seats at the Bristol. The season is advertised an being a short, one, lor wnic.li the prices of admission have been mado popular. TO-NIGHT'S OiiGAX KECITAL. Mr. Bernard V. Page. (City Organist) will ploy his weekly recital at the Town Hall organ-to-nigh). The prugrainme selected is one that should appeal to the tastes of his audience, as most of tho numbers have been previously played in Wellington, and met with appreciation. Tho number "Contemplation," Op. V 4 (Bheiubcrger), is a work that has not been played here by Mr. Page for come considerable time. 31 r. Alfred Hill's composition Adagio ("Tho Dream"), from string quartet (No. 2), in 0 minor, which is always highly spoken i of, will be performed to-night, l.emaro will lie. represented by his Arcadian idyll ("Serenade," "Musette," "Solitude"). Works of more recent performance include , Wagner u Prelude (Act I), "Tristan end .jßclde," Bach's Toccata and Fugue in I) Minor ("Dorian"), and Borowski's Sonata(No. 1). it will he of interest to intending patrons to note that tho nail is specially heated during the trying winter months. DRAMATIC K-NTEBTAINHEXr. On Monday evening next, July 15, Mr. Gulford Kell will present his company, i "The Thespians." in a dramatic entertainment, consisting of five short plays, of a very varied and entertaining nature, all being played for tho lirst time in Welling, ton. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gene-ral anil the Countess of 'Liverpool have granted their patronage. The proceeds go to the .Mayoress's Pudding and Cake l'uiiil. Seats may be booked at the Bristol. THE "BING BOYS" COMPANY. The members of "The King Hoys Arc Here" Company passed through Wellington en route to Auckland yesterday: Tho company includes bucli well-known performers as il'ii.i Minnie Love, Miss Hilda Quiver, Jliss Mae Bairtl, Mr. Leslie 110 - ' land. Mr. Jack Cannot, and Mr. Clyde : Cook. Tho euinpany left for Auckland by yesterday's midday express. "The Bing < Hoy? Are Here" will open in Wellington " on July 01.