ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 251, 11 July 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"DIOK WHITTIJS'GTON." The Grand Opera House was packed Inst night, when the pantomime, "Dick W liltlimtton," was staged for the last time. The many attractive tcenes were .all. uonularly applauded/, and the various sours and dances were also greatly enjoyed. ENGLISH PIEEEOTS. A largo ami enthusiastic audience greeted the English Pierrots at the Town Hall Concert Chamber last evening. All the items were popularly received, and there was the usual demand for encores. To-night, the Pierrots will present a new programme, when, in response to tho many rcquosts made, the company will present ti numher of its most nopular ueiiw. The season will be brought to a 1,-ioae on Saturday. KING'S TIIEATRE. "Empty Pockets," a screen version of thii'Tiovel by Kupert Hughes, is the prinoinal attraction at the King's Theatre. The ending of the story is very dramatic and unexpected. The characterisations and settings are perfectlv done, and the contrasts between the slum dwellers and the millionaire mansions is very ellective. A well-selected list of itemß supports this feature. EVERYBODY'S THEATJIE. Tho Triauglo photo-drama, "Real Folks." is the star attraction at Everybody's Theatre. J. Barney Sherry is the central figure in the story. Chapter 6 of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross" is also shown. EMPBESS THEATEE. An arresting murder-trial soone forms the conclusion of the Worl.l picture, "The Marriago Market." no.v showing at. tho Empress Theatre. June Elvidgu nnd Oarlyle Blackwell have the leading roles, while Arthur Ashley has a prominent part. The climax comes during a thruin/r Court scene. The setting is perfect, and eoino lino dresses form an attractive feature from the female point of view. "LOOK WHO'S HERE." Jack Wallor'B "Look Who's Hero" attraction has won a very high place ia publlo favour. Mr. Waller knows how to pick out the high epots of stage presentation, and how to translate the spirit of his inspiration to the footlights, and the instantaneous ui-ulaim -with which tne members of ths company aro greeted ehows that they do their work con iimoro" and for the pure joy of the thing. Such a spirit is bound to meet with success, Mr. Waller having given tho stage an utterly new brand of entertainment, which has become a firm favourite in New Zealand. The Look Who's Here" Company has been in the Dominion for nigh on twelve months, establishing a record that has never before been approached, but finding tnat its Australian engagements can no longer bo postponed Mr; Waller and the members of his combination have to make ft regretful farewell, and for thie purpose they will inaugurate a season at tho Grand Opera House on Saturday next, presenting everything entirely new. Ihe box plans for the first four nfchts of the season "may be inspected at tue Bristol. .FIVE SHORT VIiAYS. A programme of short playe is rather a novelty in entertainments, and should nrtiko a capital cvouing's amusement. This programme is to be presented by '"i'ho Thespians," under the guidance of Mr. Oulford Bell, at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, on Monday next, for one nicht only. The plays are of a bright, humorous order, twitable to the times, and are expected to attract a largo audience. Tho proceeds are for a worthy oh.lect—tho Mayoress's Pudding and Cake Fund Seats may be reserved at the Bristol Piano. Co