ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 309, 24 September 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR" TO-NIGHT. To-night, at 8 o'clook, at, tho Grand Opera House, J. O. Williamson, Ltd., will present for the first time in Mew Ua luutl the 6onsatioual mystery drama, l-ue Thirteenth Chair." The occasion will bo specially notable for the fact that it will introduce to local theatre-goers Jliss Margaret Wycftcrly, the American aotrcaa, wuose brilliant portrayal of tho loading role assisted towards tho gran bucocbs aemoven by "The Thirteenth Chair in Now York. Jliss Wychorly'B portrayal of the spiritualistic medium, it ie claimed, may bo likonod to the "Grumpy of Mr. Oyril Maude',- so wonderfully does. alio transform herself from u smart, attractive young woman into an old, wrinkled, and cunning creaturo with not tho slightcit similarity in voice, gesture, or appearanco. The young American leading man, Mr. Brinsley Shaw, who also will be making his Am appearance hero as tho pollco inspector, Tom Donohue, was speoioUy engaged by tho Williamson firm to portray this important charaoter. , In the first act of this play tho interest of tho audience, it is stated, iB worked up to a terrific height, and ie siMtained through every minute of the drama. During a. private spiritualistic 3ennce a murder ie committed, and. when the lights are turned on no trace of tho murderer can be. found. A hunt for the criminal ia maintained by tho pollco inspector and tho audience, and when the real culprit is unmasked, everybody in the audience, it is stated, fa amazed. Tho cast supporting the two "stars" includes Lizotto l'arkcs, Ethel Morrison, Nancye fitewart, Tein Hogue. JutteS Carte, Eileen Robinson, Gaston MervaJe (spocially retained for this .production), Sydney Stirling, Leslie Victor. Lan MacLaron, Oarloton Stuart, Thomas Sidney, Frank Allanby, Rawdon Blandford, and Harry Paulton. A full-dress rehearsal will take place this morning, so that everything will be in readiness for the performance this ovening. 'llrr\)OX plans for the ill nights' season are now on view at tho Bristol.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The clever little entertainment provided by the Kuglisa Pierrots in the Concert Unainoor 01 uie Town Hall is still drawingexreiiently. Miss Eisa Langiey Is as pupuiar as evor. -tier latest numbers include "Suzanne'6 Sabots," in which sne is neard at her belt. Alias Bella rfilson sings "Would lou Miss Mei"'"i'lease Leave Oh Singing," "Jane," arid other numbers. Among Air. Qaanes Lawrence's iteuib are "Exiib" and "Over the Border Line, the concerted numbers are very fine, and the snow is immensely popular.

KING'S THEATRE. She proposed to use her own son ior the' purpose of ruining a prominont statesman, even thougn h meant wrecuuig the boy's whole life. And the reward she looked for was merely a few thousand dollars. Would her mother-love awaken in time? This is the theme of "A Boul in llrust," the stirring Triangle dramanow sorcening continuously at the KtujjT Theatre, Tho pluy is full of abounds in tense dramatic situations. Belle Bennett and Barney Sherry are seen at their best in the principal roles, and the -whole caßt ia .particularly strong. Supporting items include the second episode of "The Fatal Ring," entitled "OruKring Walls."

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. If two people eo out once together and are seen by a hundred different people they are accused of having been out, together a hundred different times. This is largely what happens in the Ivan super-feature, "Babbling Tongues," now screening at Everybody's Theatre. The oast is headed by James Morrison and Grace Valentine, whoso acting is markod by much powof and dramatic appeal. Tho setting is unusually luxurious, and the effect of the film is heightened considerably by the exquisite photography. In addition is shown the Patho Gazette, which contains an interesting budget of war subjects. ■

EMPKESB THEATRE. Ho wont West to forget the old love, and there he found the new. But again the old love crossed his path. WhlcU was it to be? Suoh is tho story in tho Vitagraph drama, "The Tenderfoot," now screening at the Empress Theatre, with William Duncan and Carol Holloway in the leads. It is a Western story, and as such has a full Bnpply of thritls, Thore is one fight in it which stands out as a very realistic piece of work;

ARTCRAET THEATRE. ■ At the Artoraft Theatre this -week, "Barbary Sheep" and "Wolves of tho Rail" are being presented. "Barbary Sheep" achieved success as a novel, and success for the picture version is assured. "Wolves of the Rail" is a West American story, in which Wm. S. Hart takes the loading role. ■ The story is a good one, and Hart is seen at his best. Also on the bill is the Australian Paramount Gazette. Altogether the programme is a very attraotivo one, and the public are not slow to recognise this fact.

A RETURN OAPPELLI SEASON. Thore are many who will note with pleasure that Cappelli, the celebrated ltfdian operatio tenor, is to give throe further concerts in the Griyid Opera House on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 1, 2, and 3. The Dominion tour, which terminates at the conclusion of the Wellington soaßon,' is reported to be one of the most successful concert tours on re. cord, and wherever Cappelli has appeared he has been accorded remarkable rccep. tions. Oappelli is fortunate in having as his associates such fine. artists as John AVadio, Lucion Cesaroni, and Harold Whittle, and recently the support has been strengthened by the inclusion of Natilina. M'Callum, a young soprano who achieved an instantaneous success in Christchurch and Auckland. The box plana for the three concerts will be opened at the Brlatold on Saturday morning, and es hcttvy booking is expected, the management 'idvise intending patrons to secure their seats as early as possible.