ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 74, 21 December 1918, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA. HOUSE. "Going Up," the now musical comedy to bo presented on Boxing Night by the J C. Williamson management, has achieved unbounded smeeas in lustralia Not only is the music said to bu remarkably bright and captivating, but the story is most entertaining. A young author named Street id making holiday at a summer hotel, after writing a popular book, which gives a, stirriTig, but nurclv imaginary, account of uu air fVht." This has been taken in dead earnest by tho other Riiesls, and before he finite knows whore he is, ho has been backed with big money lo lly a match, and when he finds tlnit the hand oi a certain charming girl is likely to go lo the winner he mnkee the mad venture. The Sydney "Bulletin" en.ys:- It is (he only musical comedy on record in which a worked-up nudience has cheored the hero, R3 if ho were in teneo melodrama. It is also the only one in which (i fascinating hero has stood around for two acts in a blue funk, uttering gloomy prophecies of Ins own early den Hi, much ns though the sentimental interest of 'The ArcadiauH should centre in Peter Dooly. There is much lively music of the frothy, sparkling brand, in which Maud Fanes pretty voice accentuates her other countless charms, while Alfred Frith, as the lrero, out-distances all his previous achievements in Aiietrnlnsin. Field Fisher and other popular artists, keep tho fun bubbling merrily, and Jjoth chorus and ballet are ns things of joy and beauty, contributing- in no small measure to the remarkable success 'Going Up , has enjoyed since tho first, night, of its Australian career." Uox plans are to be opened at the Bristol on Monday morning.

KING'S THEATRE. This afternoon at tho King's Theatre two star features will bo screened, foremost of which will be Joseph Vance's sensational novel, entitled "The Lone Wolf." The principal parts are played by Bert. Lytell and Uazel Dawn. Hazel ]Jawn portrays the rolo the secret, service girl, who is out to trap the Lone Wolf, Jjut who ends tip by falling in lovo with him. Tho picture comes from tho Select studios, and it is said to bo oven more exciting as a picture than aa n book, which ie saying a good deal. The incidents that occur include a hun-dred-foot dive by a. motor-car full of men, an aeroplane chase- across the English Channel, a thousand-foot dive by one of tho 'planes, and other thrills of like nature. The etory moves ut express speed, and the interest becomes more intenso with every foot of film unwound. The second attraction is llutual's latest comedy, "The Immigrant," featuring Charlie Chaplin. Some of the most , laughable points are the opening incidents, a dinner on an immigrant ship, and a game of cards where Chaplin gets relieved of all his money.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. • To-day _at Everybody's Theatre a big double bill will bo screened, when two of tho world's great artists will be seen in two remarkable features. Charlie Chaplin will bo eeen in Mutual's last comedy,, "The Immigrant," mid Alma Rubens will apepnr in a Triangle drama. "Madame Sphinx." Tho story of "The linmL grant" embraces Chnplin's activity on board an ocean liiior bound for America Ho immediately begins seeking adventure. He meets a gang of enrd-shnrpers. and knowing a few tricks himself decides to trim tho Ramblers, but to his sorrow they pluck him of everything he possesses. There aro some great laughing "stunts" in this picture, but the culminating shriek is when Chaplin tries to purchase a meal without any money. The story of "Madame Sphinx" is rather unusual, containing a jiiirder mystery, which the police fail to solve, and which tho ward of the murdered man, a 'beautiful young girl, sets out alone to unravel. The story is said to be most convincing, and the pace of tho plot rapid and full of nctiou. "The immigrant", screens at 2 and 4.15, 7 and 9.15, and "Madamo Sphinx" at 3 and 8. EMPRESS THEATRE. A World drama, entitled "The Wasp," will be screened for the first time at the Empress Theabi'o to-day. 'A young society lady is weary of the hollowriess and ehara of her life—a life in which, to user her own words, she has been taught everything but to be n. woman. She is in this frame of mind when a real man enters her life. But he is only her chauffeur. However, love rules, and the two get into a dangerous predicament in' which the man saves the young woman's life. Then comes a most romantic proposal while they ore imprisoned in a tunnel. It is described as a thoroughly exciting picture, which is expected to win the approval of tho picture-loving public.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. A programme well reflecting the present holiday season in being shown at the Queen's Pictures thie week. Headed by Tom Mis, in "Cupid's Eound Up," ii picture replete with thrilling as well as highly diverting episodes, the entertainment' is of a very varied nature. "THE MESSIAH." Great interest is being taken in the Choral Society's performance of "The Messiah" at the Town Hall to-night. A glance ;at the plan at the box office yesterday showed heavy booking, which is an indication that the, oratorio will be given to a crowded house. The .cast of soloists engaged is tho finest obtainable in the Dominion. Madnme Russell, of Auckland, will be the soprano, Miss Mina Caldow the contralto, Mr. Sydney Butler, of Auckland, will sing the tenor role, while the baritone aolo3 will be undertaken by Mr. John Prouse. The chorus woTk is we\l in hiuul, and -with a chorus and orchestra of 250 performers, it may be expected that to-night's concert will be a fino interpretation of Handel's masterpiece. The box plan will close at the Bristol at 12.30 to-day. The doors will open at 7.15, and the performance conclude at 10.15.