ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 170, 12 April 1919, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Constance Tahnndgo us "The Studio Girl" will coiuiucnco at. tho full ( orclicistra inalinee at tho King'* Theatre to-day. "Tho Studio Girl," with Miss lalma.lgo as the slur, supported by that pnnco ot screen lovers, Earle Fox, and Johnny Hines, Select's comedinn, is sail to ho one of those dainty and withal daringly unconventional dramas which suit tno iic roino so completely. Tho supporting lilinn ineludo ''From Fairlie to Mount Cook," tho sixth episodo of Tho Scarlet Runner," a two-reel L.K.O. comedy, "Gowns and Girls," and an interesting Gazette. Mr. Herbert F. Wood will, by request, sing "Thero's a Ship I hat s Bound for Blighty" and "ITeros to Lovo and Laughter." Tho Kings Grand Orchestra aro advortiscd to ploy at the or.tr'aclo Edward Gorman's famous threo dances from "Henry VIII," and included in the incidental music aro such gems as selections from "Doris "Suzette" (Towan), characteristic sketches (Novin), "Fantasy (In lies), and "Memories of tho Opera Oyenzol) Tho plan is at tho Bristol, or after U0 patrons may reserve by telephoning tlie King's Theatre, No. 3143. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The dramatic atmosphere of Monte Carlo supplies the environment for the opening scenes in "Tho Turn of the Wheel," the Goldwyn production to be screoned at Everybody's Theatre to-day, in which Gernldino Farrar makes her debut under that banner. The play is said to give her full opportunities of msplaying her wonderful dramatic abuit}, the situations at times being remarkably tense. After having saved a man from suicide she falls in lovo with iim, only to find him arrested soon after for the alleged murder of his former wifestrange part of it is the man s silence. The unravelling of the plot is most exciting. Tho heroine eventually clears the character of her lover, but to do so sbo takes a great risk at the hands of & roost unpleasant waster. In addition will be shown the seventh episode of "Tho House of Hato." EMPRESS THEATRE. The new feature to be screened at the Empress Theatre to-night is "Tinsel, a society play with Kitty Gordon and Murfel Ostriche in tho leading, parts. This is described as a particularly strong drama, showing how a mother brings her daughter up, allowing Jier to see both sides of life. The settings are said to be of a gorgeous nature, and the dresses are magnificent. A splendid variety of supporting subjects is promised. THE PROMISE OP "MAYTIME." The box plans for "Maytime," the forthcoming Williamson production, will be opened at tho Bristol on Tuesday morning next. "Maytime" will be pro. dueed by the Royal Comic Opera Company, which will open at the Grand Opsra House on Saturday next. Tho opening"scene of this four-act musical play is laid in New York in the 'forties, and glimpses are seen of the days of the apprentices and the gipsies ; The next «'eno is in Madame Delpliino's Night Club in the ,'fifties. Here will appear no less a personage than the famous P. J\ Bnrnuni. Then the story passes to the 'eighties, with their crinolines and their hoop skirts. Finally the story comes down to the present day, in a modern millinery establishment. Throughout the musical score has been built to preserve* the atmospheres presented in the various periods. A strong romantic interest holds together tho various episodes. "Maytime" is expected to appeal to those who demand in their music and dancing and romance, all in good measure. Tho producer is Mr. George Highland, who lias been responsible for nil tho more recent successes of this company, including "Katinlca" and "Oh! Oh! Delphine!" Tho cast selected for the Dominion performance is one well calculated to rise to the heavy demands made on it. The same has to bo said as to the vocal side, as there are Gladys Moncriefi, Florence Young, Olive (iodwin, Reginald Roberts, Oliver Peacock, Percy Claridge, and young Brian Lawrence, John Forde, John Ralston, Addio Lennard, and Sydney Stirling. It is stated that each of the several productions of the season—"Maytime, Oh! Oh! Delphine!" "Katinka," and .Ine Pink Lady"—will bo presented in every, detail exactly as at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney. "Maytime" will be played for tho first six nights. PROFESSOR BARRADEN. To-night the Grand Opto House will open for a four'nights' return farewell senson of Professor Barraden. It is Professor BarradonV intention to present a complete change of programme, and during tho season he wilt put a man into a hypnotic sleep and place him between two chairs, and break n stone on his chest with a 301b. hammer. Two special features for to-night aro "The Hypnotic Tea Party" and "The Hypnotic Boxing Match," both s-aid to bo bip laughterraisers. In "The Hypnotic Boxing Match" the men are handed boxing -loves and given the impression that they aro great fighters. Many new tests aro promised during the season, and among them will bo hypnotic tram men, which is described as a "scream"; also the "Hypnotic Draper's Shop." Then tho "Hypnotic Blacksmith's Shop-' is a big lauglwaiser, but the funniest one is saul to be the "Hypnotic Baker's Shop. 3ho box plan is now open at the Bristol, where seats mav be reserved without extra fee. This afternoon the plan will be at the theatre. ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. The city organist, Mr. Bernard F. IVe, will to-night givo an interesting recital in the Town Hall. The selections that will make up the programme ore: Third Movement from "Scheherazade (Suite S.vinplionique for Orchestra), (. p. 35, Rimsky-Korsakotf; Andante (from string quartet),' Debussy; three Norwegian melodies, Nos. 15, 18, 19 (from Op. 00), Grieg; Fant-aisie, Cesar Francs; Psychological Poem, Rebikoff; Summer Sketches, Lemare; Gothic March (Op. 43, No. 1), Salome.

SUNDAY CONCERT. The Wellington Professional Orchestra will commence its 1919 season with a concert at His Majesty's to-morrow eveir.ng. Mr. H. Moschini will conduct. The programme is well selected, and includes a new overture, "Britannia," by _ Sir Alexander Mackenzie. Other principal items will be a fantasia on "Madam Butterfly •(Puccini), tho "Hymn to the Sun" from Mnscagni's opera, "Iris," and the Endure- to Conquer" overture, while lighter items will bo Pierne's "Serenade and the three dunces from "Henry VIII,' by Edward German. A silver coin collection will be taken up at the doors.