ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 180, 25 April 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"MAYTIME." ' The romantic musical play "Haytime" was presented at the Opera House again last evening, ami the audience was no less enthusiastic in its appreciation thau earlier attendances had been. A most interesting feature of the production is the costuming, which ranges irom thu crinoline to the most modem models. Anotner psriorniance will !>e given this even-, ing. To-morrow night and the three following evenings the musical comedy, "Oh! Oh! Delphine," which is regarded as iwing one of tlie most popular coniio operas staged during recent years, will be produced.' It is stated that never before have the principal members of the Royal Comics received better opportunities than tlioy get in "Delphine'' to present their characteristic, talents, the. singers, the dancers, the comedians and the chorus all appearing to the fullest advantage. In his review of the initial London representation of "Oil! Oh! Delphine," the critic'of tlie London "Daily Telegraph" wroi;o that in the course of Iris career he has witnessed ninny sumptuous and exquisite scenes, but for sheer picturesqueness nothing approaching the three acts of "Delphine" had previously been seen in England. " 'Our Miss Gibbs' enjoyed a phenomenal success," the same critic remarked, "bnt 'Oh! Oli! Delphine' would probably prove even more triumphant." Beady wit, clever dialogue, lilting melodies, captivating personalities, and charming' ballets are outstanding features which made "Dclpliinc" tho most successful musical play staged in Australia last year. Amongst the most popular musical numbers are: "Oh! Oh! Delphine," "Posing for Venus," "Allnballa Googoo," "Can We Forget," "The Venus Waltz," "Then All Come Along," "The Mnxim Girl," "Oolabimboula," "Everything at Home Except Your Wife,"!and "Captain Dinldepop."

KING'S THEATRE. The last appearance of Signor Cesaroni is announced to-day at the King's Theatre. To-morrow "Thirty a Week,'" Goldivyn's latest, will be screened, with Tom Moore in the -lead, supported by that famous New York .society beauty, Miss Tallulali Bankhead. Tom Moore, ' as the, chauffeur, in the automobile race, gives what is described as the "closest to the real thirg ever seen." There is a strong supporting programme. "Lost, a Cook?' a Keystone comedy, the last part of that delightful trip, "Prom fairlie to Mount Cook," the eighth episode of "The Scarlet Runner," mul an up-to-date Gazette. Miss "Anne Sullivan will make a welcome reappearance. A special earW door l>ox will be opened from 6 to 7 o'clock. The plan is at the Bristol or seats may bo reserved by telephoning King's, 31i3. ' ' EMPRESS THEATRE. To-night will be Hie final Weening at the Empress Theatre if the World feature "The Appearance'of Evil," starring Juno Elvidge. . The new programme to ■be screened to-morrow will have for its main attraction a Vitagvaph drama entitled "A Game with Fate." featuring Harry Morey and Betty Blytlie. The 6tory" tells of a man who, oil circumstantial evidence alone, is tried and convicted of murder. The interest is well maintained throughout, and it is claimed that tho story cannot fail to meet with the nnpvoval of all picture lovers. In additfon, M.r. Jlolvin will sing -"A Man In Manitoba" nightly at 8.15. •EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ■Roy Stewart is the lending character in "The Medicine Mnn," the feature which wilt be finally screened at Everybody's Theatre to-night. Jfabel Normand will he seen in "Back to the 'Woods," which is to He shown to-morrow. Episode mns of '"The House of Hate" is included m I the supporting programme.