ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 1, 26 September 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"GOODY TWO SHOES." "Goody Two Shoes" was staged for the Inst timo at tho Grand Opera House last evening, and tho numerous line spectacles and novelties wero thoroughly enjoyed by the Audience. The pantomime is to ho produced at Napier to-night.

EMELIE POLINI SEASON.

The Mnheno. with J. and N. Tail's Dramatic Company on board, is now duo to leave Sydney on Monday night next, and, if the vessel is up to time. Hiss Eineliu l'olini, the talented English actress, will open at the Grand Opera House on Saturday, October 4. Tho entire prodnclion of "Do Luxe Annie" is at present at the theatre awaiting the arrival of tho company. Miss Polini's characterisation of the female "crook," Annie Uelmoro, lias made her famous in 'Australia, where her seasons have been brilliant successes. The east is headed by Miss GeoTgia Harvey, Canadian character actress of distinction, and Mr. Harmon Lee. In addition many clover Australian artists ore associated with Miss Polini in a play that is said to be full of thrills and mystery. Tho second production of the season Trill be Max Marcin's play beautiful. "The Eyes of Youth." in which Miss Polini's portrayal of Gina Ashling has been acclaimed as the greatest triumph of. character acting ever seen in Australia. The box plan for both productions _is now announced to open at tho Bristol on Wednesday morning next. ARTHUR GORDON RECITALS. Through the illness of Mr. Arthur Gordon the management regret to announce that the recitals advertised for Oetol>er 1 and 2 in the Town Hall Concert Chamber will have to be postponed to a date to be announced later. AMATEUR COMPETITIONS. Judging by tho large number of sents already booked at the Bristol for the amateur competitions which are to be held at the .Grand Opera . House on Saturday afternoon and evening, a hish-ly-successful season is anticipated. Tho management state that they havo never before had sueli a variety of competitors. The audience are to" be the judges of the prize winners, and the prizes will be presented at each performance.