ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 29, 29 October 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE MIKADO." Theatre-gd'rs arc reminded that, the box plan for the "Wellington Amateur Operatic Society's season of "The Mikiulo" opens ui the Bristol warehouse this morning, and those with tho experience of previous seasons will hardly need reminding that they should lxxik early to ensure getting good seats. The society has been rehearsing this popular work now for the past three months, and on rehearsal form the performance promises to be one of the best in the history of tho society. Mr. Tom Pollard, whose experience in the production of works of Gilbert and Sullivan is unequalled ill New Zealand, has had the. amateurs in hand for ihe past fortnight, and states that tlm chorus promises to be the best the society has ever put on tho stage, and as "The Mikado," perhaps more than any other of the series, offers splendid opportunity for choral singing and ensemble pictures, the production promises to ]>o a feast for the ear as well as tho eye. Miss Helen Gard'ner has been especially imported from Dunedin to sustain the role of Yum Yum. a role that suits her dainty personality extremely well. The comedv will bo in tho hands of Mr. A. \V. Newton, as ICoko, Miss Jessie Newton as ICatisha, and. Mr. Zante Wood as the Mikado, and it- may be taken for granted that they will make the most of their many opnortunities. Mr. H. F. Wood will be the Nanki-Pon, 'Miss Ann Sullivan the Petti Sing, Mr. P. Twiss the Pooh-Bah. and Mr. Charles Moore the Pish-Tnsh. -A full operatic orchestra will be emnloyed to do ample justice to Sullivan's beautiful orchestration. always one of the charms of this work, whilst the two sets of scenery will fniliifnUr reflect" the «Tnpnnpso scenery entailed in Gilbert's quaint Oriental conceit, KING'S THEATRE. "The Sentimental Bloke" attracted another • full house to the King's Theatre last evening. The photography is excellent. and the characters are well portrayed. It is a pretty story with a wholesome ami powerful moral behind it. which appeals to all. Special music is provided by the King's orchestra under Mr. L. D. Austin. Mr. W. W. Crawford eaiiK with effect, Ivc Chucked Hi) til." Push for My Donah," aiM Miss Marin Newman sang "Tho Curse of an 'Acbin' 'Eart" HARRY DEARTH. The farewell concert of Mr. Harry Dearth attracted an audience which enioved io the full the excellent fare provided. , '• y The attention of country readers is directed to the advertisement detailing the provincial tour of the company, -this four will commence at lahiatua on Thursday evening. On Saturday and Mondav next the company will appear at Waneamii; on Tuesday at Hawera; on Wednesday (November 5) at on I'ridav and Saturday (November < and 8). at New Plymouth lhe Auckland season will open on !Novemnei 1/.