ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 34, 4 November 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. The film adaptation of C. J. Dennis's poem, "The Sentimental Bloke," was again shown to a large audience at the King's Theatre last evening. Tlio film, is produced ou an elaborate scale, and altogether is one of the best films screened locally for some tini-e. Special music ■is provided by the King's Orchestra, under Mr. L. Austin. Thore ',rill be a full orchestral matinee- to-morrow. ! "THE MIKADO." The second production of "The Mikado" by the Wellington Amateur Operatic Suciety at the Grand Opera House last evening drew a largo and appreciative audience. Trained almost to the standard of professionals, the amateurs acquitted themselves admirably, and their work more than compensated the producer, Mr. Tom Pollard, for his untiring instruction. Tho performance is one in which every participant can justly claim a share of the appreciation, which is so generously bestowed. Throughout the production no opportunity is given the audience to doubt tho capability of those fulfilling respective roles. As Yum Yum, Miss G. Helen Gard'ner is extremely well cast, and with 'Mr. H. F. Wood scored a great, success in that charming duet, "Wero You Not to Ko-Ko Plighted." \Mr. Wood was all that could be desired. On tho comedy side, Mr. A. W. Newton was 'delightful, and never once did he miss the opportunity of giving the audience tho full benefit of a Gilbertian point. "THE SILVER KING." Wellington has lately had such a dearth of dramatic fare that tho Allan Wilkie's company, whose plays range from drama to comedy, should bu doubly wclcotnp. "The Silver King" has been chosen for the company's first production, opening at the Grand Opera House on Monday next. Probably no more popular melodrama could bo "mentioned in looking back over the long list of excellent dramatic productions in Australasia. Wilfred Denver has been portrayed by soni<> of the greatest performers the world over, and is a part which never tows the power to grip. Mr. Wilkie is credited with a sterling performance in litis role. His versatile company also 'have excellent opportunities for characterisation. Miss Fredlswyde Hunter-Watts will be an addition to the alreadv long list nf clever performers who hare p'ivcd Nellie Denver. TV box plan for Mr. Wilkie'' season will open at tho Bristol on Thursday morning.