ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 236, 30 June 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

. THE PANTOMIME., There is-bo doubt that the J. C. Williamson Pantomime "Tlio Sleeping .Beauty," now running at the Grand Opera House, is the finest ,entertainment oMts kind which has been brought to' this city for a, very, long time, aiiil the full house which witnessed the performance last night showed in no uncertain way that it appreciated this fact. There, was not a dull moment -in tlio whole show, and the audience were /kept " in fits of laughter from start to finish. The pantomime is beautifully staged and dressed, and no pains have been 'spared to make it a complete success.: Catchy Bongs and funny stories run' through the piece, and the performance cannot fail to please the most fastidious. - ..The second matinee wilt be given this afternoon, starting' at 1.45 ; p.in. sharp. Booking for the extension of the . season ig now open at the Bristol. KING'S THEATRE. ' ; A-large audience was again present at , tho King's Thoatre last evening to witness the excellent, programmo which-is beinj presented. -Tho outstanding feature is "The Islo. of Conquest,'', in which charming Norma Talmadge plays, the leading role. The story shows- very Dlainlv the trouble caused through an . "arranged" marriage. The mounting is very elaborate, and the acting of Miss Talmadge.is'magnificent. . Mine. Mario ■ Germain, operatic soprano, was greeted . with hearty applause, arid a delightful programme of music is plnved by the ■ King's Grand;Orchestra'. There will' he b full' orchestral matinee to-day. The plan is at the Bristol. . EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.. \ The two . big features .rscreminff. at Everybody's. Theatre continue to. attract larger audiences. "The End of the Game" is a story, of the early Californian cold rush dnvs. and features Warren Kerrigan. He is seen in somo desperate situations, but eventually wins the girl . he. loves. Tho one and only Charlie Hinplin appoars in ln'<Tgreatest comedv. "A. Dog's Life." and by h:s funny antics wins roars of laughter.' A./tropd supporting programme is also .toeing shown. . EAtPRESS THEATRE. . ' ' . Onlr two more days 'reiha:'n to see the comedy-drama, "Heart of .Gold," in which Louise Huff has a part which suits her admirably, and Johnny Hiries' does same very quaint comedy - work. '.• Tho is clever and attractive, and most of the scenes are set in a New York drapery store, and include a gorgeous marineguin parade, of evening . gowns, pretty hats, etc. Commencing on Friday, the favourite. actor Allan. Djsone wilt be seen in his'latest picture,' "The Rebel." which stage-play had such a remarkable run. in Australia.