ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 176, 21 April 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"SINBAD” PANTOMIME TO-NIGHT. Of the gorgeous J. add N. Tait pantomime "Sinbad, ’ to be seen here to-night at the Grand Opera House, the critic of the Auckland “Herald" wrote as follows:—"Rarely has such an excellent pantomime been seen in Auckland. It has the life and brightness, the music and mirth, which intoxicate the senses and leave the audience in the frame of mind which, if experienced often enough, would drive half the doctors out of .their profession. The pantomime was complete in every respect, and always on the side of generous measure. The large audience which was- present had not a dull moment. One minute it was roaring with mirth, the next sitting in hushed dolight as scenes of dazzling light, movement, and colour were unfolded. The Eastern setting gave fine opportunities to the artists, who were called on to divide the story into beautiful pictures, and remarkable has been their success. . . . Few pantomimes seen hero have 'been so strong in singers: It has double the usual number of soloists, and they are all good. Equally strong is the comedy side, the humour being of a most refreshing order. In specialities the company is fortunate in having an 'animal’ actor second to none, and two jugglers and equilibrists of the first rank. Their turn is not crudely introduced, but forms part of the glittering diamond valley scene."- The box plans are at the Bristol Piano Company. KING'S THEATRE.

There is an excellent programme at the King's Theatre this week. The principal film is a story of the Canadian Northwest, entitled “The Courage of Marge O’Doone.’’ The plot is from the pen of James Oliver Cut-wood, the famous author-naturalist, and a strong east is headed by Pauline Starke and Niles Welch.- Borree, an outlaw dog, and Tara, a grizly bear, also figure, largely in the photo-play. The scenic background, redolent of the Canadian mountains, woods, and lakes, makes the production a travelogue as well as a drama. Other films are screened, and Madame Hewitt’s numbers are of fine musical worth. Music is supplied by the King's Orchestra.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Alice Joyce, who is one of the hes known of motion picture actresses, ap pears at Everybody’s Theatre this weel in a very fine photo-play entitled "Dot lars and the Woman.’’ The theme of thi picture is the contrast between wc-altl and poverty, and the story tells of i woman who, through the miseries of poverty, brought on by extravagalfce, findi that when wealth again comes she canno appreciate it. The supporting programme which includes a Larry Senion comedy is excellent. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Silks and Saddles,” the principal film on this week’s progrrfinme at the Empress Theatre, is an Australian tale, ami is very well produced. The story telle of the sporting daughter of a wealthy

, squatter, who has two lovers, one a -mar of self-sacrifice and the other also a manly character. The conclusion of the . story' is splendid. It takes place on the Randwick course, where the girl outclasses rival riders and wins the big event. Other films are screened. FAMOUS ITALIAN TENOR. An announcement of exceptional inter est to music lovers is that made by J and N. Tnit in the advertising columns this morning that they have arranged tc present a distinguished Italian tenor at the large Town Hall on Saturday evening. April 30. Signer Antonio Notariello is the latest star to visit New Zealand under the well-known J. and iN. Tait auspices, and it is interesting to learn that Mr. Alfred P. Truda, of this city, was specially commissioned by J. and N. Tait to make the engagement during his visit to Italy. Signor Notariello and Mr. Truda arc due to reach Wellington from Naples, via Sydney, on Monday next. Signor Notariello comes to New Zealand with the very highest credentials. He has achieved exceptional success in Milan, Rome, and Naples, in grand opera and concert, and although he is just twenty-six years of age, he is regarded in his native land as one of Italy’s greatest tenor singers. At the Royal Conservatorium, in Naples, he obtained the highest diploma and grand prize against allcomers, and Ims had the advantage of the teaching of the celebrated Italian tenor De Lucia and Sebastiano (teacher of Caruso). Mr. V erbruggen and a few- privileged musical people heard Sifflor Notariello in Sydney last week, afltl his beautiful voice and his great dramatic and artistic / qualities created a very great impression. The tour is commencing in Wellington at the express desire of Mr. Truda. Notariello will be supported by an adequate company. The box plans are to be opened at the Bristol Piano Co. on Wednesday next.