ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 228, 21 June 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HUMPTY DUMPTY.

From time immemorial themes for pantomimes have been chosen from nursery rhymes that have survived the test of centuries; and "Humpty Dumpty,” the pantomime that is produced at the Grand Opera House, *0 as good as the best of them. The music is bright and pretty, the costuming is a feature, and the principal and supporting players combine to make a most enjoyable show. The pantomime will be staged in Wellington for the last time this evening.

KING’S THEATRE

This week’s attraction at tho King’s Theatre is a picture of exceptional merit and is playing to crowded houses nightly. Tho picture is "Dinty,” Marshall Neilan being responsible for the production, and ho has left no stone unturned in directing this picture. The lead is played by Wesley Barry, better known as Freckles, who adds to his success by a fine performance as the little Irish boy, who has to fight hard by selling papers in the streets of ’Frisco in order to keep his mother. The story is laid in the heart of 'Frisco's Chinatown, and throughout the picture there is a beautiful touch of humour and pathos. The vocalist is Mr. Vai. Jones, baritone, who was well received in all his numbers, whilst the King’s Orchestra rendered suitable music. There are good supporting pictures.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE

A Vitagraph film, "Bead Men Tell No Tries,” is showm at Everybody's Theatre this week. A number of the scenes were taken at night, and the effect obtained is unusual. The action filmed aboard ship during the fire is filled with human interest. An explosion was filmed i at great hazard to camera men, directors, and players, and the latter were In constant peril from falling debris. The supporting programme contains a Holin comody, "Grab the Ghost,” the latest Pathe Gazette, and Post nature scenic.

EMPRESS THEATRE.

Blanche Sweet, an old favourite, is seen at the Empress Theatre this week In the latest feature,. "Tho Deadlier Sex,” the story of which revolves about a modern girl, who kidnaps her moneygrabbing business enemy and takes him to the woods. Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton, who was so popular in "Daddy Long Legs.” Tho dramatio moments have all tho tensity to bo expected from Baynard Veiller, author of "Within the Law.” The supporting items Include episode 5 of "The Silent Avenger" serial, some interesting kinograms, and the latest Gazette.

"ODDS AND ENDS.”

To make the world laugh is the mission of the "Odds and Ends" Company, which will open a two weeks’ season at *he Concert Chamber on Monday next. Most of tho star performers in that popular pantomime "Sinbad the Sailor,” recently produced throughout the Dominion under the J. and N. Tait aegis, •ire included in the cast of "Odds and Ends." Edgley and Dawe, as "Ugo and Igo,” and Dan Agar as Mrs. Tinbad are names to conjure with in the world of comedy, and these three head the bill in the new .production. The good wine of these three needs no bush, for long experience has taught that their comedy is inimitable. Another star turn from the "'Sinbad" bill is the reappearance of Alys and Florence Wilson, the acrobatic and toe dancers. The poetry of motion is theirs in all its exhilarating nonchalance. Twin soubrettes—Cecily Audibert »nd Pa tale Hill—patter their way through sparkling parts with vim and brightness. Another member of the company is baritone .Walter Williams. Space precludes a personal review’ of the whole company, buh it is claimed to be a compact, clever combination, which is due to deliver "mirth, music, and merriment" in bounteous measure, and will deliver them. The box plan for the season is open at the Bristol.

"Tho Viceß«gals,” a mixture of the New Zealand and "Aussie” Diggers, arrived from Melbourne yesterday aboard the Westralia. They have had a very successful Australian season, and will open their Zew Zealand tour at Wanganui. Messrs. G. P. Henna, Will Crawford, and several other New Zealanders are members* of the company.