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ENTERTAINMENTS

ANNETTE KELLERMAN. Annette Kellerman, the world's finest artistic woman swimmer, and a popular motion picture star, together with her company of vaudeville artists, will complete their season at the Grand Opera House to-night. Not till recently has Miss Kellerman been acclaimed as a versatile performer on the legitimate stage; but her various "stunts,’’ which .Wellington attendances see during the present season, show that she is a very talented person indeed. She is a friend io her audience, and makes the audience feel the same way towards her. The supporting company is very good, especially strong in acrobatic turns, and in humorous items. KING’S THEATRE. "Mother o’ Mine," a photo-play based On Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem is n big attraction at the King’s Theatre this week. The spirit of the poem appeals to everyone. Kipling, in writing the gem, voiced the heartfelt sentiments of every right minded person; and the spirit of the poem is skilfully brought cut in the play by one of the cleverest of photo-play producers. A special orchestral programme is given each evening, one interesting item being the reproduction of thy song of the same name ns the play-on the Maenavox gramaphone. The supporting films are of a high order. I EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. I Alma Taylor and tSowart Rome appear nt Everybody’s Theatre in the latest success from London, entitled "The Heart of a Child," which provides many dramatic incidents. On the same bill is "Homespun Folk,” featuring the latest Ince performers. Other good films a.re screened. j EMPRESS THEATRE. I The mystery drama, “The Devil to . Pay," features Roy Stewart, and deals with the wrong done to an innocent man by a "pillar of society." The third episode of the serial, "Hidden Danger,” a comedy, and the latest Gazette, are also shown. "THE LILAC DOMINO.” Big bookings were recorded at the Bristol yesterday, when the box plans for the full season’ of the “Lilac Domino” opened. The season will commence at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night, under the J. C. Williamson management. In "The Lilac Domino, something more than the average musical comedy is promised. It is said to be real comic opera. The music is described as having charm and originality, and at times to rise to almos; operatic heights. There is comedy in plenty also, and to judge by the reception accorded to the production in London, Aus tralia, and more recently Auckland, ‘-he New Zealand tour can confidently be expected to be a memorable one. On account of the play’s extended run prior to coming to Australia, the music is very familiar and popular; it is full of good numbers, which include the beautiful duet "What Is Done You Never Can Undo,” “True Love Will Find A Way,” and "For Your Love I Am Waiting.” The cast is practically a new one to New ' Zealand, and their style of work is described as being entirely different from that of any previous combi-nation that has visited .the Dominion. Miss Rene Maxwell ("The Lilac Domino”) is said to be the greatest Australian find since Nellie Stewart, which speaks volumes. Mr. Claude Flemming comes with the reputation of playing lends at Daly’s Theatre, London, where "The Maid of the Mountains” and "A Southern Maid” have been showing. Mr. George Gee. the principal comedian, also comes with a big reputation, and Auckland theatre--goers are unanimous about him being one of the finest comedians that have graced ‘-he stage in that town. There will he a special matinee on Boxing nnd New Year’s Day. Q.P. MUSICAL COMPANY. Those attending the entertainment at the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-night, nnd familiar with the usual type of musical costume comedy will, it is claimed be agreeably surprised with the lavish scale of the Q.P. Musical Comedy Company production. Every item, it is stated, is suitably dressed, and receives an appropriate, setting. The performers are said to be all thorough artists, in their respective spheres. The vocalists nre supported bv an orchestra of talented players. There*will he various melodies and harmonies introducing ukelele’s, mandoline, and steel guitar. To-night a programme is entitled "A Harvest of Happiness, Humour, and Harmony,” and includes several concerted numbers, "Margie.” by a male quartet, "Glad Eye," sextette. Leonard Nelson in songs and recitations, comedy numbers by Messrs. Harry Webster and George Sharratt, a drama.fiic episode featuring Mr. Grafton Williams as a Waterloo veteran, n dancing scena introducing "The Gavotte” and "The Jazz” by Annette Lang and Mr. Del Foster, a novel sketch, " ’lm and ’Er." with Mr. Williams as "’lm and Miss Beatrice Wenban ns ’Er, and an eccentric comedy item bv Miss Wenban. Miss Hazel Fuller will sing "Here’s to Love” (Lionel Monckton) and "Pines o’ Pan.” Mr. Morris’s solos are "Little Mother o’ Mine” and "Sally Horner.” Mr. Phil A.sioli will playa violin solo. The big musical numbers are a grand onera. scena from "The Tales of Hoffman.” introducing "Drig Brig,” “The Drinking Song.” and the famous "Barcarolle.” nnd a syncopated grand onera item in which the works of many great composers are introduced. Also there is a Jazz band specmltv. Seats can be reserved at the Bristol, nnd day tickets from E.' Perry, until 1 o’clock to-day. thereafter nt the hall. DAME CLARA BUTT. Messrs. J. and N. Tait announce that Dame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerley Rumford will give a return concert at the Town Hall on Thursday, December 29. Popular prices will be charged, and a special programme has been arranged which will no doubt meet with the approval of all concert goers. To give everybody an opportunity of securing a seat the price of reserved seats has been fixed at a low figure; this is being done on account of the large num Per of people who were unable to gain admission during the recent season. Assisting Dame Butt and Mr. Bumford will be Melsa, the young violinist, who made such a fine impression; Miss Graef* Torrens, pianist, and Mr. Bernard Pago at the grand organ. The box plan will open at the Bristol this morning, and after Saturday will be at the Blue Bird Confectionery.

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Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 75, 21 December 1921, Page 3

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 75, 21 December 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 75, 21 December 1921, Page 3

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