ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 80, 28 December 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Q.P. MUSICAL COMEDY CO. The new prices of 35., 25., and Is. being charged by the Q.P. Musical Comedy Co. proved very popular, attracting a large audience to the Concert Chamber last night. "A Harvest of Happiness, Humour, and Harmony” continues to bo the programme presented, and it was again enthusiastically received. Thera will be a complete change on Saturday, the new bill being entitled “An Artistic Whirl of Gifted Girls and Gaieties.” The entertainment is rich in both vocalisation and comedy, and those who have not yet attended are advised not to miss seeing the present attractive programme, which includes several big ensemble numbers, solos, duets, excerpts from opera, and some very pretty melodies. The show is presented in a most excellent manner, and a feature which greatly adds to the enjoyment is the jazz band,, under Mr. Arthur G. Frost. The box plans are at Ned Perry’s, where day gale tickets are also obtainable. The charge for reserved seats is 4s. each. “THE LILAC DOMINO.”

The clever musical comedy,*"The Lilac Fornino,” which is produced by J; C. Williamson, Ltd., at the Grand Opera House this week, played to a bumper house last night, scarcely a seat being vacant. The audience was pleased with the piece, and showed its satisfaction in prolonged applause at the final curtain. The three acts which compose the production contain much good music and clever dialogue, although it cannot be said that the songs are of an exceptionally high standard —such as those in "The Merry Widow” and "A Waltz Dream,’’ for example. A popular actor fs George: Gee, as Prosper Woodhouse, a ■volatile person whose sole object in life is to raise the wherewithal for the next drink never worrying, about food or a bed. 'He delighted the attendance with an eccentric dance, being recalled three times last night. The other parts were well sustained, and Mao Baird and her dancing partner were popular in dance novelties. Dame Clara Butt Rumford and Mr. Kennerley Rumford were among those in the audience.

DAME CLARA BUTT’S CONCERT. Under the direction of Messrs. J. and N. Tait, at the Town Hall to-morrow night, Dame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerley Rumford v.-ill give their return and farewell concert, and the programme which has been selected is expected to attract an audience which will tax the big hall to its utmost. Rarely have concert-goers in any part of the world had such an opportunity of hearing these distinguished artists at the prices announced, and with the option of reserving their seats at a very modest figure. To-morrow night Dame Butt will sing "0 Divine Redeemer,’’ with violin, organ, and niano, and this number will be high in popular favour. Mr. Rumford has a fine selection of songs against liis name, and Daniel Melsa will be heard in several new numbers. Mr. .'Bernard Page will provide the organ accompaniments, and Miss Grace Torrens will,be at the piano. Patrons are reminded of the hundreds who were turned away during the last series of concerts, and they are advised to reserve their seats at the Blue Bird . confectionery.