ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8338, 25 January 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE GIRL En THE TEAM.” To-night, at tile Opera House, at B o clock, we are to have the much anticipated “Girl in the Train" exploited by me line company that the J. 0. Williamson firm has sent to the Dominion, in me shape of the Now Comic Opera Company. So much has been read, written and said about “The Girl in the Train” mat is complimentary that especial interest is abroad in the performance or Coo. Fall's tuneful opera this eveningit is a long time since so many comic opera stars have appeared in one play together. Such names on a programme as Alessrs W. S. Percy, Reginald Roberts, Victor Prince, Fred Winn, Edmund Sherras, Charles Albert, Dick Shortland, and Misses Celia Ghiloni and Dorothy lirunton should prove a tower of artistic strength to any piece in whch they happened to be concerned. Again, the first appearance of Miss Sybil Amndalo, Mr Talleur Andrews and Miss Vivian Tallour here is, from a musical point, of distinct importance. _ It is confidently stated that the entire company is in every direction mos brilliantly equipped. Tho music is quoted as being the most melodious, attractive, and mas terly yet composed by Doctor Leo. Fall. A chorus of grand opera proportions,, and a ballot which is composed of the pick of the best dancers in Australia are added attractions. Mr Victor Champion will direct an orchestra of specially selected musicians. "The Girl in tho Drain" will bo played for four nights. On Thursday next “NigMbirds” will be presented, in which Mies Amy Murphy will appear. The performance this evening will be in the presence of his Excellency the Earl of Liverpool and the Countess of Liverpool. The box plan for to-night will be on view at Christcson’s at 12.30. Tho plans for the entire season are now open at the Dresden. THEATRE ROYAL. Anybody who has not yet heard Miss Bessie Slaughter at the Theatre Royal should do so without delay if they wish to enjoy some really fine contralto singing. There are a number of other excellent enteitaincrs appearing at tho i al and all will repeat their items tonight.’ On Monday, Victor, tho great illusionist, is to appear, also the Lyntons, sketch artists, the Fontenoys. harmonises, and the Three Titbits, juvenile performers. ; THE EMTBBSS THEATRE. Excellent attendances were recorded yesterday afternoon and evening at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures, when the current bill was repeated. Foremost among an interesting series is tho A.B. exclusive drama, “The Burglar’s Dilemma,” an exciting domestic episode, in which a burglar is believed to have murdered the occupier of the house. The application of the American police method of exacting a confession, known as "the third degree," has probably never been so realistically portrayed. The supplementary pictures are also thoroughly entertaining. Tho bill will bo shown for the last time to-day and to-night. On Monday night a sensational Ik or disk circus drama, "In a Den of Lions," will be introduced with a now programme. THE NEW THEATRE. All sessions of the New Theatre continuous pictures were well patronised yesterday. The ladies' drama, "The Power of Love,” is a fine portrayal of an excellent theme, well staged and mounted. The supporting subjects are of an attractive order, including as they do dramas, comedies, and travel studies. The bill will figure for the last time to-day and to-night. Tho complete change on Monay will be headed by a sterling dramatic photo-play ‘‘The Danites,” a Selig work occupying over half an hour.