ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10273, 7 May 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

•THE PINK LADY."

This evening a"d to-morrow uighfc at the Grand Opera House J. C. Williamson's Jamous Royal Comic Opera ConiI>a»y will make ilieir farewell appearances hero m two. revivals of the dashing and tuneful musical comedy success "The Pink Lady," which picned urilliantly successful when it was originally staged here about two years ago. Since its original representation m. New Zealand "1 lie Pink L:.idy" has been redressed on a gorgeous scale, new scenery has been painted, and the colour and lightning ottects are, it is said, a feature of the revival. There are quite a number of briglu_ musical numbers and tuneful melodies in "The Pink Lady," and the beautiful ballets are more picturesque than those in'tho other operas staged during the present season. "The Pink Lady" unfolds an attractive and interesting romantic story and there is niucly comedy element in its three acts. Ine name part will bo in the hands of Miss Gladys Aloncrieff. Miss Florence Young has achieved one of her greatest triumphs as La Countesse in "The Pink Lady." -Miss Olive Godwin has a good singing part in Angele. Phil Smith and Leslie Holland will take their original parts (Philippe and Bebe) which may have been written for them. The cast also includes Messrs Robert McKinnon, Oliver Peacock, Harry Ratcliffe, John Forde, Claude Bantock, Percy Claridge, also the Misses Eva Webber, Addio Lennard, Leah Pritchard, and Rosie Evveson. Some brilliant dances are performed by Miss Maie Baird and Mr Robert MoKinnon. . His" MAJESTY'S. A crowded house was recorded at Has Majesty's Theatre last evening when Fullers' vaudeville company repeated their new, programme. Among tne most enjoyable items were the acts uy iKightie and Cariyon (.comedy vocalists and dancers), Mdlle. Rieuse and lvi. Georges Roger (French eccentric entertainers)), James and Selma {.coinedy vocali&ts and patter duo), and the Royal 'logos (Japanese jugglers and I'ope-waiKers). The appearance of the Moiinaris (Italian vocalists) has been muetiiiitely postponed owing to the illness of Signor Moiinaris. The programme will be repeated this evening. THE KING'S THEATRE. A full orchestral matinee is advertised at the King's Theatre this altersoon, when bewitching Norma Taluuuige is featured in tne belect drama "The Safety Curtain." The supporting programme is in'Keeping with the star. Mr 11. H. Moates is a nightly delight with his resonant bas&o voice. The King's grand orchestra supply the incidental music. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The eudden attainment of great wealth proves an interesting psychological study in "The Answer,'' a sevenreel production which is a popular,feature at Everybody's Theatre. \ It is a story of a strong man and his butterfly wife, which Is worked out in a manner to please all patrons. Alma Rubens is in the leading part. The tenth episode of "The House of Hate," the Pathe Gazette and a fine comedy aie amongst the supports. EMPRESS THEATRE!. "Merely Players," the w/.-ld feature screening' this week at the Empress Theatre is a powerful drama. Kitty Gordon/is seen in the role of "a wealthy tvidow who appearl'iu a series, of the latest fashions, frills and fancies. The cast includes Muriel Ostrich©, Johnny Hinea, Irving Oummings and Georgo Macquarrie. Supporting- items include a picture of the funeral of theJftto Mr P. Fogarty, who.was killed in Wellington last week, also a side-splitting comedy, "A Queen for an Hour." Vocal items are rendered nightly by Mr C. Meivin. PROFESSOR BARRADEN. On Saturday night, in the .Grand Opera House, Professor Barradan will show for one night only. Professor Barradon has 'earned a great reputation here and elsowhero as an entertainer. On Saturday ho will present an entiroly new programme, including the greatest of all laughs, "The Hypnotic .Buckjumpers.'' In ' this tost, each man who mounts the professor's platform is given a beer barrel and told it la m bucking horse. The "Sydney Morning Herald"- said:—"Never has Sydney laughed as it did ab 'The Hypnotic Buckjumpers.' It is a scream." "The Hypnotic Blacksmith" will also be presented. Professor Barradon's entertainment is always rushed, and patrons are advised to book their seats at the Bristol without any extra fee. CARRIE LANCELEY. I A concert in miniature is how Miss Carrie Lanceley, the talented _ English , songstress, describes her artistio offering which patrons of the King's Theatre will have an opportunity of hearing on Saturday next. Miss Lanceley herself has three or four numbers which invariably extend into double the programme list, and they cover items from! the.brilliant "Jewel Song," in "Faust" to tho Irish ballad "Dear Little Shamrock." Doris Strublo as pianist and monologuist is 'daintiness and artist'-y combined. Miss Ava Symons, the violinist, plays with f,ympathotie insight, and Miss Nellio Simpson in her flute and 'cello solos concludes the list of engaging coterie. .Miss Lanceley and her melody maids; will, appear next'week in conjunction with popular Tom Mooro and Madge Kennedy in Goldwyn's latest masterpiece "Tho Kingdom of Youth." The plnn opens at tho Bristol to-day.