ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10274, 8 May 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE PINK LADY." A most acceptable revival of the traced a audienc^. _ Grand Opera produc tion was tunetul and mir btui P clUnrrton m saTne company, the interpretation of tho part ot An hi, been entrusted to -Miss gnvo Godwin in place of Miss Gladys Montcrief who now appears as the pnklad?. The play however, has L™ stvlishlv re-dressed, and nesv have enhancea the re-introduction of the p-ece. i«i riantmusical numbers are artistically Wrsed with, effective, dancing, and there is a constant ripple ot humour from start to finish. The title role was sustained with charming grace bv Miss Montcrieff, whose talent found adequate scope. Two of her most pleasurable numbers were 1 m Just a Don't Care Girl," and 'Kiss Waltz, with Phil Smith. Miss Florence \ oung added lustre to her fame in the part of La Comtesse. Her vocalisation, "Donny Didn't, Donny Did,' was insistently encored. Miss Olive Godwin was quite adorable as Angcle. -tier duet with John Kalston, 'Love is Divine " and frolicsome du°t with Phil Smith, "Hide and Seek," evoked prolonged applause. As the henpecked Dondidier, and the eccentric Bebo Gunigolph, Phil Smith and Leslie Holland respectively were inimitable. Both these clever artists were as thoroughly at home in their parts as though they were wirtten for them. Good work was also achieved by John Ralston (Maurice D'Uzac), Reginald Roberts (Lueiea Garidel), Harry Ratcliffe (Theodore Lebec), Claude Bantock (Dr Mazou), Piercy Claridgo (Dectective Benevol), and John Fordo (the hungry man). Misses Eva Webber, Leah Pritchard, and Maie Baird also merit special mention. The song and dance, "I'm Single for Six Weeks More," by Miss Baird and Reginald Roberts, was one of the most pleasing numbers in the first act. The choruses were rich in tone and well balanced, and a word of praise is also due to the orchestra. Tho season will conclude this evening -with a repetition ot "Tho Pink Lady/' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There is a pleasing variety about the current programme of vaudeville at His Majesty's Theatre. Interesting items on the programme include "Tho Royal Togos" (startling acrobats), Rieuse and Rogers (an entertaining duo), Miss Nellie Kolln (who is always a great favourite), Brightie and Carlyon, and Ward Lear. There are many other fine turns.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. There is plenty of heart interest in "The Answer," which is proving such a popular feature at Everybody's Theatre. Chief amongst the supports is the tenth episode of "The House • of Hate." EMPRESS THEATRE. Th« powerful World drama "Merely Players" continues to draw large and interested audiences at the Empress. The storv has immense emotional possibilities. In addition to a strong "picture programme, vocal items are rendered by Mr C. Melvin. THE KING'S THEATRE. I An uncommonly fine feature film, "The Safety Curtain," constitutes the main attraction of the curront bill at the King's. There is also the ninth episode of "The Scarlet Runner," and a hilarious Keystone comedy. An addjed attraction are the vocal items' by Mr R. H. Meates (basso), and the King's grand orchestra complete a programme that is worthy of tho King's. PROFESSOR BARRADEN. On Saturday night Professor Barraden will make his reappearance at the Grand Opera House, and will present an entirely new programme. The new features to be presented are very numerous, and will include "Tlie Hypnotio Buckjumpers." In this test the subjects are given barrels, which they are influenced to believe are buckinghorses, and much fun results from their efforts to control tho "fiery steeds.". Another test will bo "The Hypnotic Blacksmith's Shop." . In this test some of the subjects imagine they are horses, others that -fhey are blacksmiths. The efforts of the' "smiths'' to shoe the "horses" are provocative of much mirth. Professor Barraden will give only one entertainment. Patrons are advised to book their seats. The box plan is now open at the Bristol, and there is no booking fee. MISS CARRIE LANCELEY. A concert of outstanding excellence headed by the gifted English soprano, Miss Carrie 'Lanceley, will afford a special attraction for music lovers nt the King's Theatre on Saturday next. Miss Lanceley is well equipped vocally, and her rare gift of temperament and pleasing personality make her a most convincing singer. Her programme is chosen with a view to suiting all tastes, and it is said that the splendour of tone revealed in her dramatic treatment of the "Faust" "Jewel Song" is no less striking than the tender appeal of her notes in a ballad such ns "Dear Libtle Shamrock." Tho instrumental trio, Miss Doris; Strublo (piano). Miss Ava Symons (violin) and Mss Nellie Simpson (flute and 'collo) will give the star worthy support, and in addition to their own numbers will accompany her with delicate perception. Miss Doris Strublo's monologues to the unifcon of Miss Symons and Miss Simpson are reported to hnvo a charming finish, and her child imitations to be wonderfully good. Miss Lanceley will appear in conjunction with the Goldwyn masterpiece "Tho Kingdom of Youth," featuring Tom Moore and Madge Kennedy. Seats may bo reserved at the Bristol.