ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10292, 29 May 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

“THE THREE DOGES." At the Opera House to-night Mrs Jame. Jlannah and Miss Gladys Gompoeli wn,, n collaboration, produce an original phai. tasy, “The Three Doors,” invented rn. arranged by these two artists. It is . spectacle story in pantomime and dam form, and. is so arranged as to inolucu, as a big feature the quarrel scene between Oberon and Titania (“A Midsummer .Sight’s Dream”), with hosts of attendant sprites and fairies, and a strong cast of principals. Other features include a Greek' pageant and a number of quaint!,' beautiful ballets and dances. Upwards of 100 performers are engaged, including many of Wellington’s leading artists The dressing and staging are on an elaborate scale, all the costumes bavin been designed by Mrs Hannah and Mi; Campbell. "The Three Doors" is to 1staged for three nights only, and the prcoeds are to be devoted to the Wellingto Dree Kindergartens. HIS MAJESTY’S. The popularity of the current pro gramme by Fuller’s Vaudeville Compgu: was exemplified last evening by a crown ed attendance at His Majesty's Theatr. The chief attractions include the hilar ■ ous musical farce, “Murphy in ti Trenches,” by Tom Haverley’s Compar.: the instrumental numbers by Don Alsace, and the vocal contributions b. biguor Moibiari and Signora Molinar The programme will be repeated tl:< evening. KING’S THEATRE. Alice Brady, who is featured in the hi Select success, “The Death Dance re showing at the King's Theatre, has part that suits her admirably. Tii picture is a great draw, and last nigi there was a huge audience. It is thrilling story .of society, the stage, t" cabarets. The dresses worn are gorged) while the settings are of the high stain, ard set by the Select Company. A a musical programme has been arrange; including “Valso Trieste’ ( Deat.: Dance”). The popular tenor, Mr H. l Woods, sings with splendid success, "D.stiny” and "Love you in Velvet.” Tli supporting programme includes the hp episode of "The Scarlat Banner” and if latest Gazette. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Sorrows of Satan” is proving successful attraction this week at tl. Empress. The tale, which is a close vr; sion of Marie Corelli’s novel of the san name, is replete with interesting chan ter studies and sensational incident The famous English beauty. Glad, Cooper and the noted actor, Owen Nare* head an exceptionally strong cast. TV. supporting items are all, well chosen. THEATRE. "The Better ’Ole" will be fina screened at Everybody’s to-morrow nig l Last evening there was another large a dienoe. The characters whipch Bni Bairnsfather Jias immortalised, oomc life in the-shape of Old Bill, and his m leagues Alf and-Bert. They are t: Three Musketeers of the twentieth ci tury, and stand for the spirit of Drat Nelson, and all British heroes dear i British hearts. The singing of "Up fro Somerset” by Mr H. Meates was greav appreciated, while the musical effects c a big feature. The thirteenth episode . “The House of Hate” heads the sup ports.