AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 53, 2 July 1915, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

H.l*. THEATRE. For to-night's change of programme a film entitled "Captain Alva-rems" will he presented. The picture is 6000 ft ill length, and occupies nearly the whole of the programme. Several thrilling war scenes are introduced, and during Captain Alvarenz's escape the audience are treated to one of the most sensational scenes yet cinematographecl, "Harc s and Rider Plunge Across a Chasm," with a reckless regard lor l>t'e, that is thrilling in the extreme. The feature liini is supported by an entirely new series of war pictures, depicting life in and around the tiring line. A new comedy, entitled. "A Corner in Hats." will conclude the hill.

THE RED DANDIES. TO-MORROW NIGHT. As surely as the winter comes round, so do one or another company of Mr Edward Branscombe's Dandies, who [ have for the lust few years made j merry in Stratford, and thousands of i Now Zealanders have the pleas-incest recollections of delightful evenings J spent with clever folk. Of all ' the Dandies Companies that have , visited us, none has been so universally popular as the Reds, and Hi consequence .Mr Branscombe has sel ' octed the Red Dandies to tour the Dominion this winter, and thev «'i!l appear at the Stratford Town Hal! 1 to-morrow night, when metaphorically | speaking the gla'd hand of the public j will be extended to them across the ' footlights. During the Reds' two year.-' absence from New Zealand the personnel of the company lias changed somewhat, and it is claimed that the combination is stronger than ever. Few comedians who have visited this country have gained the wide popularity of Mr Claude Dainpier, and those who remember his clever character sketches and humorous interludes will he pleased to hear that he will make his re-appearance with the company, as also will Miss Irene Vere (the dainty and charming (jommedienne). Mi' Oliver Peacock i.the popular tenor), and last hut not least. MiLeonard Griffiths (the accomplished pianist) with the perpetual smile. The new-comers have all made good in Australia, and come here with a budget of flattering press notices; Miss Mona Thomas is a soprano witli a voice of rich quality and extensive range; Miss Ida Newton is a dashing soubrette of exceptional versatility; Mr John Welby is a young artist of striking personality and possessing a glorious baritone voice; Cyril Connolly is an unique artist, as not only is he a talented violinist hut also an j expert dancer; Harry Borradale is a | light comedian of rare ability, and i makes a feature of catchy chorus songs, while as an elocutionist he has few equals in Australasia. This company has just completed a most suef cessful season of eight months in Brisbane, and they bring with them J an entirely new ami very extensive rej pertoire of novelties to the taste of their patrons. The box plan of reserved seats is now on view at Orubb's. THE PLIMMER-HA4-L COMPANY. "A MESSAGE FROM MARS." The above-named combination of famous players will appear at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening in ! Richard Ganthoney's celebrated fan- ■ tastical comedy "A Message from Mars." originally produced at The Avenue Theattre. London, under the direction of Frank Curzon and the world renowned light comedian, Mr Chits Hawtrey ; it imediately leapt, leapt into fame, and has enjoyed unI equalled popularity ever since, it may I well lie said on behalf of "A Message j from Mars" that age cannot wither nor custom stale its infinite variety. I hi these times of stress and strain, | the play with its terrific and overwhelming arguments in favour of tolerence and charity makes a special appeal to British humanity. So skilfully has the author interwoven the pathos with the comedy that the audience is kept alternately laughing ami crying throughout the whole evening. The conversion of the selfish Horace Parker hy the weird supernatural visitor from Mars is reminiscent of Dickon's Christmas Carol. Throughout the play runs the daintiest love story over told. The Company is an exceptionally powerful one. The scenery and electoral effects ar all first-class. The hox plan is at Grubb's, where, seats may be reserved.