ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 175, 2 January 1915, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES. To-day and to-night the management present "Knlom's heart stirring drama, "Tim Treasure Ship." Captain Bascoin, shipwrecked, finds a bag of jewels under the skeleton of a. previous castaway. In the years that pass, Bascom constructs a model along the lines of his old ship, and hides his jewels in the tiny hold. He is rescued and returns home. His daughter, Beth, is engaged to Dave, while Tom, his son, has become a good-for-nothing. The old sailor dies shortly afterwards. Tom is induced by Harley, his employer in go to tin: South Seas in search of the treasure. Later, Harley discovers the hiding place of the treasure, and plots to get it. He almost succeeds but is foiled by Dave. The supporting programme which is an exceptionally strong one, is advertised in another column. EMPIRE PICTURES. , The new programme to be shown to-day and to-night features the London Film Company's latest and greatest success, "England's Menace." This most remarkable of film plays comes in the light of a prophecy. It stirs the imagination of even the most unpatriotic" individual, for it is full of gripping and tense situations, during the screening suitable music will be played by Mrs George. The supporting programme is well up to the Empire's high average, and is advertised in tht amusement column. Seats may be reserved by ringing 'phone 305. Tllil GONDOLIERS AND THE -MIKADO. I'nquestional'.y the most important theatrical announcement made here for many years, and one that will he read with infinite pleasure by all lovers cf comic opera, i.i that published this morning by the J- C. Williamson, Ltd., manngi;i.'e!it to tiic effect that definite arrangements have been made for the appearance at the Theatre Royal on Monday, January 18, of Uhcir already famous Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. The ell'orts of the members of this organisation, which was recently formed in London, aroused great enthusiasm in Australia, whilst in Auckland recently tlmy achieved a distinct ai'J unparalleled trhimph, and press and public alike had mi hesitation in declaring the combination the best and mo.-t versatile company of comic opera artists which liai yet visited the Dominion. The works of 'Gilbert and. Sullivan have prove a revelation to: the younger generation, and the memories o f tin present revival of "The Gondoliers" will ahv.ws remain as one of the pleasantest in theatrical experiences. To those who have witnessed previous representations of this opera, *nd there, are few old theatre-goers who lannot recall the happy days when it was interpreted by such 'artistes as Florence Young, Neilie Stewart, Florence. 'Oraupiier, Violet Vnrlev, Alice Harnett, George Laurie, "Billiie" Elton, Charles Riley, Charles Ivenningham, Joseph Tapley ami Howard Vernon, the present revival will come' as a delicious treaf. Without any doubt, the most popular (if the works of the collaborators is "Tie Gondoliers;' and local playgoers will lie dclight.id to know that this of.era lifts been ehos"n to introduce the eompany.to playgoers of Xe ,v Plymouth. '-The Gondoliers" ibounls in fascinating ■airs, tuneful, captivating, and original mUsie. brilliant ensembles, wholesome wnd j'iniiinely humorous situations, cletar dialogue, brilliant satire, and the dressing, scenery, the dancing, the ballets,, and the general mounting are features cf the opera. The operas are all siag-'d under the direction of Mr Richard f Kcathev'sby who was for years pro- | ducer for Doyle Carle at 'the. Savoy Theatre London. The musical director is I Mr Henry Bnrt.in who was associated, with the recent London production cf ' the Gilbert and Sullivan opera*. The, box plans will be. opened at Colliers on Friday January 15. ■ ',