THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 156, 7 August 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

THE PANTOMIME. Another crowded * audience greeted the "Forty Thieves" at the Theatre fioyal last evening, their reception being most enthusiastic. The finished ■work of the Three Rubes pleased. the audience "all to bits," and these cleA T ar comedy acrobats were recalled many times. The "whoops" competition was duly carried out and proved; to be. one" of the most amusing features, a trio in a circle box receiving the golden kettle on the wing amidst loud laughter from the remainder of the audience. At no time did the performance dreg, and the' solo dancers, ballets, songs, and wmdescript items followed on with liuge success. The concluding ballet, "The Drums of All Nations," again evoked a mild demonstration of patriotism, the French troupe coming in for an appreciable share of the applause. The playing of the "Marseillaise" was introduced most effectively, the audience showing its appreciation, and the 4i Forty Thieves" retired for the night to the strains of "God Save the King," sung vigorously by the occupants of the stalls, the circle, and "the good-..01d top shelf." The pantomime

will be produced again this evening, at a matinee performance to-morrow, and finally in the evening. OPERA HOUSE. There was a large audience at the Opera House last evening when the current programme was presented with conspicuous-success. It will be repeated this evening,' matinee performance to-morrow, and" £nally 4 n *hj evening. The management that Miss Daisy Jerome, the popular comedienne, opens her season on Augast 24. COLOSSEUM. The sensational Anglo-Indian drama, '' The Golden Beetle,'' was once more the star attraction of the .current programme screened again successfully at the Colosseum last evening. The supporting pictures are a splendid series, and the programme will be shown again this evening and at the matinee performance to-morrow. HIS MAJESTY'S. His Majesty's Theatre was largely attended again last evening, when the current programme,, with "The Lure | of London '' in the forefront, proved most attractive. The supporting Alms

are a fine series, and the programme as a whole will be repeated this evening. The usual matinee performance is announced for to-morrow. GLOBE THEATRE. The current programme at the Globe Theatre is proving most. successful, the star drama, "The Cabaret Dancer," being a fine production. It tells the story of the love of a sparkling- little dancer, and incidentally gives one anS&s£ellent insight into the manner in whichTttie-"<«J)arets," or drinking and dancing in the land of the stars Another pleasing drama is Fiancee and the Fairy," while the i "Gaumont Graphic" sets forth inter- , esting topical news, and '' Where the Monsoon Blows" is a very fine scenic production. The programme is completed by '' A Muddy Eomance,'' one of the best of the Keystone comedy masterpieces. The series will, be screened again .this evening and throughout tomorrow. SYDENHAM PICTURES. A sensational Anglo-Indian drama, "The Golden Beetle," was the star at- ' traction of the new programme pre- ; sented at the Sydenham Picture Theatre \ J

last evening before a large and appreciative audience. The story told is most thrilling, and exciting episodes abound. The splendid series of supporting pictures comprise: "A Real English Winter, " " The Nurse and the Counterfeiter," drama; "Construction of a Lifeboat," educational; and "Simple Simon and. the Dromedary' ' and "The Whirlwind Kids," comedies. The programme will be screened again this i evening, and at the matinee performance to-morrow^ OLYMPIA RINK. The. Olympia Eink continues to be largely attended at each and every A; special attraction is anAugust 13, when a fancy and poster is to be held. The i usual hours are be**Rgv observed.