ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1211, 21 August 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

JACK AXD THE BEANSTALK. The Opera House was again crowded to the doors on Saturday evening, and the third presentation of the Williamson pantomime, "Jack and tho Beanstalk," was in all respects as successful as those which had preceded it. Tile various balllets which follow ono another in rapid succession are thoroughly delightful in their wealth of beautiful colouring. As to (lie comic clement, Mr. Jack Cannot displays extraordinary versatility in the rolo of "Dame Trot." He finds an able foil in Mr. Rupert Darrell, and capable assistants in the other comedians, who play their part in tho pantomime. Miss Dorothy Firman's aeroplane is a popular feature of the show. Tho Doherty Sisters provoked unstinted laughter in their dancing and "small-talk" turn, and their local hits were pointed. Tho Pantzers are as clever a troupe of acrobats as ono could wish to. see, and tho comic bull-fight, with which their turn concluded, gave rise to roars of laughter. From beginning to end tho show went with a happy swing, and there is no doubt will tnjoy unbroken popularity during its stay in Wellington. A successful matineo preceded the ordinary performance in the evening. The plan for the last three nights'and the last matinee will open at the Dresden at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning.

THEATRE ROYAL. A very large audience greeted tho final performance of last week's programmo at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. Miss Dolly Courtney, a bright serio, was well received, and Bob Harper, Miss M. Gray, Miss Nellie Searle, and Ward Lear thoroughly pleased the audieace .in the various acts. A number of new items are to be included in the change of programme to bo presented to-night. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Notwithstanding tho large number of counter attractions, His Majesty's Theatre was well patronised at both the. matinee and evening performaness on Saturday, when the last week's programmo was screened for the last time. To-night a complete new series will be presented. The s-tar feature of tho new programme is "Tho Brido of Messina," a magnificent reproduction of Johaun Schiller's famous tragedy. The works cf the German poet and dramatist are all rich in imagery, scenic, and spectacular effects, and in "The Bride of Messina" tlKse features are,combined with romantic and dramatic elements that make each scene of distinct power and beauty. A number of other equally interesting items will be introduced, including tho latest number of,the Pathe Gazette and the Invfstiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon. THE NEW THEATRE. Good business was done at the continuous picture show in Manners Street on Saturday, and tho excellence of the films that wore screened fully warranted it. Included in tho series aro a number 'of capital romantic and dramatic studies, and scenic pictures as beautiful as they aro interesting. Tho comic element has not been forgotten, as the hearty laughter attests when such films as "A Modern Courtship" and "Artful Tweedledum" are passing over the screen. The same programmo will bo screened to-day and in tho evening. The current series, which includes a magnificent travel theme, "Egyptian Monuments," will bo shown for the.last time from 11 o'clock this morning till 11 o'clock to-night. Tho customary changc is announced for to-morrow. THE KING'S THEATRE. . The new programme to be submitted by West's and Royal Pictures this evening will consist of some very fine items. Special mention must bo made of "A Case of High Treason," adapted by the Edison Company from the book "The Under Man." It is a story filled with strong action and picturesque scenes moving along rapidly from a rock-bound coast by tho sea to tho pilot houso.of a millionaire's j-acht at its close, whore there is the joy of seeing the lovers steering their future" happiness into the Harbour of Happiness. Another picture of interest to all will be "The Investiture at Carnarvon of tho Prince of Wales," and other selected dramatic, educational, scenic, and comic subjects. Special music will be rendered by the King's Theatre Orchestra. MR. WILLIAM ANDERSON'S COMPANY. , On Monday evening, August 28, Mr. Anderson's Dramatic Company will appear in Nat. Gould's snorting sensation, "The Chance of a Lifetime," a plav that has met with marked success both in Melbourne and Sydney A feature of tho play will be tho . highly-trained marc 'Trixie, which climbs a long flight of stairs, and tho race for tho Gold Cup. "The Chance of a Lifetime" was staged for the first time at the King's Theatre, Melbourne, under tho direction of Mr. Anderson, the author (Nat Gould) and the producer (Mr. Frank Gerald), all praotically Australians; tho company was Australian, also the scenery aud tlw music. Tho play in its entirety is said to compare favourably with any similar typo of drama. The box plan will be on view at the Dresden on Wednesday next. ' LEAGUE BOYS' BAND. The Young Australia League Boys' Band and Entertainers, in conjunction with West's Pictures, Ltd., mil give one performance in the Hall on Wednesday next. Theso young performers have appeared with much success everywhere m Australia. Tho Lcaguo Hoys' programmo will demonstrate what 1 they are going to present in America, and will include band selections, duets, soprano solos, elocution, monologue, and comedy items, which should show tho versatility of the boys in band music, singing, and elocution. West's Tictures, Ltd., will, in addition, screen one of their latest programmes, including the great people's drama "East Lynne," in 30 scenes, specially enacted by a company of England's leading artists. Seats may be reserved at the Dresden.

WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL OKCHESTiiA.

Every available seat at the Town Hall was occupied lost evening for the Wellington Professional Orchestra's sixth concert of the present season. The prqgrammo was an admirable one, but the orchestral numbers were rather spoilt by discords croated by a cornetist playing out of tune. Tho banil itself was a trifle thin and unevenly balanced. Quite tho most attractive" selection on the programme was tho "Graceful Dance,"' from Sullivan's Hery VIII music. Tho "Faust" fantasia was rather ragged in places, but otherwisa was quite enjoyable, while Mendelssohn's "Cornelius March," and Herold's favourito "Zainpa" overture wore very popular numbers. Solo items were also contributed by Mr. Herbert liloy anl Mr. Arthur Oakey. Mr. Bloy, who is an accomplished violinist, played the "Prizo Song" from "Die Meistersingor" (Wag-ner-Wiehelmj), very artistically indeed, and, in response to a recall, added a serenado of Moskowski's. Mr.- Oakey, who has a pleasing baritone voice, gave a somewhat colourless interpretation of Newton's "Nita Gitana," adding "Life's Hecompense" as his encoro number. Mr. Dave Ivonnv played the accompaniments.