ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2673, 20 January 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY. Tho "box plans for -the first seven nights of tho season of the J. C. Williamson Koyal Comic Opera Company, commencing at tile Grand Opera House .to-morrow evening, (hiring which will bo performed "Gipsy Love," "Our Miss Uibbs," and "Paul Jones," are now open at the Bristol. Heavy advance booking is recorded. The plans for the last scroti nights, during which, will be presented, in the order named, "The (jnuker Girl," "Ma Alio Rosette," and "Ttio Dancing Mistress," will be opened on Wednesday next. "Gipsy Love" is said to be a legitimate successor to tho famous "Merry Widow," and is noted for a profusion of-beautiful musical numbers. These include "The Wild Bird," "Tho Garden of Love," the famous "Love and Wine" song, the "Gipsy" song, and many other alluring items. Tho action of the opera is said to be stirring and dramatic, t.lie dancing a ftature, and the costuming gorgeous. As tho cast includes Miss Ethel Cadman, a notable English soprano and comic opera artiste, and Mr. Derek Hudson, who comes with a reputation as a baritone of grand opera pretensions, together with so proved a favourite as Miss Florence Young in the principal jiarts, supported by a particularly adequate company, a fine representation of the opera, is expected. "Gipsy Love." will be played on Friday, Saturday, and Monday next. On Tuesday next and following nighta will be staged "Our Miss Gibbs," while on the Friday following "Paul Jones" will be presented for 0110 night only. Tho company, which is said to number over 100, is spoken of as being one of the best and most perfectly organised of any directed by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., for many years. WIRTH'S CIRCUS. Wirth's Circuf, now showing at the Taranaki Street Wharf, lias firmly established itself in tho public favour, two big houses both at the afternoon and evening performances yesterday testifying to this. 'Enthusiasm ran high on the subject tff Captain Frank liuling's seals, whoso wonderful performance always gives fresh ground for wonder. i The Royal jWirth Family, too, were enthusiastically received, the' wonderful riding of Miss May Martin Wirt'ii comirnj in for especially generous treatment at the hands of the audiences. Another turn of exceptional interest is that of M. Muesa Marnier, the Russian Cossack. His performance, in view of the prowess displayed by his brothers in arms dining tho war, lias a special appeal. These intrepid sons of the "Little White Father" are able to ride as soon as they TO-n walk, and a life in the saddle on tho steppes of Caucasia makes them Particularly skilful riders and hardy soldiers. Marnier gives a daring and interesting exhibition of their modes of warfare, the practice of which is their principal pastime. The Loretta Twins, lady performers, 011 the horizontal bars provide a remarkable entertainment They nro in tho front rank of their particular line, and some of the feats' they perform with such neatness a.nd grace are possible to but few men and to 110 women. The Ernestonians and No-vikc-fi's, in their aerial trapeze, never fail to draw gasps of wonder, and Louvain. on the tight wire, is very clover. Onlv three more nights remain of' the Wellington season, and the farewell matinee is announced for Saturday afternoon. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRIC. A great vaudeville, bill is running at His Majesty's Theatre this week, and the. liquso was crowded again last evening. Comedy jugglers are generally supposed to bo much alike, but it is not an exaggeration to say that Kipp nml Kippy, the American . artists now appearing at this /theatre,. bring practically all new business. Other gqod- performers on this week's programme are Mable and Malfe, tile clumsy boy and the dainty maid;' Pollard and Jackson, expert vocalists; Bollinger and Reynolds, wire-walkers; Miss Alice Pierce, .the distinguished impressionist; Ward Lear, George Wheeler, and Tho Astelles. In addition to the evening performances throughout tho week tliero will be a matinee on Saturday. THE KING'S.

The programme being presented at the King's Theatre this week cannot fail to please the most blase of picture patrons, because of the high standard of the pictures shown, tlio excellence of the acting, and the pleasing variety of subjects exhibited. Anita Stewart and Earle Williams in the Vitagraph drama "-The Awakening" hold pride of place, the story, extremely interesting as it is being aided strongly by the charm aud personality of the two popular artists. "Reincarnation," a two reel drama bv the Thanhouser Co., with Florence La Badie in a principal role, is a splendid example of the art of motion pictures in. dealing with subjects that require unusual treatment. The other pictures include a Vitagraph comedy, ."Following the Scout," featuring Mr. and Airs. Sidney Drew; "How the French Coast is Guarded," and the latest Path? Gazette.

On Monday next the London' Film success, "ATy- Old Dulrch/ 1 the,adaptation to the screen of Albert Chevalier's famous coster songs, with Chevalier as .Toe Spwld and Florence Turner as Sally (my Old Dutch), will be screened. • EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. Six special star features' are'-attracting big crowds to ...Everybody's. Theatre in Manner Street this week. In -addition t-o a veiy interesting chapter in "The Million Dollar Mystery," the dramatic side of the programme is sustained by a Vitagraph production, "Love's Way." The Gaumont Graphic contain? numerous good war views, aud there is a capital Gaumout scenic, "In the Heart of Egypt." Two very laughable comedies, "The Honeymoon Pact" (Vita-graph) ami "Never Again" (K. 8.) add variety and prove highly amusing. The Symphony Trio provide delightful music. THE EMPRESS. Ail outstanding feature of the "First Commandment," the star film on the current' programme at 'the Empress, is the very fine acting of beautiful little Marguerite Courtot and Tom' Jloore. The strong human note which dominates the production throng-bout also makes for popularity. In addition to this Kalem three-act "star, there is an interesting Gazette depicting some of the latest international events in connection with tie war. The Vitagraph humorist, Sidney Drew, is seen in a very laughable little fareo entitled "Boobley's Baby." He wrote, acted, and directed this singlereeler himself. A very fine scenic filming of Constantinople is viewed with mora than ordinary interest nightly. There i& also tlio comedy by Patlie called "The Man of the Wosds."' The 1 beautiful colouring of this picture adds materially to its value. -