ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2961, 27 December 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho star item on the program mo at His Majesty's Theatre this week is that of Mr. Leonard Nelson, a comedian who makes a reappearance, an>l who is very much appreciated. He receives - numerous) cncorcs throughput the evening. Dura and Judge, a clever pair of comedians, make a flrst appearance. Included iu tlioir turn is some very clever acrobatic and balancing work. Baroen and Bosetti, a musical duo, contribute some pleasant singing and music. Others inotuded *n the bill aro the Thrco Buddies, clever acrobats; the Two If lemmings, who give exhibitions of strength and muscular development; . tho De Bakers, Miss Dora Oberman, the Two Devons, Mt. H. Little, and Mr. Scott Gibson. 1 KING'S THEATRE. The producers of "Zaza" have gone the length of securing an actress as principal whose every action is full of the gay life of Paris, where she has been the idol of all the men of this great city. After a long time 6ho falls in love with Bernard Dufrene, with whom the lives happily for several months. Her infatuation for Bernard is tho only real and lasting omotion that Zaza has ever experienced, and she devotes hor whole life to making him happy. Stung to the depth of hor heart when she discovers he is married, her lovo turns to desperate revenge, but her lover's child turns loose the true character of Zaza, and' brings the wonderful action filled emotional drama to a most fitting climax. The other pictures, including Trontham Camp Dinner; aro well chosen, the latter being 6hown for the last time to-night. "THE WOLF WOMAN" 'AT EVERYBODY'S. Record business was done at Everybody's Theatre throughout yesterday, when the programme presented was > one 'of the very best. The star attraction is a Triangle drama, "The Wolf Woman," featuring Louise Glaum, the- world's leading exponent of vampire parts. Louise Glaum, who dresses magnificently for the part, gives a wonderful' impression of the. siren woman who attracts even good men by the glitter and glamour of her serpent-like charm, and her ghastly fate conveys a powerful moral. In the very act of ensnaring a handsom'e and innooent youth by the seductive graces of her personality and the subtle glamour of her surroundings she is challenged to do battle for her prey by the pure and noble-hearted girl who is pledged to marry the man in question. The end is dramatic and sensational. This star is supported by a strong list of special features. EMPRESS THEATRE."A Gentleman from Indiana," the kinematographed portrayal of Booth Tarkington's well-known book, wnjs again received with unstinted applause by crowded houses at the Empress Theatre yesterday. The picture is an excellent one. and admirers of Tarkington's work Bhould bo delighted to see this production. With Dustin Faraum in tho title role, and supported by an excellent cast, tho picture is done, full justice to. "The Topical Gazette" and tho Vim comedy, 'In the Ring," are strong supports. For the day sessions only the management have included 'a pretty film entitled "Fairyland," depicting a child's dream of a visit to the Fairiesi which both the young and old. yesterday. This programino will ba screened for the remainder of the week. >

QUEEN'S THEATRE. ; The popularity of the new Queen's Theatre, in Cuba Street, has been further demonstrated during the holidays, for,, comfortably capacious, as it is, it has been crowded to excess at every session. rind thq queue has been the order of the night. This has been relieved to some extent by the easy foyer and tho conveniences supplied at the Marble Bar in tho big passage, but apart from theso many late-comers were compelled to go "empty away." The special holiday star, picture, "The Sister of_ Jose," whicl\ was reserved i'o'r the festive season, has amply rewarded the managerial discrimination. Thh love story of Sunny Spain, with its warp of tragedy •and its weft of romance, hns proved a big draw. It is an ideal picture constructively, both, on account of its rapid action, its intense interest, and the excellence of its production. The pnrt of the heroine suits Marguerite Clark perfectly, and she has been in no more impetuous and ' absorbing pictjire play. The associated pictures are all the best of their class, and the big feature lends itself to the brightest and most pleasing music at tho hands of a full orchestra. The entertainment'is. a continuous one from eloven o'clock in the morning, and tliosb desirous of a certainty of accommodation are advised to book seats at the theatre, or to telephone for them at any hour.

SELINSKY-AiIADIO CONCERT COM- ■ PANY. .

. There is no doubt the' appearance of the talented artists of the SelinekyAmadio- Concert Companv will be looked forward to by the music-lovers of this city with more than/ ordinary interest, coming as they do /with laurels from their Australian successes. Referring to a recent concert in Melbourne, the

"Argus" says.—"M. Selinsky is a player who can be both brilliant and eerene. Ho can bring flames out of his instrument; lie can also do cooler things—delicate, - quiet tones, soft ; demi-tints, and exquisite- whispering pianissimos, and do fnem beautifully." Perhaps there is no artist who lias, gained greater popularity on the Australian conceriplatforni than John Amadio, flautist. His personality captivates his audience from the moment he steps on to the platform. The Nqg Zealand Press was not slow in recognising his talent when lio first, as a boy, made his appearance in Wellington with the Orchestral Society;. Miss Elsy Treweek, the vocalist of., tho company, and Miss Jessie Masson, pianist, are both gifted -with talent and artistic attainments of high order, and critics acclaim them as brilliant examples in their respective sphere.' The box plan opens at the Bristol to-morrow.