ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3082, 12 May 1917, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. At the Grand Opera House to-night, the A,. Brandon-Ciemcr Dramatic Company will commence a season of popular dramas, the initial production being the ever-popular drama, "The Fatal Wedding." In this play Miss Gertie Creuier is making her reappearance in Wellington after her success us "Tyl-Tyl" °n the "Blue Bird," with the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., production some four years ago. The Auckland "Star" remarks:— "Miss Gertie Cremer, as Jessie, 'the iittlo niother,' was irresistible, winning admiring applause from all parts of the house with the sunny charm and naturalness of her acting:.'" Mr. Cremer's Company consists of well-known artists, including Miss Kathleen Arnold, who will appear as Mabel Wilson. Others in the cast include the Misses Mabel Hardingo, Biddie Hawthorne, Alice Rede, and Mr. Maurice Tuohy. Mr. Frank Neil, comedian, who has played to Wellington audiences on several occasions, will appear as Toto the Butler. Mr. Edgar Kenna will fulfil the xole of the villain Curtis. Messrs. AV. J. Coulter, Eobt. Le Jloy, George Henderson, and R«g. Clementson will render support. During the Auckland production the "house full" placard was (it is stated) continually exhibited, and it was necessary for the comfort of the patrons to open the doors at G. 30 p.m. The production is to be produced on a generous scale, and the mounting will be complete. The company has recontly finished a twenty-nine weeks' season in Auckland and ten months in Adelaide, and the management wish to draw the attention to booking facilities, for which thore is no extra charge. The bos plan is now open at the Bristol Piano Company. Day Sales as usual at the Grande. ; 'The Fatal Wedding" will be staged for six nights onlv, as Mr. Cremer has made arrangements "for other dramas to be staged, including "The Silence of Dean Maitland," "Mary Latimer. Ntin. The Bad Girl of the Family." Sharmis. O'Brien," "East - Lynne," "Married to the Wrong Man," and many others.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The excellent vaudeville programme which has been* attracting) -'cmwled houses "to Hi>- Majesty's Theatre the last three nights will 1m submitted once this afternoon and once this evening. The head-linors on the bill are Cuskos Monkeys, two exceedingly clever animals, who are associated with a. particularly sharp-witted collie dog. They give a very entertaining performance. two more top-liners on the bill are Murfayne and Doranto, both musicians of difterent types, while the other good items are contributed by Jack Martin, rope thrower, Carlton and Sutton, who patter pleasantly, and several others.

"WHERE ABE MT CHILDREN?" The original intention was that the big pioture attraction, "Where Are My Children?" was to run for one week only, but the success of the picture has been such that the management has decided to continue it for a further week and to provide means by which a much larger public may see tho picture. From to-day "Where Are My Children?" will still bo screened twice daily (matinee and evening) at the King's Theatre, and in addition arrangements have been made so that it can be also 6hown to night, and on Monday and Tuesday nights at the Star Theatre, Newtown, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights at the Crown Theatre. The arrangements made provide for complete screenings of the big attraction at two theatres in the one night, with the special orchestral and general settings. "Where Are My Children?" preaches a great sermon on the subject of race suicide, and exposes the selfishness of a certain class of woman. The picture is tactfully handled.

EMPRESS. On© of the most beautiful views'ever obtained of the Capitol, Washington, is to be offered in "The Prico of Fame/' the Greater Vitagrapl Blue Ribbon drama, screening at tho Empress Theatre to-day. The play is stated to' be crammed with eioiting scenes from American political life and splendid photography. There are" also peeps at the inside working of tho political "graft" brigade. The lovo 6tory is prettily told, the heroine being Naomi Childers. Maro M'Dermott brings a great imputation to the screen from the legitimate stage, and in the leading role is said to score a dramatic sucoess. A flood.scene shows a whole city overwhelmed and wrecked by the breaking of a tremendous darn. EVERYBODY'S. "The Bride of Hate," described as a rcniarkablo Triangle play, which is to be screened at Everybody's Theatre today, is said to give I'rank Keenan his greatest opportunity to date. ICeenan will be seen as Dr. Duprez, a grim hero, who works out a fantastic revenge against a mau who, after posing as Duprez's friend, betrays his niece. Dr. Duprez introduces to tho despoiler a beautiful young girl, with whom the young man falls violently in love. The wedding takes place, and, as the ceremony ends, the grim old man publicly denounces tho bridegroom, and explains that the girls is a negress. ' The above picturo will be backed by Billie Burke in Fighting Spirit." THE STAB, NEWTOWN. By 6pecial arrangement -with Mr. E. J. Carrol, the successful picture. play "Where Ave My Children?" will be screened at the Star Theatre for three nights, commencing this evening. Seats may be reserved at Mitehinson's.

THE CHERNIAVSKYS. The Cherniavskys, the throe young Russian musicians, whose efforts have previously won the admiration of NewZealand music-lovers, have within the last few mouths experienced successful seasons in America and elsewhere, and they are to open their season at the Town Hall to-night, when a rare musioal treat is promised. Owing to their Australian tour starting in June, it has been found impossible to continue their Wellington season longer than two nights— to-night and Monday night. An entirely new programme is to be given, and no doubt this olever trio of musicians will face a large audience at the Town Hall to-night. ENGLISH PIERROTS. Since the English Pierrots last visited Die Dominion some five years ago, the management havo devoted their attentions to Australia. Tho company will open their New Zealand season at the Town Hall on Thursday next. Whilst several members of the original combination will be in/evidence, there are some changes';:! tho pommnel of the present company. Mr. Roy Cocke, basso, is still with the company, and will be remembered by his fine voice, which earned Mm much praise. Messrs. Turner and Lawrence are responsible for tho comedy and oiever burlesque, and li.\js Shirley Cooke is expected to soon establish herself a favourite by her clover songs at the piano. Miss Blsa Langley is tli-J comedienne of tho company. Referring to tho previous visit to Xow Zealand, The Dominion- of May 17, 1912, says: ''Tho Pierrots' entertainment is clean, and clover and refreshing, and whilst each member lias his or her own particular forte, the ensemble, singing and dancing, and sketch work, wns bright and amazingly clever." The' box plan opens at Bristol on Monday. SUNDAY CONCERT. An enjoyable concert is oxpootcd to result from the programme selected by the Professional Orchestra, for its eecon'd oonqert at His Majesty's 'Theatre to-mor-row evening. Mr. Horbort Bloy will conduct, and the principal itoms will include a fantasia on "Cavalleria Busticana,'" a fantasia on. Russian melodies and danco, "Komarinskaja," and a Swedish Coronation March by Svendsen.Lighter relief will be given by Tmigini's "Ballet Egyptian," and Godard's ''Berceuse de Jocolyn" for clarinet and orchestra. Tho solo part will be taken' by Mr. H. Moschini. A silver coin collection will bo made at tho doors.