ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 253, 20 July 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE,

Ilappincss a la Mode," the star item at the Kins's Theatre, is attracting large audiences. The leading role is played by brilliant Constance Tnlmadgc, assisted by Harrison Ford. The story is a charming comedy romance in which both'_ players are seen'to advantage. Vocal items-of the programme are rendered by Mr! C. W. Moore, who has a rich baritone voice, .and the music, by the Kind's grand orchestra complete a most enjoyable evening's entertainment. There will be a full orchestral niutiuoo to-morrow. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. ' In "Nature's Gentleman," which is being screened to big houses at Everybody's. Theatre, James Knight and beautiful Madge Stuart give an adin Table presentation of the.roles of the servant ' who marries a scion of the aristocracy, and the girl who finds by experience • that birth and wealth are not nil that count in the-world's.riches. The second eDisodo of "Mystery' of 13" heads the supports. EMPRESS.'THEATRE. • Next Thursday will positively close the phenomenal season of "The Man They Could Not Hang" in Wellington. • 'The photo play will not be shown at any other theatre. Patrons are advised ♦o see this picture at the Empress Theatre; Mr. Frederick Hnldano delivers his 6tirring lecture while the Dicture is being screened. "MOTHER HUBBARD" TO-MORROW NIGHT. " After, 112: consecutive performances at the King's. Theatre, Melbourne, and capacity business in every other centro 'that "Mother Hubbard" has • visitjd, Messrs. J. and N. Tait and Bailey and r Grant will stage their ■ first pantomime in New Zealand on Wednesday at the Grand Opera House. Mr. Leonard DurTell has written the story round the old . nursery • rhyme. The association of . Dame'Hubbard ami her immortal dog- is one of. the first things lisped in every .nursery. Barry Lupino is the Dame and Jack Cannot is the Husband, and it is .claimed tint the duo copld not be surpassed anywhere for comedy. The whole .production is described as a feast of fiin and clean, wholesome jokes. Especi-ally-have the children been catered for; ■fairies for little girls, and wonderful bold, bad pirates to delight small boys, and a host of good things for everyone ■ who still has the spirit of youth. Wil- ■ liam A. Hassan makes a delightful bull.dog and contributes largely to tlw fun .with.his wonderful wish-lx>ne. There ■are splendid song scenes to please music ■lovers.. Dorothy Leigh and Daisy Yatea have glorious, settings ■ mid , marvellous '.] ightimj effects for the rendition of their respective nnmhers. Colin Crane, bari-tone.-will sing "Those Ragtime Pipes of •J'nn". anil other bright numbers. Miss illsie Parke's as premiere dnnsenso and Kelso Henderson are said to be artists pf exceptional ability,, and will be supported by . a first-class ballet arranged hy Miss .Alice Parkes. Tlio box plan is at the Bristol.

•'. BRILLIANT CONCERT DUO. Mr. Victor Beck, who has introduced many attractions to the Dominion and who' is invariably associated with the best, is, to introduce to concert-goers of New' Zealand, under the management of Mr. G. S. Garland, what is claimed to he as gifted a combination of artists as any who have appeared in this country before, namely: Miss Gertrude Johneon, the operatic soprano, from Melbourne, and Mr. Horace Hunt, brilliant exponent of the piano, of New Zealand, together' with that master of the flute, Mr.- Charles Russell. This happy combination of artists in their prime will appear at tho Town Hall on Monday «iext in a series- of concerts which will comprise some of the choicest of musical items, .both modern and ancient. Few who attended the recent season of grand opera given throughout the Dominion by I lie J. C. Williamson Company will for-' set The. impression made in ■ "Lucia do f.ammerraoor" and "Rigoletto"'by Miss I •icrtrude Johnson. ' She was the bright I particular star . in .' the' firmam?nt of that company. Miss Johnson has not only the vocal capacity to hold an audience, but possesses the Attractive .personality and sympathetic method which captivate everyone, When Mr. Horace Hunt left New Zealand in 1!)13 ho was very near to the top cf the musical ladder, and.since then his experience in the larger centres of music nnd his acquired knowledge of the great artists nnd their methods have raised Aim to tho topmost ning. Before the war' Tie snent some time in Purrs, and board both Ravel and Debussy play their own compositions. Mr. Russell (flautist) ■i= certain to win many friends on the present tour. The. box nkns' wilt open at the Bristol on Thursday. THE PTRPROTS. The English Pierrots, .who opened their 1 season- on Saturday, but were finable to apepßr last evening on account of the Concert Chamber having Iteen let for a lecture, will resume, to-night.