ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 98, 21 January 1924, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

( WIRTH BROS.’ CIRCUS. Wirth Bros.’ circus will open in Wellington this evening. Location: Cable Street, near Taranaki Street Wharf. Always seeking novelties in order to maintain the high standard they have set for themselves in catering lor the entertainment of the whole of Australia and New Zealand, the Wirth Bros, regularly scour the world for the very latest,’ and ns the result of- Messrs. George and P. Wirth’s recent tours, some new and thrilling acts are promised. Prince Guiseppi Bignoli, described. as the smallest jockey and comedy artist in the world; Bert Hughes and company, who play basket-ball on bicycles; the Egochngo Troupe of bullfighters from South America.; Big Alfredo, Spanish clown, and trained dogs from Cuba; Mimi Wharton and Louie, Carmole Duo, jugglers; Evans and Perez, equilibrists. These are a few of the new artists who will make their first appearance in Near Zealand, together with the rest of the company. The menagerie has been greatly added to, including ten elephants and Baby Jessie, the smallest elephant in the world; also a baby leopard and baby monkey. The zoo will be open from 4 to 5 p.m. Matinees will be given each day from Tuesday. The box plan is at the Bristol. KING’S THEATRE. At the King’s Theatre is being screened "The Merry Go-Round,” starring the beauty, Mary Philbin, and Norman Kerry. The picture represents 10,000 feet of film, produced on a lavish scale. The story depicts the pathetic little romance of an orgara-grinder who found her Prince Charming in a rich idler who visited the great Viennese Amusement Park. With deep realism the principals act their parts, ami one follows ivith intense interest the vicissitudes of fortune, and witnesses the influence of a good character on a man whose sole ambition was to live a life of luxury and ease. The costumes, types of humanity, and the groat ever-changing backgrounds of Viennese life before and after the war are wonderfully portrayed There are stories within stories, but all have a bearing on the main drama. Special music is provided by the orchestra. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Where the North Begins,” now showing at the Empress Theatre, is a picture depicting the almost human into l " ligenoa of a dog. The story, intensely passionate in its nature, represents the struggle of two men, away ni regions of intense cold, for the possession of a young woman. Even through i nclt | e " t , 3 and in situations of thrill and adventure the dog guides the plot, frustrating the designs of an The scenery is m keeping 'lignin grimness of the drama, and the Photography a masterpiece. There is an cellent supporting ProiHammc, X nd -._ orchestra renders a sclechon of eoi] y able music. Sammy and PhylU’ appear in an original novelty enterta meat that is much appreciated. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “The Bandits” is the title of the new show to be presented at Fullers tins evenin'- by Con Moreni and his company. °lt is said to be a delightful story complete with snappy musical numlxuH and peppy dances, Hashing Spanish eyes and daring bandits, a doddering old general, and a cherry-looking governor. But then one expects these things in Mexico—it lends itself so admirably. A Christchurch exchange says that. lhe Bandits” easily excels anything in the revue-musical comedy line previously seen there. In the vaudeville section Will Hastings, English comedy musician, makes his reappearance. Mew songs and comedy bits are to be presented by Les Warton, coon comedian, and by Nat Hanley, that clever performer at the piano. Rosina Gordon is to sing some special numbers, in which her delightful mezzo-soprano voice will be heard to advantage. It is announced in another column that Fred Bluett’s Wellington season is to be extended a further four nights. This clever comedian has established himself firmly in public favour, and his new numbers will bo looked forward to by his many admirers. To-night’s new bill should be one of the best seen here. There will be a special holiday matinee to-morrow, Anniversary Day. AMBASSADOR CABARET. To-morrow evening a special long Anniversary night will bo held at the Ambassador, and the whole resources and organisation of the cabaret have neon put to work for the purpose of making the night one to be remembered. The Ambassador band will play the latest music, and Sammy Cope and Charles Parnell will entertain in their best style. Reservations should bo made per telephone.