ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 196, 14 May 1924, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Some new high-class turns help to make the change of programme at His Majesty’s Theatre an exceptionally enjoyable one. A. feature of the new bill is the wonderful lariat display given by Jack Martin. He seems to be able to do anything with his rope, and is the best performer in this line we have had here lor many a day. Colino proves himself to be an expert juggler. Among many other feats he performs, his remarkable juggling with a 201 b. cannon ball, an open umbrella, and a cigarettepaper is perhaps the most outstanding. The De Vinna boys hold the stage for fifteen minutes in quite a novel turn. They imporson;*e several well-known boxers, and their characterisations are very true. Other artists who are finding favour are the Hilo Duo, a pair of Hawaiian musicians, dancers, and songsters; and Charles Lewis, a master in the art of story telling. The second half of the programme is taken up with the laughable iarev, “The Wishing Well,’ produced by the Hurl-Evans Revue Company. Several pretty songs are heard, and the dressing of the ladies a.nd scenic effects are artistic and charming. Mr. Frank Crowther’s orchestra adds to the merit of the entertainment. Tho management announce that Stifty and Mo will make their return visit, commencing on Monday next. TIVOLI THEATRE. A blond of tho very highest in vocal work and in comedy is to be seen in the current programme at the Tivoli Theatre. In the first category Signors Romani Rasponi, and Bruno Sarti, late soloists of the famous Sistine Choir, havo been delighting audiences. Tho one with a strong baritone and tho other with a rich tenor each have a charming repertoire. The star comely performance is that of Aladaine Rene Riano, who came to Wallington with an enviable reputation from her native country, France, and other places. That she has added to her list of triumphs is evidenced by the spontaneous enthusiasm that greets her nightly. Ivy Davis has a sweet, though not very strong, voice, and she trills some pretty songs that are quite new to Wellington. Carr Lynne, the wonderful animal mimic, continues tqi baffle with his realistic impersonations; and the turn of the Alton sisters, siKer wire experts, is proving popular. Not to be forgotten is the Tivoli Trio, headed by Claire Solly, who possesses a captivating contralto. 7he 'Tivoli orchestra is improving greatly under tho baton of Mr. Alt. Trudn, and is now quite a feature of the entertainment. KING’S THEATRE. Largo and appreciative houses havo already witnessed the screening of the Broadway success, "The Famous Mrs. Fair," at the King’s 'Theatre. The story is a swift-moving one, and many spectacular incidents are embodied. The picture is beautifully acted by a largo cast of famous players. An uproarious comedy and the latest International News are tho supports. The last two nights of tho programme are announced. "White Tiger” is tho title of the Uni-versal-Jewel! photo-play which will be seen at the King’s Theatre beginning Friday, in which Priscilla Dean is said to excel her personal triumph in a similar under-world story of two or three years ago, "Outsde the Law,” and Tod Browning his handiwork as an author and director. The former BrowningDtenn success, "Outside the Law,” was laid in San Francisco’s colourful Chinatown. The new under-world picture from these two artists is laid in the amazing atmosphere of international crooklorn. . The heroine Miss Dean impersonates. is a girl raised without knowledge of the difference between right and wrong, believing that slick work in slipping a string of pearls off some society lady's neck or tho stickpin out of some man's tie is her rightful contribution to society's progress as a useful and active citizen. “Active” is right, judging from the operations of the adventurous trio of which she is a member. The other two artists in lightning appropriation aro impersonated by Wallace Beery and Raymond Griffith, and the three characterisations are said to do one thing above all others; analyse and satirise the crook nature and prove tho utter lack of “honour,” "romance” or even plain comradely spirit in tho undertakings of a band of crooks. Matt Moore has tho sympathetic leading role opposite Aliss Dean as the one "straight" character in ths story. The supporting programme includes what ia claimed to be one of the funniest comedies seen for many a day in addition to the latest International News and delightful musical programme by the King’s select orchestra. Tho box plan is now open at the Bristol and patrons are advised to book early. Seats may also oe booked nt tho theatre after 5.30, telephone 22 212 QUEEN’S THEATRE. “To the ladies” heads the bill at the Queen’s Theatre this week. This picture provides melodrama of the highest order. The production was in. the hands of James Cruze, of "Covered Wagon" fame, and his expert direction is evident throughout. "To the Ladies” is enacted by a cast including Theodore Roberts, Edward Horton, Helen Jerome, Louise Dressei, and Arthur Hoyt. Tho supporting programme comprises another Paramount release, "A Flivver Wedding,” the latest Burton Holmes travelogue, and a Paramount Gazette, portraying all the latest and most important world events. Not the least entertaining item is the Queen’s orchestra, under the capable direction of Mr. A. 11. Jerome. EMPRESS THEATRE. Audiences are finding much to entertain them in the film version of David Belasco’s great American stage success, “Tiger Rose,” now showing at the Empress 'Theatre. There is an excellent supporting programme, which includes a Christie comedy, "Winter Has Come," featuring Bobby Vernon, and the latest gazette. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Gorgeous scenery, exquisite costumes, sweet music, and witty dialogue are said to be features which combine to make ‘'Aladdin,” which the J. C. Williamson firm .are to stage for the first time in We.lington at the Grand Opera House next Wednesday night, one of the finest pantomimes they have presented to New Zealand audiences. The story of the fortunate Chinese and his remarkable lamp is told in two acts, made up of 18 magnificent scenes. The hero is played by Aliss Ada Reeve, than whom a more capable interpreter of the part would be hard to imagine. The humorous part of tho pantomime is in the capable hands of Messrs. Tom Payne, George Welch, and Gus Bluett. Air. Hector St. Clair, who plays the part of Wishee Washee, is responsible fo rmuch laughter. Dainty Rhyllis Amery has a reputation as a dancer, which she is said to maintain in her speciality with Mr. Kelso Henderson. another dnneer of no mean ability. During tho three and a half hours which elapse from the mystic ceremonies of the wizard and his wonderful cauldron till the lucky Aladdin has won and married his beautiful princess, there is one brilliant march of gorgeous and effective spectacles. Tho box plans will open nt the Bristol on Monday morning. Air. Fred. Esmelton. a we’l-known actor on stage and screen, who was last in Wellington with the ''Lightnin* ” company, is a through passenpar from San Francisco to Sydney by tho Maunganui. PRINCESS THEATRE. The last two performances of the present attractive bill at tho Princess Theatre aro announced. The star items on the hill are ‘“Cocaine” nnd “Tho Children of Jazz." The management announced that tho special attractions on the new programme, to be presented on Friday, will bo Douglas Fairbanks in "The Three Musketeers,’' and Alice Brady in “Tho Snow Bride,” a story of a stout-hearted gir's fight for happiness in a land where men usually hold the spotlight for bravery. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Tho Forgotten Law,” starring Milton Sills, is the big feature nt the Artcrafc Theatre. This picture, which has mothc-.hood as its theme, is produced with gonu’no sympathy nnd real intelligence, and is acted by a strong cast of pla crs. The Gazette, Travelogue and comedy a re all particularly good—all to a Pleasing nrcliestra accompaniment, making the who'e a good nb’ht's entertainment

THREE FAMOUS ARTIST’S. Three famous European artists. LenghlCellini, the principal tenor frpm Covent Garden, London, Michael Zacharewitech. a Polish violinist, and Pietro Cimara. the court pianist to the King and Queen of Italy, arrived in Wellington yester day. The trio will commence their re cita.s nt the Town Hall on Saturday next The programmes, which have been arranged, are full. of interest to .musiclovers. Cimara will play "Alarcio. Anziale" of Greig. Rachmaninoffs Melodia,” Chopin’s "Polonaise,. Dobuesy s "Arabesea,” Moskowski s tvaltze d’Amouthe,” "The Gavotte of Sganibat ." Lenghi-Cel ini will include in his numbers the favourite “Mother of All no, “Oft in the Stilly Night ’’“Cielp e Mar, "Vittoria! Vittorini” "J’ni pleure on reve," "Jeune Fillette" "Songs My Mother Taught Me," "Tre Giorni son che nina," ‘Ah non ere credeve. Fenestra che lucivi, Massenet’s ‘Llegie, and with Zacharewitsch the exquisite Berceuse de Jocelyn." “Angels. Guard Thee, . an {J, Cimara’s “Nosta-gia. Zocharewitsch will play his own compositions and those of the known great ones ‘Trille do. I)i--avolo.” Sonata in A Minor (VeracunQ, “The Spider’s Web," “Lotus , Land, Bruch’s “Concerto in G Alinor, M 1 <?niawski’s "Polonaise in D, The S-avonic Dtoice" of Dvorak, and many other gems of Bach,- Beethoven, Mozart, Paganini. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. . . , , „ Alax Alalini, tho American magician, who made such an impression on all who witnessed his unique performance in the Concert Chamber some six years ago, is <.nce more in New Zealand, and will pro* bably make his first appearance in Welinrton. After a tour of New Zealand Malini will visit Australia.

The Tramways . Band will play at Oriental Bay to-night.