ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 26, 31 January 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

m "HAMLET." Again last night the holding capacity of the Opera House was severely taxed to accommodate all who wished to enjoy "Hamlet." That Shakespeare is appreciated in Wellington there can bo little doubt, for tho recital of the play was followed with closest interest; and the production is one which invites both appreciation and criticism. Applause was frequent throughout the evening, and the players succeeded in their intent. The character of Hamlet is one of the most puzzling for any artist to gift, and Mr. Irving's conception is sincere, earnest, cultured. His is an enerkgetic Hamlet, eminently pane. Mr. Irving's soliloquies were marked with naturalness and good expressions; especially fine were the scenes with Ophelia, where he almost declares his love, the moving interview with his mother, and at Opnelia's grave. Miss Dorothea Baird, as the hapless daughter of Polonius, moved the audienoe in the pathetic incidents in the mad scene. Throughout she acted with grace. The impressive dignity of the ghost was admirably portrayed by Mr. Vibart; his delivery was excellent. The First Gravedigger of Mr. T. Reynolds was also an excellent piece of acting, and Mr. Eric Maxon was a spirited Laertes. The other characters were capably filled. "Hamlet" will be produced until furtheir notice. NEWWBURY-SPADA CONCERT. The second of the ' series of popular Wednesday shilling concerts by the Nowbury:Spada Company will take place at. the Town Hall to-night. Mr. Philip' j Newbury has arranged another excellent programme, the full particulars of which appear in our advertising columns today. Mr. Newbury's superb tenor voice will be heard in 'The Gelida Marina*' ("La Boheme"), "My. Queen" (Blumen- 1 thai), "Ah> Moon of my Delight," from "In a Persian Garden" (Lehraann) ; with Madame Spada, "Home to our Mountains" ("II Trovatore"); and with Mr. Hamilton Hodges, "Watchman, What of the .Night" (Sargeant). Madam© Spada, the American prima donna, will sing "Nymphs et Sylvains" (Bemborg), and the "Shepherds Cradle Song" (Somerell). Mr. Hamilton Hodges'* numbers are: "The Bedouin Love Song" (Chadwick). "Even Bravesb Heart ' (Faust), and the bracketed numbers, "The Rebel ■ and "Son of Mine"- (Wallace). Miss Peggy Bain, the talented violinist, will play "Hejre Kati" (Hubay), "Legcnde" (Wieniawski), accompanied on the piano by Miss Madeline Webb. Mr. Ernest H. Queree. will accompany Mr. Newbury, Madame Spada, and Mr. Hamilton Hodges. Day sales at Christeson's, and seats may be reserved at the Dresden, j THEATRE ROYAL. The fine selection of> moving pictures in natural colours now being shown at the Theatre Royal continues to receive approval and appreciation. Last night the picturesque scenes on the Bosphorus and at Constantinople and "A Day with the Exmoor Staghounds" won' admiration and applause. The additional dramatic and humorous items lend a pleasing variety to the display. The programme will, be repeated to-night, FULLERS' PICTURES. The current programme of pictures exhibited at the Skating Rink is full of interest, and the hall is filled nightly. The film, entitled "Told in Colorado,", with its beautiful scenery, is particularly attractive, and the drama, "His Chorus Girl Wife," is deservedly popular. The Pathe Gazette is of more than usual interest, and the picture giving views of Egypt .and its people ancf scenery is well worth seeing. There, will be change of programme to-morrow night. THE KING'S THEATRE. The new programme of pictures submitted at The King's Theatre on Monday night was repeated last evening before a crowded house. "The Power of Love" is a fine film with, a strong sentimental and dramatic interest. "Dooley's Scheme" is the very opposite — a screaming fai'ce which malces the audience rock with laughter. These and the other pictures.will be shown again to-night. ; THE NEW THEATRE. There aae x many fine pictures in the new programme of the week, at The New' Theatre. A pleasant, sentimental theme, beautifully rendered in the moving episodes of the pictures, is that of "Master Cupid, Detective." Tho setting, ihe acting,, and the ckar technique of the production are all highly satisfactory. A picture for children— and grown-ups— is "A Poorly Clad Doll" (simple title, simple Btory), the tribulations of a poor little child actress in pathetic circumstances. The old Wild West, ever popular with a- later generation, flashes up clearly in a Bison drama, "Pioneer Days," a fine recall of the past. Otner good pictures are "Captain Nell," Salvation Army picture, "The Local Bully," and Kelly as Equilibrist," comic farces, and lastly an, interesting engineering picture of "Widening the River Rhine." The whole programme will be repeated through the continuous sessions of the day, STAR PICTURES. - Full houses are the rule at the Star Theatre, and the bill of fare provided is evidently appreciated. An interesting film is "Torpedo Boat Firing," and "Thrown to the Lions," and "Told in Colorado" are interesting to a degree, while the comedy and scenic pictures are above the average merit. The programme will be repeated this evening. BIJOU THEATRE. I The Bijou Theatre was well attended last evening, when patrons were given the last opportunity for witnessing "The Veterans Honour," "The ßevenue Man and the Girl," and other good films. A complete change of programme is promised for this evening. SHORTT'S PICTURES. To-night will be the last opportunity of witnessing at Shortt's Picture Theatre the fine series of films of the present programme, including "Last of the Mohicane," "Eugene Wrayburn," and "The Deacon's Reward." Among the other items of an entertainment that is proving so popular are "The Jsoo at Antwerp," "Swiss Landscapes," "Willie Professor of Gymnastics," and the Gaumont Graphic. Tbe theatre is open daily and continuously. ST. THOMAS'S HALL. St. Thomas's Thoatre was closed last evening. The picture programme will be resumed on Friday evening. Jupp's Band will play a programme of music at Island Bay this evening.