ENTERTAINMENTS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 27, 1 February 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. "The play's the thing" still in the opinion of many people, though a serious tramway strike haa occurred. The stoppage of the cars last evening did not compel any emptiness cf seats at the Opera House. Indeed, aoon after 5 o'clock a longish queue was by the door waiting oagerly for night to give a vision of Mr. Irving's Hamlet and Mrs. Irving's Ophelia. The w«loome of these^ artists and their supporters is certainly not wearing off. Last night's presentation of "Hamlet" manifestly won the admiration of the huge audience, and the principals were frequently recalled for warm applause. The last four nights of "Hamlet" are ,annonnced. NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERTS. About 800 people assembled in the Town Hall last night, at the continuation of the Newbury-Spada Wednesday concerto, which are being greatly appreciated. The attendance would doubtlees have been very much larger but for" the tram strike. A feature of the concert was the generosity of the performers in acknowledging the compliments paid them, and in responding to every encore. Practically every item was encored, and the audience left well satisfied at the closing hour. To mention the chief items, Mr. Newbury was particularly successful in "Che Gelida Mariena," from "La Boheme" (Puccini), "Oft in the Stilly Night," an encore number, Liza Lehmann's "Ah! Moon of My Delight," and "My Queen" (Blumenthal). Madame Spada eang Bemberg'u "Nymps et Sylvains," Toeti's "Goodb-bye, and three or four recall numbore, with her accuatomed finish. That popular favourite, Mr. Hamilton Hodges, waa conspicuous in two of the Freebooter suite, "The Rebel" and "Son of Mine," "The Bedouin Love Song," "Eter Bravest Heart" ("Fauet"), and numerous others. The duets, "Watchman, What of the Night" (Mr. Newbury and Mr. Hodgee) and "Home to Our Mountains" (Madame Spada and Mr. Newbury), gave delight to the audience, whose plaudits were emphatic Mies Beggy Bain, the violinist, has an extremely sympathetic, touch, and made herself popular with those present. THEATRE ROYAL. "Constantinople and the Bosphorus" and ""A Run with the Exmoor Staghounds," two very fine Kinemacolor subjects, are the principal attractions at the Theatre Royal this. week. In the black and white section of the programme "Thrown to the Lions" commands most attention. FULLER'S PICTURES. Kinomatography never ceases to attract, and there was the usual large attendance at the Olympia Skating Eink last evening. The lengthy and interesting programme, including pictures to suit all tastea, met with frequent ' applause. A very fuw programme is promised for tin's evening, comprising many of the latest kinematbgraph gems by the leading picture-makers. "Run on the Bank' is an original and delightful comedy subject by the Selig Company, and alone well worth a visit. Another gwd picture is "The House that Jack uilt, ' a capital drama of a touching character. Many other good subjects are included in the programme, and an interesting resume of Australian and English current events will also . be screened, v NEW THEATRE. The tragedy of, "La Tosca " ie*a picture that never fails to draw, and ita presence at tho New Theatre, Mannersstreet, has been tho signal for numerous overflow audiences. The sad etory is splendidly portrayed, and should not be missed. The picture will be repeated to-day and to-night. THE KING'S- THEATRE. "The Power of Love," which haa been a etar attraction at The King's Theatre, was shown finally last night. An entire change of programme will be submitted thia evening. STAR PICTURES. There wa the uaual good attendance at the Star Picture Theatre, Newtown, last evening, 'when an excellent pro* gramme was presented. To-night an entire change is announced. A unique comedy-drama, "The Run on the Bank, 1 ' one of the Selig Company* latest productions, is a novel and well-acted picture, and interesting, also, is a drama entitled "The HouAe that Jack Built," acted by the Lubin Company. Many other good pictures are also included in the programme. SHORTT'S PICTURES. Shortt's Bictures were Well attended all day yesterday. There is a complete change of programme to-day, the star films including "The Tragedy of a Strike" (a most topical subject), "Picturesque Hildescheim." (a scenic picture of much interest), "The Acrobat's Joke" (a comio that causes hearty laughter), and "The Sheriff of Tuolumne." The latter deals with a subject that at one time, more than at present, perhaps, might well have been described, as characteristic of the Wild West. Everyone who haa attended picture entertainments has been hugely diverted by the fun of Foolshead. Today he is out again as a merrymaker in the picture entitled "Foolshead Heels." Other films, grave and gay, but all interesting, are being shown. THE BIJOD THEATRE. One can always rely upon seeing a food programme of pictures at the Bijou neatre, and the new aeries shown last night were no exception to the rule, every film being first-class. A fine lot of dramatic pictures wa« screened. Foremost among these was, one entitled "The Roae of Kentucky," a film right out of _ the ordinary run of dramatic productions. Another dramatic subject was "Happy in Spite of Herself," showing how the reconciliation of two loverswas brought about by & young girl. A well-acted "Vitagraph comedy, which found immediate favour, was "Troublesome Secretaries." Other than dramatic and comic subjects were three interesting films, "Marine Life" (educational), and " ETiwan " and " A Ramble Round a Hindoo Village " (picturesque scenics). The programme will be repeated tonight.