ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15521, 31 January 1914, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" OLD MOTHER HUBBARD." The season of the" Stephenson and vLiniey ; .<; '', Pantomime Company -trill be; continued to* ; day with matinee 'and" evening "performances of the pantomime' "Old Mother Hub* bard," the season closing, on -Monday night. The first performance, r<rf.,,this entertainment was given in. His Majesty's Theatre last evening before, -a'large^ audience, which included a numerous , party arranged by the Overseas C1ub..,.,. The original, rhyme '• providing the '<. title of,the piece does not afford much in the...way, of a plot, and, availing himself of the license granted to all writers of pantomime, .the author has elaborated the story beyond 'recognition by drawing upon "Several other well-known tales. The production-is" rather vaudeville than pantomime, Jof evjefytmeinberof the cast sings, dances,.and presents typical variety turns. The company is not a large one, and by its induktiyj the chorus compensates for its lack of 'numbers: *• The audience expressed its appreciation'generously. The principal parts, ; svejs. played by Miss Kathleen Mack as Robin,,. Miss..£Jsie Nicolas as Bluebell, and. Miss , Esme. McLennan as Hafiz. As the" 'dame Mr. Bruce Drysdale was responsible for '"broader humour, and he gained a good deal'df success by his humorous sallies..: i'Jle.i'fwasias- ! sisted by Mr. Victor as the "better half," while Mr,"Walter Qornock ; played the intriguing A..'special feature of the production is" a'* <w "ragtime revue," which is actually a""niediey of many dances arranged in ah effectivelyspectacular manner. • ; - ; •, t - -~ v ,-,,..:•.-. ' "WITHiN THE LAW:'* ''; "Within the Law" will be staged by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., at His Majesty's Theatre on Wednesday eVening-MSest. The play ran for 16 months -in IsNew ..York, for 12 months in London, and-fftorl three months in Melbourne and .'Sydney,.. ,At each centre it was a great] "success,., Miss Muriel Starr, a brilliant . young'acfiess from New York, will play' Mary Turner, and she will be supported by Sot strong company specially . organised/ by&jJii-C. Williamson, Ltd., in America; ."The.: box • plans are at Wildman and'vArey'Sj.l •." V OPERA HOUSE.-" ];*& i The bright programme being shown) at the Opera House will'be produced" for the,: last time this ecenmg.-".''Eacivjiaf-the artists received a: warm reception last night, and encores were outstanding features of the evening. . ; '■'-. '"'""" _„....'!.•" i; ; PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT,' ; The Queen's Theatre programme;drew a large audience last evening, -and, judging by the frequent ; applause, proved entirely . acceptable. ' * •"--"'- . The current programme-'at the' Royal ; Albert: Hall will be screened-for: the last ■ time this evening. ,;/':A'Daflghtercc3 Eye," vj the star : film, attracted-, considerable atten-" tion last night. .. :' ' "Scrooge," the' principal filmin" the programme ' to' be 'shown' for c "las£'-time *ji at 1 the Lyric Theatre this'. well worth seeing. • Other films: ore gopdC *& :■ The Princess Theatre isxfecomfflg;. in-■--"■■ creasingly popular. It was'^etPna'tr9ntsed''- r again throughout yesterday. '".The.current; ; programme will be withdrawn-tetania evening., :. . \ ~-v ' „7^; ^' . The West End Theatre has programme ': full of variety, { including "a'gcsd fihh of - ' .New Zealand views. The other .'films;are ' full of interest. ".'"'. I.' "' A clever "detective story; - Necklace," has attracted many 1 people, to . the /King George Theatre.; ."where pipjHirea 1 ■ are-shown from 11 a-.m' until'..l"d,3Q daily. To-day .will be. the pubiST«*lasV?,'opportunity of seeing tie" present'"programme. . . ■■. :-;; ' ':;', A ."'"" ; °;" ;'■ Variety is the principal TBature o of pro- •'' gramme now.. being 'shown- aftfthe'"Globe Theatre. A 'thrilling, story of a . "forms the most interesting"-film of : tha series. - . ' . - l •-•-•w_. ;%>'yu.._ - The King's Theatre lias' 1 a', good" pro- . gramme for its patrons to-ni^hi' !i:cluaina > - a drama, " His Chorus "Girl Wife/"" of xm--usual interest.; " The Black" 13'.' is' also •unusually entertaining." ■' '- ■'■ , Wo Newton Picture Palace j a f Luring "The Still Voice," • a 'stirring 'drama.';: • ■""" -yraaasssi.