ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15834, 3 February 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PETER DAWSON

At the Town Hall to-night Mr Pete» Dawson and his company will give tlv first concert of their return season. Mr Dawson will be heard in a number of his best and most popular items. In elided in his programme for to-night are the following:— "Flora! Dance" (Katie Ross*, "1 Am a Reamer"' (Mendel? sohn). "Blue Dragoons " (Russell . "Toreador's Son?" (Carmen). "Mountains of Mourne." and many others. ■ The box plan is now open at \\ lldman and Arey"« The management anticipates a large at tendance. THE, CHERNTAVPKTS. The bos plans for the Cberniavsky concerts are to open on Thursday, February 11. at Wildman aid Arey's. Considerable interest v.is displayed during the visit last _\ear of these artists, bnt the Chorniavskys' manager states that lie considers the interest n>w still greater, and. judging by the number of inquirer?, and the fact 'hat the prices are to be popular, he anticipates four crowded con certs. Special concessions are being al lowed to student* and schools. The recital? will take place in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. OPERA HOUSE. There was another large audience at the Opera House last evening, tl e current programme proving very popular. It will be repeated to-night and at the usual matinee. "TRILBY." That fine story by George Du Manner, "Trilby," will bo pictoriallv represented at the Princess Theatre on Monday. The story will be shown as acted by Sir Herbert Tree and company, and it should. therefore, prove to be a great attraction. Years ago Du Maurier's famous novel made a great impression on English readers, and it is still fresh, thanks chiefly to the wonderful stage version which Sir Herbert Tree has so often revived. Probably in no role is Sir Herbert Tree more widely appreciated than in that of the repulsive and fascinating Svengali, and few parts have given him greater scope for his own striking stage personality. In the present film version of "Trilby" Sir Herbert has surpassed himself and has given an impressive rendering of hi; favourite role, which will not be for gotten. The film has been produced by Sir. Harold Shaw. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. The principal item, on the King's Theatre programme this week is an American production entitled " Th« Spitfir?," 5000 ft in lentrth. Great interest was centred in the War Budget last evening by a largo audience. " The Unopened Letter" is the chief attraction at the Globe Theatre this week. It is produced by a well-known American company, and was again well received at each session yesterday. Special war pictures showing the bombardment oi the English East Coast towns are vividly shown. The attendances at each session at the Grand Theatre yesterday were excellent by reason of the {act that "The Theft of the Crown Jewels," with Miss Alice Joyce in th© leading role, is the principal attraction. The supporting films are very good, and include a farce entitled "Stout Heart, but Weak Knees." In "Through the Firing Line," s drama, patrons of the King George Theatre are well catered for. The picture is topical, and does not fail to create interest. A beautiful scenic study. " A Trip to Mount Egmont." is shown. " A Tragedy of the Desert" at the Alhamhra this week was the means of drawing large houses at both the evening sessions yesterday. It is a tale of Egypt and its environs, and makes an interesting picture. There are invariably good houses at the Princess Theatre, and yesterday's attendances were no exception. " February 31. or the Great Naval Mystery." is a production which commands attention by reason of the topical incidents which are invested in the picture. . " Thumb Prints," the chief attraction at the Queen's Theatre, is a drama of absorbing interest. A good supporting programme includes a modern drama " For Her Sake." There were good attendances at the Lyric and West End Theatres last night.