ENTERTAINMENTS,

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15949, 21 June 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS,

"CIXDERELLA " PANTOMIME.

This morning at eight o'clock the box plans will be opened at Wildman and A rev s for the nine evening performances and the two matinees of J. C. Williamson s latest pantomime, " Cinderella." which is to be staged at His Majesty's Theatre on Wednesday night. When "Cinderella began its record run in Melbourne it was described as one of the freshest, brightest, merriest, most gorge, ously mounted, and best played entertainments ever staged in Australia. The chief comedian is the well-known Barry Lupin". One of the most popular songs in the pantomime. ".Sister Susie's Sewing Sliirts for Soldiers." falls to the lot of Mr. Jack McArdle, a, famous London comedian. Amongst the most beautiful of the ballets is the "Wild Flowers Ballet," where, in a dell, briar roses, daisies, buttercups, and bluebells are disclosed in pretty eonfusion, while "The lied Poppy." all bright and crimson, comes and darts in and out amongst them 111 a happy sportiva dance. The quaint kitchen ballet, with its group of cooks, is interesting, and closing the first act effectively comes the transformation scene, when Cinderella's rude kitchen suddenly gives way to a fairly-like scrim in delicate shades of colouring, and tlm pumpkin is changed into a coach, all golden and glowing, into which Cinderella, clad like a princess, enters. One of the most sensational specialty turns yet introduced in a pantomime is that of TimTot, Marjorie, and Little Eileen, who. it is said, go through some really astounding acrobatic feats. On Saturday afternoon the harlequinade will be presented by Mr. Harry Lupino and company.

"THE PARISH PRIEST. I His Majesty's Theatre was packed on Saturday night, when Allen Doone and his company closed their season 111 Auckland with a performance of " The Parish Priest.'' In this Irish domestic drama, full scope is given to the quietly emotional acting of Allen Doone. As Father Whaleu, the parish priest, and gentle mediator in love affairs that have gone awry, he held the attention of the house, and in the song, "An Old-fashioned Mother," brought tears to the eyes of many. Edna Keeley was a typical Irish peasant girl ; while Ethel Bashford played the part of Agnes, a doctor's daughter, in a convincing and realistic fashion, the quick, jealous temperament and kind heart which it hid being well portrayed. Other characters 111 the play were Frank Dougherty, former lover of Agnes, which part Clive Farnhain did justice to, Dr. Cassidv (J. Vincent White), Katherine Corrigan (Ethel Grist), Dr. Walsh (Onslow Edgeworth), and James /Walsh (Frank Cullenan). An Allen Doone play without Tom Buckley • would be incomplete. In this instance he was Michael Sullivan, Dr. Cassidy's mam of affairs. At the conclusion of the play, Allen Doone was called before the curtain. He sang two songs, and thanked the Auckland people for their kindly reception of his plays.

OPERA HOUSE. The usual change of bill will lie piesented at the Opera House to-night, when several new vaudeville artists will make their first appearance. The .Newmans, an English speciality duo, will appear in their original English musical revue, bits." Lumlev and Rhodes, eccentric character comedians, and Alton, a clever comedy acrobat, who until recently formed part of me famous Lennon, Hyman, and Alton troupe of acrobats, are also billed to appear. In addition to the new acts, Miss Dorothy Harris, the Ragtime Queen: The Testros. jugglers; Phil Percival, burlesque comedian; Nellie Kolle, character vocalist: Little Verlie, child contortionist; and the Rhodesburys, comedians, appear in new acts and items.

THE RED DANDIES. The Red Dandies Comedy Costume Company brought another successful /week: to an appropriate close on Saturday evening, when the members were greeted by a crowded house. New and original 'items will be introduced to-night by this combination. which will commence the seventh week of its present season on Tuesday. night. ' ..

CITY ORGAN RECITAL. x A small, but- warmly appreciative, audience attended the recital given in the Town Hall on Saturday evening by the city organist, Mr. J. Manghan Barnett. The programme comprised nine numbers, several being selections from the works of standard composer*, while others were of 4 a. lighter character. The organist again performed his "Yjjres melody/an impressionistic presentation of' the tragedy of warfare. Effective use is made of the carillons in the study. Shelley's sumptuous Fanfare, the allegro maestoso from Elgar'g Sonata in G, and the graceful Cantilena Pastorale of Guilniant were other compositions recited by Mr. Barnett. The second | of the free recitals will be given 011 Wed-' nesday afternoon. • A »: .'■s ■

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. < A first-class photo play, entitled "The Key to Yesterday," will commence at the King George Theatre to-day.' "The' Green Idol," a story of an Indian idol, heads to-day's new programme at the Globe Theatre. '•' < :■<

" uiildren of the Circus," a drama, and "Fatty's and Mabel's Married -Life,"' a comedy, are the chief features ,of the programme which commences to-day at the King's and Empire Theatres. ' The management of the Grand Theatre has obtained a " star" drama for presentation this week. The title of it is " The Mystery of the Star Baasant." Included in the new programme at the Grafton Theatre to-day will be the "Trey o" Hearts," 13th instalment. A choice supporting programme is promised. " Lil o'London," a film depicting "life" in the great metropolis, is to be the star attraction at the Lyric and West End Theatres this week. Chas. Chaplin, in "A Night Out," will again figuro on to day's new programme at the Princess Theatre, where another instalment of "The Trey o' Hearts" will also be shown. "A Night Out."' featuring Chas. Chaplin, will be included in .to-day's new programme at the Queen's Theatre. " The flower of Faith" heads the supporting films.