ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17984, 9 January 1922, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ANNETTE KELLERMAN TO-NIGHT.

Annette Kellerman will appear at His Majesty's Theatre for a brief season commencing to-night. In a crystal tank of huge dimensions, clad in a simple bathing costume of her own design, Annette Kellerman will show her skill and ,-taco as an aquatic expert. Miss Kellerraan has been designated "the Lady Versatile." Not only does She swim and divo, she also sings, dances, and converses with the audience with what is described as a charm of personality and individuality that is very entertaining. The many admirers of Miss Kellerman as a film actress will no doubt accept this opportunity of seeing the famous star in person on the stage. A Christchurch reviewer, in noticing a performance by her company, and herself, says:—"Miss Kellerman presented an entirely new Oriental dance, which she had not dona since leaving America. It was of singular beauty, characterised by graceful movements and poise, and was also noteworthy for the finished manner in which slie presented it to the audience. Miss Kellerraan also introduced a little sketch on the wire, assisted by members of the company. During the performance she appeared in a number of beautiful costumes, which were the subject of much admiration, especially from the feminine section of the audience. Miss Kellerman's aquatic feats in the transparent tank were, like her other turns, enthusiastically applauded." Miss KeUerman will be supEorted by the Tivoli Follies Vaudeville ompany, including Brightie and Carlon from the Colisseum, Loudon, in singing and dancing; Florence Penney, contralto; Martini, a funny man with a dog; Little and Ship, two funmakers, whose vocal Items are wid to be above the ordinary; the Vardens, sensational acrobats and gymnasts; the Dancing Donnellys; and Stuart Barnes, an American raconteur, humorist, and storyteller from the Palace Theatre, New York, and Empire Theatre, London, in his own sketch. "My Wife's First Husband John." The box plans for the season are now open at Lewis B. Eady and Son, Ltd. DAME CLABA BUTT. The world-famed contralto, Dame Ciara Butt, and the noted baritone, Mr. Kennerley Rumford, will give the first of their Auckland concerts at the Town Hall to-morrow evening. The unanimous opinion of those who have heard the popular artists on their present tour is said to be that they are singing better than ever. Everywhere the greatest enthusiasm has been aroused, and crowded houses have been the rule. For the first programme Dame Clara Butt has chosen "Rend'il Sereno," "Sosarme" (Handel), "Amour Yiens Rendre," from "Orpheus" (Gluck), "Nesting" (Alma Goatley), "A Fairy Went a-Marketing" (A. M. Goodhart). and "Have You News of My Boy .Tack?" a new song, specially composed for the famous contralto by Edward German, and which has caused a sensation throughout the tour. In addition, Dame Clara will sing by request "Land of Hc-pe and Glory" (Elgar), and other favourites. Mr. Rumford's numbers will include "Where'er You Walk" (Handel), "More Swoet is That Name," from "Semele" (Handel), "A Requiem" (Harold Craxton), "Brittany" (Farrar), "The Rejected Lover" (Old folk song, arranged by Cecil Sharp). M. Melsa, the Polish violinist, who comes with a good reputation won in London and the English provinces, will contribute violin solos, and Miss Grace Torrens, compiser-pianist, who was responsible for some of the numbers in "Chu 'Chin Chow" and Oscar Asche's production "Eastward Ho!" will be the accompanist. 'I he box plans are »t Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. The day « les will be available at Coleman's tomorrow.

"WEDDING BELLS." The } final performance of "Wedding Bells" was given before a large audience at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening. This comedy was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Joseph Coyne's excellent work beine particularly heartily applauded. " LITTLE 80-PEEP." The pantomime season at the King's Theatre, Newton, closed on Saturday when " Little 80-Peep " was staged in the afternoon and evening. The production proved very successful, the singing of Miss Ethel Osborn, particularly in Lo, Here the Gentle Lark," with fluto obligato, being especially enjoyable. Miso Audrey Carlyle was an attractive principal girl, and Miss Lulla Farming scored a success as the principal bov. As the dame Mr. George Harpur caused much laughter, and other parts were filled by Mr. Arthur Bertram, Miss Rubee Raymond, Mr. Arthur Meredith, Miss Byrl Austin, Mr. Fred White; and Miss Laurie McLeod. THE GREAT McEWEN. The highly diverting entertainment provided by the groat McEwen at the Town Hall concert chamber attracted a crowded house on Saturday evening. The last six nights of the present season will be commenced this evening, when an entirely new programme will ba produced. OPERA HOUSE. A feature of the performances at the Opera House this afternoon and evening will be a bright musical comedy entitled "Who's Uncle?" produced by, Mr. Walter Johnson, The piece is stated to bo a laughter-maker of the best type. It will be capably interpreted by Fuller's new Revue Company. Excellent vaudeville items will also be included in the programme, and among the performers will be Tilton and West, known as the two "joy boys," who have previously appeared at the Opura House.