ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7024, 12 January 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPEEA HOUSE. The clever naval comedy, Ring Lieutenant," was played by Mr 'Williamson's Dramatic CompUny before a large audience at tbe Opera House last evening. The final performance of the piece will be given to-night. To-morrow evening, the company will commence the last three nights of the season. On each of these nights they will play “The Silver King,” with Mr George S. Titheradge as. Wilfred Denver—a character which he' first created in Australia, and in which this sterling actor is seen to distinct advantage. “The Silver King" is one of those favourite plays that never grow stale with repetition, which is, no doubt, due to the clever constructive ability displayed by. its author, and the many excellent characters which are introduo* ©d. Mr Titheradge is so identified with the fine part of Wilfred Denver that one is inclined to look upon it as the ideal ; one. It is a great record for any actor to be able to say thUt the Wilfred Denver of a quarter of a century ago is, in hU hands, the Denver of to-day. Miss Ethel Warwick will appear as Kellie Denver, Mr Hurry Plimmer as The Spider, and Mr Eardley Turner as Jaikes. THEATEE ROYAL. Another crowded audience at the Theatre Royal last evening bore striking proof of the Uttraction which first-class-vaudeville possesses. The new programme by Puller's Company is composed of all those attributes which go to make am enjoyable show. A welcome touch of originality distinguishes the "turn" provided by the Duckworths. The acrobatic somersaults by Mr Duckworth are of a sensational character. Lerone, the trick cyclist, performs his agile feats . with consunmiute ease. Armstrong and Verne are a very popular duo. Tiieir comedy skit catches on from start - to finish. They have revived their “hit" entitled, "Give My Regards to Broadway." A mail boat is seen in the distance brilliantly lighted with miniature electric lights, and the effect is added to by th- vessel firing tiny coloured rockets. It juggling performance and tn* other items are brimful of interest •The. programme will be repeated this evening. CARTER. The entertainment given by Carter, >the magician, who will appear at the ■Opera House commencing next Mon'day, is weird and at the same time instructive. Old tricks he makes new, he fills his performance with the funniest scenes and most astonishing situations.. Mr Garter has a number of' elaborate and bewildering illusions, .'which ho will present for the first time here. Carter’s , masterpiece is said to be what he calls levitation, do. scribed as the most astute, bewildering and hazardous illusion known to magic. It is original in principle and has confounded scientists and philosophers. Another feature of the performance is “A Night in China,” in which Carter impersonates Chinese court magicians. The box plan opens At the Dresden to-day. "Wonderland" will be open this afternoon and evening.