ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10689, 8 September 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA. HOUSE BOOKINGS. Lexers of amusement will be entered for at the- Grand Opara House in the near future as follows: — September 7-14.—" Reveille." September 13.—Jupp's Patriotic Band. September 21-Octoucr 9.—Amateur Competitions. October 13-24.—J. C. Williamson t> "Passing Show."

"OUR REVEILLE" TO-NIGHT. The spectacular extravaganza, "Our Reveille': which opens at the- Grand I Opera House this evening for a snort aession of six-jiights,-will come as a turprise to the Wellington public: Ihe •'liberty" and "Our Kmpiie' marches are said to be gorgeous spectacles. Ane "North Otago Times" stated— Mr Lints has rendered valued services to the cily by- giving a practical demonstration that, although there is always a regrettable tendency to depreciate local talent, save only the few who stand out above the crowd, there is talent here- in abundance. All that i» needed is the touch of the master's hand." In Our reveille" there are numbers to please an tastes—hugo ballets, catchy songs, choruses, wonderful electrical effects, swelling choruses, and special cabaret and Futuristic scenes. "Our Reveille is claimed by Mr Lints, the producer, U» be a professional production, staged hy 233 talented amateurs. The magnitude of the production can be gathered from the fact that no less than 180 performers take part in the "Grand Jflmpiro march, with revolving electrical effects, and 63 performers in one chorus. The programme will be changed on the third night. The wardrobe, which is a. feature of the production, is absolutely new, and has been supervised by Mrs 11. Lundlus. The box plan is open at tho Bristol. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Hin Maiesty's Theatre was again crowded last'mght, when the "Singing l-arson," Rev. 'frank Gorman, delighted all present with, his sweet tenor voice in "Heart of a Rose," "Bye-Lo," and "Oh! What a Pal was Mary." Iti anecdote he proves himseif a' raconteur of no mean order. Other popular performers were tfuest und Ne.vlyn, in comedy and eccentric dancing; Vines and Eva Courtenay, in parte c und «mg; Leonard Nelson, comedian; Hail Kaie, entertainer; c'mithsonians, harrnonisers; ana fullers' isme Wonders, juvenile singers, dancers uaa acrobat*. , - - THE ENGLISH PIERROTS.The success of the present programme of the English Pierrots was testified to by the large auoience that assembled in tie concert chamber of the Town Hall ihsi eveninp and the items presented in their delightful oombinauon were much appreciated by an enthusiastic audience. lhe artistes are undoubtedly worthy of praise, and encores were insisted upon. The ladies' orchestra, contributed much to the evenings enjoyment, and tht ; graceful dauemg of Miss Rolls was well I received. Miss lima Goi don, Mr David i Lyle, and MV Roy Cooke, as singers ali ways isatisiy the most .fastidious. Miss I Vera Jura, a vfoliniste, plays delightfully. Miss Daisy, McLeoa has .few I rivals as a ' most natural imitator o.' ! inquisitive children and is a splendid ■ accompaniste, A complete change is announced for to-night, EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "When a Man Loves" is the fine picture showing at iiveiybody's this week and ati'oid6 Earle Williams the opportunity ol appearing at his best; it was 1 >v;tuessed b large audiences yesterday. In the part of a son of a .wealthy .peer, who, wnen vis.ting Japan, fails in love i with a little snop girl and marries her. ho excels. ■ Xne. boy's parents . resent their son's action, and it is not until many difficulties ate overcome that they eventuall- aisoover that he has married a daugnter of an- old fnend of tne family. The picture contains romance and nianv delightful scenic attractions. The supporting items contain tho S>th episode of "The Mystery of 13,' and tho latest topical "Pathe Gazette. lhe programme will run until Friday next. KING'S THEATRE. The ever-delightful actress, Alice Joyce, takes the leading' part in Slaves of Pride," the star picture at the King s this week, which was witnessed by a crowded bouse last evening. The picture is a Vitagraph production and deals with,,that inexhaustible study, human nature;,,showino' strangle the bitter evil of false pride and mock modesty. A very humorous picture, entitled 'The Grocerv Clerks' brought roars of laughter, and shows Larry Semon at his best. The instrumental and vocal supports were good and Mr Charles W. Moore atrain sang "Friend of Mine" and "Madelon" with good taste and expression. The King's grand orchestra was heard to advantage in rendering selections from "Tho Mikado." A matinee will be given this afternoon and the programme will bo repeated until Friday The greatest Cft.ro has been taken and record expense incurred, it is claimed, in the production of Steele Endd's "On Our Selection" for E. J. Carroll by Raymond Longford, which is to he shown at "thoa King's Theatre for one week, commericinc on Friday next. EMPRESS THEATER In the "First Law" Irene Castle, as tho heroine, passes through untold vicissitudes at the hands of a band of blackmailers, into whoso toils she has become enmeshed through a youthful marriage to a worthless husband. It is a picturt- that appeals to the emotions, and its value i* furthor enhanced by iUh-j "start;," Mrs Castle and Antonio Moreno, being in the principal roles. Another attraction, and one .of .the most excruciatingly funny comedies that have been sciecnod is "The Grocery Clerk," with Larry Soman as tho knight of the white apron. His a Vitagraph comedy, which simply bubbles with hilarity of a wholesonio natuie. It is a feast of humour, in which the -regulated order of things aro rocer6cd. To witness a family of mice attack a cat 'is in itsell unusual, but that is only an incident in the iOOO feot of merriment. In addition, the Gaumont Graphic contain;, some of the 'ates't 'incidents of interest that have taken place, and the twelfth episode of the serial "Liberty" also forms part ol the programme.