ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2112, 11 February 1908, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MR, J. C. AYILLIAAISON’S NEAV AI US I CAL COAIEDY CO.

A company of brilliant musical comedy artists, plays that are worldrciTowned, scenery and effects unsurpassed for their completeness in every detail, and a. full and efficient orchestra, are features of Mr. J. C. Williamson’s new Musical Comedy Company, who are to appear hero for three nights only. The first production on Monday will be the dainty and fascinating musical comedy success from the Lyric Theatre, “The Blue: Moon”; on Tuesday, “Lady Madcap,” tlho sparkling musical play which has proved such -an acceptable dish with colonial theatregoers; and on Wednesday, the celebrated musical comedy, “The Girl from Kay’s.” Speaking of “The Blue'Moon,” a contemporary says, “There -is a charm and allurement about “The Blue Moon” that cannot be denied, and a careful analysis seems to reveal the fact that its undoubted success is duo more to its all-round merits than to any one or two particularly brilliant items. Where “The Blue Moon” scores heavily is that its interest is unflagging. There is a continuous succession of good tilings from the opening chorus to the grand finale that appeal bo -the audience with powerful charm. “The Blue Moon” seems to have so completely captured. the.taste of the public that at is doubtful whan this entirely excellent company will find time to show its talent in a new piece.” “Lady Madcap,” the company’s second production, can be- described as- theatrical fare of A 1 ci-uality. . Nothing could’bo more cleverly put- together than the doings and exploits of the Earl’s daughter, “Lady Madcap.” She is a tomboy of the highest order, and everything she does causes her father much worry. She invites a whole -regiment- of soldiers to a dinner, garden party, and ball, simply because she falls in love with one of them. 'Her doings at these functions when she gets her maid to change positions with her are cause enough to make laughter and merriment -a most -prominent feature. The farewell attraction, _ “The Girl -from Kay’s,” is a Gaiety Theatre (London) success, -and the company excel in this production, inasmuch as -the caste comprises the full strength of tlie combination in congenial roles. The box plans for the three nights will bo opened at W. Miller’s on Thursday morning.

PERRY’S BIORAMA AND VAUDEVILLE CO. His Majesty’s Theatre will be opened on Thursday evening next, 13th February, for a season of two nights, by Perry’s Bioirama Company. The company, -coining as it does on a wave of success from the Opera House, Wellington, should attract big houses. All the films are reported to be new, and of the latest and .most interesting subjects. The picture depicting Miss Annette Kellenuan endeavoring to swim the English Channel is a very line specimen of animated photography. Miss Kellerman, who enjoys the reputation of being tlio champion lady swimmer of tlho world, will also bo seen giving a splendid exhibition of high and fantastic diving. Another picture of lioto is entitled the cliffclimbers, in which will be scon men engaged hunting the sea-birds’ nests for eggs among the rocky cliffs on tlio south coast of England. The humorous pictures -aro rcqio.rted fo bo real screamers. All the pictures will bo projected by the latest- iu-

volition in kinomatogr iphy, Ellison’s Diolight, which produces not onu” a biiiliiimt and steady picture, hut docs away with the usual Dicker so noticeable with the ordinary machines. Good vaudeville artists _ will itl.su appear, headed by “A.clips,” the Ska tori il King, who wiill introduce his famous ‘•Lein.) for Lite” on skates, a feat yet unknown to Gisborne. Little Leah, with hnr quaint ami <1 ni.ii.Lv songs and dances, is sure to be a big attraction • wh.-kt Stan Chester, ocimcdian, and AI in. 15v i Brad v, balladist, are already well known, and Ulieir reappearance wiill be very welcome.