ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2406, 22 January 1909, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

J. C. WILLIAiMiSON’tS STAR DRAMATIC COMBINATION.

A dramatic season, perhaps exceeding in import nice any that "has taken place here for some years will be inaugurated at His Majesty's Theatre next Wednesday, January 27th by J. C. Williamson’s new Star Dramatic Company which has just concluded a brilliantly successful Christmas season in Wellington. The combination includes Alias Ola Humphrey, Mr George Titheradgo and Air Henry Kolker. All names to conjure with in the theatrical world. Apart from the interest such plays as “The Thief” and “Zira” and “The Village Priest” are certain to create there is the gupemdded one in the reappearance, after a number of years absence from New Zealand, of Mr George Titheradge. There can he little need to refer to the place- Mr, Titheradge holds in the hearts of the Australasian public —except to mention tli.at no actor who has appeared on the colonial stage has been more popular, and his visit on the forthcoming occasion is sure to be welcomed with enthusiasm. Air Henry Kolker, who will make his first appearance in this city, is spoken of, by contemporaries, as possibly the best romantic actor who has appeared in a decade. For Miss Ola Humphrey, local playgoers probable have a most pleasurfablo recollection of her recent visit when she shared leading -parts with Mr Julius Knight—and during the present Wellington season she has added golden laurels to her already enviable reputation as an artiste. The hill also discloses such names as Mr Sydney Stirling, Mr Dion Titheradge Mr Cvril Mackay, Mr Norman M’Lood. Miss Susie Vaughan, Miss Alma Vaughan and other popular artists.

The box plan for the three performances will be opened at Miller’s on Monday morning next.

THE CHEEXIAVSIvI.S. To-morrow and Monday, at His Majesty’s Theatre, we are promised a visit from the famous Cherniavskis, who. although not two years ago were compelled owing to the religious persecutions in Russia to ile<; from their native land, have yet succeeded in this .-short time in reaching the highest pinnacle of fame it- is possible to attain in England. These remarkable boys, Leo, Jan, and Mischel, were born in Odessa, which they left shortly before the dreadful massacre there, and after but a short period of study under their father they made a tour of Continental capitals', finally reaching Vienna, where their musical education was continued. Amongst other honors showered on these gifted children was a private performance before the Czar and Royal Family of Russia. They arrived in London 18 months ago, since which time they have been performing in the English musical centres with the utmost unbounded success; in fact, it is safe to say that no similar enthusiasm has been aroused .by any of the many prodigies of recent rears. The box plans are on view at Air. Miller’s.