PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1692, 21 July 1875, Page 4

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The sentimental drama of ..."Black Eyed Susan," adapted some twenty-five years ago for the Surrey Theatre by Jerrold from the well-known ballad of John Gay, was fairly rendered last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The characters of the lovers were represented very successfully by the Sisters Duvalli, and the plaintive ditty of Black-eyed Snsan, universally known, was prettily given by Miss Heloise, Mr. Collier, as Doggrass, was a good representation. The scenery was spirited and in perfect unison with the nautical scenes of the play. The double hornpipe by the sisters was an excellent performance, in fact the dancing of these young ladies is as perfect as possible and in this art they excel. Mr. J Sweeney was quite at home as Captain Crosstree and succeeded well in the delineation. Tbe other actors were in keeping and aided in presenting the favourite nautical drama in an acceptable form. Two acts of the Corsican Brothers, a drama made popular by the late Charles Kean, was ably performed by Mr. Charles Hall, whose dual scene was most successful, and by Mr. Collier brought a good entertainment to a close. We notice that the fine historical drama, from one of Scott's novels, Rob Roy, will be the amusement of this evening. Mr. Charles Hall, as the hero, Mr- Charles Coates as Baillie, and the sisters Duvalli as Francis and Diana, To morrow evening the promised pantomime will be produced.