THE WILLOUGHBY DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14978, 27 May 1914, Page 12

THE WILLOUGHBY DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Opening on Monday next at the Theatre Royal, : Messrs George Willoughby. Ltd., will, present the New Dramatic Company in an original version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," by Seva Elyarts. The company includes Mr Cyril Mackay and Miss Nellie Fergusson as lead; Messrs "Herbert Leigh, Mr Vivian Edward 6, Mr J. P. O'Neill, Mr Frank Neil, Ronald Riley, Darcy Kel-. way, Bruce Newham, Walter King, James Lynch. Fred. Bell, Les Piatt, and George Benvey, Misses Nell Holroyd, Vera Huggett. Rose Terry, little Dot Proctor, Pearl Helnirich. and Pearl Smith. The whole of the thrilling incidents in Harriet Beecher Stowe's story will bo presented. The scenery has been specially painted by Mr John S. Mann. Many unique effects are introduced, particularly in the great waterfall scene, in which tons of real water falls frpni the river-bed above on the rocks beneath. Added are musical and dancinc specialties by the Era Comedy Four, engaged specially for their ragtime numbers during the-pre-sentation of darky festival displays; the New York Jubileo Singers, who give sacred songs and plantation melodies; and the National Duo in specialty numbers, tho whole being presented tinder the personal supervision of tho producer—Mr Lester Brown, of, New York. It is intended that the piece to follow shall bo "The Bad Girl of tho Family." The box plan opens at the Dresden at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. Day sales are at Toy Cave.