WOODS-WILLIAMSON DRAMATIC CO.

Gisborne Times, Volume XII, Issue 1059, 28 November 1903, Page 2

WOODS-WILLIAMSON DRAMATIC CO.

“THE GATES OF BONDAGE.” Tho performance of ‘‘The Gates of Bondage,” au adaptation by Maud Williamson, of Hall Caine’s famous work, “ Tho Deemster,” to bo given by tho WoodsWilliamson Co. at the Theatre Royal to night should draw a crowded house, ns tho Company comes to us loaded with flattering press criticisms aud a reputation hardly ever oxcellod. “ Tho Gates of Bondago ” adapts itself readily to effective mounting, consequently playgoers can safely rely upon a production of scenic wealth and splendor; all the original scenery, ward robe and effects being Drought over from the Criterion Theatre, Sydney. The Company, which arrives from Na pier this morning by the Waikare, is an exceptionally strong one, numbering 30 artists, headed by Australia’s greatest actor, Mr Alfred Woods, and the celebrated English emotional actress, Miss Maud Williamson, who will be Been to night in their favorite roles of Dan Mylrea, the Bishop's son, and Mona Mylrea, tho Deomster's daughter, respectively. The rest of the cast is an exceptionally strong one, whilo another featuro of the performance will bo the orchestra under the baton of Mr Harry Hawkins, R.A.M. On Monday evening the company will stage Miss Williamson’s dramatisation of Hall Caine’s “ Tho Christian,” and on Tuesday “ Hands Across the Sea.” The box plan, which is rapidly filling, is now open at Miller’s, so intending patrons should book early this morning ; as to avoid disappointment.