HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1499, 6 July 1905, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

THE NEDDIE STEWART SEASON

“SWEET NELL OE ODD DRURY,

“ Tho prettiest play ever seen in Gisborne” was the general opinion of tho large audionce that assembled at His Majesty’s theatre lost ovoning when Mr George Musgrovo’s new English Dramatic Company opened their season of four nights. The piece was mounted on a most e'aborate scale, minute attention beiDg paid to every detail, which is so essential to an ideal production. Ab Nell Gwynne, Miss Nellie Stewart created a most favorable impression, her interpretation of tho part throughout being- most artistically and pre’tily rendered. No one could fail to be captivated by her charm cf manner, whilst tho graceful abandon with which she played tho part won for her the golden opinions of the audionco, who recognised the efforts of this talented actress by tho most enthusiastic applause. Mr Harcourt Beatty made a great success of the part of Charles 11, the consistent and inconsistent moods of this ruler being most ably pourtrayed. Mr Beatty carried his audience with him throughout, and was many times applauded for his clover impersonation. As Dady Oastlemaine Miss Nannie Bennett played to distinct advantage, whilst Mrs Maeemore Morris made the most of the part of Dady Olivia Vernon. Miss Evelyn Davenport and Mies Amy Willard were most eminently, successful in the small parts that fell to them. Mr Harry Hill created a most favorable impression in his interpretation of the character of Dord Joffery (Chief Justice of England), not a point being omitted that would in the elightesfi degree add to tho success of the part. Sir Roger Fairfax was ably pourtroyed by Mr Malcolm Dunn, whilst Mr James Lindsay had a most congenial part as Dord Dovelace. Mr Deslie Woods as Dord Rochester, Mr Dudley Clinton as Peroival (a Provincial actor), Mr Grant as Rollins, Mr Fortes Orr as Dacy, Mr D. Staoh as Capt. James Clavering, and Mr Wyatt as Dord-in-Waiting, all contributed their full share towards a most successful performance. The organisation is one of the strongest that has visited Gisborne for a considerable time and a most successful season should be assured. The management are to be congratulated in regard to their decision ta repeat ” Sweet Nell of Old Drary” to night, and tho opportunity ehould bo availed of by ell those who wore unable to attend last ovening, whilst we feel sure that those who witnessed the play last evening will endeavour to do so this evening. To morrow evening “ Old Heidolborg” will be produoed, and on Saturday night " Pretty Peggy.”