HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1657, 25 January 1906, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

MR J. 0. WILLIAMSON’S DRAMATIC COMPANY. At His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, and also to-morrow and Saturday nights, dramalio performances of rare quality and brillianoy are promised, and, it may be added, expected, the occasions being the farewell appea-ance here of Mr J. C. Williamson’s famous dramatio company, of which Miss Maud Jeffries end Mr Julius Knight are the bright particular stars. In spec fically ment'ooiog Ihese two artists, it must not be forgotten that the supporting company is a distinguished ono, tbo majority of the members—who number some sixty odd—having been selected for the colonial tour by Mr Williamson from Mr Beerbobm Tree’s London company. The Melbourne and Sydney preßS st)ts that in its entirety the organisation is probably the most talented that Australia’s leading manager has ever secured, which is saying a great deal, and indicates to the theatre-goer lhat something far beyond the ordinary in point of merit will be w't* , nesßed. ‘'Monsieur Beauoairo ” is the piece to bo pierentcd this evening. It is a play with a romantic love story—as tbo many readers of the book from which ft,is dramatißed will remember-add lands itself readily not only to fioe acting and the introduction of graceful eighteenth oentury dances, but also to a gorgeous display of the picturesque dresses of that peried. There seems to be a oonoensus of opinion wherever it is played that it is the moßt charming and attractive play of its class yet Been on the Auslralian slage. Tomorrow evening the stirring spectacular Napoleonic drama. “ A Royal Divorce,” with all its impiessive tableaux depicting scenes connected with the career of the great Napolson (impersonated by Mr Tulius Knight) will be presented. Among these tableaux are 11 The Retreat from Mosoow," “ The Charge and Rout at Waterloo,” and “ Alone at St. Helena.” On Saturday night a new version of the delightful comedy drama" David Garrick” will be presented, bracketed with Mr W, 8. Gilbert’s great and latest success, 11 Comedy and Tragedy.” This double bill celebrates the absolute farewell to Gisborne of Mr Knight, Miss Jeffries, and the popular company. The overture will begin each evening at 8 precisely, and as the music will be rendered by a full dramatio orchestra, this alone .Bhonld ensure punctuality in attendance. Stalls I and pit patrons should note that they may j obtain early door tiokets during the day ati Mr Miller's.