MISS TITTELL BRUNE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1874, 2 October 1906, Page 2

MISS TITTELL BRUNE.

Picturesque romance undoubtedly appeals to the public fancy, and “ Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,” which is to be the opening production of Miss Tittell Brune’s season, commencing at His Majesty’s Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) evening is said to teem with it. Dorothy is the headstrong daughter of Sir George Vernon, of Haddon Hall. Sir John Manners, heir to the Duke of Butland, woos her and wins her heart, despite the opposition of her father. An accusation of treason is brought by her cousin against her lover, and to save the life of the latter, Dorothy wheedles his secret out of him—which betrays the whereabouts of Mary Queen of Scots, who has taken refuge in Butland Gastle on her way to Prance. Overcome with remorse for having brought dishonor on his name, she resolves to reach Butland Castle and to assist the Queen to escape before her would-be captors can effect their object. She gives the timely warning— dressbd in her maid’s clothes, which she afterwards interchanges with the Queen—and thoD, confronted by her cousin fights with him a desperate duel until the fortunate arrival of her lover provides him with a more redoubtable antagonist. The play is brought to a happy conclusion by Dorothy winning the forgiveness of Queen Elizabeth, who pardons everybody involved. The second production of the season is a drama of no less interest—“ Jjeah Kleschna,” whoso history on the stage | has been one ever increasing story of success. Miss Tittell Brune and the powerful company supporting her have added to their wide popularity by their portrayal of this remarkable play. The young American star is said to have formed so fine a conception of her great part that she simply carries her audience away by her strong acting of | a strong part. The playgoer who can a good play, perfectly presented, should not miss seeing *• Kleschna.” On Friday, sth October, Mr Zangwill’s widely successful comedy “ Merely Mary Ann ” will be staged for the first time in Gisborne. r l his charming play serves to show '•' iss Brune’s remarkable genius in quite a new light, and to prove her asi minding versatility. n Saturday, tlie last niglit of the season, Miss Brune will appear in her famous impersonation of “ uuday ” in Mr 1’ t aceward’s popular play of that name. The box plaus for each , are miin & wpidly at Mr W. Miller’s,