THEATRE ROYAL.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2269, 12 July 1881, Page 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

“THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.” To-night Christchurch playgoer* will have an opportunity of becoming acquainted with another of the successes of Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, in the shape of “ The Pirates of Penzance.” The fame of this production has reached us long ere this, and, of course, curiosity is excited to witness an opera which has achieved a success second only to “ Pinafore.” Mr Cary’s company is spoken of as being both strong and efficient, the dresses handsome and appropriate, and the scenery excellent. The principal lady parts will bo sustained by Mdlle Murielle, Madame Oarmini Morley, Miss Amy Johns, Ac., whilst amongst the gentlemen are Signor Morley, Messrs Cary, Wentworth, and last, but by no means least, our old and facetious friend, Mr J. P. Hydes, who will impersonate the Policeman, anent whose song much trouble and vexation of spirit has been experienced. No doubt, from the flowing—almost gushing—accounts which have appeared in the Northern concerning the company, public expectation is raised to the highest pitch, and we may, therefore, expect to see a crowded house to-night on the double occasion of the event of a new company and a new piece. At the conclusion of the performance, a special tram-car will be ready to convey passengers to Papanui.