Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company.

Manawatu Herald, 9 February 1904, Page 3

Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company.

»HANDS ACROSS THE SEA.” On Thursday evening next the theatrical advent of the year will be signalised at the Public Hall, when the famous Woods-Williamson Co. will pay us a visit, presenting for the first time in Foxton Henry Pettitt’s world - famed theatrical drama “Hands Across the Sea.” Probably no other play in the language has received or merited a greater share of popularity, and in the hands of such capable artists as Mr Alfred Woods and Miss Maud Williamson and the excellent support accorded them, local playgoers may confidently look forward to a dramatic treat of rare excellence. The play was the company’s opening

piece in Sydney at the Criterion, and in Melbourne at tha Bijou, in both of which cities it ran for several weeks, and was a remarkable success, being highly eulogised by the press. “Hands Across the Sea” abounds with striking situations and offers every opportunity for scenic display. The story is one of human interest such as appeals to all classes. Mr Alfred Woods, who has desei’vedly gained the distinction of being Australia’s greatest actor, has a part in ‘Jack Dudley’ which gives him ample scope to display his great versatility ; the celebrated English actress, Miss Maud Williamson, being cast for the role of ‘Lilian Meiford,’ her original creation at the Adelphi Theatre, London. The management announce that in regard to the production special elaborate scenery, with huge mechanical effects will be brought here and staged exactly as is done in the larger centres, ano promise theatregoers in this respect; nothing short of a revelation. The box plan for the performance is now opah at Mr Fraser’s where seatsm ay be reserved.