THEATRE ROYAL.
u Fan chon ” was repeated last evening to a capital house, despite the attraction in another part of the city. As a matter of course the piece went smoothly and to the complete satis- - faction of the audience, who endorsed the favorable opinion formed of “ Fan chon ” on the previous evening. The first act, including the shadow dance, fairly won the admiration of the audience, though it formed but an item in the list of pretty scenes which abound in the piece,. and which were mounted in a manner creditable alike to the scenic artist and the management. Mr. and Mrs. Bates played the leading parts with that finish and attention to detail which have characterised their acting throughout the season, and built up thefavorable reputation they enjoy. Mrs. Stoneham’s acting of Fanchon’s grandmother stood' out prominently from the rest of the parts, and intensified the interest in the play as only an actress of very considerable merit could do. 'Mr. Burford’s personation of Father Barbaud was very excellent- It was, in fact, one of the best parts in which we have seen him. Mr. Hesford, also, played his one-scene part care- ■ fully. Didiet was represented by Mr. Hoyle, who • undertook the part at very short notice, and did it very creditably under the circumstances.' For to-night .the performance will consist of “Lucretia Borgia,” and the farce of “The Wandering Minstrel” On Monday evening Mr. Bates will take a ‘ benefit, when “The Marble Heart” will be pro- * duced. As no more worthy actor than Mr. Bates has ever trod the boards in Wellington, a crowded house would form a well-deserved compliment.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4332, 6 February 1875, Page 2
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273THEATRE ROYAL. New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4332, 6 February 1875, Page 2
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