THE THEATRE ROYAL.
The drama of “True Hearts ; or the Wife’s Trials,” was again produced last night, and, considering the attraction at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, the house was very well filled. It is a great pity that Mrs. and Mr. Bates should be so unfortunate as to always have opposition in Wellington, for they are well deserving of support for their industry in catering for the amusement of the public. The drama of “ True Hearts” is well conceived, and eminently adapted to evolve the finest characteristics of Mrs. and Mr. Bates’ dramatic faculties. Mr. Bates, we believe, was never seen to greater admiration than as Eustache Baudin. The scene between himself and his child, when he becomes aware of the decree of divorce which was to make her illegitimate, was a piece of as fine acting as ever was produced on the boards of any theatre. If it is true art to conceal art, then Mr. Bates is a most accomplished artist, for he succeeds in the task of displaying genuine emotion without mimioing nature by exaggeration. 'lt is scarcely necessary to state that Mrs. Bates played the part ■of Louise well, and the difficult task of maintaining her conjugal affection in spite of the remorseless pressure of her mother, without being guilty of filial disobedience, gave her an opportunity of bringing out her varied powers as an actress, which were well appreciated by the house. The theatrical public certainly have no reason to complain of lack of change iu the character of the pieces produced by the management, but since the production of Richard 111. on Saturday last, a feeling has arisen that at least one other Shakespearian play might be included in the week. There can bo little doubt that Mrs. Bates would make an excellent Lady Macbeth, and with such a powerful company tho remainder of the cast could be efficiently filled. Pex'haps the management will accept tho bint, and produce Macbeth on Saturday night, with the always attractive Locke’s music. It is gratifying' to observe that the reduction in the price of admission to the dress circle has had a beneficial effect.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4389, 14 April 1875, Page 2
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357THE THEATRE ROYAL. New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4389, 14 April 1875, Page 2
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