STANLEY & DARBTSHIRE’S JUVENILES.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1258, 25 January 1883, Page 2

STANLEY & DARBTSHIRE’S JUVENILES.

"Jack the Giant-Killer” was produced last night at Parnell and Boylan’s Hall, and proved, we think, the most successful performance yet given. In saying this we do not wish it to be thought for a moment that there has been ground for the least complaint as to the merit of the previous performances; on the contrary, “ Les Cloches ” and “ Pinafore " were excellently placed upon the stage, well mounted, and gave proof of the undoubted talent possessed by the members of the troupe, but we incline to the belief that “Jack the Giant-Killer” is the crime de la crime. Miss Graupner is really a wonderful little actress, and has, in addition, a most pleasing stage appearance. As the saijcy Serpolette, the loving Josephine, or the devil-may-care slayer of giants she is simply a marvel. Last evening she was rapturously applauded in every song, and frequently encored. Miss Amy Childs as the Fairy Queen not only looked the character, but enacted her part most successfully. Mis* Amelia Hodge made a most charming Sybil, and in her eons and dance, “Oh, my heart is gone,” she displayed, as on former occasions, both her vocal and terpsiohorean abilities. Mr Derbyshire as the Giant Gofgebuster looked not only immense amongst the lilliputians, but also was immense in the character. Miss Dolly Inman looked every inch a King, and although her part was small she again proved that she is possessed of no inconsiderable amount of talent. Master Willie Driscoll, as Tremoloso, and Master Ernest Osmond, as the cook, were highly amusing, and kept the audience in roars of laughter whilst on the stage. All the other characters were well sustained, and from the rising to the falling of the curtain the burlesque passed off without a single hitch, and in a manner which occasioned the frequent applause of all present. Of the Harlequinade we can only say that it far and away surpasses anything ever seen in Gisborne. As Clown, Willie Driscoll is irresistibly funny, and the same may be said of young Osmond as Pantaloon. Master Lane as the Sprite, proved himself an accomplished acrobat. Master Faverger was very amusing as the Policeman, and played up well to the Clown and Pantaloon. Miss Amy Childs as Harlequin, was all that could be desired, and her graceful movements and accomplished dancing kept the spectators enthralled. This young lady is a host in herself, and certainly merited the high encomiums passed upon her by all who had the pleasure of listening to her. Miss Dolly Inman and Miss Amelia Hodge, as Columbine and Harlequina respectively, also appeared to great advantage, and proved that great pains must have been taken with them, or otherwise they could not have acquired the perfection they now possess. The transformation scene is one of wonderful beauty, and the groupings of the children in this artistic and entrancing scene are admi-

rable, As to-night Is the last occasion on which the Juvenile troupe will appear, we would strongly recommend one and all not to miss this opportunity.