THEATRE ROYAL.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2377, 29 October 1880, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

There was a very satisfactory attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening. The performance commenced with a two-act drama, entitled, “Jenny Poster.” It is difficult to conceive why a company possessing such a repertoire as the Comedy and Purlesque Company possesses, should have thought lit to place such a piece as “ Jenny Poster” on the stage. It has hardly any plot, its situations are of the weakest, and it gives no scope whatever to the abilities which this company undoubtedly possess. Far better have revived ‘ The Lancashire Lass,’ or repeated the performance of that mirth provoking little comedy “ Cramond Prig” in which all the artistes engaged appear to such undoubted advantage. The burlesque of “ La Somuambula” concluded the performance and went far to atone for the shortcomings of the drama that preceded it. Miss Lizzie Morgan as Alessio sang and acted with charming vivacity, while Miss Johns and Miss Lawrence as Elvino and Lisa also showed they were as much at home in burlesque as in comedy. Mr J. Wilkinson sustainedjthe role of the lugubrious Count Rudolph and succeeded in eliciting some very hearty laughter. His make-up was grotesque in the extreme and worth seeing in itself, and there ban be very little doubt that this artiste’s forte is burlesque. Mr Warren as the Notary, Mr Alexander as the Yirtous Peasant, and Mr Herbert as Amina were all very funny. The piece abounded in lively songs and choruses, most of which were

re-demanded, and the whole thing “ went” without a hitch. This evening the cempany should appear to much greater advantage (at least so far as the comedy is concerned) than last night. To-night will, be presented/ The Factory Girl,’ better known as ‘All that Glitters isnot Gold,’ and that capital burlesque “ 111 Treated II Tro vatorc,” which is brimful of good things, and abounds with funny songs and tuneful music.