AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 32, 20 January 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

MR H. B. IRVING IN “HAMLET.”

BOX PLANS NOW OPEN

Yesterday morning at Carman’s the box plans were opened the first and only appearance in Eltham of Mr H. B. Irving, which happens at ✓ the Town Hall on Tuesday night next, when the famous English tragedian will be presented in his magnificent and unequalled representation of “Hamlet.” Personality : counts for a great deal on the stage, and it is possession of this important and wonderful characteristic, it is said, that endows Mr H. B. Irving’s representation with the distinctiveness and individuality that makes them stand out boldly and strikingly. H s “Hamlet” it is said is a portrait—a real human figure—that is made all the more real and vivid by colouring of the actor’s own personality. When H. B. Irving comes on the stage he makes himself felt over the footlights. He interests at once, and arresting the audience, he holds their attention, and carries them along with, him all the time. The subtle spell of personality, it is stated, coupled with the actor’s own genius, makes his impersonation of “Hamlet” something to be remembered. It is said to be a different Hamlet to all others, and were a dozen other actors to play the part before Mr Irving, the interest in. this actor and his hold on the audience, would in no degree be lesMr H. B. Irving follows in the footsteps of his father in more than one direction. Not only is he keeping up the reputation of the name by his magnificient interpretations of the various characters he assumes, but he personally supervises the plays in which he appears. This was also done by Sir Henry Irving. Mr. H. B. Irving‘it is stated has all nature s gifts'to-portray the part of the Prince of Denmark, including a classic face, and large sympathetic eyes. Miss Dorothea Baird who will be remembered ..as being the original “Trilby” in London will make her debut here as Ophelia, her interpretation of ■which earned her lavsh praises from Australian critics. Mr. Henry \ ihart who appears as the ghost, and Mr. Frank Tyafs as King Claudons, both supported Sir Henry Irving in many of his greatest triumphs, whilst the other members of the organisation were in the London cast of Hamlet. Judging by , the enormous demand made on the plans in Auckland and other centres it would be wise for intending bookers not to delay in seem - ing their seats for the Eltham production, although the booking received was excellent there are still plenty of seats available in good positions.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. .

There was a large attendance at last night, when the ciu--rent programme was repeated with much* success'. Among the best Aims is an Exceptionally good “Pathe Gazette,” showing as one of the items a ‘gun; crew at work firing a 12-inch gun. 11 A drama, acted by a little Eskimo • girl atid a swarthy hunter, with' the- Arctic ice and snow for a setting, s tA quite out 1 of the ordinary. It deaß;Stitlr “the way of the white mah*”-: Wat has a happy ending/ Zak retfirnnig 1 iitdiis kyak : just in time'to resdue.th.c sty’Eetheartj whom 1 the white mahJhilS'disea'rdedf -H’ l !' ul' " * To-night l the same hill'Will bo given, but' Ah' ’Mbriddy ‘night the. hatA! tirrhiiged 1 for- the • production of “Rufus Dawes,” a version of Marcus Clark’s famous novel, “For the Term of His Natural Life.” The acting of the principals is said to be remarkably good, the picture’being a Piasterpiece in every way. Other pictures are“ Cultivation of Manioc” (industrial), “The Sawmill Hero” (drajh'd), “‘The ‘Victors” (vaudeville actV,‘ J “jßanna bf Brogiinza” (drama)' “ijfHfteV 1 ’time” (cdfnic), “The.'Diving Gi^ r (K^edy).,'