JANET WALDROF DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 222, 2 October 1901, Page 2

JANET WALDROF DRAMATIC COMPANY.

A GREAT AMERICAN AOTHBSS. All lovers of the legitimate drama will be pleased to learn that Miss Janet Waldorf, who is said to be one of the finest act-esses America has ever produced, supported by a powerful company, will make her first appsarat the Theatre Eoyal on Saturday and Monday next, sth and 7th October, on which occasions " Romeo and Juliet" and "Camille" will be produced. This charming young actress made her first appearance at Daly's theatre, New York, sime five years ago, and at once jumped into public favour, all the leading critics being unanimous in their praise of her great histronic ability. During her recent tour in America, India, China, aDd Japan, she has added fresh laurels and gained the highest praise from the leading critics of the day. As an exponent of Shakespeare's characters, Mies Waldorf has few equals on the world's stage,] and her first appearance in Auckland four weeks ago created quite a furore, The Herald and Star asserting that she was one of the most gifted actresses that has ever appeared in Auckland. Her advent here next Saturday evening will mark an epoch in the theatrical history of New Plymouth. Miss Waldorf will be supported by Mr. I Norval MacGregor, an actor "who has already won his spurs on the leading London stages. His powerful render-, iug of Borneo and Armand Duval has! been most favourably reviewed. The other members cf the company consist of twenty-four first-cla6B artists, while the scenery, wardrobe, and effects will be on the mo*t lavish scale. The com-j pany aro at pr-psent playing to packed houcs in Wanpanui, For further particu'ais s e advertisemei.t. I