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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 38, 12 February 1903, Page 2

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" Man to Man," wbi< h it te b» the opening prjiuction hire by this successful Company, is one of the most ! popular dramas otsgul during later 'years. Its li-st pioiuction at the i .Lyceum Theatre, Bydcey, waa on*eratiiiu i) suem fi-. Tno pliy itself is one abounding iu striding situi'-ionp, and a well sustained :fid iutemiting p!ot. It is aa entrancing sto-y of excellent Iror-try me i*. 'J'he scenery is typical of wuli-knowii English spots. The Lon<lon and South Western Railway, Portland Prison, and what is probably the most; sensational effect ever attempted locally, viz., the grant rtilway collision. Tbis scene, during the Com • pany's Auckland season, was nightly received with immense enthusiasm. For this aloce 10 tons of scenery are required. The Company, who are at present plcyiog at the Optra House, Auckland, are having one of the most successful soasoLS yet played in the northern city. The papers are unanimous in tlieir praise of the plays, scenery, anl perform ors. The Auckland Star of Jan. 27 says: " The popularity of Miss Fitznaurice Oill and h>r dramatic company waa amply shows list night, when the Operi House was packed to the doors on the cccasion of tQe secood production of "ALan to Man." The drama went smoothly throughout and the audienoe heartily applauded the efforts of the ac'ors, and the ftoescinio effects incidental to the play. Misi Fiumaurke Oill again give a very successful rendering of the pirt of the heroine, and h r ac ing wis much appreciated, while Me Ouarl-s Blake, as the bero, was largely responsible for the suooess of the dram«. The comic element was the cause ot a goed d al of amusemint, and altogether the production was * distinct success."