MUSGROVE'S GRAND COMIC OPERA COMPANY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 20, 21 September 1903, Page 2

MUSGROVE'S GRAND COMIC OPERA COMPANY.

OPENING PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. Tor abovo company arrived here last night; by the Ngapuhi, and will this evening open their short season of two nights at the Theatre with "The Fortune Toller." A synopsis of ths bright, amusing and richly mounted opera has already bsen given to our readers. Some idea may bet formed of r.he Real.) on which ih is ti be staged bv the fact that th»ve >ire u pwardd < f 90 i performers, including >,n export or-j chestra tbat is of itself a very p.reat attraction. In Mr Irtmprlere Pringle the public will find a basso of surprising quality and dramatic effect, and his Gipsy songs will bs euro toj delight the audience. Moreover, as au aetor ho takes high rank. Miss May U&attiy is sure to captivate her hearers bo: h with her singing and acting. Though the music is paid to bo far abovo the average in meii*, the 'success of the pwca does not depapd entirely on this important detail, for j there is a lively stream of humour fio ving throughout toe opera and in the capable hands of Mr Henry, the | :uidionce may rest assuivd of many a ' hearty laugh. To mention even a titlw 1 of ths attractions provided for the i delectation of the patrons would fsil toj give any idea of the delightful sur-| prisps in store. There is only one! course for our readers to take and that! is to be present at the performance,' but to do this they must either book what few seats are now available or b« early at the doors for there is every prospect of a crowded house. A list (f the princip il character?, logithu- with other details of interns'", will b., found in 'air advertising column* where arrangements aa fcu booking will also be found.