Theatre Royal.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7796, 12 April 1905, Page 4

Theatre Royal.

MR J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMIC .OPERA SEASON. Oil no previous occasion probably has deeper interest been manifested i locally in theatrical attractions than in the forthcoming visit of Mr J. C. Williamson's [anions (Jilbert awl Sullivan Repertoire Opera Company,and it is sale to suy that the openliiig tomorrow night is being awaited with most pleasurable anticipation. Vt>wurds of 80 persons are concerned in the production of "The I'irates" and - Ihe Mikado," the presentation of which at the Theatre Royal to-mor-jfow and tho following night, will, it j is promised, be marked by all the magnificence of scenery, costumes and appointments generally of the universally praised Wellington spectacle. Kverything required in connection with the performances is In> jing brought up from Wellington. Tin; names of the principals embrace ail array of vocal talent and personal popularity that will eclipse anything with which this town has in times past been favoured. The season, which marits the return to the wittiest librettos ever produced by the playwrjght, anil to the musical gaiety without noise, and humour without vulgarity, which characterises the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan will begin with ''The Pirates of Penzance, ' which displays in a peculiar degree the characteristic excellences Of the famous combination.