Theatre Royal.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7804, 22 April 1905, Page 2

Theatre Royal.

MACMAIIOVS DRAMATIC CO, The Messrs MauMuhnu have, an Che Americana say, "'spread themselves" in order to maku their last venture not only in Now Plymouth, but for the tour to follow throughout Uio colony, a notable one. Principal' amoiig a company of 24, all told, comes for the lirst timo the wellknown acti* and author,, Mr George Darnell, whoso Australian plays ore known the world over. Tho most notable of these "The Sunny South" ho# been selected for the opening bill on Monday uext. "The Sunny South" is a drama typical of Australian life and character of the early gold-digging and bushranging days, redolent of romantic recollections. The piece had a groat voguo in London, where the author produced it at tho Grand Theatre, Islington. Mr Darrell has sustained the part of tho hero. Mat Morlev, for upwards of 1000 times throughout England, America, and Australusia. Tho production of this and the other pluys of the repertoire will be on an elaborate spectacular scale. The company is said to be one of the strong'est now touring Australasia. All the scenery and effects will be brougut Were, the management promising Uie playgoers a revolution as far as the mounting is_ concerned. On Tuesday evening another Anglo-Ausira-lian play will be staged, viz., The Koad. to Huin." This will be followed an Wednesday by Marie Corelli s beautiful work "The Sorrows of Satan," The box plans for the seasons are now on view at Mr I). McKinnon Bain's Music Wan-House. , The management announce a policv of popular prices* * I