RETURN OF A POPULAR COMPANY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 30 May 1907, Page 3

RETURN OF A POPULAR COMPANY.

'THE .MIDNIGHT WEDDING." Theatregoers still retain pleasant recollections of th. presentation of Mw musical drama, "The Fatal Wedding,' at New Plymouth in June lasi, year, air Hat-court Reattie, who makes his reappearance as star of this organisation, wiil be bent remembered as leading man for .Miss Nellie Stewart when "Sweet

Xcll of Old Dairy" was played throughnut Xew Zealand, ami for his splendid presentment of King Charles in lliat piny. Mr Bcatty will make his reappearance in Dannevirka in an cnlirdy new play which has attained great popularity throughout England and Australia. Is is described as a romantic military drama, entitled "The Midnight Wedding." and must not bo confused with its predecessor, ''The Fatal Wedding," which it in no way resembles. "The Midnight Wedding" is said to sparkle with military glory throughout, whilst it tells a stirring story of love and hate. Excellent opportunities tor magnificent stage dressing arc afforded, as the author introduces royalty, nobility, the army and the Church : nto the plot. In the selection of players Messrs Maynell and Gunn have boon fortunate in having a company of versatility and ability. No more popular engagement could have been made than that of Mr Harcotirt Bcatty, and as Paul Valmar in ''The Midnight Wedding" he is claimed to have a part which suits him exactly. All' the old favourites are still with the company, and are excellently cast ill the new drama. "The Midnight Wedding" is limited to two nights, whil«t on Saturady there will be a. revival of the famous musical drama "The Fatal Wedding," in which the 80 children of the "tin-can hand" will appear, introducing new songs and dances. The box plan will open at the Collier Piano Co. on Saturday next.