ENTERTAINMENTS.
MR. H. B. IRVING IN "HAMLET"— MONDAY NIGHT. On Monday night, at the Theatre Royal, Mr. H. B. Irving will make his .first and only appearance in New Plymouth, when he will be presented 'by the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., management in Sakespeare's greatest tragedy, "Hamlet." It is only to be expected that the booking would be large, and there is every indication that the son of Sir Henry Irving' will be received with a record audience. Speaking recently in Sydney, Mr. Irving remarked: "One of the memories of my life will be the way in which 'Hamlet' was received in Sydney. The play's success has far exceeded any oi my expectations, and I am happy to see it can live in the way it evidently does in the hearts and thoughts of you people here. Ido not set this dowil to any individual interpretation by my company or by myself. Shakespeare's power here is greater than in any part of the world; < That has been the experience of others as well as myself." It is a fact that "Hamlet" is thoroughly well known t« 1 every dramatic student. It has been played so often, and its language has entered into literature to a wonderful extent, therefore it is only the transcendant talent of an actor which can give it the charm and freshness. The "Hamlet" which Mr. Irving presents is in many ! respects quite ; a different being from the Dani'sh Prince carried in the mind's eye. _ It is subtle, but tender, and stands out in all the beauty of young manhood though beclouded with mysticisms and racked with poignant and disappointing emotions. Like his illustrious father before him, Mr. H. B. Irving has announced that he has made up his mind not to fiy "Hamlet" when he is no longer abo make him appear a young man. It ;aicl that though Sir Henry Irving, wli * advanced in years, was frequently asked to appear in the role, he always steadfastly refused. In Monday night's production Mr. Irving will be supported by Miss Dorothea Baird and his own complete London company,' so we are assured of the greatest dramatic treat it has ever been our lot to enjoy. The plans are at Collier's, where day sales can also be purchased.
The whole of the scenery and effects have already arrived, and the company are due by the Rarawa on Monday morning- i
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 173, 20 January 1912, Page 6
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402ENTERTAINMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 173, 20 January 1912, Page 6
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