Theatre Royal.

Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3044, 16 November 1878, Page 2

Theatre Royal.

Last night the performance at theabore theatre was for the benefit of the ladies of the company, under the patronage of local magnates, and in presence of one of the best audiences the company hare had during their short season here. The first piece was " Le Chalet," the characters in which were capitally rendered by Miss Bessie Vitian and Messrs Hooper and Howe. The concluding piece was the classical burlesque of " Ixion" which was well sustained throughout. Miss Jennie Nye was a most captivating Ixion, and she showed her capabilities as a burlesque actress in a manner that won for her deserved applause. Miss Kate Vernon made a charming Cupid, and again displayed her versatility as an aorAc 1"8* r*'Bß Bessie Vivian was the most das^! n 8 *? Jipitwr* uid herwngi

and dances took immensely. Miss Ruby D'Arcy appeared for the first time in burlesque, and as Juno she looked every inch a' queen. She sang several songs, amongst others "Whip.poor-Will," " See how it sparkles," •" Sweet spirit hear my prayer," and was rewarded with a shower of bouquets. Mr Hooper was immense in his make up and rendition of the part of Minerva, a line in which he really excels. Mr Howe wat Ganymede, and sustained the part well, r ceiving an encore for his local political song on the two Georges. Mr Alexander was characteristically correct as Bacchus, and the secondary parts were well filled. Tonight the company appear for the last time, and the piece is one that scarcely ever fails to draw a good house, namely "The Colleen Bawn," in which Mis.* Kate Vernon enacts the part of the ill-fated Eilf O'Connor.