Theatre Royal.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3117, 13 February 1879, Page 3

Theatre Royal.

The theatre was crammed from floor to ceiling last evening on the occasion of the performance of the comic Christmas Pantomime Snow White, by the Gem Burlesque and Comedy Company. The representation was as successful as it has been in other places—allowance being of course made for the somewhat inferior scenic appliances of our local theatre. The dresses, especially of the ladies, were superb. The pantomime is clever, and has been localised for New Zealand. All through tho dialogue there is a running fire of jokes at the expense of the Government, recent public, events, etc. There are also a number of parodies on well-known songs. Mr J. P. Hydes was Ozokerit—a nondescript personage, something between a Tartan khan and a Maori chief, and, as usual, kept the audience in a continual cachinnation. fie sang several songs, amongst which was "The Land Fund and the Immigration Scheme," and a parody on "Wearing of the Green." In conjunction with the Misses Johns, he gang " The Larrikins of Grahamstown," Which caused great amusement. Misses Alice and Amy Johns were as charming as usual, and the former sang a number of songs, o^Hrbf which had reference to Grey's visit to Jiewi. Miss Amy Johns was encored to the echo for her singing of " Where the supple-jacks entwine." Miss Lizzie Morgan played in the title role, and sang "See how it sparkles, this doll divine," and other songs, very sweetly. Misses Jenny Nye and Marion Liston pleased the audience. Mr Mack Alexander represented King Kauri Gum, supposed to be intended for Sir George Grey, and amongst his repertoire of songs were " 3tun 'em in," with reference to the police, and a song referring to the excellence of Ehrenfried's Beer. Mr Wilkinson's make up as Queen Kauri Gum was very good, and Messrs Love and Mason made the most of the small parts assigned to them. Mr Hydes came before the curtain during the interval and returned hearty, thanks ,for the liberal patronage they iM given the company. He announced thatf^aturday night would be for his benefit.^ The harlequinade which concluded the performance, caused boisterous mirth, the clown of Mr Wilkinson and tfie pantaloon of Mr Hutchins being rery amusing. , TO-UIGHT.

To-night will be presented the brilliant burlesque Cinderella, which is said to be one of the best burlesques played by the company, and the comedy " We all have out little faults." Miss Lizzie Morgan will iing the favorite ballad '* Silver Threads amongst the Gold" which created quite. a furore here some years ago when first sang by Miss Morgan.