PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Auckland Star, Volume VII, Issue 2030, 11 August 1876, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The Prince of jWaleg Theatre waa very full last evoning, especially in the upper part of the house. The drama of tho evining was the " Pride of the Market,'1 which possessed many commendable points of interest and merit, and gave Nell a telling rOle in Marton Giroffe. Mr Giddens also had a congenial part in the French baker, Isidore Farine, the humour of which he translated very effectively This play is the first legitimate comedy in which Nell has appeared in Auckland, and the audience were interested to see how she would oarry through without her clever metamorphoses. The result showed that although Nell shines in variety and contrast she is proficient in the ordinary walk of comedy. As tho Market Giil she w*s pretty, coquuttith, and sparkling, and the audience Bhowed their appreciation of her aoting by rewarding her with loud applause and several complimentary bouquets. Mr Giddens gives every evening so many proofs of his mirth-provoking capabilities that the public now look for a laugh every time he opens his mouth. Miss Jessie Eaymond, Mr and Mrs Searle, and Mr Barton shone in their respective parts and the minor parts ware well handled. The scenery was good, and the dresses unusually well chosen and protty. " The Talkative Wife," in which Nell and Mr Giddena took the only two characters, kept the audience in roars of laughter, and sent them home highly delighted with their evening's entertainment. The same programme is to be repeated this evening.