"THE O'BRIEN GIRL."
AT THE OPERA HOUSE. Tho 0 Brien Girl' -will .be 'produced by the Hufh J. Ward Company at Fullers' Opera Houso to-morrow evening for the last time. There could bo no doubt of the appreciation of tho audience when the production, was etaged last evening, and the artists taking part must certainly have gained some treasure from the spontaneous- response to their efforts on of tho audience. J? rorn the principals to the chorus everyone appearing on the stage gc,vo of his or her test, a fact,, which spelled. sijpeefis in lanre letters right from tho outset. Aa a dancing show "Tho O'Brien Girl" will hold its own anywhero, hut it also has the added attraction of comedy and tunefulness—in-gredients-which will make even the most morose go home to bed with a'rosy view of things in general.
. "Little Nellie Kelly." • , There- was a pronounced rush yesterday at The- Bristol by enthusiastic patrons to secure sctfts for the opening of '.'Little' Nellie Kelly •afc Ino Thoatre Royal nest Saturday. Mr Hugh J. "Ward's Company of Comedians have firmly established their popularity during tho present week, and it is confidently expected that , this new production will confirm them iii the publio favour.. . "Little •Nellie Kelly" is said to .bo oven richer in comedy, dancing and delightful music than the. show which has delighted bo many patrons this week. The principals have ail been allotted excellent pacta, and their . work is upon the high plane of excellonce they have already shown. The ballets avo said, to- bo exceptionally beautiful, while the dressing is. described as eumptuo-us. "Little Nellie Kelly" is in two acts and five scenes, each in itself presenting a cameo of theatrical art. The season will commenco with a. matiieo <sn Saturday next it 2115 p.m.-' The Ibox.'plari-is now on view alt Theßristbl. "
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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18287, 22 January 1925, Page 6
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