THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18517, 20 October 1925, Page 14

THEATRE ROYAL.

e "MOTHER MACHREE." ''Mother Maehrec," which is being presented at the Theatre Koyal by Denis Kchoc and Company, gives the opportunity of presenting a delightful study of Irish folk life in the nineteenth century. There is an abundance of humour and wit in tho play, and one or two dramatic moments, including a fight between Dan O'Connor and Fergus Stone. There is some love-making in the Irish way, and much sentiment, of the kind that women like. As Daniel O'Connor, Mr Denis Kehoe is a figure trne to lifo, and his work is such as to make him a favourite. Miss Frances Kavher was aptly given the part of Rose O'Darc, sister of Lord,Darley, and she acted with charm and grace. The performance of Hr Kon3ld Kiley as the Knglish lord was excellent. Miss Helen Fergus as Mrs O'Connor had a difficult role to sustain, but she csmo through with flying colours, presenting a convincing characterisation. Miss Gwen Doriso was successful as Moira O'Connor. Mr Tom Buckley gave every satisfaction as Father Pat, a parish firiest. As the gossipy Mrs O'Malley, Miss Aline Dunn was seen in a role which suited her, while Mr Lester Carey, was sufficiently villainous as Fergus Stone. Other characters were' taken satisfactorily by Messrs Maurice Lynch, Charles Keegan, and Ross Crcach. "Mother Machrce" will be repeated tonight.