“The Press” In 1865

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30740, 3 May 1965, Page 12

“The Press” In 1865

MAY 2. PRINCESS' THEATRE.—The theatre was re-opened last evening for the winter season. During the recess many improvements have been made; a new drop scene has been executed which does considerable credit to the artist, Mr Willis, and the scenery has been retouched and many new scenes added; the orchestra has been enlarged, and many other improvements may be noticed. The pieces performed last night were “King Lear” and the “Unfinished Gentleman.” ... Mr Dillon’s King Lear was most artistically performed. and the manner in which he succeeded in carrying with him the sympathies of the house during the whole of the play was evidence of his truthful conception of the part . . . The perform-

ance last evening was sadly interrupted by the continual noise both in the pit and in the boxes and on several occasions some of the gentlemen in the boxes were speaking almost as loudly as those on the stage. We hope that in future those who go to the theatre to enjoy the acting will be allowed to listen to the performance without such interruption. "THE PRESS”.—It may interest our readers to know that the presses and machinery of this paper have been removed into a new and commodious fireproof building, which also contains a powerful caloric engine by which the machinery is now driven. The “Press” was first driven by hot-air power on Monday morning. We shall be happy to show the machinery to any of the public who may be curious on the subject