PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXII, Issue 2712, 27 March 1866, Page 5

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

At the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening, the new sensational drama entitled " Two Loves and a Life " was produced for the first time, with a very powerful cast of characters. The drama is of the Adelphi school, and written by Messrs. Tom Taylor and Charles Reade, authors of the popular " Masks and Faces," " Court and Stage," &c. It comprises many historical data in connection with the cause of the Young Pretender and the Duke of Cumberland, the plot being laid at Ulverstone, in the year 1745. Those who have seen the previous productions of these popular dramatists will at once conceive the character and interest of the piece, and know that the eventful period in which the plot of the drama is laid cannot fail to afford the authors ample scope for attractive incident and thrilling denouement. The historical facts have been well handled by the authors, and moulded into a piece possessing considerable interest throughout. The Jesuit priest, Father Radcliffe, " a follower of Charles Edward," sustains the greatest share in the plot, and this character was fittingly impersonated by Mr. Edwards, whose versatile talents were turned to good accountinits rendering. The shequered and deceitful career of the wily Jesuit was aptly illustrated by the talented manager. Sir Gervase Bokewood, in disguise, found a representative, capable of doing justice to the part, in Mr. W. H. ]N ewton. The heroines of the piece, Kuth and Ann, who have the misfortune to be in love with the'same individual, are represented by Miss Juno and Miss Corcoran, with the grace and elegance which have hitherto characterised their performances. The drama was put on the stage with new scenery and properties, and reflected the highest credit on the management. The laugable farce of " The Swiss Cottage " was the afterpiece. Mr. Edwards announces that in consequence of the success of the Shakespearian revival of last week, Shakespeare's charming comedy of " Twelfth Night " will shortly be put on the stage.