ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

Evening Star, Issue 11152, 30 January 1900, Page 2

ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

The audiences at the above house of amusement, whenever we have been present, are, so far as size is concerned, gauged only by the holding capacity of the building. Last evening every seat was occupied, whilst those who were a few minutes late had to stand throughout; and if any person complained that he had not received full value for his money, he must be hard to satisfy. The entertaioment was, generally speaking, upon orthodox lines, but there were sufficient variety and ability to lift it above the average of its kjnd. The regular members of the company Messrs Williamson, Thomas, Bentley, aod MiBS Raby Clifford were added to by the brothers Will and Fred Lealie and Miss Mabel Leslie. All of these artists are worth seeing, and would rank well with those in a similar line of business in any part of the world. Tho brothers are an entertainment in themselves, and kept their audience in roaw of laughter varied with genuine applause. We qualify the latter word, because some of the applause we cannot look upon as genuine. It is mero whistling and catcalling, originated and kept up by a minority only of the audience. But in the Leslie brothers' ca3e —when violin, cornet, trombone, bassoon, cow-bells, etc., etc., were called into requisition and made to do service in all sorts of ways—the applause of those present was long and continued. Miss Leslie has a very pleasant appearance and makes tho most of a not over-powerful voice. Mr Williamson is popular, and gets through a lot of work. Without being over-fastidious, however, we think that his song abodt Julia marching home would boar toning down. There are numbers of women, girls, and men to whom such songs are not very acceptable. The same programme will be given to-night, and everyone should avail themselves of the opportunity afforded to see the latest additions made by the Messrs Fuller to their variety company.