ENTERTAINERS.

Northern Advocate, 30 September 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINERS.

"PEG O' MY HEART."

The opening night of the "Peg o' My Heart" season in the Town Hall more than fulfilled the expectations of the public. Everyone who had read J/"' Hartly Manner's charmingstory felt an irresistible desire to witness- the dramatisation. The

of warm human emotion iand •'richi though dainty humour came- bubbling to the surface as- each "situation marked the pro-gT'esg'-b'f.'the-'play. The performance came/aa 0 almost refreshing break in the.monotony of picture shows, vau.'d'eville productions, and half-nour-ished comic operas, which have of j •'late .years provided public amuse- j the people, and the company deserves a hearty welcome wherever it goes. Miss Sara Allgcod seems born to the part of Peg, the untutored little Irish girl, who for the* first time in her life, finds herself away from the love and companionship of her indulgent father and the associations of the bog and moorland and the companionship of the people. The transformation from such scenes to the stately mansion of the Chichesters and the austere atmosphere surrounding her aristocratic abode is a severe trial for Peg, and to the aunt as well. Peg tries hard at times to live up to r the conventions of her new surround-

ings and at other times she allows her primitive Irish nature to break bounds, shocking her relatives unspeakably. But as time passes Peg's wonderfully generous nature, her irrepressible gaiety and general

lovableness enable her to make good. The interpretation given to the part by Miss Allgood made the book a living reality. Every little quip or trick of the little Irish maiden was reproduced with such charming faithfulness that the audience frequently burst into unrestrained applause. The principal was also admirably supported by the other members of the company and the whole performance ran with the smoothness characteristic of a well-trained company. The good impression created at the openbumper house this evening. Those ing of the season should ensure a who stay away will miss a treat which rarely comes this way.