THE MIKADO.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXVII, Issue 127, 1 June 1893, Page 2

THE MIKADO.

The announcement that "The Mikado" would be performed last, night by Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company drew a very large audience to the Theatre Royal, and' those who went had every reason to be satisfied with the entertainment. The performance was a capital one from beginning to end, without a hitch of any sort. The dresses and scenery were good and appropriate, and there was, as in the other pieces produced by the company ample evidence of the most careful rehearsal and skilful stage management. Miss Lily Everett played the heroine, Yum Yum, and sane the music very prettily. The part suited her well and she again proved herself a good actress Miss Marion Mitchell, as Nanki Poo, had a better part than she had in " La Mascotte," and had a good opportunity of showing her ability both as a vocalist and as an actress. Master A. Stephens, as Ko Ko the Lord High, Executioner, was very comical. His play of features, voice, and action were alike amusing and called forth much applause and laughtar. His 6inging of ■• Tit Willow was one of the best things in the opera, and its fun was only exceeded by " The flowers that bloom iv the spring," whioh was demanded and redemanded. The encores, however, were given in dumb show, which was done with great comic power. As Poo Bah Master W. Peroy acquitted himself well. He acted intelligently, ar d his articulation was very clear. Blaster Hirry Quealy appeared in t.vo p-irt3, tli3 scopnd being that of the Mikido, in which he mnintai»cd the reputation ho has alrendy won. As K .tisha Miss F. W. Russel was thoroughly satisfactory. During the performance the chief performers were greeted with frequent encores, and several,bouquets were thrown on the Btage. The choruses were well sung, and the orchestra deserves all praise.

lTbi3 evening another of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas * The Gondoliers" will be produced. This opera is one of the most celebrated of the set, and it has been agreed wherever the company has appeared in New Zealand that •' The Gondoliers'' is its best performance. The opera has never been produced in Nelso", and doubtless there will be a general desiro to hear it. Mr Polhrd has determined to give a performance on Saturday afternoon in response to a speoial request, the pieoe to be selected afterwards. He has aleo very kindly given an invitation to those of the inmates of the Asylum who oan attend to be present at the performance.