PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume VI, Issue 1628, 9 February 1869, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Tee performance last evening commenced with the elegant comedy " The Little Treasure," in which Mrs. Hall played the graceful part of Gertrude, and Mr. Hall the lively role of Captain Walter Madinblush. In almost every part these accomplished artists play, there is nice and discriminate reading, and a sustained vivacity, which affords the auditor pleasure that never flags to the end. This is in a strict sense more literally true of the burlesque entitled "111 Treated Trovatore," in which Mrs. Hall plays the part of Manrico, and Mr. Hall that of Azucena. If it were only for the requirements of burlesque amongst us, this charming burletta would have reflected credit on the musical proficiency, as well as the other accomplishments of this talented and versatile couple. It is fall of point, the libretto sparkling with puns, and the whole piece is mounted in the most admirable mnnner. The music of the opera is for the most part preserved, and exceedingly well rendered by the aid of a thoroughly efficient orchestra. Rut the freest use is made of selections from all operatic sources, and then what is known as " gag" is both clever and exuberant. The completeness of these performances is not often surpassed in colonial towns. The Hon. Lester Fluttermore of Mr. Liardet, the Lndy Howard of Miss Anstend, were well conceived impersonations, as also the Sir Chas. Howard of Mr. .Newton. But of course the great attraction was the burlesque. This evening will be performed " Our American Cousin," and Mrs. J. L. Hall will appear as Lord Dundreary, the most celebrated of stage exquisites.