AUCKLAND THEATRICAL NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1748, 6 September 1905, Page 30

AUCKLAND THEATRICAL NOTES.

One of the most natural plays ever seen upon the Auckland stage is unquestionably “Sunday.” As presented by the Tittell Bran© Company it has drawn immense houses to His Majesty's Theatre, and one is not surprised to know that it will b© resuscitated on the closing night of the season, Saturday,. September 2. S'ardou's spectacular play “Theodora” has been favourably received this week, when it was staged for three nights. On Thursday, 31st, Pinero's famous “The Second Mrs Tanqueray” was presented to a crowded theatre; on Friday, “Camille” was given. While Miftg Bruno's conception of bath of these characters was what might justly be expected of a great artist, it may be said that there were moments in each playj when the gifted tragedienne more than verified the most sanguine expectations, and* theatregoers will long cherish memories of Avhat proved noteworthy portrayals of exacting roles. The season right through was phenomenally successful, money being turned away on several occasions. The talented Black family of musicians, after a very successful concert tour of the South Sea Islands, have returned to Auckland, and are this week giving an enjoyable series: of concerts in the suburban halls. So far they have had crowded houses, and the programmes submitted have been of a high order. Pullers' Entertainers are holding their own at the Opera House, and the new artists have been well received this week. Signor Torzillo's harp solos, particularly “The Lost Swallow” have been much appreciated, while Miss Stella Lipmau's operatic solo® have “caught on”, equally well. A considerable source of attraction, this week, has been the very excellent series of kinematograph films by Mr Rowland Chubb's biograph. Those portraying a convict's escape and subsequent recapture, and the doings of a gambler were realistic to a degree. Tommy Kodama'e exhibition on the tight wire was skilful, and the •other members, of the company were seen and heard to advantage. Mr Richard Stewart, at present in Auckland, managing the successful Tittell Brune season, informs me that he will be in the Einpire city about the middle of September to act in a similar capacity for the forthcoming Nance O'Neil season, which opens in Wellington on the sth October. The pieces to be played will include those considerable successes: “Marie Antoinette,” “The School for Stan dal,” “Trilby,” “Magda,” and “Queen Elizabeth.” Owing to the brevity of the season, no piece will be played more than two or three night. The season of West's Pictures, in conjunction with the musical items of the Brescians is being eagerly looked forward to by Aucklanders. The season, which opens at ]£is Majesty's on Monday, September 4th, will last for about a month. A Waikato and Thames tour will follow the Auckland season.