ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4496, 25 October 1901, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. The absorbing drama which has been weaved out of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s iamous story was again pourtrayed by the Sheridan Company at the Opera House last evening to an excellent audience. Additional interest was lent to.the pathetic story by some sweetly rendered negro melodies. Conspicuous among the characters were Uncle Tom, George Har, ris (a quiet and effective study by Mr Charles Ashley), Jurisprudence Marks <a cleverly conceived character, in which Mr Sheridan shows hia great versatility). Topsy .and Eliza Harris. The heavy cast did very even work, and tho ensemble in the various, acts was effective. The scenery and stage effects throughout were excellent. ‘‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin” will bo repeated this evening, and a matinee will' be given to morrow. The last per. formance will bo given to.morrow night, after which the company leaves for Christchurch. HATGARTH’S DRAMATIC COMPANY, Mr Haygarth and his company have arrived here from Melbourne, and will com. raence their season at the Opera House on Monday evening. Mr Haygarth brings with him some twenty players, all of whom have seen considerable experience in the Australian theatres, and some are already known in New Zealand- Mr Haygarth has decided, on account of the numerous companies that have visited ns lately, to forego bis original intention of opening in comedy, and the company will dpen on Monday night with Geo. R; Sims’s sterling sensational drama, "For. saken.” This drama is of the highly sen. Rational order.

A good audience greeted the .company of clever artists now appearing at the Theatre Royal. Mr Jim Marion and Lee VVarton again provided most of the amusement in the first part-of the pro. gramme, ‘and were- repeatedly encored. Baby Capel also contributed a popular turn.' The tnuly wonderful acrobatic feats of the Eianos and the De Wynne Brothers were enthusiastically received, the exceptionally clover < hand.balancing feats of tho latter calling forth continual applause. Miss Jennie Opie and Wallace King were both encored. An amusing farco terminated the programme. The Empire Company, at tho Federal Hall, attracted, another large . audience last night. To.night. “North East Lynne.” a musical burlesque, introducing members of the company in specialities, will be. produced. To morrow _ night Messrs St. Hill and Moody’s direct from Sydney, will exhibit vi*,’S. Mr Fred. Foley, ventriloquist, who ar. rives from Christchurch to-day to join the Bijou Company, has just concluded an engagement under the management of Mr Thornton Stewart. The Rio Troupe of Acrobats. Miss's Maud Paning and Mr Arthur Elliot will arrive this evening from Auckland, where they have been fulfilling a successful engagement. The company will open its season to.morrow evening.