MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL.

Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 271, 6 March 1877, Page 2

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL.

We would again remind our readers that these world-renowned artistes make the'r first appearaiioa this evening at the Masonic Hall in Shakespeare's five-act tragedy of " Romeo and Juliet," and the three-act comedy of " The Taming of the Shrew." Tie Darrels' names are too well-known to every playgoer in the Australias to need extenJed preliminary notice, the mere announcement of their performance, supported by a full anl strong company, should suflicj to draw sva. overflowing audience. T,ie programme is an exceedingly attractive one, embracing comedy and tragi dy by the ' ; divine bard,'"' atid both pieces will be presented in their entirety. The bill will be changed every night, and in no case will any piece be repeated. The selection for the opaning night is a good one, inasmuch as neither play depends upon scenic eiiVct or mechanical accessories, moreover the characters are favorite ones with the Darrell's, whose repertoire is a very extensive one. We are requested to state t'sat tiiis will be the only possible chancj of witnessing Mr. and Mrs. Darrell in Oamaru, as at the conclusion of their season of lesseeship of the Princess Theatre, Dunediu, they go to Malbourne, thence to Sydney, en route for London. We feel assured that a bumper house will welcome the first appearance of such legitimate artistes, and a continued good attendance repay Mr. Darrell for the enterprise he has sho\yn in bringing the first complete dramatic company to Oamaru.