THEATRE ROYAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 221, 1 October 1901, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

THE JOHN F. SHERIDAN COMPANY. Ok Monday evening the Sheridan Company repeated the performance of " When tbe Lamps are Lighted," which was witnessed by another crowded house. There is nothing to add to what has already heen said as to the way in which this favourite play w»s performed The audience was quite as enthusiastic as on Saturday night, and i throughout the performance bestowed unstinted applause, while laughter reigned at times supreme. The thrilling scenes and situations with which the pUy abounds took a deep hold oa thos j present, and acted as an antidote to the excessive merriment produced in the lighter parts. TO-NIGHT. "THE WIDOW O'BRIEN." That" Fun on the Bristol" is one of Mr Sheridan's best productions is the verdict of all English-speaking communities to whom that popular actor is known as "The Widow O'Brien," the principal character in the play. The piece bristles with fun, comical sayings, absurd situations, mirth-provoking scenes, excellent mu«ic —comic and otherwise —and with tbe vim and sparkling wit which has established Mr Sheridan's reputation. No more could the most fastidious of playgoers who can appreciate such a class of play desire. For twenty-two years Mr Sheridan has created merriment and laughter with his pourtrayal of the part of the Irish-American widow, and tberiby imparted more than ordinary enjoyment to thousands of persons. Over 5000 times hag he gone through the trip on the boat, and experienced the aeasicknees and other discomforts in his inimitably amusing style. He himself says, "The widow has bean a good friend to me," and, *ve may add, she has been a good friend to his enthusiastic audiences. In tbe impersonation of such a, part, he per haps hat few, if any, equals. His excellent dressing, his charming brogue, his quaint honour, tal bi» ready fi| ; combine to produce a character which stimulates hearty laughter and wholesome fun. For the reason that tbe members of th > company have pirts congenial to them, "Fun on the Bristol" does not depend entirely upon the " Widow O'Brien." All through she is the pivot on which the fun strikes fast and furious. Therj is abundance of singing and danciog, as well as the representation of a series of living pioiures, and a screaming burlesque on "II Trovatore," in which Mr Sheridan plays " Oom Paul, de Lunatic Kruger." "Fun on the Bristol" will ba played to-night and to-morrow.

On Thursday, the last night of the season, Mr Sheridan will be seen as " Johanna Murphy " in a " Trip to Chicago," upon which evening a, special train will leave New Plymouth for Waitara after the performance. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The Fits-oy 'bus waits nightly until after the performance. , THE SHERIDAN SEASON, SPECIAL. In order to give the residents of Waitara and intermediate townships an opportunity of witnessing a performance by Mr. Sheridan and his company, the management have arranged a I special train after the performance nest Thursday night when Mr. Sheridan will be seen as Johanna Murpby in the laughable musical comedy " A Trip to Chicago." Intending visi f ors can leave by the ordinarv train from Waitara, arriving in New Plymouth at 8 p.m., the special train being arranged to leave New Plymouth after the performance, as noted. Full particulars can be obtained from thoßtitionm-igter, Waitara, Mr. Kibbv, Masonic Hotel, or Mr. Day, New Plymouth Station. Reserved seits may be booked by telephone.