THEATRE ROYAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3439, 19 April 1879, Page 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

'.William Tkll" and " Jvatukeink anb

Petkuciuo."

The management at this Theatre presented their patrons last night with an entertainment which might be fairly called a bonne houchs but for tho suggestion contained in thab title that the previous entertainments had been distasteful. It being understood that no such suggestion is intended, then there is nothing inappropriate in so styling the programme, which included "William Tell" and " Katherino and Petruchio." Mr C'roswiek played tho Swiss patriot with an admirable conception of tho character, to which he did full justice Mr Burford ably contrasted the tyrant Gesler with the first named. Mr Clinton was quito at home as Larnom. Miss Annie Mayor played Albort with an artless simplicity which was specially charming. Mr Sterling Whyte made an eloquent Melotal. Mr Harry Power made a good Michael, and Misß Navaro a pleasing Emma. In Shakospoarc'a comedy tho raoy fun was thoroughly brought out by Mr Creswick as Potruchio, Mr Sterling Whyto as Baptiste, Mr J. Tyrrell as tho Tailor, Mr H. Power as Grumio, and Miss Helen Ashton as Katherine. The house was not as crowded as it should have been when Mr Creswick was taking his benefit, but thoso who were presont, and they were very numerous, were most sympathetic, and gave unmistakable evidence of their great delight with the intellectual treat purveyed for them. Mr Creswick, Miss Mayor, and Miss Helen Ashton each received the compliment of a recall. It had been intended that last night should bo the last of tho season, but in consequence of the postponement of tho departure of the Ladybird until Sunday morning, a farewell performance will be given this evening, when thoso genuine artists Mr Creswick, Mrs George Darrell, and Miss Helen Ashton will make their final appearance. Tho programme will comprise " William Tell," the second act of " Richard III.," and the first act of " Macbeth," with Locke's music,