STAGE-DOOR NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 670, 8 January 1903, Page 11

STAGE-DOOR NOTES.

“ San Toy” is a musical treat. The Auckland theatre-goers have been well catered for during the holiday season. ■ ~ > •.

Change of programme at the Opera House and at His Majesty’s Theatre.

“On and Off” is said to be funnier than the “ Wrong Mr Wright ”

The new turn at the City Hall is a novel one. The ball-punching exhibition, by Mr Brown Parker, has evidently caught on, and is proving a great draw.

The triple-bar comedy act, by the Wilton Bros., was one of the best ever presented at the City Hall. Wellingtonians are now enjoying the turn.

“ Why Smith Left Home” will be produced at the Opera House on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with Happened to Jones” to follow on Thursday. . -0/ . ■

Miss Fannie Liddiard, who was with George.Musgrove’s.No. 1 “Belle of New York” Company, was married recently in England, and has retired from the stage.

W. F. Hawtrey was the first professional actor to speak a word in, a play: in the presence of the late Queen Victoria • after the. death of 'Prince Consort. -This was on 4th October, 1881, at Abergejdiie' . Castle (the residence of the Princ'e'of' Wales), when bespoke the opening lines of Mr F. C. Burnand’s comedy .“The;/ (Lionel.”

Mr Frank. Hawthorne, who'made.Sueh 7. a bib as Donald McDougal, in'-‘itTho:;' i adder of Life,” is the principal'coihe- 1 dian 'with: the William Andersdfi ! DramA-“‘ tic Company now playing id Wellington.