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Since- our last critique, three new pieces have been brought forward— ' The Gamester, ' She Stoops to. Conquer,' and ' Highways and Byeways.' The manner in which these pieces were played convinces us that - we were not premature in forming a high opinion of the talent of the Company. We must, however, say that Comedy, good genuine Comedy, appears the forte of all. Mr. Cameron's Beverly was good, but in, tragedy the rest do not shine. Even Mrs. Cameron, who is enchanting in any thing, is seen to her best advantage out of tragedy. 'Highways and Byeways' was murdered and very properly laid on the shelf. Mr. Jacobs completely mis-conceived the character of Stubble, and spoiled, the whole. This Gentleman must really take advice and be more circumspect in his conduct. Several gentlemen have called our attention to the gross liberties taken by him with the author and the audience- liberties which cannot be tolerated.Unless he curb his fancy and pay a little more attention to the author's meaning, he may expect to fall under very severe public censure. His old Hardcastle we did not like — it was coarse and vulgar; so much so, that it is not surprising that young Marlow mistook him for an Inn-keeper. We really should have made as great a blunder.
As to Jordan's Tony Lumpkin it was capital. Mr. M'Neilly is too young, and too little for Sir- Charles Marlow- he should play Hastings, and -Fenton Sir Charles. Mackay's Young Marlow with Mrs. Cameron's assistance, did well but would have flagged without so able a coadjector. Mrs. Taylor's Constantia Neville was all that could be made of it. Mrs. Mackay,' in Mrs. Hardcastle, was more than respectable ; and Mrs. Cameron, in 'Miss Hardcastle, as in everything else, was quite at home.
She Stoops to Conquer, with Fortunes Frolic, are the pieces for this evening ; and we think promise a high treat to those who love to laugh. |
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