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THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. — Opened for the season on Thursday evening, and we were much surprised to find so poor an attendance, indeed the elegance of the theatre, and the attractive announcement of Tobin's comedy of the "Honey Moon," should have been sufficient inducement to have drawn together a brilliant attendance of the elite of Melbourne ; but we hope as a new era in the annals of Port Phillip theatricals has dawned, Mr. Smith's spirited under taking will meet with that encouragement it deserves. Previous to the commence-
ment of the comedy, Mr. Nesbitt spoke the opening address, the effect of which was completely marred by the vociferations of the prompter and an occasional full stop by Mr. Nesbitt, to consider what was to come next. That gentleman, however, in the part of the "Duke of Aranza," made the audience forget his deficiency in the opening address; his delineation of the part was rich, chaste, and natural ; in short, it was a finished piece of acting. Mrs. Cameron, next deserves especial praise for the superior manner in which she sustained the part of the disappointed "Julianna.'' Mrs. Knowles as " Zamora," and Mrs. Boyd as "Volante," acquitted themselves most creditably. Mr. Cameron's " Rolando" was decidedly more ably sustained than any character he has attempted in this province. Mr. Boyd's " Count Montalban " was very respectable. Lee's " Mock Duke'' was replete with rich comic humour, and elicited well merited applause.
In short lite comedy, considering the chilly appearance of the house, was played with remarkable spirit, and the plaudits of the audience testified that the legitimate drama will be sure to find encouragement in Melbourne. |
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