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This theatre via opened on Monday evening. The play was Otoello. Previous to the commencement of the piece the national anthem wia sung by the whole of the company, at the conclusion of which Mr Arabin, of the Sydney theatie, stepped forward and delivered the following opening address:—L»lt;Ues »nd G«ntlemen—This Utile box To-nlgbt an adventurer unlocks;Nor opes it reioljr—for this light presents A graceful exhibition of crmienti.Uolomos said, “ Urge to our friends mr dIm”,Yet. If you wish it. be my efforts tried.Your cause my spur—their service el) my pride.The bow of gratitude before you mede-Having this smiling generous range surveyed—Csre has been histhls labor to complete.Whleh makes magnificence and comfort meet—Anxious that multitudes mey sit at ease.And scantier numbers in no desert freeae—That ample space may mark the liberal plan.But never strain the eyes or ears of man.Look round and judge. His efforts are all waate Unlees you stamp them as a work of taste.He pleads for favor, only If his due.He pleads for Justice, and be plead* to you [applause].So much for visual sense.—What follows next Is chiefly on the histrionic text—And our adventurer has tolled to storeHis list of favorites with some favorites more.The universal cry Is Something mew ;And to obey this call we trust to-nightSame pleasing novelties may greet your sight (applause].New is the house—these boards too—this is certain—New are the dresses—new the scenes and curtain—New also are our hopes. In this new cause.That we may meet and merit your applause—Rich the repast, and may we trust ensure The custom of the scenic epicure.What our pretence ? What all the world pursue*—To please for pralaa—for profit to amuse.1 don't despair—your looks imply no danger.And John Bull ever patronised the stranger [applause].E’en L although amongst the last and least. May pass, perhaps, as garnish to the feast.We hope to please, and as we’re dull or clever You patronise or damn the same as ever 1 And toe, who long tost on dramaticThe sport, alas! of many a shifting braeae.Have still contrived our shattered bark to steer.Now furl our sails and drop our anchor here.Happy indeed if, all our labors past,A friendly harbour we have found at last [applause].Tne theatre waa well filled in every part—the dress circle particularly was crowded with the ‘beauty and fashion* of Adelaide. The house is very comfortably arranged and elegantly fitted up, the decorations altogether reflecting great credit on the abilities and taste of the artist—Mr Opie we believe.It would at present be premature to speak of the general merits or demerits of the company, or of any particular member of it, this being the first opportunity we have had of seeing them perform. Two or three of them only have we seen before—tbe remainder are entire strangers. Mr Lazar’s OtKeBo was upon the whole good. At times bis utterance was too rapid, and consequently ratber indistinct; and once or twice he gave more scope to hie voice than was neces-sajy; but taking the part as a whole, it was very creditably gone through, and drew from tbe audience repeated expressions of applause. Mr Arabin, as Imgo, decidedly sustained his character better than any one on the stage; be indeed played tbe plausible and wily villain to tbe life. Mr Allan, who played Rodtrigo, appeared to be quits our of bis line, and endeavoured to amuse tbe audience at the expence of tbe tragedy. In the afterpiece be seemed more in bis element Mrs Cameron was well received by tbe audience, and promises to take the lead among the female part
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Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Literary Record
Adelaide, South Australia, AU
Wed, Jan 13, 1841
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