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THE QUEEN’S THEATRE.This theatre was opened on Monday evening. The play was Othello. Previous to the commencement of the piece the national anthem was 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:—Ladies and Gentlemen—This tittle 60*To-night on adventurer unlocks;Nor opci It vainly—for this light presents A graceful exhibition of amientt.80LOMO* said. “ Urge to our friends my plaa—wLT “ld »•«. they’ll laugh at me ;Yet, If you wish it, be my efforts tried.Your cause my spur—rheir service all my pride.The bow of gratitude before you made—Having this smiling generous range surveyed—Care has been hls thi. labor to complete.Which makes magnificence and comfort meet—Anxious that multitudes may sit at ease.And scantier numbers in no desert freexe—That ample space may mark the liberal plan.But never strain the eyes or ears of man.Look round and Judge. His efforts are ail waste Unlees you stamp them as a work of taste.He pleads for favor, only if his due.He pleads for Justice, and be pleads to you [applause 1.80 much for visual sense—What follows next Is chiefly on the histrionic text—And our adventurer has tolled to storeHis list of fhvorites with some favorites more.The universal cry I* Something mew ;And to obey this call we trust to-nightSome pleasing novelties may greet your light [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 pursues—To please for prals*—for profit to amuse.I 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'.And ice, who long lost on dramaticThe sport, alas'. of many a shifting breese.Have still contrived our shattered bark to steer.Now fttrt our sails and drop our anchor ben.Happy Indeed if. all our labors past,A friendly harbour we have found at last [applause].Tne theatre was well filled in every part—the dress circle particularly was crowded with the ‘beauty and fashion*of Adelaide. The houseia very comfortably arranged and elegantly fitted up, the decorations altogether leflecting 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 membcT of it, this being the first opportunity we have had of seeing them perform. Two or three of them only have we seen before—the remainder are entire strangers. Mr Lasai's Othello was upon the whole good. A t times his utterance wm too rapid, and consequently rather indistinct; and once or twice he gave more scope to hie voice than was neces-suy; but taking the part as a whole, it waa very creditably gone through, and drew from the audience repeated expressions of applause. Mr Arabin, as logo, decidedly sustained hia character better than any one on the stage; he indeed played the plauaible and wily villain to the life. Mr Allan, who played Roiengo, appeared to be quite out of bis line, and endeavoured to amuse the audience at the expence of the tragedy. In the afterpiece be seemed more in hia element Mrs Cameron was well received by the 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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