The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-27
RICHMOND PLAYHOUSES
AMUSEMESTS FOR THEATRE-GOERS
oFTHIS CITY DURING THE WEEK.
Wilson Barrett Mt the Mozart Mt Eight Per-
formances-Also Two Good Shows
at the Richmond Theatre.

Wilson Barrett. who will be the brigh
particular star OF the Mozart next week
Is an actor who has no equal on the Eng
lish speaking stage in romantic roles.
giant in intellectually, he is physi
caliy- the beau ideal Of the much-talked
OF Greek god especially in "Clau
dian'' As a dramatist he has writer
and elaborated many plays. and hi,
latest. Pharaoh" will be presented here
Tms grand play which, despite it's title
Is neither historical nor sculptural, made
a tremendous success in Leeds, where
IL was first presented TO the attention OF
the public less than three months ago
both press and public receiving It with
every demonstration Of pleasure. Indeed
after the first night the Grand Theatre
was tco small TO hold the throngs which
desired TO see it, From Leeds it was
taken to Bradford, and thence to Liver
pool. In both OF these cities it's Leeds
success was If anything emphasized.
Pharaoh" was presented in Philadel-
phia for the first tine In America week
before last. and ii achieved a grand sue
cess.
1t will be given here with a magnificent
cast, and with all the scenic and cos
tune splendor which marked its English
productions
gagement is now in progress. and as the
demand for them is great it is the part
OF wisdom to secure yours early.
Those who have read Hall Gaines beau
tiful story The Deemster," have a great
pleasure in store for them in BENNY
Chree," which is Mr.. Barrett's dramati-
cation of the novel. II is a play replete
with beauty and with touches of nature
which make the whole world kin.
The company supporting Mr.. Barrett
IS remarkably large and talented. 1t num-
bers several OF the old favorites who
were with him on his previous visits and
a number Of American artists Of proven
value. His engagement is likely to prove
one OF the notable ones of the present
notable season.
on Monday November 18th, Neil Bur-
CESS Comedy Company will make it's
appearance in the County Fair for two
nights only This play after its run of
four years in New York and one year
in Boston will be transferred to the Rich
mond Theatre, with all its beautiful
scenery stage equipments and mechanical
effects.
The play is not an ambitious one; It
is simple story of New England life,
and no attempt has been made to impart
sensationalism to any of the situations.
The interest OF the play is We'll sus-
tanned throughout. The abundance OF
honesty and healthy humor, which pre-
vades the piece. makes 1t all the brighter
by contrast with Its occasional touches
of pathos.
The characters are drawn from living
models, with little eXaggeration or carl
cature to dstort them. There is nothing
more realistic than the living-room at
the old farmhouse or the barn with its
broad floor Uttered with unhusked corn.
The lofty hay-mow. and its stalls ten
anted with live horses must be seen to be
appreciated.
The famous race scene with it's wonder
fully effective realism of five thorough
bred horses running in full view of the
audience carries with it an intense eX-
element and thrilling effect. The race
IS fully three-quarters of mile. The
company, which appears is the same as
when last here, Miss Bates playing the
part Of Aunt Abby"
Miss Vokes has become fixed star in
this country, where her dainty comedy
programme seems to grow more popular
every year.
Miss Vokes has always held TO a par
ticular line OF light play in which her
agreeable personality and her complete
trimming on the stage has made her in
imitable.
Nor has she sought to keep all the
honor and glory to herself. She has al
ways brought talented people, and she
retains with notable judgment one OF
the few men on the stage decidedly
worthy of the name of artist, Felix
Morris.
1t is many years now since Felix Nor
ris impressed himself on this public In
"Fatinitza" and other works. His lie
since has been one continued course OF
study, and his aspirations have been as
far fulfilled as they can be unul ne mas
a star play for himself.
His excellent work in character acting
can be seen again during this engage
:nent.
AS is customary with this organization.
three separate and distinct plays will
be given each evening. The following
selections have been made for presenta-
tion here
Wednesday night the performance Will
begin with Crocodile Tears" a come
delta In one act. adapted from the
French, to be followed by THE Circus
Rider" comedietta in one act by Mrs.
Charles Doremus. and conclude with My
Lord in Livery" a farcial comedy III
one act by S. They're Smith.
Thursday night the bill will consist OF
"The Rose" new. a play IN one act by
Minnie Madden Fiske; G.. w Godfrey
exquisite comedietta. my Mi.liner's BIZ
lin which Miss Vokes will sing her famous
song. HIS Art was True to Poll'D ana
"A Double Lesson" a comedietta in one
act by Mr.. b. c. Stephenson. This VIII
be Miss Vokes' first appearance In this
city IN over five wears.