The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-22
lie THEATREN

THE winters Tale" which Viola Allen
presents here May 80 and 81 at the Provi-
dence Opera house. offerS, many unusual
opportunities for gorgeous costumng.
The costume plates were prepared by
Percy Anderson and Thomas Nestlewood.
OF London. Mr.. Anderson. who has long
been associated with Sir Henry Irving
Al the Lyceum. made the plates for
Hernione and Perdita for Miss Aliens use
and the others were painted by Mr. Nes-
tlewood. who Is one of~xle best known
authorities on heraldry in England a
play which calls for costumes OF the
Byzantine period Is certain TO be as rfcff
as II Is picturesque. THE Winters Tale
cannot on this account be done In
small way: Il must be richly and finely
presented or not at all Miss Allen, OF
course could not afford and would not
present the play II she did not give II in
the best way Outside OF the acting the
scenery. properties and costuming should
offer an interesting study and pic
turesque delight. Seats on sale tomorrow
morning.
"Trelawney OF the wells" one Of A. W.
Pinero's charming society plays will be
the first attraction offered by the Imper-
ial Theatre stock company when II moves
10 it's temporary home I'm the Providence
Ouern House. June 3 IL IL one OF the big
Lyceum theatre successes and as the lead
Ing male character with the Lyceum The
atre Stock company. Mr.. Courtleigh won
many fattering notices In the New YORK
newspapers.
"Arrah- Ma -Pogue," which will be put on
by the Imperial Theatre stock company
next week. is one OF the best known OF
s.sa fsftF tafft,
plays. II is a beautiful story OF Irish life
and is sure 10 appeal 20 those who love
cool drama as IL is 10 those who love the
country in which the scenes are laid. Mr.
william Courtleigh will have the role Of
Shaun. the Post in which he has played
several times with the most satisfactory
success In his role Mr.. Courtegh viii
have occasion 10 sing one or two OF tlie
most famous Irish melodies and this will
be the first time that Providence audi
enccs have had an opportunity TO hear
this POPULAR leading man sing.
81
At Keith's this week the Albee Stock
company will give a stupendous produc-
tion OF Augustln Daly's famous success.
The Great Ruby" Special scenery will
be employed together with accessories in
replica OF the original, the costumes will
be magnificent and the cast will be large
ly augmented for the production. Some
idea OF the expense and work necessary
to such n tremendous production will be
gained when II is known that there are
something ike 20 characters I'm the play
and IL elaborate stage settings on ac-
count of the length OF the performance.
the mana agement announces that the cur
tain will rise promptly at 2.l0 In the after
noon and clock in the evening through
out the entire week. feature OF the
production will be the first appearance
Of the season OF that sterling favorite,
William H. Turner. who has legion
OF friends here and who is likely 10 be
given a rousing welcome From the pres
-eatieek-the 5rrivancc safe bring one
OF the largest IN the history OF tho Albee
company--the week is likely 10 be re-
cord breaker.
For the week OF May 2eth the Albee
Stock company at Keiths will present
Willie Golfers laughing success ION the
Quiet" unquestionably one Of the clean
est, most enjoyable comedies ever pro-
dhc-d on the American stage When ION
the Quiet was originally produced, II
ran for six consecutive months at the
Madison Square theatre. New York, 10
crowded houses and was afterwards pre-
sented in n few Of the largest cities OF
the country. whore it's success was re-
peated II is from the pen OF that bril-
liant dramatist Augustus Thomas. who
numbers among his efforts The Earl OF
Pawtucket," Alabama" Arizona" and
a great many others. also the dramatiza-
tion OF Soldiers OF Fortune" which was
produced two weeks ago by tho Albee
company. One novel scene in "On the
Quiet pictures a fully rugged yacht sail
ing-until forced 10 lay anchor on account
Of fog-in Long Island Sound The COM
edy is brimfu Of laughable situations and
complications and -tifufuEue- fy cFfsp
and brilliant and i'm Thomas best STYLE
II is certain TO be e~heartilv enjoyed by
Keith patrons and will doubtless be one