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The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Phenomenon. (search)
r of the old school, combining an easy and graceful manner with a thorough appreciation of his part. The play in which he appears tonight, the "Willow Copse," has always been popular here; and since it is admitted that no other man can play "Luke Fielding" half as well as Couldock plays the character, we confidently anticipate a brilliant and thronged auditory on this occasion. We have not seen the programme of the performance, but presume that the part of "Rose Fielding" will be entrusted to, but presume that the part of "Rose Fielding" will be entrusted to Mrs. Phillips, who has played it heretofore with splendid success. We can therefore give the assurance to visitors that the play to-night will afford an amount of recreation seldom to be enjoyed at a place of amusement. No one who attends will regret the investment of time or money. Before the close of his engagement, Mr. Couldock will probably play "Hamlet," and other great parts in which he has achieved a fine reputation.
The Daily Dispatch: March 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
Mr. Couldock.--The anticipations indulged in last Monday morning, relative to a splendid performance of the character of Luke Fielding, were more than fulfilled by Mr. Couldock, and the large audience at the Theatre manifested their appreciation of true merit by giving him hearty rounds of applause. A really good actor, like as they may. He was twice called before the curtain on Monday night, and well he deserved the compliment. Mrs. Phillips played finely in the character of Rose Fielding, and indeed, as a general thing, the members of the company acquitted themselves well. Last night, the play of "Richelieu" was produced, and of the merits of ththemselves well. Last night, the play of "Richelieu" was produced, and of the merits of the performance we may have something to say hereafter. "Willow Copse" will be played to-night, with Mr. Couldock as Luke Fielding, a character in which he excels. The laughable farce of "Dead Shot" will conclude the evening's entertainment.
The Daily Dispatch: March 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Shocking Affair at Berne. (search)
received with the liveliest demonstrations of satisfaction, will be repeated tonight, and we earnestly advise all those who wish to witness some really superb acting, to avail themselves of this opportunity. Mr. Couldock, in the character of Luke Fielding, portrays the various emotions of the human heart with such an intensity of feeling, that an irresistible feeling of sympathy gets possession of the audience, and we have seen many a strong man give way under its potent influence. Mrs. Phillips, unquestionably, represents the character of Rose Fielding with more truth than any lady who has ever undertaken the part in our Theatre. The other members of the company do exceedingly well, and we give them full credit for their exertions. The performance will conclude with a new farce called. "Keno," which draws well everywhere else, and ought to do so at the Theatre, if worked up in an agreeable shape. A new candidate for public favor will appear to-night--Miss Isabella May, a you