At the Strand they have got up a travestie of
Othello, called Othello Accordiny to Act if Parliament—that is, with songs and music. It is laughable enough, but the parody is too literal ; and those points of the tragedy which are most susceptible of burlesque are not always turned to account. We do not look grave at these profanities, as some may term them, unless they are dull, which this is not. We never en- joyed a fine play or poem less for its being parodied; though a weak one, we confess, is damaged by the process. The acting is in the true spirit of burlesque. The actors appear to be in earnest, mid unconscious of the absurdity of the situations,— which is the secret of success in this kind of farce. HAMMOND is the Othello, and blurts out the Nigger patois with droll effect. Mumma. was announced as lago ; but on the second representation, Mr. HENRY HALL, from Bath, took the part in his absence, at a short notice, and proved a most efficient and humorous substitute. Miss DALY makes a very pretty Mrs. Othello.
Two or three novelties are announced here for Whit Monday.
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