The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-03-04 00:00:00

No. 1739.]

THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.

MR. BARRY SULLIVAN
fa engaged for a Limited Number of Nights.

THE REVIVAL OF MACBETH !
Acknowledged by the Press and the voice of the People to be
the most perfect Artistic Representation ever given on the English
Stage, will be repeated every Evening during the Week.
The original Text of Shakspeare is carefully adhered to, and
Two Scenes restored which are omitted from the usual Stage
Representations.
The valuable assistance of
Mr. BARRY SULLIVAN
Has been secured expressly for the character of Macbeth ; and
Mrs. VICKERY,
From the Theatre-Royal, Drury-lane, wilt make her First Ap-
pearance in Liverpool, in the character of Lady Macbeth.
THE VOCAL MUSIC,

Usually attributed to Matthew Locke, but which antiquarian re-
search has proved to be the composition of John Eccles, will be
retained, on account of its great beauty, character, and popularity,
though not appertaining to the original text. The Instrumental
accompaniments to the same are entirely re-arranged (and in part
composed) by Thomas German Rued. The March of Macbeth's
Army, the Bardic Music in the Banquet Scene, the Incantation
Music in the Fourth Act, and the various charges and flourishes,
oomposed and arranged expressly for this revival by EDWARD
TITZWILLIAM.
Previous to the Tragedy the Orchestra, under the direction of
M. BUSHRZ (Musical Director), will perform the First Movement
of Spohr's celebrated Overture to " Macbeth ;" and between the
Acts the following classical Works, namely :—The Overture to
Ruy Bias" (Mendelssolt n) ;" the Overture to " Der Berggheist"
(Spohr) ; the " Marcia Funebre," from the " Eroica Sinfonia"
(Beethoven); and the "Grand
SCEN Triumphal March," by F. Ries.
TH E E RY,
Designed entirely by Mr. DEARLOVE, jun., and Painted by him,
assisted by Mr. GEORGE DAwsom.
The Architecture previous to the Norman Conquest has been
adopted. Dating the five centuries which preceded that event
many Castles and Churches had been erected of considerable im-
portance; the buildings excelled in Ironwork, and were frequently
ornamented with Colour.
THE COSTUMES
By Mr. and Mrs. JEFFRIES.
The very uncertain information possessed respecting the Dress
worn by the inhabitants of Scotland in the eleventh century,
renders the attiring of the characters is Macbeth a task of very
great difficulty.
The nobles and common people wore mantles of one sort, long
and flowing, and shaggy rugs. The nobles wore mantles of varie-
gated colours; the common people mantles of a brown colour,
near to the colour of heather. They wore no stockings, but
botines, made of the skins of deers or othtr animals. Many of
the Scotch went with bare heads, allowing their hair to grow very
long.
The Scottish female habit consisted of a long robe, girdled
round the waist, with a full and flowing mantle, denominated the

THE ARMOUR AND WEAPONS.
By Mr. BROMLEY.
The ancient Scottish weapons were the spear, the battle-axe,
the bow, and the sword, (cleadheamh-more.) Their defensive
armour—a shirt of ring mail, and round targets covered with
bull's hide, and studded with nai:s. and bosses of brass or iron.
The eagle feather in the helmet was the distinguishing mark of a
chieftain. The armour of the Eng;ish forces is copied from the
Bayeux tapestry.

THE MACHINERY,
Which is of a most elaborate description, has been made under

the direction of Mi. B. :JONES.
The Stage Business directed by Mr. F. L. VILLIERS; and the
whole of the arrangements, and mice-en•acene, produced under
the personal superintendence of Mr. W. R. Co PELAND.
ezo- An early attendance of the Visitors to the Theatre is
respectfully requested, as some of the most striking scenic effects
take place at the very commencement of the Tragedy.

This present TUESDAY EvENINO, the 4th instant, and every
Evening during the week,
Shakapeare's Tra4edy of MACBETH !
PERSOD OF THE TRADED Y.—Maebeth was killed in 1057, in the
sixteenth year of Edward's reign in England.

To conclude with, every Evening, the Farce of
THE TWO GREGOitt ES.
Gregory 11 r. Baker.

Admission:—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ;
gallery, Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for -securing
tests in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may
lie had under the direction of Mr. SHurTLEWOgTII. Children in
arms not admitted.

The Doors will be opened at Half-past Six o'clock; to com-
mence at Seven.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
CIRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE,
under the direction of Messrs. RIMBERT and LAMBERT.

Patronized by his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 111.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
OF THE FRENCH TROUPE OF EQUESTRIANS!

LAST NIGHT OF THE EQUESTRIAN SEASON.

This present TUESDAY EVENING, the 4th instant,
LE SHUT DE LA BATAILLE,
WOluterful Act of Leaping, on the Grand Spanish Tremplin,
performed by M. Pusterle.
The Performance to commence Ida
A daring Act of Horsemanship, by M. Louis,
Mademoiselle Melanie.
The celebrated Gymnastique, Monsieur Fabisni.
M. Siegrist, the brilliant Rider, in his admired Passes de Cercles.
Mad'lle Anais Rimbert, as the Aerial Maid.
Monsieur Stonette and his Two D.-igs, Hector and Leon.
The great Voltice, Mons. Kennebel.
The Equestrian Sylphide, Mademoiselle Virginie Lambert.
The highly-trained Steed "Volga."
The Modern Centaur, by Monsieur Pusterle.
Grand Tight Rope Exercises.
The Twelve Voltigeurs. The Clown Miniature.
The Four Seasons, by Mademoiselle Emilie Lambert.
THE ARAB AND HIS STEED!
M. and Madame Peyetet.
The Dancing Ecuyere, Madame Shelton.
Monster Pusterle, in his extraordinary Leaping Act, on the
GRAND TREMPLIN.

Prices of Admission :—Dress Boxes.3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d.:
• Pit, Is. 6d.; Gallery. dd. Second Price: Dress Boxes, 25.; Side
Boxes, ls. 6d. ; Pit. Is.
The Box-office is open from Ten to Three o'Clock, daily, for
securing Seats in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes.
which may be had under the direction of Mr. SH UTTLEWORTH.
Children in arms will not be admitted.
Doors to be opened at Half-past Six; to commence at Seven
a'Clock precisely.

CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET.
QA. TURD AY EVENING CONCERTS.
kJ On SATURDAY EVENING next, the Bth instant,
Stgeor LANZA,. assisted by his Puoil, Miss E. L. WILLIAMS,
will give his ENTERTAINMENT, entitled
"THE WELSH GIRL'S STRATAGEM."
To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission : Body, 3d. ; Side
4311Iteries, 6d.; Reserved Seats, is.

•
NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN.
HUGH STOWELL BROWN, Professor GRIFFITHS, and
ALEXANDER CRONIAR, M.A , lisve kindly offered to spend
Thursday Evenings with Working Men, in the Class-room of the
Concert-hall, their object being to direct them to a useful course
of Home Studies. Professor GRIFFITHS will attend on THURS-
DAY next. the Gth instant. Subject: "GEOLOGY." To com-
mence at Eight o'clock. Admission 3d.

FRENCH CLASSES, conducted by Professor L. P. G. LEA.
A Class for Beginners meets every MONDAY EVENING, and a
Class for Advanced Pupils meets every FRIDAY EVENING, at
Half-past Right o'clock. Admission 3d.
SINGING CLASSES, under the superintendence of Mr. and
Mrs. SC ARISBRICK, every FRIDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock.
The instruction is on the moat popular system, and the cheapest
music is used. Admission, 3d.
The PUBLIC NEWSROOM is open Daily, (Sundays excepted.)
Admission Id.
JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary.

QUEEN'S-HALL, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
EVERY DAY AT TWO AND EIGFIT O'CLOCK.

SUCCESS UNPARALLELED IN THE TOWN OF
LI
M GOMPERTZ'S PANORAMA of the WAR
WITH RUSSIA,

•
Accompanied by a Full Band and a Descriptive Lecture.
tr;- So decided has been the verdict of the public taste with
regard to this celebrated painting, that up to the present time,
notwithstanding upwards of 100 representations having taken
place, the Queen's Hall is still so literally crowded every evening'
that hundreds are unable to gain admission. No recent produc-
tion has so attracted public attention as this gigantic illustration
of the War with Russia. For the accommodation of disappointed
• visitors it will remain open until SATURDAY, the Bth March
neat, at HALF-PRICE.
First-class Seats, Is. ; Second-class Seats, 6d. ; Reserved Seats,
Is. Gd. Juveniles under 12 years of age, and Schools, Half-price
tto Reserved and First-class Seats only. Sixpenny Seats not open
to Mid-day Exhibition. •

POSITIVELY TO CLOSE 16TH MARCH.

PIRST EXHIBITION of the FRENCH SCHOOL
of the FINE ARTS in Liverpool; including
MAD'LLE ROSA BONHEUR'S