The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-05 00:00:00

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

pIEATRE ROYAL, DRVRY-LANE. -
- Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.—Acting Manager, Mr. Charle3
Matiews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.—The public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for ,
the regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T.,Srnith, on MONDAY, October 8, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Geier, Lucy Escott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
NatiOffal Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egypetian Drama, written by E. Fitzball, Esq., and which has for
npyrfrds of 18 months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal,decorative deeartments ot this theatre, will positively be
produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
s ail. leln accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
ever rervailable, of the most talented artistes of the day, the Lessee
has fhe greatest pleasure in announcing that he has engaged that
in'mltable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
uric,/ of new pieces, written expressly for him ; and to strengthen
the cast of which an engagement has also been made with the prin-
cipal members of the Lyceum Company. 1 hat distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that mailer tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
will be likewise found included in the arrangements of the forth-
coming season, while the scenic department will be under the
Immediate superintendence of Mr. William Beverley. The Lessee,
In thus inviting attention to the long-promised Egyptian Drama,
which will be produced on Monday, October 1, feels it necessary
to state that, so connected as everything relative ti Egypt is with
mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither tr. able nor expenditure in or ser to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal and domestic history, habits, manners, tine
customs of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as possib e in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose I
enormous dimensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fury of the elements, have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and . urn-
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protect its
ction.
That nothiur may be found wanting to give a completeness
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, and lllustr ded by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries of
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with other authorities, have been carefully consulted to insure thin
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most rigid correctness in all the details and appointments ; and
thus reviving the associations of
to a peop
ake the stageed le that exist up arwdscom of
4,000 years ago the Lessee hopes m present a
bination of amusement and instruction hitherto unknown. Rather,
however, than speak himself of what has been done, he leaves the
laurels to be distributed by the public to those artistes who will
be found to have distinguished themselves, and confidently in-
vites the critic and the antiquary to Judge of its merits and
attest the fldelity of the most minute details. The ancient
and modern authorities consulted by, and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the entire
superintendence of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new-
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Ague, and assistants. The gas :fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistant*. Th striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Mi- s
Bradley, and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, Sic., are all
new. Property-Master, Mr. Needham, and assistants. To give
greater effect to which the orchestra (20 feet) will be covered and
added to the stage (the largest in the world). The incidental dances
arranged by Madame Louise. The overture and music by 11.
Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. 11. Tully. Machinist, Mr. Tucker
and assistants. The following artistes have been already engaged:
—Miss Glyn, Miss Anderton, Miss Cleveland, Miss M. Oliver, Miss
Talbot, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mrs. Selby, Miss Robertson, Miss
Wadham, Miss De Vere, Miss Topham, Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mr.
Stuart, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. R. Roxby, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Younge, Mr. George Wild, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Swan, Mr. Vincent,
Mr. Robertson, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Craven, Mr. Templeton, Mr.
Laporte. The Ballet :—Madame Louise, Miss Rosina Wright, Miss
Chaides, Mdlie. Therese, Miss Smith, Miss Brown, and 24 larlies,of
the Corps de Ballet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete.
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards of
300 auxiliaries will be employed in the procession and pageantries of
the Egyptian drama, presenting a coup d'eell of surpassing magni-
ficence and grandeur, occupying the whole of the largest stage in
the world, the whole of the orchestra being converted into the stage.
In course of preparation a grand historical drama, by W. J. Robson.
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under the
direction of sir. E. Cbatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Y anagement of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE, PRETTY GIPSEY AND THE BULL.
FIGHTER.
Followed by COURT FAVOUR.
After which,. a BALLET.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARE.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. T. IL Anderson, 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
Increased Attractions, and success in equal ratio !

THIS, AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'clock,

V7lll Ise presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
m Nits, MAP, re and MY-ST Cal*, in twelve acts, arranged in two
p trts, by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. HALF-
AN-HOGS %mu T dF.I sPIRIT.S. being the most surprising and
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatrP.
84,721 persons have visited the Lyceum already to gee the Great
Wizard of the North.
Prices of admission:—Private Boxes, U. lls. 64. and IL Is. ;
Orchestra stalls, 45.: Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes, 25. ; Pit.
Is. ; Gallery, Gd. No Half-price. Box-office open from 11 to 5
daily.
Grand Morning Performance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock.
doors or. en at Half-past One.

EOYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Payne.
THIS Ie.VENTWo.
gill be perfbrmed THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
Followed by LA CHALET.
To which will be added THE BUMP OF BENEVOLENCE.
To conclude with SALLY SMART; or, The Clockmaker's Hat.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Win. Cooke.
Tremendous excitement! Electric effect and incomparable success

THIS EVENING,

A Grand Military Equestrian Spectacle, by J. H. STOCQIIELER,
Esq , called, The FALL of SEBASTOPOL !
After which the skilful GYRATIONS of EQUESTRIAN ART in
the CIRCLE, including the Champion Vaulter and the French Troupe
of V oltigeurs.
The effect produced by the stage and ring being formed into one
vast battle-field, with a host of auxiliaries and a superb stud of hor
is one beyond all precedent ! The Fall of Sebastopol will be acted
every evening.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Direetv,
Mr. W. Cooke, jun.