The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-01 00:00:00

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Sierm.—Acting Manager, Mr. Charles
Mathews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.—The public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
tile regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on MONDAY, October 8, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Geier, Lucy Escott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
Iliratkinal Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egyptian Drama, written by E. Fitaball, Esq., and which has for
upwards of 18 months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal, and decorative departments or this theatre, will positively be
produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
tail. In accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
ever available, of the most talented artistes of the day, the Lessee
I aithe greatest pleasure in announcing that he has engaged that
'limitable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
serictof new pieces, written expressly for hinx; and to strengthen
the cast of which an engagement has also been made with the prin-
cipal members of the Lyceum Company. 7 hat distinguished tragic
actress, Mias Glyn, and that popular 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,
iii 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 to Egypt is with
mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare I
neither trouble nor expenditure in onier to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal and domestic history, habits, manners, and
customs of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as possible in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous dimensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
!ivy of Vie element., have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arkl and turn-
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection
7 hat nothing may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
thlent, an I ,ted by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotas, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries oi
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with othia authorities, have been carefully consulted to insure the
niost rigid correctness in all the details and appointments; and in
thug reviving the associations of a people that existed upwards of
4,060 years ag ) the Lessee hopes to make the stage present a com-
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 pablic 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 fidelity of the most minute details. The ancient
ani modern authorities consulted by. and the whole of the
ligyptlan accessories made and modelled under the entire
superintendence of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
.Aglio, and assistants. The gas :fittingshy James Palmer and as-
siatanta. Tha striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Miiis
iisacl assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
new. loreeertv-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
twanged by Madame Louise. The overture and music by H.
Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. H. 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. Eoxby, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Younce, Bt r 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
Charles, Ifdlle. Therese, Miss Smith, Miss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Ba'let. 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'ceil 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. .7. Robson,
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under the
direction of Mr. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

TU."A.TILN ROYAL HATMARKZT.
Under tn., .management of Mr. Bnckston•.
THIS EVENING.
Will-be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE PRETTY GIPSEY AND THE BULL-
!MITE
Followed by COURT FAVOUR.
After which,. a BALLET.
Tc conclude with JOIIN JONES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. J. H. Anderson, 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
Increased Attractions, and success in equal ratio!
AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock,

Will be pre.ented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, NEAPIC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
part., by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. HALF-
AN-HOUR WITH THE SPIRITS, being the most surprising and
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.

84,7 persons have visited the Lyceum already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.

P::ceis of admission:—Private Boxes, I/. I Is. 6d. and 11. is.;
Orehesira Stall?, 45.: Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is.; fakery, fecl. Ilalf-price. Box-office open thin 11 to 5

Grand I,forning Ferformance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock
Door.: open at Half-past One.

ROYAL c3TRAND THEATRE.

Under the direction of Mr. Payne.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed 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. A. SToccitrimaa.
Erg., 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 Voltigeurs.
The effect produced by the stare and ring being formed into one
vast battle-field, with a host of auxiliaries and a superb stud of hor ee,
is one beyond all precedent ! The Fall of Sebastopol will be acted
every evening.
Box•o'ece open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Wast. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, Jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

MIR DAN—Morn. 8 min. aft. s—Evening 29 min. aft. 5
To-Montlosv—Morn.49 min. aft. s—Evening 13 min. aft. 6

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, Oc . 1.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.

68 - highest since noon yesterday.
59 —towost this morning and during the night.
65 —this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'62.
WT SD, S.W.—Fresh, with cloudy weather and alight
rain.

It rained heavily yesterday.

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