The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-28 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE. -
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, \ r. Charles
Mathews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.-1 he public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT wi 1 OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC REASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on Monday, October 1, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Galer, Lucy Escott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
National Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egyptian Drama, written by E. Fitzball, Esq , and which has for
upwards of id months engaged the attention of the scenic., mechani-
cal, and decorative departments o- this theatre, will positively lie
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
has the greatest. p'easnre in announcing that he has engaged that
inimitable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
series 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 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,
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 to Egypt is with
Mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither trouble nor expenditure in or er 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 possib e in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous d mensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fury of the elements, have b' en scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or barled deep beneath those arid and urn-
ng sands.which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
That nothina may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, and illustrated by artistic and mechanical effects or entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries of
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with otin r authorities, have been carefully consulted to insure the
most rigid correctness in all the details and appointments; and in
thus reviving the associations of a people that existed upwards of
4,010 years ag3 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 p :blic 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
an t modern authorities consulted by. and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the entire
superintendenca of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new,
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Agile, and assistants. The gas fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistants. Th (striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Mies
Bradle„aud assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
new. Yinverty-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. 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. Roxby, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Yonne, 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
Charles, Mdlle. Therese, Miss Smith, miss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Ita'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. J. Robson,
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under the
direction of \lr. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

ROYAL OPERA, DRIIRY•LANE.

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMEN r.
Characters by Messrs. Williams and Halford. and Misses Forrest
and Dyer.

To conclude with MASANIELLO. Charactrs by Messrs. H.
Graham, and Elliot Baler; and Mdlle. Tulle and Miss Lanza
Prices of admission :—To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle of
oxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2e. 6d. ; stalls, 4s. ; private boxes to
admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four persons, one guinea. Box-office
Open from 10 to 6 daily.
Doors open at Half-past Seven. Commence at Eight.

TFIKATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Bnckstan•

THIS EVENING.
Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE PRE TTY GIPSEY AND THE BULL-
FIGHTER.
To be followed by THE SULTAN.
To which will be added ONLY A HALFPENNY
Followed by a Spanish Ballet.
To conclude with JOHN JON ES.

ROYAL LYCLeEM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Anderson. 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
THIS EVENING,

Will be presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, 3fAGic and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by Professor Anderson.

Prices of admission:—Private Boxes, 1/. 1 Is. 6d. and 1/. Is. ;
Orchestra Stalls, 45.: Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Roxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is.; Gallery, 6d. No Half-price. Box-office open from 11 to 5
daily.

Grand Morning Performance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock
Doors open at Half-past One.

rtiEATRE ROYAL ADF.LPIII.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Ce'este.

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed VICTORINE. Characters by Messrs T, Mur-
ray, C. Selby, P. Bedford, Wright, Parselle, &c.; Miss Woolgar
Mrs. L. Murray, &c.
After which, HOW'S YOUR UNCLE ?
To.couclude with. SEEING WRIGHT.