The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-26 00:00:00

'IIIIEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Hr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, Vr. Charles
lel at hews,--Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.— flie public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT wi:l OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on Monday, October 1, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Geier, Lucy Lscott, 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 hes for
up werds of le months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal, and decorative departments of this theatre, will positively Le
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:easure 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 eneagement has also been made with the prin-
cipal members of the Lyceum Company. 'that distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that popular tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
will be likewise found Mended in the arrangements of the forth-
comieg 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 I. with
mystery am' ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither tr üble hor 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 pes-eb e in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of graeite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous dimensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fu-y of the elements, have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and turn.
tag sands which haw been at once their tomb and their protection.
That nothinc may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustair.ed by the htehest dramatic
talent, an i ieustr ,ted by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries ot
the Britsh and Imperial 11 ueeums at London and Paris, together
with oth r authorities, have been carefully consulted to insure the
most rigid correctness in .ell the details and appointments; and in
thus reviving the associations of a people that existed upwards ot
4,000 years age the Lessee hopes to make the stage present a com-
bination of amusement and iestruction 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
he found to have distinguished themselves,.udge of its merits and
and confidently in-
vites the critic and the antiquary to J
attest the fidelity of the most minute details. Th' ancient
ani modern authorities consulted by, and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the ultra
superintendence of Itykwynkln. The scenery, entirely new,
painted by :Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Aiello, and assistants. The gas fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistants. Th :striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Met
.teed assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, Sec., are all
new. Paeoerty-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 It.
Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. H. Tully. Machinist, Mr. Tucker
and assistants. The following artistes have been already engaged:
-,—efiss Glyn, Miss enderton, Miss Cleveland, Miss M. Oliver, Miss
Talbot, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mrs. Selby, Miss Robertson, Miss
14adham, Miss De Were, Miss Topham, Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mr.
Stuart, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. It. Roxbv, Mr. E. Stirling, Mr. A.
Younge, 1:r George Wild, air. Edgar, -Mr. Swan, Mr. Vincent,
Mr. Robertson, Sir. Worrell, Mr. Craven, Mr. Templeton, Mr.
I..morte. The Ballet :—Madame Louise, Miss ltosina Wright, Mies
OCharles, Wile. Therese, Miss Smith, Miss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Serve de L'aelet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete.
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards cf
330 auxiliaries will be employed in the procession and Pageantries of
the Egyptian drama, presenting a coup d'eeil of surpassing maget.
licence and grandeur, occupying the whole of the largest stage in
the world, the whole of the orchestra being converted Into the stage.
1n course of preparation a grand historical drama, by W. J. Robson,
Esq., author of " Love and Loyalty." The box-office, under ti:
direction ot ti r. E. Chatterton, open from le to 6. The theatre wit I
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

ROYAL orKA, DRUILY.LANE.

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

TUN ETENING,

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Will be pPriOrined Ilanders Serenata ACTS AND GALATE-%
c haracters t g Messri. Elliot Galer, and H. Brabam ; and Miss F.
Huildart and Lucy Escott.

To be followed by a GRAND CONCERT.

To conclude with THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.

1.-r1,3 of adailssion :—To the two galleries. 6d.; second circle 61
oxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2s. ad. ; stalls, 45.; private boxes to
a Im.t two persons, 10s. 6d.; tour persons, one guinea. Box-office
0-nen from 10 to G daily.
Doors open at lialf-palt Seven. Commence at Eight.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckitons.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After Wile!), THE pi:Erry GIPSEY AND THE BULL-
FIGHTER.
Followed by COURT FAVOrR.

To whi:th will be added a Ballet Divertissement.
To emehnla with A DAUMITIM TO MARRY.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.

Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Anderson, IS, Norfolk-street, Strand.
THIS EVENING, •

*,,e presanted, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ment,;, MAGIC and MV,STEr:I', in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by ProcesSor Anderson.

Prld4 of admission: —Pr:Tato Boxes, 17. lls. 6d. and 1/. Is. ;
Orclioitra .Malls, 45.: Dress Boxes, 35.; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is. r tic!. No Half-price. Box-ofthe open from 11 to 5

Grand MOlning Pertornance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock
Doors open utlf-past One.

TILE A.Tkill nor Ar. ADELPILL
Pro?rietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Ceeste.

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed V ICTORINE. Characters by Messrs L Mur-
ray, C. Selby, P. Bedford, Wright, Parselle, sce.; Miss Woolgar
M. T.. Murray. &c.
After which, HOW'S YOUR "UNCLE?
To conclude with SEEING WRIGEIT.