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

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, :t1 r. Charles
Mathews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.—The public is re-
spectfully inronned that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
E. T. Smith, on MONDAY, October 8, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
Slater, 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 1S months engaged the attention of scenic, mechani-
cal, as.d decorative departments of 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
has the greatest p7easure in announcing that he has engaged that
inimitable comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in a
aeries of new,piecee, 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. That 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 trialble nor expenditure in on er to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal ani domestic history, habits, manners, and
customs of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as posilb e in scenic accessories, those colossal
masses of granite and porphyry, and those gigantic statues, whose
enormous dtmensions, overwhelmed by the shocks of nature or the
fury of the elements, have been scattered iu ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and sunl-
it.; sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
". hat nothinig'may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production.. the piece will be sustatned by the highest dramatic
talent, an t iuustr sted by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. ilerodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries or
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with othi 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
4,000 ye trs ago the Lessee hopes to make the stage present a com-
bination of amusement and instruction hitherto unknown. Rather,
however, :han speak himself of what has been done, he leaves the
laurels to be distributed by the p iblic to those artistes who will
he found to have distinguished themselves, and confidently in-
vites the critic and the antiquary to judge of its merits and
attest the fidelity cf the most minute details. The ancient
an i modern authorities consulted by. and the whole of the
Egyptian accessories made and modelled under the entire
sunerintendenca of Dykwynkin. The scenery, entirely new
painted by Messrs. Nichols, Cuthbert, Richard Cooper, G. Gordon,
Aglio, and-assistants. The gas ;fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistants. Tits striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Miss
Braille_ ,and assistants. The trophieS, idols, properties, Sec., are all
new. 1-wserty-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, East. Difector, 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. It. 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
Charles, Mdlie. Therese, Miss Smith, Miss Brown, and 24 ladies 01
the Corps de Balet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards of
WO auxiliaries will be employed in the procession and pageantries Cl
the Egyptian drams, presenting a coup d'ceil of surpassing magni-
licance 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 \ fr. E. Chatterton. open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6; and commence at 7.

YloY,,citr; ROYAL ELAYMARXET.
Under zno oianalcinent of Mr. Buckrtons.
THIS EYENINa,
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 JOHN JONES.

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

Will he presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, MAGIC and' MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. lIALY-
AN-EIOUR• WITH TUE SPIRLTzi, being the most surprising an
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of and•
theatre.
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84,721 persons have visited the Lyceum already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.

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

(;rand Dforninß Performance on Satarday Next at Two o'Clock
Doors open-at Half-past One.

ROYAL grEAND TIIEATRE.

Under the direction of Mr. Payne.

THIS EVENING, •
Will be performed THE CRICKET ON TUE HEARTH.
Followed by LA. CHALET.
To which will be added THE BUMP OF BENEVOLENCE.
To conclude with SALLY SMART ; or, Th• Clockmaker's Hat.

ASTLETS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Tremendous excitement Electric effect and Incomparable success
THIS EVENING,
A Grand Military Equestrian Spectacle, by J. H. STOCQUELER
Esq., called, The FALL of SEBASTOPOL !
After which the skilful GYRATIONS of EQUESTRIAN ART in
the CIRCLE, including the Champion Vaulter anti the French Troupe
of Coltigeurs. 411
The effect produced by the stage and ring being formed into one
vast battle-fleld, with a best of auxiliaries and a superb stud of hor es,
is one beyond all precedent ! The Fall of Sebastopol will be acteo.
every evening.
r.ox-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Went. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

Tnlg DAY—Morn. 8 min. aft. 5 —Evening 29 min. aft. 5
To-MORROW—Morn. 49 min. aft. s—Evening 13 min. aft. 6

THE WENTFIER.-SIIN OFFICE, 00 1.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.

68 - h's!hest since noon yesterday.
59 -iowoßt, this morning and during the night.
61 —this day, at noon.
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BAROMETER, 29'62.
wrztp, S.W.—Fresh, with cloudy weather and eligh.

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