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

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. -
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smins.—Acting Manager, air. Charles
M vr
athes,--Stage Manager T
, Mr. Robert Roxby.—he public is re-
rpectfully informed that this ESTABLISIIME.NT will OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
lg. T. Smith, on WONDAN , October 8, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
(}ales, Lucy Escott, Miss Lanza, and the Company will sing the
-National Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Xgvptian Drama, written by E. Fitzball, Esq., and which has for
Apwerds of IS mon.hs engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
bat, and decorative departments or this theatre, will positively le
produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
-1 ail. In accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
sYer 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
fi'eries 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. 'I hat distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that popular tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
tell 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 tit gypt is with
mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upon him to spare
neither trouble nor expenditure in order to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal and domestic history, habits, manners, ant
ens toms of that extraordinary nation, at the Pharaonic period, and
to reproduce, as far as possilve 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
fury of the elements, have been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and turn-
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
Ti hat nothing may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, ant iflustr ded by artistic and mechanical effects of entinly
novel construction. Herodotus, Deno'''. Wilkinson, the libraries of
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with oth, r authorities, have been carefully consulted to iur
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 years ago 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, heal eaves the
laurels to be distributed by the public to those artiste who w
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. Thu ancient
an 4 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,
Aglio, and assistants. The gas ;fittings by James Palmer and as-
sistante. Th striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Mies
Bradley, and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
sow. Property-Master, Mr. Needham, and assistants. To give
treater 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.
I.anrent, 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
Ta'bot, 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, r George Wild, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Swan, Mr. Vincent,
Mr. Robertson, 2,1 r. Worrell, Mr. Craven, Mr. Templeton, Mr.
Laporte. The Ballet :—Madame Louise, Miss Rosina Wright, Miss
Charles, 3ldile. Therese, Miss Smith, Miss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Balet. 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 drams, presenting a coup d'eeil of surpassing magni-
fie,exce 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 Vr. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, H tYMARKET.

Under the N'anagement of Mr. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING.
WM be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE PRE £TY GIPSEY AND THE BULL-
FIGHTER.
Followed by COURT FAVOUR.
After wliicb,.a BALLET.
To conclude with A RIGS IN THE DARK.

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,

Wlll re presented, with entirely New and Niagnificent Appoin-
//sent% NIAGEC and SITATERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts, by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Itapping. ITAT.F-
AN-110CM wurii THE SPIRIT being the mast surprising and
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.
84,721 persons have visited the Lyceum already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.
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Prices of adinission:—Private Boxes, It. I Is. 6d. and IL Is. ;
Orclie3tra Stalls, 45.: Dress Boxes, 33.; -Upper Boxes, 29. ; Pit,
I s.: Gallery, 61. So Half-price. Mx-office open from 11 to 5
daily.
Grand Morning Performance on Saturday Neat at Two o'Clock
dogs open at flalf•past One.