The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-04 00:00:00

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, Mr. Charles
Mathews,—Stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.—The public is re-
spectfully informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
the regular DRAMATIC REASON, 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
National Anthem, and when the grand original and historical
Egyptian Drama, written by E. Fitaball, Esq., and which has for
Apwards of 18 months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
cal, and 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 pleasure 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. 'I hat distinguished tragic
actress, Miss Glyn, and that popular tragedian, Mr. Barry Sullivan,
will be likewise found included in the arrangements of the forth-
doming 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 Aligypt is with
mystery and ingenuity, he felt it incumbent upo 171 m 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 been scattered in ages past over regions
at present inaccessible, or buried deep beneath those arid and urn-
ng sands which have been at once their tomb and their protection.
That nothing may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, ant illustr ited by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Denon, Wilkinson, the libraries of
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Paris, together
with other 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 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, 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
and 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-
sistants. Th striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Ml's
Bradley, and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
new. krseperty-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 innate by H.
Laurent, Esq. Director, Mr. J. H. Tully. Machinist, Mr. Tucker
and assistants. The following artistes have been already engaged
—Miss Glen, 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.
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, Mdlle. Therese, Miss Smith, miss Brown, and 24 ladies of
the Corps de Ballet. The orchestra will be enlarged and complete.
A full and efficient chorus from the Royal Opera, and upwards of
300eauxillaries 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 sir. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre veal
be open at half-past 6, and commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the N anagement of Mr. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING,
WIIII be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, TIIE PRETTY GIPdEY AND THE BULL-
FIGHTER.
Followed by COURT FAVOUR.
After which, a BALLET.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK.

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

Will `ge 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. ITALY-
AN-HOUR WI fhl THE SPERIT-i, being the most surprising and
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.

81,711 persons have visited the Lyceum already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.

Prices of admission:—Private Roses, 1/. 113. 6,1. and 11. Is. ;
Orchestra Stalls, 45.: Dress (loxes, 33 ; Upper Boxers, 2s ; Pit,
Is. ; Gallery, 6,1. No Half-price. Box-office open from 11 to 5
daily.

Grand Morning Performance 011 Saturday Next at Two o'Clock
doors open at Half-past One.

ROYAL STRAND 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. Wm. Cooke
Tremendous excitement ! Electric effect and incomparable success

THIS EVENING,
A Grand Military Equestrian spectacle, by J. 11. STOCQUELEA,
Esq , called, The FALL of SEBASTOPOL !
After which the skilful GYRATIONS of EQUESTRIAN ART in
the CIRCLE, including the Champion Vaulter and the French Troupe
Voltigeurs.
The effect produced by the stage and ring being formed into one
vast battle-flel I, with a host of auxiliaries and a superb stud of hor eQ,
is one beyond all precedent ! The Fall of Sebastopol will be acted
every evening.
Box-oftico open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Was'. Acting Nianager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, !un•