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

POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
1 • Lease?, ,fr. E. T. SMITH. —Acting Manager, Yr. Charles
4tathews,--stage Manager, Mr. Robert Roxby.— fhe public is re-
„epectfrilly informed that this ESTABLISHMENT will OPEN for
the regular DR 4.HATIC SEASON, under the Management of Mr.
R. T. Smith, on \IONDAY, October 8, on which occasion Mr. Elliot
baler, Lacy 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
febowsrds of 18 months engaged the attention of the scenic, mechani-
eal, and decorative departments of this theatre, will positively be
produced, with the utmost regard to splendour and accuracy of de-
t ail. In accordance with this resolution to secure the services, when-
ever ayslialde, of the most talented artistes of the day, the Lessee
hits 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-
Opal 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 ier to present a strictly accu-
rate picture of the regal anti 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 wnich have been at once their tomb and their pr.itection.
that nothing may be found wanting to give a completeness to its
production, the piece will be sustained by the highest dramatic
talent, an I Iliustr ted by artistic and mechanical effects of entirely
novel construction. Herodotus, Derion, Wilkinson, the libraries of
the British and Imperial Museums at London and Pals, together
with oth, 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 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-iblic 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. Tb striking and novel costumes by Mr. Palmer, Mi.s
Bradley, and assistants. The trophies, idols, properties, &c., are all
new. Property-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 H.
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. hoxby, 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
tivsCorps de Ba 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'aell 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 •'r. E. Chatterton, open from 10 to 6. The theatre will
be open at halt-past 6, and commence at 7.

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

TILTS EVENINo,
Will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, THE PRETTY QIPSEY 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. H. Ander3on, 18, Norfolk-street, Strand.
Increased Attractions, and success in equal ratio !
THIS. AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock,

Will presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, If &GEC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts, arranged in two
parts. by Professor Anderson.
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rapping. HALF-
AN-HOUR WITH THE SPIR.ITA, being the most surprising ant
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.

84,711 persons have visited the Lyceum already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.
Prices of admission:—Pevate Boxes, IL lie. 64. and 11. Is. ;
Orchestra Stalls, 45. : Dress Boxes, 3s ; Upper Boxes, 251. ; Pit,
Is. ; Gallery, 6d. No Ilalf-priee. Box-office open from 11 to 5
daily,

Grand 'Morning Performance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock
doors of .tn at Half-past One.