The Sun.
London, England, 1837-04-07 00:00:00

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EDINBURGH THEATRE.

Mr. Kean's engagement has been the most successful the
manager has upon record.
Last night he performed the character of Macbeth for his
own benefit, when the house overflowed in every part. Long
before the doors were opened, they were beset by an eager
crowd, and pit and galleries were immediately filled, besides
great nambers were refused admission for want of room. The
boxes were crowded with a brilliant and fashionable audience.
The orchestra was also fitted up for the occasion, by which
about forty or fifty additional seats were obtained, which were
all taken. Mr. Kean was enthusiastically received with the
loudest plaudits and waving of hats, which lasted for a consi-
derable time. Such flattering marks of popular favour in-
spiring confidence, ,gave unusual energy to the performance,
which vas marked throughout with that force and delicacy
which stamps on all Mr. Kean's exhibitions their character of
originality and truth. The relentings of Macbeth's mind, and
the stings of his conscience, after he had steeped his hands in
blood, afforded scope for a moral picture of deep interest, of
which the bold outline being given, Mr. Kean filled up the
details ; and the concluding scene of all, where Macbeth, con.
fronted in the field and called to account for kis bloody deeds,
falls at last under the avenging arm of his successful rival, was
finely sustained, and received, when the curtain fell, its full
measure of enthusiastic adplause.

At the fall of the curtain there were loud cries for Mr.
Kean, and when he made his appearance he was hailed with
deafening cheers, waving of hats and scarfs, and other enthu-
siastic demonstrations, the whole audience rising at once to
greet this great actor. When silence had in some measure
restored, Mr. Kean delivered the following address :
" Ladies and Gentlemen— It is impossible that any words of
mine can express my feelings at this moment, nor will I at-
tempt to describe the thrilling excitement created by the bril-
liant assemblage before me, but from the very bottom of my
heart I must acknowledge the proudest compliment of which
an actor can boast—a succession of audiences, as I am in-
formed, will:out a parallel in this theatre.—(Great cheering.)
On these boards, Ladies and Gentlemen, my fortunes dawned
—( Applause)—and to this enlightened city I am indebted for
the foundation of that prosperity which has since attended my
career.—( Long continued cheering.) I really cannot thank
you as I wish-1 ant aware how imperfect arc those expres-
f.ions of my feelings—rt be assured that Edinburgh will ever
remain engraven on the memory of my heart, associated with
the most cherished recollections of my life." (Mr. Kean then
tici'hirew amidst loud and reiterated cheers.)

Mr. Murray then came forward, and after being warmly
greeted. anty)unced his re-engagement of Mr. Kean.—Ediit-
baryh Paper.

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