The Sun.
London, England, 1822-01-29 00:00:00

FABLE.

The play opens with Madoe's avowing himself the lover of
Theodora, who in the absence of his friend and kinsman; Owen,
had been confided to his protection. He is repulsed with scorn,
and then professes repentance. Owen returns, carries off
Theodora from another _rival, and receives the assurance of
her devoted love. The Welch and English are at war, and
Owen going to battle, for -security,
.places Theodora in the
Castle of adoc. Having her again in his power, Madoc re-
news his adiances, but as the Lady remains inflexible he gives
himself up to revenge, and orderS Tudor to throw her ir.to the
sea. She solicits mercy at the hands of Madoc, in vain, but
the intended executioner becomes her friend, and saves her
life. Wbilst she remains concealed, Madoc reports to Owen,
that she had fled with another. About the same time, • news
arrives that. Ills father's castle has_ been attacked, and the old
chief and all his friends slaughtered. In deep distress, Owen
seeks the abode of NI adoe. Here he accuses his kinsman of
having acted-the part of an assassin. The confusion of Ntadoc
proves him guilty, and Owen is about to punish his perfidy,
when he finds that Madoc's dependant has got possesion of
his sword, with which he now rushes on him, while Madoc
does the same with a drawn dagger.. At • this moment, when
death appears inevitable, the voice of Theodora is heard.
She enters, and being mistaken for a spectre, Madoc and
his teccomplice are so horror struck that they. forget to use
their weapons, and the friends of Owen, introduced by,.
Tudor, now appear, and enable the Prince and his Mistress to
pass forth in safety. A battle takes place, in the course of
which an arrow wounds Theodora. She is. carried by Owen
from the field and dies. He rushes again to the fight, performs
prodigies of valour, returns mortally wounded,announces Madoc -
-to have perished by his hand, and breathes his last, exulting in
the triumph of his countrymen.

This Tragedy seems to be the production of
a juvenile Bard. It 'is written with poetical
spirit rather than dramatic interest. The lan-
guage is
,figurative, when the speaker should
be bursting with passion. The characters are
drawn with promising skill, and are properly
diversified. There is no want of incident, but
the dialogues are too extended, and consequently
the interest is-obstructed and weakened. We
have not room for detailed remarks ; there-
fore can only observe that, if shortened, its
general influence will be proportionably in-
creased. The acting was throughout entitled
to warm commendation. The character as-
signed to KEAN' was of course deemed the
principal, but it,is inferior to that of illadoc, and
should have been assigned to him. He .Succeeds
best in craft and villainy, and his figure is by no
means calculated to represent a powerful and
formidable warrior. lie performed it, however,
with great ability and strong emotion. COOPER
would have better suited Owen than Madoc„which
however be rendered . very prominent and effec-
tive. Miss EDMISTON supported the part of
Theodora very ably, considering her short thea-
trical practice. Indeed she displayed impressive
emotion, and appeared to great advantage. PEN-
LEY was'very justly applauded for the natural and
interesting manner in which he supported the part
of Tudor. • PorE is also entitled to a commenda-
tory notice'for the interest he gave to the part of
Owen's father. The Manager discharged his
duty in giving appropriate and striking scenery.
The piece was well received throughout by a nu-
merous audience. There was neither a Prologue
or Epilogue. PENLEY was insulted by a call for
KEAN, when he came to announce the play
for repetition, but the good sense of the genera-
lity overpowered this contemptible partiality.—
This play is attributed to a Mr. WALKER.

o YMPIC TISEATRE.—The differences which
brought this Theatre to an abrupt close are ar-
ranged, and a change having taken place in the
administration, it is about to be re-opened.

Miss BOOTH, we understand, is to be engaged
at Drury Lane Theatre, a proof of the Manager's
attention to an excellent actress, deservedly a
favourite of the public, and who, according to all
accounts, is distinguished for exemplary conduct
in private life.

NEW ARGYLL Rooms.—The Second Anniver-
sary Concert took place last night at these
Rooms.—Mr. Moat was the Leader, and Mr.
CRAMER the Conductor. The whole of the
Music was from MOZART. We have not room
to notice more than a few particular merits.—
Signor DE BEGNIS sung an air from Don
Giovanni admirably, hut it should have been ac-
companied by the full band, not merely with the
piano-forte. The duet, from the same Opera, by
Madame RONZI and DE BEGNIS, was beautifully
given, and encored. A quintet (instrumental),
in E flat, for two violins, two tenors, and violin-
cello, was finely performed by Messrs. Moat,
crausnAcn, R. ASHLEY, the DANIELS, and LIND..
LEY. Signora CARADORI sung an air from the same
Opera with taste and expression. A concerto
on the piano-forte by Mr. HiEs was in the hest
style. Madame RONZI excited high admiration
by an air from Figaro. We ought not to pass
over the duet (from Figaro) by Madame RoNzi
and Signora CARADORI, which was a fine treat.
The motet which was to conclude the whole was
omitted, as the Concert did not end till near one
o'clock, and the company began themselves to
perform a general »zovement.

. .
We have great pleasure iu reporting the pro-
ceedings of the Annual Meeting of the " District Committee for
the D.tanry of Droxford, in aid of the Society for Promoting
Christian Knowledge," held on Thursday at the Old Town
Flail, Portsmouth. It was found that a balance of 1791. 10s. was
in favour of the Committee, and that during the last year thestun
of 1401. had been expended in furthering the objects of the So-
ciety. A corresponding number of books
.had been distributed,
either at cost price, reduced price, or gratuitously, among
the Poor of the District, viz. 140 Bibles, 78 Testaments, 1500
Prayer Books, and a large proportion of the Society's Tracts.
The Branch which had been established.at Droxford, since the
last meeting, has already gained a considerable portion of pa-
tronage and support in that neighbourhood, and has been very
usefully conducted there by the Secretary for Droxford.—One
Hundred Guineas were voted for the immediate purchase of
Books, which will be appointed to the several depositaries at
Portsmouth, Fareham, and Droxford; and from the still in-
creasing demand for Books, the Committee feel confident of the
continued support of the which it has for several years
so liberally experienced.
The Rev. :Messrs. W. Gamier, Poulter, Baynes, and Lan-
caster, have all, in their several parishes, deducted ten per cent.
on the late receipt of their tithes. •
His. Grace the Duke of Argyll has nominated the Reverend
Walter Farquhar Hook, 8.A., Student of Christ Churcli, Ox-
ford, and son ofAschdc.on Hock, to be his Domestic

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