The Sun.
London, England, 1822-07-19 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

HAYMARKET.—The variety of the perform-
ances at this theatre, as well as the general merit
of the actors, may well account for the success
which has hitherto marked the progress of the
season. Last night there were not fewer than
four dramatic sketches, viz. John Buzzby, Peter
Fin,•The Bill of Fare, and Wet Weather, all of
which were well supported ; and while such ac-
tors as TERRY and LISTON are main props in
any piece, it must retain its attraction. BAKER
has reason to rejoice that JONES resigned his part
in John Buzzby, a part, however, which exactly
suited him, as it has rendered the former more
prominent in the public eye, and will probably
secure for him a winter engagement.
ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.—The success which
attended the performance of the new Rosetta on
Wednesday induced a repetition of Love in
Village last night. We have nothing to add to
our remarks on the talents of £siiss LANGHIRE,
except to say that her performance was an
provement on her previous effort. She omitted
most of her peculiar cadences, and gave the Airs
with more simplicity. The flourishing fashion,
however, is now too generally spread for us
to expect that it will soon be abandoned, though
it is an insult to the original Composers, who may
reasonably be supposed to have constructed their
music in such a manner as to anticipate all suit-
able additions ad libitum, but most modern
singers wander into such luxuriant excesses as to
become themselves composers, arid to render the
original air only the ground plot of their elevations.
We hope to hear from the audience strong pro-
tests against these fanciful intrusions, otherwise
public taste will be wholly corrupted. The rest
of the Opera went off successfully. Miss POVEY
deserves particular notice, not only for the ex-
cellence of her singing in Lucinda, but for her
exemplary attention to the other characters,
while acting in connexion, as well as for the gene-
ral merit of her acting. The Madge of Miss
KELLY was perfect in all parts. The Spoiled
Child again kept a numerous audience to witness
the various merits of Miss CLARA FISHER in
Little Pickle. She may indeed be deemed an
instinctive Actress, as she seems to be totally free
from the trammels of tuition. We do not, how-
ever, approve of her throwing the wreck of the
fan into the Pit, as it is disrespectful'to the au.
dience, and we must therefore say to this little
prodigy, 4 6 pray you avoid it."
ADELPHI THEATRE.—Mr. ALEXANDRE, the ce-
lebrated, we may, indeed, say the wonderful
Ventriloquist, last night exhibited his extraor-
dinary talents at this theatre for his own benefit,
and we were glad, but not surprised, to see that
it was very well attended.
DUBLIN THEATRE.—Mr. KEAN made his first
appearance at the New Theatre, yesterday even.
ing, in the character of Richard the Third.—
Long before the drawing up of the curtain the
house was crowded in all parts ; and, so anxious
were many to obtain places, that a number of
persons jumped from the boxes into the pit,
shortly after the doors had been opened. On
Mr. KEAN'S entrance, he was hailed with loud
plaudits and cheers from all parts of the house,
which continued for some minutes ; this he ac-
knowledged on his first coming forward,—(The
(Dublin) correspondent, July 16.)