The Sun.
London, England, 1824-04-20 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

DRURY-LANE.-The Tragedy of Virginias
was represented last night at this Theatre, and
Mr. MACREADY was the hero. lie was well re-
ceived. A splendid Melo-drame followed, en-
titled Zoroaster, or the Spirit of the Star. The
scene is laid in the East. Mrs. WEST, WALLACK,
and HARLEY were the chief performers. The
variety and magnificence of the scenery, and the
interest excited by the plot, are likely to render
it attractive.

COT ExT-GA DEN.—The Comedy of The School
for Reform introduced RAYNER last night in the
part of Tyke. He is certainly the best actor in
his province that has appeared since the days of
poor EMERY. The Comedy altogether passed
off with considerable effect. It was succeeded
by a magnificent treat for the holiday folks, en-
ti led The Spirits of the or the inundation
of the Nile. There was no want of beautiful,
magnificent, and variety of scenery, and the
powers of Enchantment were successfully put
in motion with adroitness and celerity. FA or.ur,
T. P. COOKE, BLANCHARD, Miss BEAUM'ONT, Miss
LovE,and Mrs:VINING, have all characters assign-
ed to them suitable to their respective abilities, and
all ably acquitted themselves. The Piece is well
calculated to gratify that part of the Public for
which it is chiefly intended, but it requires con-
siderable curtailment, as it detained the audience
till a very late hour.
SURREY THEATRE.--This Theatre was also
re-opened last night. The first piece was founded on Moon es
Romance of Lalla Rookh, and intitled The Fire IVorshippers.
—lt is well illustrated by the scenery. An unlucky accident
happenened, a Camel having fallen through a trap-door, was
killed, hut without injury to the rider, who adroitly threw
himself off. This piece was very much applauded. The con-
cluding novelty, entitled The Beacon Light, was also very
much applauded. '
Ito YAL COBURG TIIEATR E.—ThiS Theatre
opened last night, and was well attended. The interior has
been very much improved in its aspect, and the whole wears a
very elegant appearance. The new pieces possess interest and
novelty. The first is styled The IVeird TVornan of the Isles,
or Scotland's Ancient Days ;
the second was a diverting farce,
called Nothing like Luck, founded on one of Dr. GOLD-
SMITH'S Tales ; and the concluding piece was a revival of
The North Pole, in which much of the scenery was striking
and terrific.

SA DLER'S.WELLS.--This Theatre, it seems,
has changed hands, and Mr. WILLIAMS, from the .Surrey
Theatre, is how the Commander-in-Chief. He is an active
Manager, and is likely to be a successful one, if the elements
are not against him. The Dramatic Novelties were a Scotch
Divertisement, called The Birth-day, a Melo-drama, entitled
Ora, or The African Slave, and a new Pantomime, entitled
The Easter Offering, or harlequin's Golden harvest, The
first title is not quite proper, as it is blended with religious
ideas, but the piece itself has all the bustle and variety that pro-
perly belongs to Pantomime. The scenery was picturesque.—
Of the second piece Mr. H. KEMBLE was the hero, and he
is certainly one of the most effective of the performers of the
minor Theatres. The wAole was well attended and well received.

ADELrni THryrnE.—Mr.IIENItY has renewed
his engagement with the Proprietors, and last night exhibited
his r,egerriemain' wonders and Gas experiments with his
usual skill and gentlemanly manners.