The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-29 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

DRURY.LANE.-The absence of Livros', and
the death of poor OXBERRY, occasioned the part
of lllawroorr►a, in The Hypocrite, to be assigned last
night torlaaLET. The talents of this popular actor
are of so lively a nature that it might be thought
that the selection was injudicious, but his per-
formance proved the contrary, and was at once
correct and diverting. It is evident that he has
attended at some of those canting conventicles
which burlesque sound religion and pure faith,
and has caught the mixture of wild and droning
manner which characterizes their exhortations.
II is performance was indeed very entertaining, and
not less effective than that of his chiefly admired
predecessor,for he also was encored:in the anathema
which he delivered from the mock-pu p t, alias
the screen. DOWTON'S merit in Cantwell requires
no panegyric. It is a well-studied performance
in all parts, smooth, sly, artful, and imposing.
A sort of Concert followed, in which a'l the mu-
sical talents of the Theatre were employed,
consisting of comic and serious songs, and from
which we infer that it was what is styled a
ticket night.
SURREY THEATRE.-The active Manager of
this Theatre last night brought forward a piece,
founded on the recent novel entitled Redgauntlet.
We have not room to detail the particulars of the
plot ; neither is it necessary, as the original work
is in all hands : it is sufficient to say that the
two volumes are compactly comprised in the
piece, and, with the scenery and acting, was at-
tended with success. The audience were pleased to
see that peace was restored between the Manager
and Mr. H. KEMBLE, and hailed the appearance
of the latter with repeated shouts of welcome.
ROYAL COBURG THEATILL—A terrific Drama
was brought forward last night at this Theatre,
intitled The Avenger•, or th© Moor of Sicily. It
is founded upon the same historical fact as that
on which Mrs. ITEMANS built her late wells
written but ill-treated Tragedy. The story in
itself is well calculated for dramatic effect,
and was well managed by Mrs. lie-ma:as,
who blended poetic spirit with characters
strongly drawn, and uicely discrimivated,
and an Impressive and affecting plot. The
piece of last night followed the outline of the
excellent work to which we have referred, and
strongly excited the feelings of the audience.—
The characters were in general well allotted and
sustained. The chief part was supported by
Coßnam, who possesses more merit than many
who are better known to the public on the patent
boards, and who was deservedly applauded. A
Morning Paper says that he imitated MICREADY,
but he appeared to us to act from his own good
sense and manly feeling, and to keep Nature only
as his model. Mrs. STANLEY was affecting in
Stella, and the contest between BRADLEY and
BLANCHARD, though somewhat too long, was at-
tended with considerable interest. The scenery
was appropriate, and the piece altogether received
the decided approbation of a numerous audience.

Covent-Garden Theatre closes on tho 17th of
July, and Drury-lane Theatre about the same
period, which is nearly three weeks longer than
the usual season.

The English Opera House opens next Saturday
with The Barber of Seville, on which occasion
Rosina will be performed by a young Lady, be•
ing her first appearance in London.
KENNEY is arrived in London from Paris with
a new Comedy, which is to be produced at the
_Haymarket Theatre. It was read in the Green
Room on Thursday last. The character intend-
ed for LISTON is said to be quite original, and
exactly suited to the singular talent of this unique
performer.

Two new Comedies, a new Farce, and an
Opera, are in preparation by the proprietor of
the Haymarket Theatre. They will progressively
appear after the winter theatres have closed,
when the Haymarket will he strengthened by
the accession of considerable talent.
THEATRICAL ENGAGrM ENTS.—Some doubts re-
specting Theatrical Seasons, their duration, termi-
nation, &c. are likely to be definitively settled in
next Michaelmas Term. A fair Syree of Covent-gar-
den Theatre, calculating upon the termination of
the Theatrical Season on the Ist of July, intends
coute qui coute keeping an engagement she made
with the Dublin Manager for her appearance
there on Monday the sth of July, and purposes
taking her departure for the Green Isle on Thurs-
day next, the day after her Benefit. Rumour
says, that the Proprietors of Covent-Garden
Theatre, and many Performers whose Benefits
are yet to take place, have intimated to the Lady
their intention to bring actions against her should
she abandon then Theatre before the termination
of the Season, which has been enlarged to the
17th of July.—(Nero Times.)

Thursday next being the day fixed for the
first rehearsal for the GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL
in Cambridge, beginning on Friday, all the prin-
cipal talent take their flight to-morrow, to assist
at this Festival, which will be splendid beyond
example. Among the most attractive pieces may
be noticed the Duets between Madame CATA-
LAN! and Signor RosslNl.

A Prussian Clergyman applied to the KING of
Prtussra for his permission to preach in his Chapel, and to
honour him by his presence. His Majesty thought it presump-
tuous for a country Clergyman to ask such a favour ; but,
nevertheles, granted his request, and told him he would give
him a text to preach on, and that he should preach on the Sun-
day following, when he should be there to hear him. The
Clergyman waited with anxiety, from day to day, for the text,
as he wished to have it in time, that he might make a fine
sermon of it; bnt Sunday morning came, and no text; he,
however, went into the pulpit with an intention to preach
one of his old sermons, thinking the King had forgot to send
him a text. The King came to Chapel soon after, and sent the
Clergyman a letter, which he opened and read ; the contents
were_ ;The enclosed is your text, you will preach immediately."
He opened the bit of paper that was enclosed, when, to his great
astonishment, he found it quite a blank : he looked at the
other side, it was a blank there too ; he held it out for the
audience to look at, and said_" Here is nothing," and then
turning it, and " there is nothing ; and of nothing GOD
created Heaven and Earth :" then quoted a verse in the first
chapter of Genesis, to preach a sermon on it extempore. The
King was so delighted at the great presence of mind the Cler-
gyman had shewn, that he made him his Almoner.
The East India Company have reduced the in-
terest on their debt in India from 12 to 5 per
Cent.