The Sun.
London, England, 1841-10-09 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.

Mr. MACREADY respectfully informs the public that he
bas en'ered upon a lease of this Theatre, with the intention of
endeavouring to restore its legitimate Dramatic representations.
He begs to add, that circumstances, incidental to the pre-
sent season, compel him to defer its opening beyond the cus-
tomary period; but he trusts, that the disadvantages of this
postp.mement will he in part counteracted by the measures
which the interim will enable him more completely to realise,
and of which he is anxious to make the earliest announcement.

The purpose of his previous Management is already knawn.
The same vur7ose, that of " advancing the Drama as a branch
of National Literature and Art" by enact ro4ard to the com-
pleteness of its effects, will be steadfastly kept in view.
No pains or expense will be spared in the selection of the
Company, and engagements have been already concluded with
many eminent Performers.
The series of Shakespeare's Plays will be illustrated with
uniform correctness, and, as far as possible, will be produced in
strict fidelity to the Poet's text, with all needful appliances of
scenic iliusion ; whilst the most liberal invitations and induce-
ments are tendered for the contributions of living dramatists.
In a similar spirit Mu-ic will be associated with those aids of
the picturesque in scenery and action, that peculiarly belong,
to it in its dramatic form, and the utmost attention and encou-
ragement given, to improve, in genuine English Opera, a school
o art.

The purposes to which the Saloons and Lobbies of London
Theatres have been too frequently appropriated, have seemed
to justify objections to Dramatic glitertainments, and have be-
come a national reproach among the well-informed of other
countries. This cause of complaint will not be suffered to
exist in Drury Lane Theatre. Arrangements will be made and
regulations enforced, not only to secure the respectable frequent-
ers of the Theatre from annoyance during the performance,
but to restore to them an agreeable resort for promenading and
refreshment, without danger of offence to propriety or delicacy.
The accommodation for the Visitors to the Pit will be ex-
tended and improved.
Upon the consideration, that a National Theatre should be
esteemed in relation to its influence on Literature and taste,
rather than as a mercantile speculation, the lowest scale
possible will be adopted in determining the Prices of Admis-
sion. Full confidence is entertained that the conduct of the
establishment, and not the price, will be taken as the criterion
of its claim to public favour.

In effect, the principle of its direction through every de-
partment will be an endeavour to demonstrate, that the exclu-
sive Patent of a Theatre is a a delegated trust for the interests
of the Drama, and the advr.ntage cf the Public.
The Theatre will be opened on MONDAY", December 27.
Oct. 4th, 1841.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
U'IDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESTRIS.
THIS EVENING, OCT. 9,
®Will be repeated, Colley Cibber's Comedy of SHE WOULD
AND SHE WOULD NOT.—Don Manuel, Mr. W. Farren;
Don Philip, Mr. Cooper ; Dan Octavio, Mr. Walter Lacy ;
Trapinti, Mr. Harley; Hyppolyta, Mrs. Nisbett ; Flora, Mrs.
Walter Lacy; Rosara, Miss Cooper; Viletta, Mrs. Orger.
After which the Farce of ANIMAL MAGNETISM.—
Marquis Ge Laney, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Doctor, Mr. W. Far-
ren ; La Fleur, Mr. Halley ; Jeffrey, Mr. Meadows ; Con-
stance, Miss Cooper; Lisette, Mrs. Orger.
To conclude with, the Ballet of Action, entitled HANS OF
ICELAND.—Hans of Iceland, Mr. W. H. Payne ; Gill, Mr.
J. H. Ridgway ; Frederick, Mr. Gilbert ; Oglypiglap, Mr. T.
Ridgway ; Iceland Boy, Master Marshall ; Guth Stasen, Miss
Bailin ; Iceland Girl, Miss Marshall.
Doors to to opened at half-past Six—the performances to
commence at Seven. Dress Boxes, 7e. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d.;
First and Second Circ'es, ss. ; Second Price, 2.5. 6d. ; Pit, 35.;
Second Price. 25.; Gallery, Is. Tickets and places for the
Boxes to be taken of Mr. Grogan at the Box-office, from Ten
till Fear, where Season Tickets may be had upon application.
Private Boxes to be had so!ely of Mr. Andrews, bookseller,
I •;7. New Bond-street.

On Monday, She Would and She Wuuld Not, with Patter
verius Clatter, and Hans of Iceland.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR. DAVIDGE

AND MR. WILLIS JONES.

Crowded Houses. " Blenheim " a greater hit than the " Bat-
tle of Waterloo." Splendid New Scenes in the Circle, and,
by desire, the Poney Races One Week more.
'THIS EVENING. OCT. 9,
Will be presented the successful Equestrian Spectacle, called
THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM ; OR, THE HORSE
OF T Hr, 4DISINHERITED ; introducing:Mr. Ducrow's mag-
nificent Stud of Forty Horses, highlly-trained Palfreys, Fairy
Peneyt„ Equestrian Troop, and Companies of both Theatres;
embracing all tha Military Exploits of the Great Duke of
Marlborough, Grand Reviews, Battles, and Glorious Victories.
After which, NEW SCENES IN THE CIRCLE, in the
Largest Arena in the World, in which 3ladame Ducrow, Sig-
gor Hillier, the Great American Rider, the British Horseman,
signor Felix Carlo, and the First Artistes in Europe will appear.
To conclude with THE SEVEN CLERKS.