The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-02 00:00:00

THE 'THEATRES.

lIAYMARKET.—The admirable Comedy of 7'he
Rivals last night attracted a verY'nuitterotis au-
dience. TERRY in Sir Anthony, Lisron in
Acres, COOPER in Falk/and, Mrs. CLIATTERLEY
iu Julia, anti Miss (;ULSTER in Lydia Languish,
rendered the Comedy so effective as to excife,
continued applause throughout. The Farce was
Killing no 'Murder, and HARLEY,' OH his first ap-
pearance in Buskin, met with such a reception as'
proves he is a great favourite with the public.

ENGLISII OPERA Hot/sr.—Last night this
light, elegant, and convenient Theatre opened
for the season. The interior has undergone
many alterations, which have considerably im-
proved the general appearance. The ft out of
the Dress Circle exhibits punnets ornamented with
handsome wreaths in raised gold. The second

tier is draped with moroon coloured cloth or velvet, •
yellow fringed, and altogether conveying an irn. .
pression of freshness and richness which might ,
be advantageouslyo adopted on the larger scale
of the Winter Theatres. The third tier reverts
to the appearance of the first, and has a success
sion of gold ornaments on a plain ground. The ,
general ground seems to be salmon colour. „
Chandeliers have been substituted for the gas .

lights;and .the whole present a-very agreeable
aspect 'The first piece lust night is entitled The
Swing Bridge. There is nothing in this piece
that particularly -calls for critical animadversion.
It amuses in': some parts and excites interest, in,
others; and that is all that can be reasonably ex—
pected.- It was in general well supported by tier ..
Performers, particularly BAttroor, T. COOK
KEELSY, Miss POigirl and Miss and
favourably received by a numerous audience.
---,The second piece • was :a Farce called
Gretna Green : it is diverting in itself, but
was rendered particularly so by the perform-
ance of Miss KELLY, who received on her eu,
trance: the most cordial reception. WitENctt
also had a,veryi gratifying reception.* They both.
performed with great spirit ; anti BENNETT, a
respectable actor of last season, ably contributed
to give effect to the piece.--The last piece was •
The Poor Soldier.. ..The part of Patrick was
performed by Miss GitENyILLE, from the •Bristel
Theatre, and that of Darby by Mr. CitArMAN,
from that of Brighton. We shall wait to see.
more of them before we give any opinion of their
merits.. r When the curtain was first drawn op,

alt the Performers appeared on, the stage and
sang God Save the King, the audience Standing
with respectful loyalty.

RICHMOND, SURREY, JULY I.—Our Theatre
was
.opened last night for the benefit of the
Spaniards, . when Mrs. CENTLivacis excellent
Comedy of The Wonder was performed,
with the new Farce of Simpson and Co: Donna
Minnie was cast for Mrs. Devisox, but, in eini.
sequence of her Professional engagements at
Drury-lane, she was unable to attend. It was
therefore taken, at a short notice, by Miss
SMITUSON, who went threngh the character with
much animation. We have seldom seen a more
lively and interesting Gonna Isabella than Miss
HOLLAND, -who also played .71Irs;, filz-Allan in
the after-piece. Don Felix was represented by
Col. BERKELEY, ',Wank by Mr. DORKINGS,
whose Simpson in the entertainment afforded
,much amusement, to which MO. Ottifun and
Mrs. llAnt.owE contributed their support. The
whole went off with considerable eclat, to the sa
tisfactiOn of a vory fashionable audience. The
band of the 15th Regiment composed the
orchestra.