The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-14 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Last evening a new five act drama, entitled " The
Adventurer" was produced here with complete success.
The drama is founded on the story of " Madame Bathe
Bleue," by Eugene Sne, and the hero of the piece is a
certain Garcon, the Chevalier de Croustillac (Mr. B.
Sullivan). The drama opens with a beautiful view of
Martinique, and the arrival of the frigate Unicorn from
France. The Chevalier by some means or other con-
trives to get on board the ship previous to her leaving
France, and when she was thirty leagues from land, the
captain informs us, he first made his appearance, and
by his polite and entertaining conversation he managed
to secure the good will of all on board. To prevent
his being taken into custody on the arrival of the
ship at Martinique he esconces himself in a
cask, and just as a bumper is being drunk to his me-
mory he makes his appearance. The story of Madam
Barbe Bleue is then related, and the gallant chevalier
determines to woo and wed the lady, although it is
reported she has already buried three husbands. He
sets forth on his journey to the fiends' mountain, and
on his way he encounters a bluff buccaneer, who is no
other person than the Duke of Monmouth, who has not
been executed in London. The duke is living at Mar-
tinique incog. with his wife, and the story of Madam
Barbe Bleue has been invented to keep away intruders.
The Chevalier informs the buccaneer of his intention, and
he is forthwith conducted to the fiends' mountain, and on
his arrival he is arrested as the Duke of Monmouth, 1
whose place of refuge has been discovered. On dis-
covering the true state of affairs, he saves the Duke and
his lady from the most imminent perils, and finally
Fails with them for Barbadoes. The acting of Mr.
Sullivan was highly artistic, and his conception of the
part of the garcon, a sort of Don Caesar de Bazan, was
perfect. Miss Cleveland, as the Duchess, gave another
proof of the great ability she possesses, and Mr. C.
Verner, as the Duke, was excellent. The scenery by
Beverley is exceedingly beautiful, and the piece has
been put on the stage with great taste. At the conclu-
sion of the play Mr. B. Sullivan received the honour of
a call, and the piece was announced for repetition every
evening.

LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL,
Lessee, Mr. Charles Dillon.
THIS EVENING,
Twenty-sixth Time,
BE LPHEGOR.
Belphegor, Mr. Chas. Dillon; Madeline, Mrs. Chas. Dillon.
After which, 26th time, the new Burlesque of the "Winter's Tale,"
supported by Mrs. A. Mellon (late Miss Woolear), Miss H. Gordon,
Mrs. B. White, Miss M. Wilton, Miss Rosina Wright, Messrs. Toole,
Calhaem, Barrett, and Brongh.
Stalls, ss. ; Dress Circle. 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 25.; Gallery.
Is. Commence at 7. Half-price to all parts at 9. Box Office open
daily from 11 till 4.

ROYAL THEATRE ADELPHI
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
IRELAND AS IT IS.
Followed by
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
After which,
THE IRISH TUTOR.
To conclude with
OUR GAL.

STR kND TREATRE.
Manager, Mr, T. Payne.
THIS EVENING,
THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATER.
After which,
A Ballet Divertissement.
Followed by an original Burlesque, entitled
BELPHEGOR.
Mesdames Thirlwall, Woollidge, and Cuthbert; Messrs. H. J.
Turner, Herbert, Clarke, Ecc.
To conclude with
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THE MARRIED BACHELOR.
Commence at 7.
Stalls, 3s.—Boxes, 2s.—Pit, ls.—Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.

TIM EVENING.
STILL WATERS RUN DEEP.
To conclade with
THE FIRST SIGHT.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
(62d Night!) Shakspere's Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD.
Richard, Mr. J. Holloway. Mr. W. Cooke's Equestrian Illustrations.
A success unprecedented.

After which,

The attractive SCENES in tho CIRCLE, combirdng skill, daring
and elegance.
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To conclude with a Melange of Amusements.

Commence at Seven. Box-office open ham Eleven till Four. Stage
Manager, Mr, w. west. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke. Jun.