The Sun.
London, England, 1858-10-25 00:00:00

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The approaching winter, witht
evenings, and the consequent retu O.
tourists and seekers alter health or
,Pk.a.sa, aiS
home and abroad, to the comfortable smoke and
pleasant society of London, has proyeu'inost bene-'# A
•ticial to the theatres and places of public amuse
ment, which are beginning to exhibit a, most gra-
tifying increase of visitors nightly. Vie Oh> nig- •
.of Cremorne, Vauxhall, and other places O.' open
air entertainment has, doubtless, tended to the
liberal patronage of the drama.
The engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mathews
at the ayrnarket has been a continued sue-OoS..
from the night of their opening. Boxes, stalls,
pit, and galleries arc crowded to overflowing, to
the representation of the sparkling; comedy of
" London Assurance," in which Mr. Chas. Mathews
plays his original character of Dazzle, and Mrs.
Mathews gains . upon the public, by her personal
attractions and her vivacious acting in the character
of Lady Gay Spanker. Mr. Charles Mathews also
plays his original character of Motley in his own
farce of " He Would be an Actor."
Having noticed, under a distinct head, Mr. Chas.
Kean's splendid revival of " King John," at the
Princess's Theatre, we need here only recommend
all who have not yet seen this grand Shaksperian
play, illustrated with the highest artistic taste and
liberality, not to lose the opportunity now offered
them of witnessing it.
ThQ. bokl attempt of an author to undertake the
management of an expensive theatre, for the sole
purpose of producing a work from his own pen, has
been unquestionably successful in the case of Mr.
Falconer, who has for several weeks kept the
Lyceum Theatre open, mainly by the attraction of
his Original comedy of " Extremes ; or, Men of the
Day." This piece has held its ground in public
estimation, notwithstanding some obvious faults in
canstruction and redundancy of dialogue, and the
serious injury it suffered from the failure of Mr.
I eigh Murray to play the principal character on
the production of the piece, and his sudden dis-
appearance from the part., after having played for
some nights, during the run of the comedy. Mr.
Falconer's tenancy of the theatre terminated last
Saturday evening, when the concluding performance
took place. He will, however, resume his managerial
duties at Christmas, after M. Jullien's temporary
oecupation'of the theatre for his farewell concerts. •

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THEATRICALS IN G.

Mr. Wilkie Collins' drama of " The Red Vial," at
the Olympic Theatre, although it has not proved a
manager's success, possesses a certain attraction for
those who like to analyse the literary and dramatic
character of a very remarkable, but disagreeable
work. We Cannot, however, help thinking 'that the
piece owes its chief merit to the admirable manlier
in which it is acted by Mrs. Stirling, Mr. Robson,
and Mr: Addison. The first-named artiste has
startled the public by her unexpected development
of wonderful tragic power in the character of the
poisoning housekeeper. It is truly a great piece of
acting ; broad and pOwerful in its general effect,
yet treated with almost pre-Raphaelite attention in
its minutest details. Mr. Robson's personation of
the contradictory character- of the " wise idiot,"
proves how far his genius can master the incon-
gruities of the part. .111r.' Addison's acting, as the
old merchant, is also exceedingly natural and sug.
gcstive • yet, with these rare adVantages in the cast
of the drama, we fear-it will scarcely draw money
to the treasury. The new farce of." A Twice-Told
Tale," in, which Mr. Lewis Ball plays with great
comic talent;' and the popular old farce of " Ladies
Beware," have filled up the bill of fare during the
week.

At the Strand Theatre, the new burlesque of
" The Maid and the Magpie" has proved the
oTeatest hit known since " Othello according to Act
of Parliament" was produced, during Hammond's
management at this house. _ _ _

Messrs. Phelps and Greenwood have had no
reason to complain of the patronage bestowed upon
them. The theatre has been numerously attended
to the representation of" Othello," and especially to
" The Hypocrite," in which Mr. Phelps plays Dr.
Cantwell with consummate ability

The revived play of "Ambition," with Mr.
Creswick in his original character of Ethelwold,
has been produced at the Surrey to fair houses,
with the popular drama of "Never too late to
Mend" as an afterpiece.
Madme. Celeste and Mr. Paul Bedford continue
their attraction at the National Standard, in the
popular drama of " Flowers of the Forest."
Low prices of admission—a new and elegantly
decorated house—and a most exciting equestrian
drama, with the beautiful scenes in the circle—
attracts crowds to Astley's Amphitheatre every
evening.
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The Royal Grecian at the north, the Victoria on
the south, and the City of London in the east,. have
each been doing very satisfactorily. Several novel-
ties are in preparation at the various theatres, and
some of the more active managements are busily
engaged on their Christmas pantomimes.
THE LYCEUM COMPANY,-Nearly all the artistes
comprising the company of the Lyceum Theatre
will be transferred on Monday to the Theatre
Royal, Manchester, where Mr. Falconer's comedy
of " Extremes" will be the attraction. Mr. Leigh
Murray will be again entrusted with the cl.nracter
of Hawthorn, in which Mr. Henry VandenhotT has
been playing during the absence of Mr. Leigt:-
Min ray from t'ie Lyceum.
MR. WRIGHT.—We are happy to be able to state
that our favourite of the Adelphi, Mr. Wright, is
rapidly returning to convalescence, and is now able
to walk about. He has received great benefit from
the treatment of Dr. Price, of Margate, and has
now taken up his quarters at Dover. He is look-
ing quite himself again, after his terrific shaking.

THE DRAMATIC COLLEGE.—The amateurs of
Bristol intend shortly to give a dramatic entertain-
ment, in aid of the Dramatic College.
Giuglini, the ten; r, is now engaged at Trieste,
at the rate of 16,000 f. per month. After singing a
few nights for this immense sum, he proceeds to
Madrid, where he is also to be paid some fabulous
price. A successful singer gets more money than
a prime minister, and is sure to remain longer " in
office."

HAYMARKET.—Mr. William Brough has a comic
drama for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews, at this
theatre. It will be speedily produced there, unless
the present successful run of business should
suggest to the management to " let well alone."
Mr. Buckstone is himself to be the architect of his
Christmas pantomime, which will, as usual, be
founded on a popular juvenile story.
PRINCESS'S.—The tragedy of " Macbeth" will
be reproduced at this theatre by Mr. Kean, on
Monday, the Ist of November.
OLYMPIC.—A new comedy, by Mr. Planche, will
probably be the next import alt novelty at this
theatre ; and a new farce, by Mr. J. M. Morton, is
also underlined, and will shortly be produced.
ADELPHE—The building of the new theatre pro-
gresses steadily; but " more steam" must be put
on, to have it ready for opening at Christina''.`
THE NEW PAVILION THEATRE —This spacious
and splendid theatre, which has been erected in an
exceedingly short space of time, by Mr. John
Douglas, the proprietor of the National Standard
Theatre, will be opened for dramatic performances
on Saturday next, the 30th inst. The great size
of the stage, with the mechanical aids and ap-
pliances which have been introduced in the con-
struction of the theatre, will render this one of the
best theatres in the world for scenic and melodra-
matic effect.
M. JULLIEN's CONCERTS Jullien,
after having laboured for a series of years to popu-
larise music in England—with what success his
t
o
widely'-extended fume will testify—is about
take his depart ure on what he magnificently styles
his universal musical tour through the capitals.
co
and cities of Europe, America, Australia, the 1 o
n the civilised t
oulN'terhimwoi with Absisiapraoi
jidectAedfripcia.o.;
colo-
nies,
however, so
pro-
fessional laniolaltdi travels, as with the attractive " Concerts
d'Adieu," which will commence_ on Monday,
have now to do. atthe
Ist November,
Athel Lyceum. Theatre, that we
satisfy the most fastidiousganceaast his pro will
to the quality of the
entertainmentt
ertainment provided for these farewell concerts,
which,
We may predict, will be the most successful
series that this enterprising musician has yet offered
to the English public.
AMATEUR THEATRICALr.—The officers of the
Winchester garrison announce an amateur theatrical
performance at the Theatre, on next Thursday,
when the farce of " A Blighted Being," the come-
dietta. " The Follies of a Night," and the farce cf
" A Thumping Legacy," will be repreSented.
,Mr. Robert Brough is writing the Christmas ex-
travaganza for the Lyceum Theatre.
A NEW THEATRE IN CARLISLE.--The amount
subscribed towards the fund for erecting a theatre
in Carlisle has now nearly reached X. 150,
indepen-
dent of £2OO offered conditionally by Mr. Thorne.
£lOO has been subscribed by an influential gentle-
man of the neighbourhood.
Mr. Charles Webb, the well-known dramatic
author, and for sonic time the lessee of the Theatre
Royal, Sheffield, has again undertaken the manage-
mcnt of that establishment.
CANTERBURY IIALL.—Next Wednesday this re-
markable place of amusement will put forth a fresh
claim to public support. The picture gallery, placed
n a new hall, specially built for the reception of
some three :or four hundred pictures, of colossal,
heroic, life, miniature,.and other sizes, by eminent
masters, old and modern, is to be thrown open on
-the evening of that day. The organisation-of this
collection, we hear, has been the work of much
time, and of a considerable outlay of capital.

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Under the Management of Miss L. Pyne and Mr. W.
Harrison.
THIS EVENING, Flotow' IS Opera, MARTHA. Characters
by Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne, Mr. G. Honey, Mr.
J. G. Patey, Mr. T. Gratton Kelly, Mr. Kirby, and Mr. W.
Harrison.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To conclude witlfit ne Ballet Divertissement LA FLEUR
D'AMOUR : Mescllles.w L. Michelet, Morlacchi, and Pasquale.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspere's Play of
KING JOIIN.
King John, Mr. C. Kcan-7-Constance, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preceded by the Farce ot
AWAY wrryt MELANCHOLY.

TREAT RE -ROYA L, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
TEI IS EVEN ING will be performed LONDON ASSU-
SANUE : Mr. and Mrs. C. Matthews, &c.
lIE WOULD BE AN ACTOR.
JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
And ANY FORT IN A STORM.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, THE LAST OF THE PIGTAILS ;
Messrs.C. Selby, J. Bland, J. Clarke, &c.
After which THE MAID AND THE MAGPIE.
Followed by THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
And MT AUNT'S HUSBAND; Mr. Swanborough, Mrs,
Selby, Miss Ternan.
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