The Sun.
London, England, 1858-10-11 00:00:00

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspere's Play of
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.
Shylock, Mr. C. Kean—Portia, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preceded by the Farce of
DYING FOR LOVE.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstono.
THIS EVENING will be performed MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING.
After which, THE DAUGHTER OF THE GUADAL-
QUIVER. Perea Nena.
With GRIMSHAW, BAGSHAW, AND BRADSHAW.
And ANY PORT IN A STORM.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer.
TIIIS EVENING, EXTREMES; or, Men of the Day.
Supported by Messrs. H. Vandenhoff, Emery, J. Rogers, J.
G. Shore, and Barrett ; Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Weston, Miss
Kate Saxon.
After which the Lauri Family.
To conclude with the Farce of TOO MUCH FOR GOOD
NATURE, Messrs. J. Rogers, Emery, Miss K. Saxon.
Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7. Box-office
open from 11 to 5 daily.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough.
J all IS 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 MY AUNT'S HUSBAND ; Mr. Swanborongh, Mrs,
Selby, Miss Ternan.
And I'LL WRITE TO THE TIMES.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

Sole Lessee, Mr. William Cooke.
This Grand Hippodramatic Temple of the World IS NOW
OPEN FOR THE SEASON, elegantly re-embellished and
artistica,:ly decorated by Mr. Hurwitz, with new and ap-
propriate Act Drop, painted by Hr. F. Fenton, massive and
elaborate Chandelier by Mr. Hinckley. Powerful Dramatic
Company, comprising established favourites and additional
artistes, Gem and Star Equestrians, together with the best
and largest Stud of beautifully trained Horses in Europe.
Notwithstanding the sum expended, the following is the
scale of the reduced prices of admission :
Dress Circle, 3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, is. • Galleries, 6d.
Private Boxes, from £1 ls. to £2 25., and upwards.
The opening piece, full of striking situations and effects,
is a dramatised version of a tale in the Waverley Novels, by
Mr. T. Townsend, entitled THE COVENANTERS ; or, The
Battle of Bothwell Brig. Produced with new scenery, cos-
tumes, appointments, and properties, and in which the entire
resources .. of this leviathan establishment are called into
action.
The Illustrations of all Nations in the Arena include the
united strength of the First English, American, and Conti-
nental Professors of the Art of Equitation.
To conclude with THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The following* Company
of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of Selections
from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES,
GLEES, DifETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell, Mrs. u Badsey,
Miss Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montage,
Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Anderson ; Herr F. Jonghmans,
Mr. Henshaw, S Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio,
E. L Rime, Mr. Badsey, Senor Tiroli, Mr. Cozens, Mr. Bell,
Mr. Barnard, and Mr. St. Albyn. Mr. John G. Forde and E.
W. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks—Harmonium,
Mr. Courtney —Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at
7 precisely. Suppers, &c., until 12 o'clock.
NOTICE.—The Proprietor begs respectfully to announce
tnat in the present month
A FINE ARTS GALLERY,
now in course of construction, will be thrown open in con-
nexion with the above Hall.