The Sun.
London, England, 1868-02-20 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

" Henry the Eighth" has been revived here, with
Mr. Phelps in the character of Cardinal Wolsey.
The performance of the part by Mr. Phelps is now
so well known and appreciated that we have on
the present occasion only to say that it is marked
by all that dignity and pathos which have
rendered it one of his most successful em-
bodiments. Mrs. Herman Vezin appeared as Queen
Catherine, and added another successful character
to her already long list of parts. The splendid
pantomime, " Jack the Giant Killer," still con-
tinues to attract very large audiences, and we see
now no cause to doubt the realization of our anti-
cipation, pronounced the first night of its perform-
ance, that it would continue a brilliant career up to
Easter.

Richard 111., in which Mr. Barry Sullivan will
appear, is announced as the next revival for Mon-
day the 24th.

PRINCESS'S 2 HEATRE.

Mr. Vining is doubtless one of the best and most
successful managers, for he not only attracts gene-
ral attention, but he continues to keep it concen-
trated on his theatre in a most extraordinary man-
ner. The " Colleen Bawn," although not at all
diminished in its powers of drawing brilliant houses,
has, in order that certain arrangements might be
fulfilled, had to be withdrawn, that the. " Octo-
roon" and " Arrah na Pogue" might be produced.
It would be superfluous at this time to say a word
of praise in favour of both these excellent dramas.
They are now as finely acted as they originally
were, as, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Boucicault,
who sustain their original characters, Mr. J. S.
Clark has been engaged to support the character
of Scudder in the " Octoroon." The scenery in
both pieces has been repainted, and more beautiful
scenic representations have never been placed on any
stage in the metropolis. The attractions at the
Princess's are now of a very extraordinary nature,
and it is no wonder that the house is nightly
crowded from floor to ceiling.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE AND " THE OXFORD
FrrE.—The" forthcoming fete at the Crystal Palace, is
aid of the employes at the Oxford, sufferers by the late fire
as will be seen by a glance at the advertisement in
another column, is likely to be a brilliant success. Artistes
in all directions have tendered their services to make up
a monster performance. From the Alhambra Palace will
be contributed the rustic ballet, " May Blossoms," and the
fine band of that establishment. There will be military
bands, the spendid baud of the Crystal Palace, and
Distin's grand instrumental silver band. Two grand ope-
ratic selections will be performed by the Oxford Company,
and such a combination of comic talent will appear on
this occasion as perhaps never was assembled before.
The spontaneity of the offers of assistance from the musi-
cal profession generally, and of great entrepreneurs, must
be extremely gratifying to Mr. Morton, who has evidently
the cause of the employes deeply at heart. Monday, the 2d
of March, promises to be a red-letter day in the annals of
the Palace, and we hope it will be productive of substan-
tial financial results.

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