The Sun.
London, England, 1826-11-16 00:00:00

ROW AT THE DUBLIN THEATRE.

In consequence of publications that were circulated in various
places yesterday, as well as from general surmise, it was imagined
that there would be a row last night regarding Mr. Talbot's non-
engagement. The play aanounced for performance was Paul
Pry, in which Mr. Talbot used to play Witherton last season.
On arriving at the entrances to the theatre, we observed placards,
announcing, on the authority of a medical certificate, that Mrs.
Waylett, who was to play "she was so ill, from her passage
front Holyhead, that she would be unable to perform, and that
the play of the Stranger would be substituted. In the course of
a few minutes after the doors were opened there was a tre-
mendous influx to the galleries, of persons evidently respect-
able. The pit, also, assumed a more crowded appearance than
usual. The theatre was soon dinned by a deafening uproar,
composed of various indescribable' sounds, accompanied by the
obstreperous music of rattles, bludgeorts, &c., well applied to
the benches. The gallery folks were coaxingly witty, and
occasionally some sharp sayings were let off. "We want Paul
Pry"—" Aye, Paul Pry, and let Talbot drop in—he wont in-
trude !"—" Paul Pry and no Stranger!" Occasionally there
were cheers for Mr. Talbot, and also, at intervals, loud hisses for
Mr. Calcraft. (By the way, we may express our surprise at any
dislike being directed to Mr. Calcraft individually ; if there he
anything wrong in the arrangements as to engagements, &c. de-
cidedly, prima
.facic, the stage-manager, who is himself " en-
gaged," is not responsible for the error.) The uproar continued
with unabated violence, ao much so, that. the performance of the
orchestra was inaudible to those nearest to it. Mr. Calcraft came
&mord before the curtain rose, mid was received with tnninltu-
ous disapprobation, and applause from some quarter'. Mr. Cal-
craft, for a considerable time essayed to slink, without effect;
at length, after repeated attempts, he contrived to make him-
' self understood. He said he held in his hand a medical cer-
tificate, regarding Mrs. Waylett, and that he had directed
printed copies of it to be circulated throughout the house. Under
the circumstances in the certificate, it was found impossible to play
Paul Pry. Several voices asked why Mrs. Brown did not play
Plate A Mr. Calcraft answered that she was to play /tarry
Stanley. An individual asked, why he (Mr. Caleraft) did not
' play Harry Stanley Great uproar followed this interrogatory,
which rendered Mr. Calcraft inaudible to us : he retired. When
the curtain rose, the perfiwiners were assailed with groans, hisses,
and every demonstration of disap,robatiou. Even the appearance
of Miss Lacy, who looked charmingly, did not propitiate the " so-
vereigu people." Cries of " Off, off,"—" Calera*"
.._-shouts, whistling, hammering, composed a medley of confusion
that we cannot tell. The entire first met proceeded in
dumb show. At the fall of the curtain Mr. Calcraft
again made his appearance, and stated, amidst continued
interruption, that he had hoped his explanation would have
satisfied the audience, and that those who were not satisfied with
it, would get their money at the doors. Mr. Caleraft retired, a
great part of the audience vociferating " Talbot ! Talbot !" The
performances then proceeded, at times, however, inaudible from
the noise. Mrs. Browne at length introduced "'l've been roam-
ing," and was encored in it. The galleries called for it a third
time ; and this request not being complied with, the uproar was
resumed, and continued to rage until the curtain dropped. The
.Dumb Giri of the inn was the occasion for fresh noise on the
appearance of Calcraft; but by degrees the tumult subsided, and
towards the end, it appeared as if the non-contents hed shouted
themselves into langour !—Dubtin Morning Register.