The Sun.
London, England, 1829-07-11 00:00:00

THE DUBLIN THEAME.

The Dublin Thostreetivhich only a few years ago cost
Mr. liarris thejnynepse sum of 125,0001. in its tomple-
tio:l, is announced b Mr. George Robins rot peremptory
sale next month. The following 11 a short extract from
his luminous description

Mr. Robins feels 'eery confident that, in siihniitting the
following observatkias, lie will not be supposed to hate too
highly coloored the brilliant and interesting prospect which
the possessor of this first-rate Theatre may safely contemplate.
" twill a round unvarnished talc deliver," ike.,,Sliakspeare.
This is a very eligible preperty, With a view to a safe and
permanent investment for capital; it comprises the Dublin
Theatre Royal, with all its valuable machinery, scenery,
wardrobes, and properties of every description; the whole
of which are of a character that will cot ykld to either of
the English Metropolitan Theatres', and possessing an ad-
vantage even beyond its rival Vornpeers in England, inas-
much as it presents a splendid and elegant structure per-
fectly isolated. Its exterior has long been the subject of
unvaryin approbation, while the interior presents a model
of perfectness well worthy of imitation. The altitude of
the principal building admits of the most effective scenic
operations for the stage, facilitated by the application of the
most approved mechanism. The stage is extensive, the
auditory is capacious, and the corridors and swoon splendid
and commodious. The tout ensemble combinina-
in its ex-
ternal and internal arrangement every thing which great
taste and consummate skill could accomplish; also the va-
luable patent, insnr:ng the exclusive right of performing
dramatic representations within the city of Dublin, and
possessi% a most important additional feature, that its per-
fornlances are not subject to the controul of a licencer he-
Sides which, there is an express Act of Parliament of George
the Third, restricting any minor theatre from acting Tragedy,
Comedy, Opera, or Interlude, tinder a most severe penalty,
and enforced by a very summary and not expensive process.
This extensive property stands upon nearly one acre of land,
•and in the beat situation in Dublin, near the College, in the
heart of the city, arid at the point of convergence of several
principal streets. The front, in Ilawkins•street, forms a
handsome façade of the Roman Doric order, executed in
granite stone, and extends 127 feet. The south entrance
is composed of a rustic basement, in as hich there are ar-
cades on the extremities, and an intervening arcade, which
forms the projection in front. At three sides of the theatre
the most convenient ingress and egress are offered, by having
the entrances to the superior parts of the auditory not only
distinct, but on opposite sides to those leading to the infe-
rior parts of the house. The ground-rent is 6001. Irish
currency, being 564/. 4s. British ; and the taxes do not
exceed 1001., so that this annual expenditure would scarcely
exceed one great night's receipt ; and it will be observed, as
a most remarkable fact connected with theatrical history,
that by means of the profit rental produced by property in-
cluded in the lease, it is the only theatre in the United
Kingdom which may be considered rent-free. The _Me-
tropolitan theatres, it is known, are let at considerably more
than 10,0001. yearly, and subject to an expenditure from
which the Dublin theatre is exempt; it is therefore not too
touch to contemplate (and at no remote period) a corres-
ponding rental. The patent for this Theatre Royal is
granted for 21 years, (the longest period that one can be
given) and may be safely calculated upon as renewable for
ever, consequently equal to a freehold tenure, unless forfeited
by gross misconduct. A variety of other and highly im-
portant advantages might be enumerated as exclusively ap-
pertaining to this property.
It is however submitted, and with great confidence, that
enough has been stated to justify Mr. Robins in calling
the special attention of all those who are alive to the great
profits attendant upon a theatrical property to embark in a
purchase, by which, with moderate exertion, a respectable,
active, and talented man cannot fail to secure a large and
increasing income.

STATEMENT OF RENTAL, &C.
Certain annual rental from houses, &c. £7ll 19 3

Annual Disbursements for Rent and Taxes.
Ground. rent £564 0 0
Taxes, say lOO 0 0

£664 0 0
Abstract of the Expenses for the Erection of the Theatre
Royal, Dublin, and its probable Value, including War-
drobe, Properties, &c.
The Architect's first estimate £29,020
Ditto, not included in the original estimate 8,900
Construction of stage and machinery, belonging
thereto, and executed under the able direction
of Mr. Saul, upwards of- 5.000
Scenery, canvas, flats, wings, and pieces 2,500
Wardrobe for the ladies and gentlemen 2,500
The properties . 1,500
Music and musical instruments
Furniture 2OO
The Dublin Society expended 75,000/. for the
buildings and site of ground connected with
the theatre, independent of the subsequent out-
lay by Mr. Harris
The value of the patent, with reference to the pe-
culiar and single advantages, may be estimated at 20,000

£145,620

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