Star.
London, England, 1823-01-06 00:00:00

THEATRES.

KING'S TISEATRE.—FrAtUrday evening this Theatre
commented its performances for the season, with
Mot Ala's Opera of La Ocmenza di Tito, of Which it
is no more than just praise to say,'that it is worthy of
the occasion for which it was composed—the imingu-
"'ration of al Emperor. The following is the cast of
• the ebaracters, which unites some names new to the
Public with some of the principal favourites of the
preceJing season:—
. . Tito -

Vittllia
Sesto

Servilia
Publio
Auuio

This was the first appearance of Signoia CARADORI,
in the difficult part of Visalia, and this is understood,
in the musical circles, to be a substitution for Ma-
dame HONE' DE BEGNII, though it is probable the
7;isreat success of Mademoiselle CARADORI will retain
foi- some time at least, in the character. Her
only deficiency lay in want of power; in delicacy,
brilliance of execution, and just conception of the
passages, she left nothing to be desired. Signor
-r %mom, in his action, sustained• with due dignity
the imperial majesty of Titus, and gave an elaborate
air in the second Act, which elicited all the qualities
. of the accomplished musician. The Sesta of Madame
CnuPoness is unquestionably her chef d'ceuvre. Sig-
nora CLoatxt, who is a new performer, sang pleas.
i
'ugly the simple music which is assigned to the cha-
racter of Servilia. PLACCI, who succeeds AMMAN',
in the character of Prtblio, displayed a due share of sci-
ence, but has a vcice too feeble ; and this was now ren-

- Signor Cv KIONI.

- Si:jilt/1U CA RADOM.
le CA MPORZSL
- Signora CLORINI.
- Signor Ptaco.
- Df :Warne G JIA SLANT.

dered the more striking by the recollection of the
Sleep majestic tones of his predecessor. The Chorusses
were well executed ; that at the end of the first Act,
which follows the firing of the Imperial Palace, is
• one of the noblest compositions that ever emanated
erdni the mind of a musician.. The ballet of the
carnival de Denise succeeded to the Opera, and gave
abundant proof of the high perfection that exists in
this depattment orthe Theatre. The principal
Afailcei waS Mademoiselle Aunsua, and this her first
..jpeffigmanee 'in England. She has decidedly great
power, which is indispensable to the perfection of this
art, and her movements are full of grace and mean-
iibg thelavourites of the last season we
reevishilsOc. MzecANDorri, Madame
gois irlaptip, Mademoiselle VERENNES, &c. &c.
At the coUClusion of the Opera " God save the King"
_pax:sung by the whole eompanys 'fhe House was
well attended.

' . . . .
DuttaY-LANE.—Saturday a pleasing little enter-
-tairinient; in two acts, entitled Simpson and C'o. was
prqdeced for the firsttime at this House. The foun-
cl,sioss of the story its this:—The firm of Simpson
and Ce,ln lklincing-lane, consists of a Mr: Simpson
(Mr. nutty), a plain straight forward honest citizen,
and a Mr. Brerseley (Mr. COOPER), a younger man,
-who while he participates in the commercial virtues
of 4A partner, is not equally distinguished for his con-
fugal fidelity, J so h4ppens. that the wives of these
•
Alentlemes have formed estimates of their respective
wharsteteriVdireitly the reverse of their deserts. Mrs.
• Sptipsois (Mii. GrrvEß) exposes her husband to all
I,lo,efects4grottndless jealousy, while Mrs. Brum-
Jetk(iirs. Devisor?) exhibits all that confidence in
her dear Mr. B. Which the most virtuous affection
tad —estate. Brumley, in the waywardness of his
fantirifalls in love with a widow just returned from
India,' Mrs. Fitsallen (Mrs. Wes?), and although a
suartried mast,. presumes to press his suit under the
assented twee of Captain Ifalsingham ; and even
ittei so'far as-th obtain a copy of that Lady's por-
Irak, which he had-seen at the Exhibition, and which
hes-carries in his packet-book. This pocket-book ac-
cidentally fallsinto the hands of Simpson, acid is dis-
covered by his Lady; whose jealousy receives new fuel
fiom the discovery which she makes on examining
its contents. Poor Simpson is of course overwhelmed
by her reproaches. and is even exposed to the serious
lectures of Mrs. Britmky, who is-very apprehensive
that his:wicked 'example will corrupt her exemplary
husband. The guilt of the innocent is also made to
appear still more decided by the gossip of a French
dealer in la 6 OkGER), who describes him as a
person she, had seen waiting in front of a Lady's.
house in Harley-street, with the impatient restlessness
of a disappointed lover. That she had seen him was
most true; but then it was while waiting for Brumley,
who had called at the house on pretence of business.
Mrs. Fitzalkn ultimately turns out to have been an
old school-fellow and bosom friend of Mrs. Brumley,
to whom she pays a' visit at the moment poor Simp-
son was pronounced an incorrigible sinner—and from
Mrs. Brumley: xeceives .an account .of his supposed
petcadiloes, accompanied by a very opposite picture
of the viztees of Mt. Brumley.. An eclaircissement
soon after follows, by. Mr. Simpson delivering the
dreadful pocket-book wits right owner in the presence
of his Wife—Who discovers her error with delight,
and aelthOwledges her groundless suspicion with re-
gret. The hypocrisy. of Brumley, like that of Charks
Surface, is thus made manifest; but happily, not in
the presence of his wife, who was spared that misery
by,a temporary absence ; he receives a proper repri-
mand, confesses his misconduct, and promises, by
unceasing affection for his wife, to make atonement
for his past folliz. At the conclusion Simpson comes
forward, holding his partner in his • hand, and, ad-
dressing the atiaiOnee, expresses a fear that, on look-
ing over acipifnes, they might have. found some
erruri; nevertheless, indalging a hope that,, upon
striking the balance, the amount would bet in his fa-
vour. This ;weft! had the:desired effect—the ctir-
tain fell amidst seatrn_alpplause, and the liece was
announced for,reiatjacut with:eft a dissentient voice.
Thedifferent characters were supported with great.
spirit ; and to du/admit able acting of Mr. TERRI and .
Nri. DAVISON, the author may fairly ascribe h
cl fortune.
• Costesi-Gannesr.—ltfaid Marian and the New
.rarstomieeo4iPtisiudacrowded and elegant audience.

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