Star.
London, England, 1821-07-13 00:00:00

THEATRES.

BINSs Timins.--The celebrated Mademoiselle
FANNY BIAS, jointly with Mons. Comm, had a be-
nefit last night at this Theatre, which was well at-
tended. A new Pas de Qua Irecomposed by M. AL-
BERT, and danced by himself, !JOBLET, FANNY BIAS,.
and Comm, forthed the attraction of the Divertise-
ment. The Opera was of the first class—Don Gio-
vanni; and a light, though elegant Ballet, called
Les Noces de Flore et Zephir, concluded the evening.
Much applause was bestowed on all the performers.

DRURY-LANILCOLMAM'S petit Farce of Blue
Devils was last night performed at this Theatre;
when Mr. ELLISTON appeared for the first time since
his recent indisposition, in the character of Meagrim.
He was extremely well received on his entree. The
Farce was followed by Mr. DIBDIN'S Romance of The
Heart of Mid Lothian, which was ?erformed, by per-
mission, for the first time at this Theatre, to afford
an opportunity for Mr. Mac Kay to appear before a
London audience in the character of the Laird of
Dumbiedikes. Previous to the rising of the curtain,
Mr. RUSSELL came forward to offer an apology for
Mrs. EGERTON, who was announced in the bills for
the character of Madge Wildfire. She had, he said,
come down to the Theatre, though extremely ill, and
was anxious to perform her duty to the Public, and
he confidently anticipated she would experience the
usual kindness and indulgence of the audience. This
address was received with loud applause. The cur-
tain rose, but on Mrs. EGERTON 's entrance she was
unable to utter a sentence so loud as to be heard be-
yond the orchestra. The audience perceiving her
distress, there was a general call for some one to read
the part. Mrs. EGERTON curtsied and retired, and
the curtain di opt. After a considerable time had
elapsed, Mr. Russet.t. again appeared and stated
that in the midst of their difficulty, Mrs. VINING, of
Covent-Garden Theatre, accidentally entered the
Hall, and had, on hearing their embarrassment,
kindly undertaken the part, which she had played
in the country—(Applause). The curtain again rose;
and though at first Mrs. VINING felt embarrassed by
her situation, she soon recovered herself, and went
through the character with a considerable degree of
spirit and success. Mr. MACKAY was Dumbiedikes
at all points, even to the awkward step and uupur-
posed look of the idiot Laird. Ilis slovenly passion
for Jenny Deans, his lingering benevolence, the latent
heat of character, perpetually extinguished by dul-
ness of habit and circumstances, were admirably ex-
pressed. A considerable number of Scottish Gentle-
men were in the House, and they seemed to enjoy
the pottraiture in the highest degree. Mr. ISlacitafs
Benefit, which we see announced for next week, will
give them an opportunity of more decisive encou-
ragement.—Mrs. BROOKS (late of the Surrey Theatre)
appeared for the first time on these boards in her ori-
ginal character of Margery Murdockson. In this
character she stands without a rival. Her reception
was most favourable. Madame VESTRIS was an in-
teresting liffie Deans: she introduced two songs, set
to the popular airs of Scots wha hoe wi' Wallace bled
and The Blue Belts of Scotland, which were executed
in her usual charming style, and were rapturously
applaudeJ. Mrs. °stoves Jenny was also entitled
to praise; and the other characters bore their share
of the Performance blamelessly.
CovaNT-GARDEN.—The Play of Henry the Fourth
was performed last night. The house was crowded
to excess at the i ising of the curtain. The Play was
performed with its usual excellence. The Coronation
scenes, which were viewed with rapturous delight,
concluded with the national Anthem, GOD save the
King, which was sung by the whole vocal strength
of the house. The Farce of The Poor Soldier fol-
lowed, in which Miss BEAUMONT sustained the cha-,
racter of Patrick, and received much applause.
The Benefit of that deservedly respected veteran,
whose polite attentions are universally acknowledged
by. the frequenters of the Theatre, Mr. Brim:Do:4, is
announced for this evening, with the most marked
approbation of .the brilliant circle. His interesting
daughters will make their first appearance in public
on this occasion.

HAYMARKET THEATRE.—..The amusing Comedy
of Rule a Wile and have a Wife was yesterday even-
ing performed in a very effective style.—The FArce
of A Roland for an Oliver followed, and was to the
full as fortunate as the Play. WILLI/on and DE-
CAMP, as Sir Mark Mass and Highjlyer, kept the
House in a roar; and HAMMOND, in Fixture, played
the jealous rustic with infinite spirit. Mrs. BAKER
was a very good Maria. In fine, the whole cast was
such as materially to raise the credit of the company ;
and the entertainments of the evening arrived at their
conclusion amidst bursts of laughter.
ENGLISH OPEEA-Housis.—The Pieces performed ,
at this Theatre last night were, Amateurs and Actors,
Love's Dream, and Is heJealoust in the first and last
of these Pieces, Miss KELLY'S exquisite acting forms
,the chief attraction; and of whom, as of FENELON, it
may be said, that she imitates no one, and is herself
inimitable! The other characters were well supported,
and the House had to boast of a numerous audience.

SADLER'S WELLS.—THE Quzax.—Last right, her
MAJESTY honoured this Theatre with her presence,
and experienced, as on all former occasions when she
has appeared in public, the hearty congratulations of
the people. Her MAJESTY'S intention having been
generally known, a vast concourse of people of both
sexes assembled at an early hour in the neighbour-
hood of the Theatre. Her MAJESTY arrived precisely
at half-past six o'clock, attended by Lord and Lady
HOOD and Mr. Alderman WooD., Mr. EGERTON
and Mr. PHILLIPS had the honour of attending her
MAJESTY to the box prepared for her reception. It
was the box next the stage to the left of the audience,
and was elegantly fitted up for the occasion. On her
MAJESTY'S entering the Theatre, which was crowded
to excess, there was one universal burst of approba-
tion, which lasted for several minutes. When the ap-
plause had partially subsided, the entire corps dra-
matigne came forward and sung the national Anthem,
the performers, as well as the audience, singing at the
end of every verse, GOD save the Queen. The en-
tertainments of the evening, The Mountain Hut, and
Harlequin at Home, do not call for any particular
notice, as they must be well known to the Public, at
least to that portion of it in the habit of visiting that
very attractive place qf amusement ; at the close of
the latter, which consisted principally of a variety of
pantomimic tricks, for the entertainment of the lovers
of laughter, her MAJESTY rose to retire. The per-

formers again came forward, and repeated Conserve the
Queen, while her MAJESTY continued standing. The
song was encored, and at one period the female vo-
calists sung with peculiar emphasis fat the same time
bowing most gracefully to her M AJESTY): " Long
may she reign!" which called forth thunders of ap-
plause. Her MAJESTY then bowed to the audience,
and retired to her carriage, which was drawn up in
the spacious garden at the back of the Theatre.—
Her MAausTv drove off; followed by the loud
acclamations of the assembled multitudes. We have
great satisfaction in stating, that there was not a.
single discordant voice to interrupt the harmony of
the evening. Her MAJESTY was received with the
warm, unbought, and heartfelt approbation, of a ge-
nerous people.—The bells of Clerkenwell church
struck up a merry peal a few minutes previous to her
MAJESTY'S arrival at the Theatre, and continued
ringing till the performances were nearly ended. In-
deed, the whole neighbourhood seemed enlivened by
her MAJESTY'S visit. The outside of the Theatre was
tastefully illuminated, as was also the gardens of that
ancient edifice, the Sir Hugh Middleton, adjoining.