Star.
London, England, 1827-04-17 00:00:00

THEATRE&►

DRURY-LANE
to night the admirable Comedy of he Hypocrite
vas represented ; after it, there was brought nut a three
act oseln-draMatic Romance, called The Boy of &rail.
jog; sr, the Robber of Attains. It is very elaborately
ga op, ai.ted by seal males and some excellent scenery,
chiefly by STANFIELD and Am: maws. The robber',
,aetthestensive carriage road, with view of the Mo.
mister, or Sc. Thomaso,&c. merited the applause they re-
ceived. The story, which is familiar enough, and well
adapted to melo-dransatic representation,l und excellent
opportets in Miss ILat.s.v.as M r.Wa LLACIL
at &lardy, the Robber of Asturias. Miss KELLY,
in her page-like garb, was exceedingly rleasant when
wheedling the money out of Gil Peres, Canon of Oviedo,
*dually supported by Mr. Hadley)—And decidedly
arming when mourning ever the supposed dead cone
of Rolando, after the attack on the carriage. The scene,
toe, was most picture-clue and striking. Mr. COOPER
appeared as Despardo, the Lieu renant, successfully;
his drunken scene wa. uncommonly well acted. We
muss not omit to m.ntion Mr. Waist-an, whose mode
of sustaining the part of Domino, the old Black, was'
truly humorous. It was one or the best hits in the whole
piece, and created much laughter. Some excellent
landscape and architectural scenery, by Mr. STANFIELD,
WAS exhibited in the course of the evening, and. was ge-

nerally admired.
COVENT-GARDEN.
Before the new Easter Spectacle at this House,
Rosser and Juliet was played last night. Perhaps such
an occasion as the present is it, t the best fitted for ob-
smeation on the representation Of SHAKSPEARK'S cha
ratters; but, in justice to Mr. K Lister.% we cannot
irfrain from saying, that his Romeo has become one of
the most perfect specimens of the histrionic art within
our remembrance. Miss JARMAN played Juliet with the
same talent for which we lately had to give her credit.
The new piece is entitled Peler Wilkins; or, The
Flying Italians, and it is founded upon the excellenti
story of that name. But the genius of Mr. FARLEY'
has, of course, moulded it somewhat to the capacities
of the carpenters and decorators of the establishment
The feathered people And their fl ghts are extremely
picturesyse, and the peculiarities of the more common
human beings ate amusingly contrasted. There we some
broad situations in the piece which give life to parts
that might otherwise have proved dull ; but these, with
the interest of the story, the novelty of the subject, and
the praiseworthy exertions of all the actors—winged or
otherwise—procured it uninterrupted and decided sue.
res 4, and can hardly fail to bring a good harvest to the
ut.151111.
SUMMER THEATRES, &c.
SADLER'S WaLLS.ThiS pleasant place of public re-
sort commenced its season last night with great eclat.
The pieces produced on the occasi ,n were a Burletta
called 'know, for lever; a Melo-drame entitled the
While Wolf; and the Pantomime of Harlequin Hyacinth.
They all possess considerable merit, and went t,fl with
infinite applause. The House bas been newly deco.
rated and finely embellished in all parts.
ROYAL. AMPHITHEATRE (AVELLY°BI.ThiS Theatre
afforded its wonted attractions in the representation of
as Event ian S,.ectacle, founded on the late occur rences
Mine Peninsula, called Spain and Portugal, or Rebels
and Guerillas. It is extremely veil contrived ; the
effect w s good, and the applause universal. Pre-
vi.usly to the rising of the curtain, " God save the
King" was sung in very good style. A Burletta called
14e trielow's l'ots, went off with great eclat ; and the
hommatAlp was as usual of the most excellent
description.
Comm; Tti EATIM—At this Theatre two interesting
anti amusing pieces were produced—the one entitled
The Unhallowed Templar, the other Life its London.—
tail went MI with complete success, aid the commence-
ment of the se son was Altogether highly auspicious.

ENC.:I.I3Ii Oritna-llouse.—Mr. MATHEWS recom•
'menced his i outlast Gleanings la•t night, and was at
h ime to his adinii ing visitiirs. The E toter Spectacle,
like the Christmas Pant mime, has its day, to the ea-
of rnurr intellectual enjoyments; not the least
mint), inn. ot ss hich are our fi lend MArnawris sketches
character, manners, and peculiarities; which, in the
absence of legitimate Comedy, have been so favourably
te:eived by the town. The songs were as riccesslul as
any tither port of the performance; and, including Shot
Stages and Epping Hunt, went off at full gallop.
ADELPIII.—YATEs introduced considerable novelty
into his whimsical exhibition. The effect was most
happy, and the success complete.
ROYAL WEST LONDON TllZATßE—{French Plays)._
A Nladeinoiselle Ouvteft made her first appearance at
this Theatre last night, in the character ot Catherine, in
ilademoiseVe CANDEILLIeS Piece of that name. La
.illere au But et /4 title a In Maison, a very lively little
vaudeville, in two acts, ft:llow•ed, tor the first time, and
Wit will received.

Tim Diottman.—Among the nutntroas seemi of
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pattnesque beauty, which are still the objects 4 public
kintiraton, the DIORAMA may be justly reckoned as
one of the most attractive in this ?stets opoli,. The views
of Roslyn Char', and of the city and neighbourhood
of Rouen, excite the highest panegyrics of the best
Judges of pictorial excellence.

ARNOLD has a most splendid Opera ready for the
commencement of his summer campaign. Miss PA-
Ton, who is engaged for a limited number of nights, is
to be the heroine.

6
natwwicii FAIR.—Er entice arrangements had I
been making during the whole of the past week in the neighbour.
!mod of Greenwich, for giving due effect to the various amusements I
which commenced .yesterday. It had been determined, notwith. i
standing the opposition mite by some of the local authotities, to
throw open the Parkto the public. An unusually large number 01
shows—wild beasts, spotted indiaas, learned pigs, giant% dwarfs,
conjuror% tumblers, dancing bears, pickpockets, blind fiddlers, &c.
made their appearance on this interesting occasion. Amongst the
timer' the veteran Richardson stood conspicuous. The booths
erected were—. The Imperial Rag and Royal Mop"-..“ The Good
Wonian"-" Fancy's Retreat".... The Turn-out and Turn.in"-and
The Crown and Anchor."—The latter booth is 200 yards long,
aid 20 wide, and is brilliantly lighted with 12,000 variegated lamps.
The Fair of 1527 promises to equal, in point of gaiety, noise, and
Inuit, that of any preceding year —ltykrpoley down the hill, and
A tke other customary elegant diversions, took place ; but we have
tatheard of any riotous or disorderly conduct on the OCC3SIUa.
LITERARY INTiLLIGENCR.—The following interest-
jot Works are nearly ready for Publication, by Mr. COLIBURN. New
inflingtomstreet, viz. The Prairie, a Tale; by the Author of the
the Pilot, &c. Three Vols.—Octavo Editions of Bucking-
hsat's Travels in Mesopotamia, and of Thompson's Travels in
Southern Africa, each in Two Vela.—Sir Jonah Barrington's Yet,
3'6'l Sketches of His Own Times, Two Vols.—The iktavo Mii.
l'on of Evelyn', Diary and Correspondence, Five Vols.—English
fashionable, Abroad, a Novel; Three Vols.—The Military Sketch;
Rink. cuntaininy Reminiscences of Seventeen Tears is the Service'
hbriud and at Home, 'two Vols.—Tbe Itewsiniseentes of Thomas
ihish v
n. wo u a—And the Journal of an Officer iu the King's
tozni.ti Ltgio.., that Vol.