The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-24
LONDON THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
Social and Theatrical Intelligence-New Plays
In Preparafion-A Singular Entertainments
Dull Business Of the Theatres.

Social and Theatrical Intelligence-New Plays
in Prcparafion-A singular Entertainments
Dull business of the Theatres.
LONDON, Jan. 8. 1869.
Mr.. T. W. Robertson's new comedy In rehearsal at
the Prince OF Wales theatre is called school," the
author having a great fondness for monosyllabic
titles like "Caste" and "Play." The same authors
new comedy at the Haymarket is called "Home."
Miss Brennan, a young actress from Manchester,
who has made q great hit In 'Cyril's Success" at
the new Globe theatre, London, In the part OF fop,
has received a tempting ofrer to Join Palmer &
Jarrett's company at Niblos Garden.
Mr. E. A. Sothern will leave England next Sep
TENDER and appear at Booths theatre In October
as Lord Dundreary In 'Our American Cousin (Mr.
]. s. Clarke's verson). His terms clear half OF
the receipts If they reach $1,000 night. He Is en-
gagged for three years at the Haymarket after his
American tour, and has decided not to visit Cali
fornia or Australia.
Miss Patty Oliver, the clever manageress OF the
London New Royalty will take her whole company
on tour through the provinces, beginning next
July, and win play Haliday's daddy Gray and the
Lowing Cub aud Burnand's burlesques
The next attraction at the Hoborn theatre viii be
new drama by Watts Phillips to be produced In
February.
the rlmors that Mrs. John Wood has purchased
the Theatre Royal St. James, the most aristocratic
theatre IN London, not quite correct; but Mrs.
Wood has taken long lease OF the theatre and paid
for II in advance.
specially OF the present London season IL the
"At Home" parties given by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Matthews at their residence in Brompton. Mr.. Mat.
tlews receives his guests In a dressing gown and
smoking cap and all the theatrical and artistic nota-
billies OF London are present. Mrs. Forrest, OF
Twentynrst street, New York, was the belle OF the
last OF these reunions.
Miss Lucy Rushton and her manager, Mr.. Davis,
who are well known In New York. have failed In
their attempt to introduce burlesques at the 81.
James. Miss Maria simpson and Mr.. George Jordan
have seeded from the company.
Twistr has been q comparative failure In London.
The audience were not shocked so much as they ex-
pected although Mr.. Dickens piled up the a1onies
Of Nancy Sykes murder with remorseess skill and
All Of the London theatres are doing badly. It Is
feared that neither the Drury Lane nor the Covent
Garden pantomimes will prove pecunlary successes.
+. T. smiths pantomime OF "HuuptY Dumpty,n at
the Lyceuni, Is a failure.
Mr.. Edward Levy. editor of the Telegraph,
his London mansion on January I. The draw.
ing rooms were transformed into an imitation
OF a London music hall. Mrs. Levy, the hostess,
presided at a bar and dispensed wines and
liquors to the guests. Mrs. LemmensSherington
Mrs. Williams Miss Kelley, Mr.. Montague VIII
Of the Prince OF Wales theatre and other ladies and
gentlemen took part In the performances on minia
ture stage. Mr.. Dion Boucicault was stage manager
All the celebrities In London were present. Inc en-
tertainment was an undoubted success.
Mr.. Dion Boucicaut Is now at work upon iour new
plays-two for the Princess. one for the queens
and one for Drury Lane. The first IL drama or
crime and will be produced In April. Inc Drury
Lane piece Will include grand spectacle ana ballet
AFTER Dark" has ceased TO attract large auulences.
through the English provinces under the manage
mcnt OF MIR. +. z. Kingston.