The Statesman. — 1820-04-04 (London, England)

MINOR THEATRES.  The novelties of yesterday evening were not exclusively confined to Guerin-I iarden. The Surrey and t;obourg 'llicatres, as well as Sadler's Wells, and Astlev's Amphitheatre, each presented new and entertaining exhibitions, and could each boast of a numerous and delighted audience. A new historical melo-Brame. entitled %he Fate of eisfus, formed the attraction of the Surrey Theatre. IVe believe this piece to be taken from the French. It is a well-managed and interesting play, anti turns chiefly upon the misfortunes of a merchant of the name of Colas, sun is seduced into dissolute habits, by a person moiled An:bruise ; and eventually, upon the perjured deposition of the same person (who accuses him of the murder of his son), colas is condemned to suffer death. Before this sentence is put into execution, the innocence of Calas is, however, made evident, and he is restored to his family and friends.— The interest of the play depends essentially upon these characters, but there are souse other who are also powerfully interestiug. Among these we may mention the wife of Colas, whose character was beautifully pourtrayed, in the skilful, animated, and impressive acting of Miss TavLOß.—The scenery was good, and the second representation of the piece was announced amidst loud appleuses. Ili• whole strength of the l'ohourg Theatre was exerted to give effect to a melo-Brame, entitled The Corr:dem taken principally 1r Jrntallrin Delivery:l. We are sorry that our limits will not permit us to enter into a description of this beautiful piece. The parts were well cast, and those belonging to Mr. Cone and Mr. Miming were greatly applauded. in point of splendour of scenery, it could not be excelled.—A new pantomime, called 2'ke Golden Draw:, followed this representation. We have only room to isisserve, that it was highly hiiiiiourems, and that the execution of Cense, the C/owe, contributed greatly tu its success. It is but justice to remark, that the Proprietors of this Theatre seem resolved to spare no pains or expense to promote the accommodation of the public. Eight new private boxes have been added since we last visited it; and the ventilation, and indeed all the other arrangements of the house, have been greatly improved. The novelties of the !Loyal Amphitheatre were not, in any point of view, inferior to those of which we have just spoken. Xain ::1* llama (for this is the title of the new piece), may boast of as much variety of incident as splendid usagniticence of scenery, and certainly of as great a degree of originality as any piece which we ever recollect to have seen ou the boards of a minor theatre. Nor was a pantomime wanting to complete the evening's amnsenient. loves of Jtiliter and A furnished the ground-work of this representation,which was conducted throughout in a manner calculated to nine's the numerous and respectable audience which crowded every quarter of the house. Ttee curtain at Sadler's Wells rose to a new pantomime, which possessed all the merit tbat the acting of (iRI. NALDI and llot.ousta could give to it. We nerd say no more to convince ottr readers that it was excellent. lids exhibition was followed by a serious iiirlo-drione,foitnitesl, like that of the Surrey Theatre, avow the misfortune of Nee Preach minvisent Cafes. At this Theatre, However, the original is more strictly adhered to, and Cabin acwalla falls a victim to the fanatical fury by which he is 'mit-stied. The piece is well acted, and great merit is due to the chaste and correct representation of Mr. WARMS, Miss PRICE, and Mr.