In Aet 1-«A MOBBIS BAM€E.
Robin Hood, Mr AUSTIN,
Little John, Mr SUTTON, Maid Marian, Miss EGAN.
Villagers, Mesdames Parsloe, Reed, Ryals, Shotter. Vials, Wells.
Messrs. Addison, Collet, J. Cooper, Grant. Heath, King, Sutton.
After which, the Ballet of
Aeld Robin Gray.
Principal Dancers. Mr D'ALBERT,
Mesdames BEDFOliD, VEDY. ROUNTREE.RYALS, GRIFFITHS,
WELLS, THOMASIN, EGAN, SHOTTER, KENDALL, &c.
Masters JOHNSON «nd HARVEY.
After wbicli, (13th time,) in Two Acts a new Drama called
The Roblier's Wife,
^Vitli tlie Oveirt-ULire to Ije Rovine di PaIuzzI.
Mr Briarly, Mr FAWCETT,
Mr Penpuddle, Mr BLaNCHARD, Lnrry O'Gig, Mr POWER.
Sawney Macfile, Mr KEELEY, Mark Redland, Mr ABliOTV,
Red Rody Mr EVANS, Drosset ...Mr MEARS,
Rose Redland, Miss E. TREE. ^
To-morrow, Romeo and Juliet, and Husbands and Wives.
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The Opera of Rob Roy was yesterday evening performed at this
liOBse, in which tlie acting was very superior to the singing. Wallack
gave a very animated and Clever portrait of the bold outlaw, and Lis-
ten's Baiilic JVicolJarvie was replete with the richest humour; they
were both greatly applauded The Ballet called Evening Revels, and
the Drama of Charles iha Tioel/lh couclnded. In the Opera, Mr.
Sinclair was encored ia ' John Anderson/ * My love is like the red
red rose/ Ind ' The lass wi the bonny blue e'en/ introduced by him.
Miss Gradaon had two encores, and Mr, Bedford one. The house was
respectably attended at half-price.
Cofeent €)art!Cit Cftcatte*
Last night, at this Theatre, Boieldieu's Opera, Les Deii^ JVuits,
was produced unj3er the title of The JVight before the fVcdding, and
the ff^eddin^^ight. Mr. Fitaball, ^e^^iiVderstand, translated it, (and
it is nearly a literal trauslatior,) and Mr.Bishop affa'Hged aird adapted
the music. The music, which is tlie principal feature of this Opera,
is of a very su])erior order, and v/orthy the composer o^LaDameDlanche;
some of the airs are full of melody, and the concerted pieces aie highly
dramatic and harmonious. The piece commences with a carouse given
by Sir Lionel Lorimcr, (Wood,) to his companions in arras ; when
warmed vvitli the juice of the gtape, Sir Lionel declares he thinks it
as ridiculous to quarrel for women, as it is for cards or dice, arjd that
if any of his comrades can contrive to run off with his mistress, he
will not resent it. He tells them, his ;late uncle left by will all his
large property to his ward on condition she married in thirteen months
after his death, and constituted Sir Lionel her guardian till the expi-
ration of the time ; he also says, he has obtained the lady's consent,
and they are to be united the following niglit, when the appointed time
expires.
He then shews them her portrait and Valentine Acton (Mr. Dean,)
recognizes his helof'ed Malvina (.Miss Hushes) who suspecting him of
infidelity had discarded him. Hector, (J. ilussel,) valet to Valentine,
discoTering the state of affairs, undertakes to prevent the expected
wedding, and by stratagem not only discovers the lady's place of abode,
but also contrives to introduce him-=^elf, with a letter from Sir Lionel,
whicii he had taken from Torpid (Meadows,) the proper courier, in-
tending to substitute for it one from Valentioe. This plan is frustrated
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by the arrival of Sir Lionel, ere the letter is delivered to Malvina, and
he hearing it was not brought by Torpid, suspects eoaie trick, and by
reading it, is put on his guard. Valentine and his valet then enter in
the disguise of Minstrels, but are ordered into confinement by Sir Lio-
nel, who commands the guests to be shewn in, and the nuptials to be
celebrated. The supposed bride enters veiled, and is led by Sir Lionel
to the folding doors of the chapel, which are suddenly thrown open and
discover Malvina and Valentine, already married, standing at the altar.
This miracle has been effeiited by the agency of two peasants, Rose,
Miss H. Cawse,) and her lover Jocelyn, (Duruset ) Sir Lionel is soon
induced to laugh at his own discomfiture, and takes his friend, Valen-
tine and his bride by the hand, and the piece concludes Mv. Dean,
who made his debut as Valentine, is very youusr, and is evidently quite
new to the business of the stage, and consequently somewhat awkward;
he possesses, however, a very good voice, and sang with considerable
taste ; he was encored in two of his songs. Wood's first song is a
beautiful composition, and he sang it admirably ; it was unanimously
encored, as was also a song of his in the secrtnd act. It was announced
for Thursday with sjeneral applause. »^uld Robin Gnp, and The
Robber's fVife followed. — The house was well filled after half-price.
" To the Editor of The Theatricall)bserver. ~"
Dear Mr. Editor, 1 address you from the C'i^ar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, whiff a true Kavannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Paper?— skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess — delightful place Just wish to say a
"word — beg pardon, hope I don't intrude — but will you excuse me — 1 have to
mention, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about town.
On Monday, must take anotVier peep at the two new views, at the Diorama,
Regent's Park— was puzzled to decide which wasthe most beautiful, St. Peter's,
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete—the water flowing, smoke ascending, snn shining — quite nature itself. —
Had difficulty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
merely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa, we
shall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's w'M
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Stree%
to view the figures, life size, of Tarn O'Shanter and Souter Johnny — v/ork of
a self-taught artist, James Thorn— delighted beyond measure— fully expected
to hear Tarn's up;oa ious laugh — the expression so perfect ; posse of figures
admirable. Whoever has read Burns, (and who has not.^) must see them— This
very ingenious Exhibition closes in the course of a few weeks.
Or. Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Limvood's curious Needle- Work, In
Leicester Square.
I daily, between 1 and 4, qualify Mrs. Pry's discordant notes with some hai-
mony divine, and may be found at The Apollonicon, 101, St. Martin's Lane.—
Market and Fishermen's Chorus, from the Opera of Masaniello, enchanting !
' Bring me, my love, a bottle of Godfree's all potent,' thus I exclaim afur
my day's perambulation — 1 toa-^t my King ' God bless him' — Mrs. P. sips, smilea,
and declares, the Wines from the London and Westminster Mart, inspire her —
she delighis me with Moore's Planxty, * Fly not yet, 'tis just the hour,' &c. —
but I intrude— beg pardon. Your's, PAUL PRY.
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Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
This Evening, the Tragedy of
Romeo and Juliet.
Preceded by tlie Cvertuare to Zaubearflote.
Prince Escalus, Mr HORREBOW,
Paris Mr DURUSET, Capulet, Mr EGERTON,
Romeo, Mr ABBOTT,
Mercutio Mr C. KEMBLE,
Montague, Mr TURNER, Benvolio, Mr BAKER,
Friar Lawrence, Mr WARDE,
Tybalt, Mr DIDDEAR, Friar John, Mr MEARS,
Apothecary, Mr MEADOWS,
Page, Miss Fortescue, Balthazar, Mr Irwin,
Abram, Mr Heath, Samson, Mr Atkins,
Peter, Mr KEIiLEY.
Juliet, (her20th appearance) MissFANNY KEMBLE,
Nurse, Mrs DAVENPORT.
Lady Capulet Miss LACY,
In Act I. a Masquerade and Dance^
Incidental to the Piece.
In Act T^. The Funeral Procession of Juliet^ and a
Solemn Dirge,
After which, the Farce of
Husbands & Wive
Sir Peregrine Peery, Mr BLANCHARD,
Captain Tickali, Mr WIIENCB, Captain Wing'em, Mr ABBOTT,
Farmer Clover. Mr EVANS, Humphrey Grubb, Mr KEELEY.
Nab, Mr I URNOUR. Grip, 'Mr BIEARS,
Barr IMr ATKINS, Trap Mr CRUMPTON,
Dame Briarly, Mrs DAVENPORT,
Lady Peery, I\riss LACY. Eliza Beaumont, Miss LAWRENCE,
Rose, Mrs KEELEY, Mary, .Airs J. HUGHES.
To-morrow, The Night before the Wedding, The Lnsh Tutor, and
Master's Rival.
u
Theatre Royal, Dru ry Lane*
This Evening, the Comedy of
OWN
Earl Delamnre, Mr LEE, Jack Pointer, Mr JONES,
Mr Mamraonton, MrCOOPER, Christopher Hi^g'ns, MrWEBSTER,
Mr Felix Mudberry, Mr LISTON.
Mrs Corderoy. Mrs C. JONES, Kittv Corderov, Miss GRADDON,
Lady Charlewood, Mrs NEVVCOMBE,
Countess Delamere Mrs GLOVER,
Amelia MammODton, Miss FAUCIT.
After which, (1st time,) a new Drama, in Two Acts, called
TffK
ND.
Prince Bianchi, (Governor of Rome,) Mr W. FARREN,
Albert, 7 Students of the French Academy C xMr H. WALL4CK,
Theodore, § of Painting, I Mr J. VliNING,
Kicolo, MrWEBSTER. Fabric, Mr HUGHES,
Count Caraffa, Mr. C JONES, Cardinal-Secretary, Mr FlilNTON,
Alessandro Massaroni, (The Bri^^aad Chief.) Mr WALLACK,
Rnhaldo, (his Lieutenant,) Mr BEDFORD.
Spoletto Mr BLAND, Carlotti Mr YARNOLD,
Mattco, Mr Howell, Ofiicer, Mr Cathie, Servant, Mr Honner,
jB}'iga7ids— 'Messrs. Barnes, Bartlett, Wielend, Robinson, Gifford,
Ashton, Walsh, East, Nelson^ Eaton, Henshaw, Sheriff, &c.
Ottavia, (Prince Bianchi's Niece,) Miss FAUCIT,
Maria Grazie, (the Brigand's Wife,) Mrs W, BARRYMORE,
Feasants, Guests, Attendants, Gnaids, &c. &c.
JYew Scenery hy Messrs, Mannari^ Andrews, Standfield.
The Summit of Mount Guada^nola, vviih the MediterraEeaii
in the Distance.
Remains of a Temple near Genf.ano. View from the Terrace of the
Villa Rosa.
Sala of the Villa and Gardens, by Moonlight.
To conclude with the Farce of
X
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JUi
Captain Galliard, Mr LEE, Grubblcton,..Mr W. BENNETT,
Neddy Bray. Mr LfSTON,
Roscias Alldross, Mr TAYLEURI5, Doddle, Mr HUGHES,
Ralph Hrmpseed, MrWEBSTER,
Maria Mrs NEWCOMBE, Mrs Mouser Mrs KNIGHT,
Betty, Mrs WEBSTER, Dora Mumwell, Mrs C. JONES.
To-morrows', Venice Preserved, and other Entertainments.
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The Tragedy of Romeo m^d Juliet was again repeated at this house
last ereuing, and attracted a very excellent house. The afterpiece
was the revived Farce of Husbands and fFives, which excited shouts
of merriment and applause. It is very rarely that we find a Farce
80 well acted in all its parts as this was last night.
SDrutp Warn Cljcatrc.
Last night, at this honse, the Comedy of Ups and Downs was ex-
cellently acted, and elicited cor.siderable laughter and applause. Mr.
Listou was nioro than usually humorous as J\Ir. Felix Mudberry ;—
and Jones's Jack Pointer was played in his happiest manner. Mrs.
Glover was uncommonly successful as the Countess Delamere / and
J\lrs. and Jdiss Corderoy had efficient representatives in Mrs. C. Jones
and Miss Gi addon. After the Comedy, a new Drama, in two acts,
called TUe Brigand, was brought out, in which vvqtq represented some
tableaux vivans, representing the Mezzotint© engravings by Eastlake,
of the Italian Brigand and his mistress. 'I'he plot of the Drama is
very simp e, but, from the admirable manner in which it was acted,
was uncommonly interesting.
Alessaiidro Maisaroni the Brigand chief, (Mr. Wallack) is the son
of a Florentine peasant, who was seduced, abandoned by her seducer,
and died leaving her son unacquainted with the name of his father. —
The Brigand is generous and charitable to the poor, and humane even
in his most daring attacks on travellers; he saves the life of two stu-
dents, Albert, (H. Wallack) and Theodore, (J. Vining) who are on the
poifit of being killed by his own batid.and suffers them to return toRome
to fetch COOO scudi as the price of their ransom, and tells them he will
send to the villa of the Prince Bianchi (VV. Farron) at midnight for
the money. Ivlassaroni goes himself to the villa of the Prince, who is
governor of Rome, disguised as an Italian noble in the Austrian ser-
vice, and is recognised by Albert. Albert, however, remembering that
the Brigand saved his life, promises to keep his secret on condition he
offers no violence to the Prince, oi* his niece. Ottawa, (Miss Faueit.)
JMassaroni then mixes with the guests who are assembled to cele-
brate the birth-day of Ottavia, and a very amusing dialogue takes
place between him and the Prince, in which his own character is very
freely handled by tlie latter. An olficer enters, with tl;e information
that a detachment of soldiers ib arrived for the purpose of seeking
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the retreat of the Brigands, and Nicolo, (Webster) an old steward,
who had only that morning been robbed by Massaroni himself, is sum-
moned to act as the guide to the soldiers.
On his entrance, he at once discovers the Brigand, who is enclosed
in the saloon, and the guests all fly. Massaroni seeking the means of
escape unfeils a portrait which proves to be that of his mother; just
then Theodore ©pens a secret door, and bids him fly. The moment he is
gone the prince returns with the soldiers who fire at'the fiyingBrigand,
and mortally wound him ; — he then staggers in, and dies, proclaiming
himself the son of the Prince. Of the acting of VVallack, as the hero^
it is impossible to speak too highly, it was the perfection of Melo-dra-
matic acting, and would have ensured success to a drama of far less
merit. Mrs. W. Barrymore, as the mistress of the Brigand, was very
clever ; and Farren displayed a bit of exquisite acting where his con-
science stings him at the rcmemberance of his lost Olympia. 7'he
scenery was beautiful, and the dresses picturesqe and appropriate, and
it was altogether one of tlie best things of the kiud we have s^^en for
a long time. It was announced for to-night with shouts of applause.
X Y. Z. followed. — The house was full at half-price.
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer,
Dea.R Mr. Editor, I address you from the Cia^ar Divan, King-sfreei, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, whiff a true Havaunal),
kill an hour over one or two of the Morninsf and Evening Paper? — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess — delightful place Just wish to say a
word — beg pardon, hope 1 don't intrude — but will yo,w excuse me — 1 have to
menfioi!, that I've arranged so as to rub shoulders with my friends, and the
fashionable world, at one or other of the Grand Lounges about town.
On Monday, must take another peep at the two new views, at *he Diorama,
Regent's Park— was ]>uzy,led to decide v/hich v/asthe most beautiful, St. Peter's,
or the Village of Thiers — both exquisitely painted — the pictorial illusion com-
plete — the water flowing, smoke ascending, sun shining — quite nature itself. —
Had difHculty to persuade a fair lady next me, that we were really viewing
m©''ely pictures. Shall put off my journey to Italy, as I'm told, sub rosa, we
ghall have other views from that classic soil ; and if as good as St. Peter's w'll
satisfy me.
On Tuesday, I drop into the Exhibition of Sculpture, in Old Bond Street,
to view the figures, life size, of Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny — -work of
a self-taught artist, James Thorn — delighted beyond measure— fully expected
to hear Tam's up .oa ious laugh — the exi^ression so perfect; jtossc of figures
admirable. Whoever has read Burns, (and who has not?) must see them— This
very ingenious Exhibition closes in the course of a few weeks.
Oc Friday, I drop in to examine Miss Linnood's curious Needle- Work, in
Leicester Square.
I daily, between 1 and 4, qualify Mrs. Pry's discordant notes with some har-
mony divine, and may be found at Tke Apollonicon, 101, St. Martin's Lane. —
Market and Fishermen's Chorus, from tlie Opera of Masaniello, enchanting !
' Bring me, my love, a bottle of Godfree's ail potent,' thus I evclaim after
my day's perambulation — Itoa-^t my King ' God bless him' — Mrs. P. sips, smiles,
and d-»clares,the Wines from the London and Westminster Mart, inspire her —
she delights me with Moore's Planxty, * Fly not yet, 'lis just the hour,' &c. —
hut I intrude— beg pardon. Your's, PAUL PRY.
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Theatre Royal^ Co vent Garden.
This Evening, (2nd time) a Now Comic Opera, called
THE NIGHT
Before the Wedding,
And the Wedding Night.
The Overture and Music from Boieidicu's " Les Deux Ntiits/*
The whole arranged and adapted to the English Stage, and the J^EJV
MUSIC by Mr. BISHOP.
Sir Lionel Loriraer, (Colonel of Infantry) Mr WOOD,
Valentine Acton .(a young Captain) Mr DEAN,
(His 2d Appearance on any Stjge)
Cleveland, Mr IRWIN, Neville, Mr HENllY, Alton. Mr FULLER,
Woodstocic, Mr PURDAV, Villars, Mr RANSFORD.
Mowbray, Mr MEARS, Wilton, Mr G.TETT, Rugby, Mr SHEGOG,
Justice Rigid. Mr G. STANSBURY,
Torpid (Valet to the Colonel) Mr MEADOWS,
Hector, (Valet to the Captain) Blr J. RUSSELL,
JocelvD, (a Peasant) Mr DURUSE T, Portlock Mr EVANS.
Malvina, Miss HUGHES,
Rose, (a Peasant Girl) Miss H. CAWSE.
In Act 1 - A MOEBEB BAMCE.
Robin Hood, Mr AUSTIN,
Little John, Mr SUTTON, Maid Marian, Miss EGAN.
Villagers, Mesdames Parsloe, Reed, Ryals, Shotter. Vials, Wells.
Messrs. Addison, Collet, J. Cooper, Grant. Heath, King, Sutton.
After which, the Farce of
The I: !sh Tuto
m
Terry O'Rourke. IMr POWER, Mr Tillwell, INIr EVANS,
Charles. Mr HORREBOW, Dr. Flail, Mr BLANCHARD,
Rosa, Miss J. SCOTT, Mary. Mrs J. HUGHES.
To conclude with the Farce of
MASTER'S RIVAI
^9
Sir CoUev Co^vmeadow, IMr BARTLEV,
Capt. Middleton, Mr DURUSET, MrAldgate, Mr BLANCHARD,
Peter Shack, Mr WRENCH, Paul Shack, Mr KEELEV,
Barnes Mr MEARS, Robin Mr TURNOUR,
Tibby Postlethwaite. Mrs GIBBS,
_Mrs Aldgate, Mrs WESTON, Amelia Aldgate, Miss J. SCO IT.
To-morrow, Romeo and Juliet, with Home, sweet Home I
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
This Evening, the Tragedy of
Venice Preserved.
Duke of Venice, Mr THOMPSON,
Priuli, MiAITKEN, Bedamar, Mr J.VINING,
Jaffier, Mr WALLACE,
Renault, Mr YOUNGE, Elliott, Mr CATHIE,
Pierre, Mr YOUNG,
Theodore, Mr FENTON, Mezzana, Mr S. JONES,
Spinosa, Mr LEE, Durand, Mr EATON,
Captain, Mr C. JONES, Officer, Mr HOWELL.
Belvidera, Miss PHILLIPS,
Attendants, Miss SOMERYILLE & Mrs JACKSON.
After which, (2nd time,) a new Drama, in Two Acts, called
THE BRIGAND.
Prince Bianchi, (Governor of Rome,) Mr W. FARREN,
Albert, ? Students of the French Academy C Mr IT. WALLACK,
Theodore, § of Painting, I Mr J. VINING,'
Nicolo, Mr WEBSTER, Fabiio, Mr HUGHES,
Count Caraffa, Mr. C. JONES, Cardinal-Secretarv, Mr FFNTON,
Ales3andro Massaroni, (The Brigand Chief,) Rir VVALLACK,
Ruhaldo, (his Lieutenant,) Mr BEDFORD,
Spoletto Mr BLAND, Carlotti Mr YARNOLD,
Matteo, Mr Howell, Oflicer, Mr Cathie, Servant, Mr Honner,
Brigands — Messrs. Barnes, Bartlett, Wielend, Robinson, Gifford,
Ashton, Walsh, East, Nelson, I^'aton, Henshaw, Sheriff, &c.
Ottavia, (Prince Bianchi's Niece,) Miss FAUCIT,
Maria Grazie, (the Brigand's Wife,) Mrs W . BARRYMORE.
Peasants, Guests, Attendants, Guaids, &c. &c.
JS^ew Scenery hy Messrs, Mannar i^ Aridrews, Standjield,
The Summit of Mount Guadagnola, with the MediterraEeau
in the Distance.
Remains of a Temple near Gensano. View from the Terrace of the
Villa Rosa.
Sala of the Villa and Gardens, by Moonlight.
To-morrow, Wild Oats, and The Brigand.
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Boieldieu's Opera entitled The Night before the JVedding, and the
TFedding JVight, was performed for the second time, at this Theatre,'
yesterday evening. It has been considerably curtailed since its first*
representation, and goes off, in consequence, mnch more agreeably ;^
still we fear it will never become very popular in this country, though
there is much sweet and spirited music in it. Wood was in excellent'-
voice, and executed bis songs delightfully ; tbey were both encored.'
Mr. Dean also gave his songs with much taste and sweetness ; his
higher notes are very rich, the lower ones are not so good ; his first
song was unanimously encored. Miss Hughes and Miss H. Cawse did
ample justice to the music of their respective parts ; the latter young
lady also displayed some exceedingly good acting. The Opera was
greatly applauded by the few persons who were in the Theatre, for a
thinner house we never beheld. The Irish Tutor, and Master's Ri*
val followed.
2Dtutt! %anc ^IIl)ealte.
The Tragedy of Venice Preserved was again performed here last
night, with the same degree of excellence as that which we have had
occasion to eulogize on its former representations ; after which, the
new Drama, called The Brigand, was acted, for the second time,
amidst general and lond applause. Though there is no striking no-
velty, either in the plot or incidents of this Drama, the materials of
which it is composed are skilfully arranged, and the acting is of such
a superior order, that it is one of the most effective pieces of the sort
we ever saw. Wallack, in the Brigand^ displays the most perfect
specimen of melodramatic acting which can be conceived. As the
Robber Chief, every tone and action were admirably in character-
wild, energetic, aid picturesque ; and when he assumed the dress of
the nobleman, his mien and gestures were equally appropriate ; — he
here threw into his manner a gay, yet caustic humor, which was un-
commonly effective ; — his recognition of his mother's picture was
marked by the most intense feeling ; and his death was maoaged with
consummate skill. He dressed the character admirably, and sang a
ritornelle with great taste ; in short, his entire representation of Mas-
saroni was so felicitous, that we know no terms of praise that would
be hyperbolical when speaking of it. Farren, Miss Faucit, and Mrs.
Barrymore, were each excellent in their respective parts ; and Mr. J.
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Vining contrived to render his character, of an enthusiastic yiiung ar-
tist, more amusing than ever the author himself could have contem-
plated. We forgot to say, when speaking of Mr. Wallack, that his
ritornellc was encored.
The West London Theatre opens on Monday m3,ht with Tha Mar-
riage of Figaro J a ballet, and a new piece called False and Constant,
The last piece is a novelty written expressly for this Theatre.
Surrey Theatre. — Sir Walter Scott's Drama called The House
of J^spen, which is published in The Keepsake for 1830, has been
brought out here with complete success ;— we, nevertheless, do not
think Sir Walter's fame as an author will be in the least increased by
its production. He tells as in his preface it was writteo 30 years ago
when the German dramatic writers were so much the fashion, and it
certainly has much of the romantic wildness of the German school.
Black Eyed Susrrn has proved nearly as productive to the Brighton
Manager, as to Kll ston at the Surrey. Russell is said to have made
a great hit in IVi'Uam, and has obtained the highest encomiums of
the Brighton critic». The piece has attracted crowded houses for the
last fortnight, and wi!l, no doubt, enable the manager, to use a nauti-
cal phrase * to pull up with a wet sail.'
To the Editor of The Theatrical Observer.
De^r Mr. Editor, 1 address you from the ('Agar Divan, King-street, Covent
Garden, having just popt in to take a cup of Coffee, whiff a true Havannah,
kill an hour over one or two of the Morning and Evening Papers- — skim the
Magazines, and play a game of Chess — delightful place Just wish to say a