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mitring . this great improbability , and the rest of the fable may be easil y tolerated , in point of credibility , though not in point of conduct . But notwithstanding the objections we may have to its construction , it is very amusing in the general result . The characters are well sustained , and they are placed in interesting and entertaining situations . It depends , however , more upon a classical display of sentiment than an oriinality of character . The Authorin his sentimental careersets at
deg , , fiance every thing like incident , aad only seeks praise in the popularity of his sentiments , the elegance of his diction , and moral tendencyof his play . Dec . i . A grand Ballet of Acfion was produced , for the first time , this evening , entitled ' THE ROUND TOWER , OR THE CHIEFTAIN OP IRELAND . ' . The Music , partly compiled and partly orig inal , is by Reeve . The Scenery is mostly new , admirably executed , and consists of some interesting views from Nature , in Ireland Upon the whole it is a very
magnificent , spectacle , and the story is sufficiently intelligible although given in action . Since the exhibition of Oscar and Malvina , the first and the best of this species of" entertainment , on the English stage , many successful attempts have been made , which have afforded the Painter and Musician many opportunities of combining the respective excellencies of their arts .
NEW PERFORMERS . C . G . Sept . zS . Mrs . Litchfield appeared in Mariamne , in the Dramatist . She exhibited propriety of action and sprightliness of manner , united with a good voice and neat person , 30 . Mrs . Coates , from Dublin , made her « i * r « in Clarinda , in the Suspicious Husband , which she sustained with great ability and much deserved success . Her person resembles that of the cidevant Miss Farren .
October 19 . The tragedy of Percy introduced Miss Betterton , from the Bath Theatre , in the character of FJmna . This young lady , who is only eighteen years of age , came forward with very flattering pretensions to public favour : she combines with a . neat figure expressive countenance , judicious delivery , and dignified deportment . Her appearance was prefaced by an elegant address from the pen of Mr . Cumberland . Nov . 8 . Mrs . Spencer , who made her debut in Monimia , in the Orphan , performed the character of Juliet this evening with a tenderness , feeling , and
propriety unequalled by any Actress at present on the Stage . Neither the Violante of Miss Briggs nor the Miss Hartley of Miss Whately entitle either of them to excellence in the line of acting they have respectively chosen . Dec . 6 . Mr Johnstone , from Edinburgh , who made his first appearance in Toung Nerval , performed this evening Derilas , in Meropc . His conception of the character was very correct , and his execution of it modest , chaste , and spirited . Upon the whole , considering he is a very young man , we think him the most promising Actor lhat lias appeared on the London Stage for some seasons past . D . L . Sept . 29- Mrs . Walcot , from Edinburgh , performed the part of Mrs . Rind , in the Will , with ability that will render her a valuable substitute for the late Mrs . Hopkins .
November 14 . Miss Goddard , for the first time , performed the character ofleliiia Hardy , in the Bella ' s Stratagem . She possesses a good figure , pleasing face , powerful voice , freedom of action , and seemingly a sufficiency of selfconfidence for the first line of genteel comedy . The hoyden playfulness , the airy gaiety , and the interesting delicacy of doubtful affection of the character were assumed with equal ease and coloured with equal truth . Dec . 2 . Mr . Langley , from the Tottenhamcourt Road School , in the character of Falstaffwas the novelty of this evening ; but heis by no means adequate to the
, task he has undertaken . 20 . Mr . Archer , from the Edinburgh Theatre , made his appearance in Sbyloch . This gentleman , who is of middle stature , and possesses a powerful voice , was very impressive in those passages that called for impassioned and vigorous expression ; but in the familiar scenes he was too studied , and his action was rather redundant .
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Public Amusements.
mitring . this great improbability , and the rest of the fable may be easil y tolerated , in point of credibility , though not in point of conduct . But notwithstanding the objections we may have to its construction , it is very amusing in the general result . The characters are well sustained , and they are placed in interesting and entertaining situations . It depends , however , more upon a classical display of sentiment than an oriinality of character . The Authorin his sentimental careersets at
deg , , fiance every thing like incident , aad only seeks praise in the popularity of his sentiments , the elegance of his diction , and moral tendencyof his play . Dec . i . A grand Ballet of Acfion was produced , for the first time , this evening , entitled ' THE ROUND TOWER , OR THE CHIEFTAIN OP IRELAND . ' . The Music , partly compiled and partly orig inal , is by Reeve . The Scenery is mostly new , admirably executed , and consists of some interesting views from Nature , in Ireland Upon the whole it is a very
magnificent , spectacle , and the story is sufficiently intelligible although given in action . Since the exhibition of Oscar and Malvina , the first and the best of this species of" entertainment , on the English stage , many successful attempts have been made , which have afforded the Painter and Musician many opportunities of combining the respective excellencies of their arts .
NEW PERFORMERS . C . G . Sept . zS . Mrs . Litchfield appeared in Mariamne , in the Dramatist . She exhibited propriety of action and sprightliness of manner , united with a good voice and neat person , 30 . Mrs . Coates , from Dublin , made her « i * r « in Clarinda , in the Suspicious Husband , which she sustained with great ability and much deserved success . Her person resembles that of the cidevant Miss Farren .
October 19 . The tragedy of Percy introduced Miss Betterton , from the Bath Theatre , in the character of FJmna . This young lady , who is only eighteen years of age , came forward with very flattering pretensions to public favour : she combines with a . neat figure expressive countenance , judicious delivery , and dignified deportment . Her appearance was prefaced by an elegant address from the pen of Mr . Cumberland . Nov . 8 . Mrs . Spencer , who made her debut in Monimia , in the Orphan , performed the character of Juliet this evening with a tenderness , feeling , and
propriety unequalled by any Actress at present on the Stage . Neither the Violante of Miss Briggs nor the Miss Hartley of Miss Whately entitle either of them to excellence in the line of acting they have respectively chosen . Dec . 6 . Mr Johnstone , from Edinburgh , who made his first appearance in Toung Nerval , performed this evening Derilas , in Meropc . His conception of the character was very correct , and his execution of it modest , chaste , and spirited . Upon the whole , considering he is a very young man , we think him the most promising Actor lhat lias appeared on the London Stage for some seasons past . D . L . Sept . 29- Mrs . Walcot , from Edinburgh , performed the part of Mrs . Rind , in the Will , with ability that will render her a valuable substitute for the late Mrs . Hopkins .
November 14 . Miss Goddard , for the first time , performed the character ofleliiia Hardy , in the Bella ' s Stratagem . She possesses a good figure , pleasing face , powerful voice , freedom of action , and seemingly a sufficiency of selfconfidence for the first line of genteel comedy . The hoyden playfulness , the airy gaiety , and the interesting delicacy of doubtful affection of the character were assumed with equal ease and coloured with equal truth . Dec . 2 . Mr . Langley , from the Tottenhamcourt Road School , in the character of Falstaffwas the novelty of this evening ; but heis by no means adequate to the
, task he has undertaken . 20 . Mr . Archer , from the Edinburgh Theatre , made his appearance in Sbyloch . This gentleman , who is of middle stature , and possesses a powerful voice , was very impressive in those passages that called for impassioned and vigorous expression ; but in the familiar scenes he was too studied , and his action was rather redundant .