Edinburgh Dramatic Review Volume 3-5 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1825 Excerpt: ...Mr Mason Abon Hassan, Mr Thome. Zabouc, Mr Murray.--Omar, Mr M'Gregor. Mustapha, Mr Harrold. Zobeide, Mrs Eyre Zulima, Miss Noel. Nouzamoul, Mrs Nicol.--Lesbia, Mrs Eyre.. Irene, Miss Johnston Gulnare, Miss Nicol. Zaire, Miss Murray. CALEDONIAN THEATRE. This evening will be produced THE CALABRIAN ASSASSIN. The whole to conclude with ALADDIN. Will modestly discover to you That of yourself which yet yo. A..-Price Id. DER FREISCHUTZ.--We can endure to see this opera much oftener than write about it. It would De surprising, indeed, after having commented upon it so frequently, were we to strike out any new observation. THE MANAGER IN DISTRESS.--The title of this trifling piece indicates pretty plainly our manager's state of mind when he resolved upon producing it. However, it has succeeded pretty well, so well indeed as to have induced its frequent repetition. It went off last night with considerable eclat. ABON HASSAN.--This piece was as well performed as ever...-' 1.--CALEDONIAN THEATRE. CALABRIAN ASSASSIN, OR THE RECLUSE OF THE MONASTERY.--This is a new melo-drama said to be written expressly for -u: _ mi 1 i_ J;j and to express our candid opinion we it should not be repeated. We never saw such a production Kjf shrtds;'ai)rpaeF, and as to plot there is none. It is simply a combination of unprofitable staff. Gann acted Belerose a Recruit, and certain we are no recruit could have ranted to such a degree as he did; butwccansee plainly, that unless the Manager make a complete change in his company it will never do. Was ever anew piece offered to the public with a cast such as this one? We have for the principal character J. H. Mason, who, every one knows, cannot, and in fact, was not allowed to act the walking gentleman, far less principal tragedy. Then..