dancing, executed in artificial stone, by Mr. J. G. Bubb. The dimensions of the interior are nearly those of La Scala, at Milan. The width of the stage is nearly eighty feet; its depth sixty-two feet; and from the centre boxes in the grand tier to the orchestra the depth is about the same. The five tiers, containing two hundred and ten boxes, have a light and elegant appearance, and will hold one thousand persons; the pit nearly eight

The first three tiers

of private boxes are the property of the nobility, or c wealthy commoners, and are let at from one hundred an fifty to four hundred guineas, according to the situatio and size. Lessee, Mr. Lumley. Open from February t August. Doors open at half-past seven; performance commence at eight o'clock. Admission: Stalls, £1 1s. Pit, 8s.; Gallery 5s.

Covent Garden. This theatre having been destroyed by fire in September, 1808, was rebuilt from the designs of Robert Smirke, Esq., R.A., and opened in the September of the following year, it having been completed in little more than ten months. It is of the Grecian Doric order, having a portico of four columns, supporting a pediment; the columns are large, fluted, without bases, and elevated upon a flight of steps. In niches near the lateral extremities of the front are statues of Tragedy and Comedy, by Flaxman; and over the windows are compartments containing emblematic representations of the ancient and modern drama in basso-relievo. interior was entirely rebuilt from the designs and under the superintendence of Mr. Albano in 1847, since which period it has been devoted to the production of the Italian lyric drama. Lessee, Mr. Delafield. Open from

The

INTERIOR OF ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

February to August. Doors open at half-past seven; performance commence at eight o'clock. Admission the same as at Her Majesty's Theatre.

DRURY LANE THEATRE,

Brydges Street. The original theatre on this site having been burnt down in 1809, it was rebuilt in 1811, from designs by Mr. Wyatt. The front towards Brydge Street, which is exceedingly mean, is ornamented wi pilasters of the Doric order, with a portico. In 18 the interior was entirely remodelled by Mr. Peto fro designs by S. Beazley, Esq., architect, and will contain three thousand and sixty persons. The staircase, hall, rotunda, and saloon are of great beauty, and with the

interior at once convenient and commodious. In consequencee of the drepressed state of the classic English drama, this theatre is now devoted to the production of German operas and French horsemanship. Open at regular intervals; the prices of admission varying with e nature of the performances.

HAYMARKET THEATRE,

Erected on the site of the little theatre in the Haymarket, from the designs of John Nash, Esq., and opened for dramatic performances July 4th, 1821. The front presents an elevated portico supported by six columns of the Corinthian order, and above the pediment are nine circular windows, tastefully connected by sculptured

ornaments. The interior is tastefully decorated and is remarkable for having the sides rectangular, and the centre very slightly curved, thus differing from any of the other theatres. The present lessee is Mr. B. Webster, under whose admirable management it has for several years been one of the most attractive theatres in the metropolis. Doors open at half-past six; performance commence at seven o'clock. Admission: Boxes, 5s.; Pit, 3s.; Gallery, 2s.

THE ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE,

Wellington Street, North Strand. Erected on the site of the old theatre, which was destroyed by fire, February 16th, 1839, from the designs of Mr. S. Beazley. It has