11 FEBRUARY 1843, Page 12

At Drury Lane, opera has taken the place of pantomime

; and Der Freischutz, got up with potential stage-effects, especially in the incan- tation-scene, has been alternated with La Gazza Ladra ; and the Son- nambula. A new play is announced for tonight, entitled A Blot in the 'Scutcheon : the discovery of which is to be followed by A Thumping Legacy—of fan—to put the company in good humour.