12 APRIL 1851, Page 11

This has been by no means a prolific week as

far as English theatricals are concerned. The forthcoming " Passion Week" as we call it, "holy Week" as the Roman Catholics call it—comprising seven nights of shut playhouses—managers like not to bring out new pieces too closely upon its precincts; for, however successful a novelty may be, the stopping of its "-run" by the non-theatrical gap is an admitted inconvenience. Mr. Anderson of Drury Lane announced Sehiller's Robbers for tonight, but re- flection has brought hint to the observance of ancient custom, and he defers the intellectual treat till Easter Monday.