25 JANUARY 1851, Page 10

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The appearance of Mr. Macready as Benedick in Muds Ado about 210- 4 is the sole theatrical event of the week. Benedick is one of Mac-

B eady's rarest, and also one of his most striking characters. Be does not give the polished gallant of the Kemble school, but he sets forth with hi- Wterons minuteness the psychological state of a man who suddenly finds himself in a false position, and then, perceiving he cannot get out of it, recklessly resolves to brave all consequences. The pictorial record of Mr. Macready's talents will not be complete till we have a representation of the misogamist seated in his chair, ,wrapped up in wonderment at his own unaccountable conversion.

The list of Mr. Macready's characters this week has been marked by the same variety we have already commended ; it comprised Cassius, gory IV, Kr. Oakley, lago, Benedick, and Brutu&