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The theatrical season is now fairly drawing- to its close, for although some time will elapse before the doors of several of the houses are ac- tually shut, we can hardly anticipate any novelty of importance till autumn brings with it a refreshed public and awakens the spirit of managers.
At the Adelphi there is a new version, by Mr. Manche, of a French vaudeville,— Un Capitaitie dc Voleurs,—which some years ago was seized upon by more than one English adapter. A sentimental cockney is mistaken for a noted robber, and in that capacity commands a gang of marauders, turning his unpleasant office to such good account, that he protects a young lady he is expected to nob, and thus merits her hand. The idea is not very ingenious, nor is the piece very stilling, so that the title which is given to it—An Old Offender—seems applicable in more senses than one.
Benefits are still the order of the day. Mr. G. Yining and Miss Wyndham, both of the Olympic, respectively invite the support of their patrons on Thursday and Friday next, and Mr. Webster, lessee of the Adelphi, will take his annual benefit on Saturday.
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