7 JUNE 1856, Page 13

• The old melodrama The Flying Dutchman has been revived

at the Adelphi, with new scenery, and with as powerful a cast as times will afford, though still the list of dramatis persona:, must awaken melan- choly reminiscences in those who witnessed the first production of the piece during the management of Terry and Yates. Most especially will the, survivors of the old audience be surprised at seeing the nautical fiend, Vanderdecken, played by—a lady. Madame Celeste adds the Fly- jug Dutchman to her male repertory.