The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08 00:00:00

No. 1731.]

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REATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.
The New
Comic PANTOMIME Every Evening and every
Saturday Morning
DURING THE HOLIDAYS!
This
present TUESDAY EVENING, the Bth instant, and Every
Evening during the Week,
kfler wi,; , CHARLES THE SECOND.
""`eu the grand Local, Legendary, Comic Christmas
Pantomime, entitled,
HARLEQUIN STEAM;
Ott\ OR, THE
—., SWAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH ! i !
The
far thi opening of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly
latch BhTheatre, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping to
rant° .e "eYe" of the public, will, if successful, turn out " a
Co Genius" on the first night of its representation. The
4 hire. Scenes of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged
IletreNvm.
,„ Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the
The ,-,a-tteyal Covent Garden and Haymarket, London.
tiad t,,,,verture and Music of the Opening composed, selected,
detiL,ranged by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime
ee*""4 and painted by Mr. R. Dearlove. jun., assisted by Mr.
ProrgePawson. The Machinery by Mr. Benjamin Jones. The
Jeftes and Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr.
~`B. The whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet
arr4"fled and directed by Signor Lauri.
TRACT
FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF " FAIRY
LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE."
Once
myth, upon a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was
km.ing but a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying
lip& who with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took
lige 18, abOde'in a wild part of the country, near to the said vil-
NI `" "Leverpole." It was a place shunned an account of its
. kt th'„ePUte. In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known
Amp time as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty
No
bout, on the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever
O h.
It"''f‘ll, had placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode
of a lainii who seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in Lie shape
by wan, and this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years
I,..B,,aecessive generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding
Malls
, naturally called "The Old Swan."
taoltltlls RY THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME:—The said
drew lash still stands, and has given name to a village, but it
liti,,h,.o_ be a very handsome tree after the had spirits left the
eO, oourhood, and
a great many choice spirits have since taken
ellen. abode there.
aplregard to the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed
sw"Y the " Revington Pike," but the memory of the "Old
bun" is still retained in te locality, in affectionate remem-
tortee of the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune
lacOrta. Upon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded,
made
as it is good to be merry and wise," an attempt has been
kilt? to combine science with amusement in the form of a Panto-
cari,,'N Allegory which inquiringit is hoped, will excite and gratify
"41tY in juvenile and minds.
„, THE ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER."
terka!),Dhorus, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over-
by hY Crystaline, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised
hr,irn, , after having as she thought, extinguished his flame by
thew"lat cold water'on it, is released from his nery embrace by,
1,,,,, aPPearauce of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid
g„:. Protection. Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of
main Blunderhead who is the proprietor of an important
feat inhabited by, the " Somebodies ;" but the Baro9 being a,
ti enemy to scientiic progress, and withal very ambitious, re-
leto,tto match his daughter with any but a king. In this di-
kai Steam, with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking
4iZ""ce and Labour, his companions, with. him,. visits the
"N„neiete 'Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the
lie,9aodies," and which is on the verge of destruction and decay.
41.1 e the poor Fishermen are almost starving, when
.Steam
obi Tea in a lucky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the
t:i'ec't of his affections, changes with his irresistible power the
r_Paltry village to the "First Commercial City in the World."
N4King is so enraged at the great change effected by Steam,
(he no seeks to deprive him of his power by capturing the Water
wi,,,eni sad for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard
bits
rier to invade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty, but here
Fire age overcomes his prudence; for, forgetful of the effects of
neialnongst Ice, a rapid thaw takes place. in wh.ich hre is over-
lie,. hnied, and "put out." The Vi ater Queen is released from
eelsv"aon of Ice, and Steam, united to his beloved Sweetsmile,
the Pantomime going on.
Hail - PANTOAIIMIC TRANSFORMATION.
D. OCIIIIn Signor Lauri. I
Columbine Miss Mansell.
-.lltaloon Signor C. Lauri. Clown Signor F. Lauri.
On 8
k, ATURDAY next, the 12th instant, a MORNING
"Pen at
commencing at Two o'clock precisely, doors
"Pen at Half-past One, when will be presented
THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING.
• And the New Comic PANTOMIME.

fachnission :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ;
T-..nery
Is.
9e4t..e..-,ox-office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing
beh In the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may
ap,.20 under the direction of Mr. SHUTTLEWORTH. Children in
its not admitted.
ii,ne Doors will be opened at Half-past Six o'clock; to coin-
_ 'nee at Seven.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
CIRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE,
under the direction of Messrs. RIMBERT and LAMBERT.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
OF THE FRENCH COMPANY OF EQUESTRIANS 1
141.1 s present TUESDAY EVENING, the Bth, and To-MORROW,
„,uflesday), the 9th instant,
The GRAND ASCENT ON THE GLOBE, by Mad. Angele.
LE .1 EU DES CERCLES, by M. Comer.

Comic Interlude, by M. 'Shelton.
Graceful Equestrian Feats, by ,lad'lles Rosita and Melanie.
Astounding Equilibrie Exercises, by M. James.
M. Loyal as the GRECIAN JUGGLER.
Extraordinary Act of Leaping, by Mademoiselle Aussude.
'LIE HEAD CUT OFF, Comic Scene. by M. Van Catendick.
M. Rimbert, as the NUMIDIAN HERO.
The Two Dogs, Hector and Lion, introduced by M. Stonette.
Tight-rope Exercises, by Mademoiselle Aussude.
The ST. CLOUD FAIR, executed by 35 different Artistes.
The Comic Interlude, entitled MORT AND VIVANT.
M. Pusterle, the Equestrian Star.
'For the first time, Monsieur Caron, from the Cirque Napoleon,
will introduce his favourite highly-trained Steed VOLGA.
M. Fabiani, the Bottle Equilibrist.
THE I NDIAN AND HIS SLAVE.
Pas de deux, by Mad'lles E. Lambert and Siegrist.
hide. Shelton, the brilliant Female Rider.
M The Brothers Godfroy's Gymnastic Exercises.
onsieur and Madame Denis' Burlesque Equestrian Scene, by
MM. Kennebel, Pusterle, Van Cattendick, and James.
Iv A Series of grand MORNING PERFORMANCES every
O„SI3I.IESDAY and FRIDAY, commencing at Two o'clock. Doors
vqi at Half-past One.
I,Prices of Admission :—Dress Boxes. 3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d.;
ity ls. 6d.; Gallery, 6d. Second Price: Dress Boxes, 25.; Side
Pit ls.
k,Z.be Box-office is, open from Ten to Three o'Clock, daily, for
Imillring Seats in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes.
eh may be had under the direction of Mr. SnurrLawonTu.
!Idren in arms not admitted.
„1.200 rs to be opened at Half-past Six; to commence at Seven
Clock precisely.

ROYAL PARK THEATRE, Parliament-street,
near St. James's Market.
THE NEW CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Pronounced by the public and the press
THE BEST IN TOWN.
The entertainments will commence Every Evening with
After POPULAR PLAY,
te which the new and immensely successful Local Comic
Pantomime, entitled
HARLEQUIN JACK AND THE BEANSTALK,
OR THE SPIRIT OF THE MERSEY.
Liveria (the Spirit of the Mersey) Miss Rosina Lamb.
Jack (a Liverpool Youth) .... Mrs B. Ware.
Success By the celebrated Eraser Children,
Invention, from the Theatre-Royal, }Drury-
Ridicule, lane.
A Juvenile Army of Fifty Children.
Columbine, Miss Laura Poole. Harlequin, Signor Lavigne.
Pantaloon, Mr. Forster.
n_ Clowns, Felix Saffrini and William Walbourne.
n3oxes, 28., is. 6d., and is.; pit, 6d.; gallery, 3d. Private
".,.eit for Family Parties.
01±"aOrs open at Half-past Six, commencing at Seven, and con-
udang before Eleven o'clock.

PHILHARMONIC HALL.

THOMAS'S SHILLING CONCERTS.

AIR. EDWARD W. THOMAS has the honour
to announce that the FOUR I'HSEASON of his Stith-
AG CONCERTS will commence on
THIS EVENING (Tuesdau), the Bth Instant,
And continue for ONE MONTH.

PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS.
Leader—Mr. ZERBINI, of the Royal Italian Opera.
Principal Second—Mr. FREWIN. Tenor—Mr. BAETENS.
Violoncello, Mr. LIDEL.
FluteM. DE FOLLY, R. 1.0. Oboe—Mr. JENNINGS.
Clarionet—Mr. H. P. SORGE.
Corn B
CHISHOLM. Horn, Mr. WICKET.
k,ornet-a-Piston—M. GOBIN, from the Conservatoire, Paris, his
first appearance in this country.
oPhicleide—AL PROSPERE, R. 1.0. Harp—Mr. STREATHER.
Mr. HORATIO CHIPP, the celebrated Violoncellist (late
of Her Majesty's Private Band), and
aSter ISAAC (one of the most extraordinary boy Violinists that
ever appeared), are also engaged.

VOCALISTS.
First Week.
MADAME AMADEI,
Ckf Whom the London press say—" A finer Contralto has never
been heard; richer in quality, perhaps, than any upon
record.”
Second Week.

MISS P. HORTON,
W!°se Puck, in the `'Midsummer Night's Dream;" Aria, in
"The
Tempest," and Ophdia, in " Hamlet," have earned for
er an undying reputation. During her engagement she will
recite Shakspeare's Play of the " Midsummer Night's Dream,"
Which will be produced with the entire Music by Nlendelssohn.
Principal Vocalists on this occcasion,
Selection Miss STOTT and Miss HILES.
from "The Tempest," and Mathew Locke's " Mac-
VW' Music (in its integrity) will be performed during Miss
• Horton's stay.

Third Week.
Vir MISS T HIRLWALL,
110, though new to a Liverpool Public, has considerable Metro-
Aolitan reputation.
Fourth (and last) Week.
The great favourite
MISS FANNY HUDDART.

froitlr,iLpg the Season will
will be produced an entirely new Selection
e
Overture Carnival of Rome," berioz. Weber'
4nvitation to Waltz," arramed for the Orchestra l by Berlioz. s
NEW DANCE MUSIC,
Y ~,'Alberte, Laurent, Bosissio, Lamotte, Strauss, &c., &c.

Win A DAY PERFORMANCE
he given every SATURDAY during the Series, commencing
at Hall-past Two o'clock.
The
Evening Concerts will commence at Eight o'clock.
Body and Gallery, ONE SHILLING; Boxes, 2s.
Money taken at the Doors.

LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
LIVERPOOL ACADEMY.
THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS,
IS
OLD POST-OFFICE PLACE, CHURCH-STREET,
NOW OPEN TO THE WORKING CLASSES.
Day Admission—Sixpence; Catalogue, Sixpence.
Open from Ten to Four.
Chi EVENING ADMISSION—TWOPENCE;
Wren under Twelve, One Penny. Catalogue, One Penny.
from Six to Ten.
-11 BRILLIANTLYOpen ILLUMINATED WITH GAS !
s'eterttiaer 10, 1853. JAMES PELHAM, Secretary.