The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-26 00:00:00

No. 19,719,]

pantomimist, Mr. C. Brown, and Miss Emma Horne I engaged
as pantaloon, harlequin, and columbine. It will readily be
seen that each of these eminent " legs " stepped into a tole-
rable sum. Another " little treasure," in the shape of Miss
Harriet Gordon (who plays Good Humour in the opening),
had to be provided for, as well as Mr. Harry Pearson, with
an efficient company f comedians each entitled to a crown
in his various department. Some hundreds of supernume-
raries, scene shifters, carpenters, and " extras" in every de-
partment, who may be regarded as so many piles of " small
change" in the financial scheme, were found to mount up pro-
digiously. Having shown the public that the money with
which they have been kind enough to entrust me has been
faithfully laid out for their amusement, I will proceed to
describe the items of the investment.
The subject of the Pantomime is mai of national importance,
illustrating, by an historic parallel, the greatest event of this
or any other age within the history of the two nations,
THE ANGLO-FRENCH ALLIANCE I

The piece, ns will be seen by an explanatory line in tho bill,
is entitled
" A LEGEND OF TIIE MEETING OF TITS
MONARCHS."

And the various circumstances which attended the meeting of
Henry VIII. and Francis I. on the Field of the Cloth of Gold
are so introduced as to bear on recent occurrences. The
reader shall hear in what manner.

Scene I.—'
nicus."

•" Tho Subterrancons abode of the Gnome Brita-

Sceno 2.—" The Land's End, Cornwall, with the departure
of tho Grime Britanicus to France." _ .

Diorama No. 1. " The entry of the Emperor Napoleon to
Loudon."
Diorama No. 2. " The visit of Victoria and Napoleon to
the Tomb of Napoleon I. in the Invalides at Paris."
Scene 3.—" The Deck of the Royal Harry, 128 guns—the
Departure of Henry VIII. for France."
Diorama No. 3. " The Voyage from England to France."
Scene 4.—" Tho Chateau of Francis I. at Gnisnes."
Scene 5.—" The Field of the Cloth of Gold, including a
grand Ballet and the Great Tournament, after Holbein's cele-
brated picture."
Scene 6.—" The Bedchamber of the Monarchs."
Scene 7.—" The Farm-house of Blondettee."
Scene B.—" The immense Transformation Scene (painted
by W. Beverly) of the Abode of the Fairy Good Humour in
the Realms of Eternal Starlight."
The concluding Scene, designed by M. Guerin, painted by
Mr. W. Beverly, anti on which an expenditure of many hun.
dred pounds has been incurred, will form a Grand Military
Spectacle, representing the " Apotheosis of England and
France, with the descent of the Genius of Victory with the
Coronals of Valour."
The Band will be conducted by Mr. Chas. Hall, and will be
the largest in London, the performers being first-class.
The extensive and complicated Machinery by Mr. H. Sle-
man.
On Wednesday, Dec. 26, the Doors will open at Half-past
Six, commence at Seven.
The Box-office is now open, under the direction of Mr.
O'Reilly. Private Boxes (which may also be taken at the prin-
cipal Libraries), 31. 35., 21. 24., 1/. ls., and 12s. Grand Bal-
cony, 4s. Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d. Amphitheatre Stalls, 2s. Pit,
2s. Gallery, is.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at seven. Half.
price at Nine •'clock.
The care of the front of the house will be committed to Mr.
Hittston, who will, doubtless, endeavour to care most cour-
teously for everybody.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.
Actin Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROXBY.
The Box office open daily, front Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr. Edward Chatterton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow :—Pri-
vate boxes, to hold two persons, 10s. 6d. (Is. for each person
extra); on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
boxes, 21. 2s. ; galleries, 6d. and ls. ; pit, 2s. ; upper boxes,
Is. 6d. ; first circle, 2s. 6d.; dress circle, 3s.
MORNING PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
at Two o'clock.
Mr. Charles Mathews in Two Piece
On WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26th ; Thursday , ith Friday,
26th; and Saturday, 29th,
LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
Principal character by Mr. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver. •
To bo followed by (first time at this theatre)
TRYING IT ON,
in which Mr. Charles Mathews and Miss M. Oliver will ap-
pear.
After which will be produced an entirely Novel and Original
Inductive, Instructive, Anti-Hypochondriacal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, Tragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographical, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythmical, Mimical, Academical,
Mechanical, Technical, Pyrotechnical, Historical, Harm-
nical, Heroical, Typical, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Chime-
rical, Satirical, Historical, Metrical, Symmetrical, Lyrical,
Musical, Practical, Poetical, Whimsical, Fantastic, and Side
Shakespearean new
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Which for many for many weeks past has engaged the ex-
tensive and unrivalled resources of this establishment, and
which will now appear under the additional, traditional,
and peculiarly suggestive title of
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE ; or, Harlequin King Nonsense
and the Seven Ages of Man.
The Sconeryjentirely New, painted by and under the super-
intendence of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. The Pro-
perties, Decorations, &c., by Messrs. Needham, Glindon, and
others. The Tricks by Messrs. Roe and assistants. The
Chorographic Arrangements under the direction of Madame
Louise. The Masks and, Personal Appointments designed and
executed by the celebrated Dykwynkyn, Artist in Panto-
mimic Physiolognomy, and Photographic Delineator of
Elves, Sprites, and Globlina to the Court of Fairy Land. The
Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. H.
Tully. The Comic Scenes by Harry Bolono, Glindon, and
E. L. Blanchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in-
vented and written by E. L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hudibras," " King Humming-top," " Jack and .Till,"
&c. ; and the whole arranged and produced under the super-
intendence of Mr. Robert Roxby.
First of the Seven Ages—" The Infant."
HALL OF NURSERY RHYMES,
In the dominions of King Nonsense.
Heroes of Nursery Literature.
Jack Sprat, Mr. Eatnotat ; Simple Simon, Mr. Tom Noddy ;
Little Jack Horner, Master Plummy ; Little Bo Peep, Miss
unlpt
;Lity, Little Tommy Tucker, Master Singsong ;
Mr. Eggshell ; Littlo Boy Blue, Master
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Blowhorn ; Old Mother Hubbard, Mrs. Lcavcabono ; The
Cat and the Fiddle (from an original Kit-cat Portrait), by a
distinguished Player ; King Nonsense (the Ruler of a great
many Lines), Mr. Glindon ; Spirit of Common Sense (on an
occasional visit), Miss Fanny Reeves; Baby in Cradle, Little
Todcllekins ; Routine and Redtape (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty ; Old Friends and New Faces—
" They have their Exits and their Entrances.."
Second Age—" The School Boy."
" Then the whining school-boy with his satchel
i And shining morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly
; to school."
VILLAGE OF PRETTYWELL,
with distant view of the Village Church and surrounding
country. —Early Morning.
Young Hopeful (afterwards Harlequin), Signor Vernal ;
Hebbedyhoy (his schoolfellow—afterwards Clown) Harry Bo-
leno ; Dr. Birch (the Village Schoolmaster—afterwards Pan-
taloon), Mr. G. Tanner; His Pupils, Masters Fagg, Bragg,
Wagg, Nagg, Lam Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
" The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Behnke ;
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Prottywell-cum-Thankye).
Miss Buckram ; Her Pupils—Misses Prattle, Rattle, Giggle,
Sniggle, Goggle, Joggle, Fangle, Dangle, Sidle, Ogle, Romp,
Flirt, Slypuss, and Shnperwell ; Hobson (the Village Carrier),
Mr. Packer ; Bun-woman, Mrs. Goody.
Sums summed up somehow—School Forms and Ceremonies,
Lessons not Lessened, and Cartoons for Young England—The
Plum Cake and the Seedy Schoolmaster - Working the Oracle
and Playing the Truant—How Young Hopefulwants to catch
a Fish, and how Hobbedyhoy contrives to hook it—How the
Schoolmaster tries the rod, and how well somebody catches
it—flow Young Hopeful blows his awn trumpet, and the
Young Ladies' Establishment comes out all two, to, two too
—a Game at Cricket and Dr. Birch bowled out.
Third Ago— " The Lover."
" Then the Lover, •
•
Sighing like furnace with woful ballad
Made to his Mistress's eyebrow."
BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AND ROAD-SIDE INN (Sunset).
-Robb and Nobb (the Village Blacksmiths), Messrs. Batter
and Clatter; afterwards Sprites, The Brothers Elliot;
Doublestout (Mine Host of the " Leather Bottle), Mr. Arfo.-
narf ; Cuminsir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytongue ; Yesser
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Bastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy ; Chambermaid, Miss BobadaY ;
Serjeent Kite (a Recruiting Officer—afterwards Pantaloon),
Doulin Johnson; " The Justice" (ono of the " Great Un-
paid"—afterwards Clown), Tom Matthews ; Flipper and
Flunkey (his Footman) Messrs. Cringe and Crawley ;
Ye-
cruits, Messrs. Gawky, Gaby, Grimm, Glninm, Gabble, and
Grinaway ; Fifer, Mr. Tootle ; Drummer, Mr. Rowdydow ;
Clodhopper and Chawbacon (Agricultural Labourers), Messrs.
Bumpkin and Joskyn.
The sparks from the anvil amorous and hammer-us—The
Iron struck whilst it is hot—Tho Lover's Sonnet—The Jus-
tice's tongue and course of True Love—neither running
smoth—" List, list, oh, list !"—which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Sorjeant Kite, being the Author of
a great Military Work, gets a good Review.
Fourth Ago—" The Soldier."
" Then a Soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannon's mouth."
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting Place and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing half so sweet in life as Love's young dream."
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The spirit of Love, Miss Wadham—Cupid (her Messenger),
Mna:pt Master
Happiness, Truth,
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Hope, Joy, Desire, Delight, Rapture,
Romance, &c., by Misses Richardson, E. Richardson, L.
Honey, &e.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE.
Illumined by the Electric Light of Otte Hundred Brig ht Eyes.
Grand Ballet d'Amour—Principal Dancer, Miss Rosiu*a
Wright, assisted by Manes. Therese, Marian Lees, ate.
Fifth Age—" The Justice."
" And then the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances ;
And so he plays his part."
JUSTICE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWILIGHT.
Farmer Whackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
Hardstaff; Villagers, Messrs, Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve, &c. A memorable Sentence and a recant
Period put to it —The Country Squire and the Effects of a
great Cause—How the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawled after.
Sixth Age The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon."
The Ruined Cottage of Old Ago -71Viator--rOlight. Old Ago