The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-12 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.

its National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of snperb embellish-
ments having been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed FAZIO. Fazio, Mr. Anderson ; Bianca, Miss
Glynn.

After which,
'ME YOUNG COUPLE. Henrietta de Vigny, Miss Kate Bate-
man ; Charles de Blonville, Miss Ellen Bateman.
To conclude with a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN HOGARTII ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentices.
The whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCT lON.
SCENE I.
THE HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE.
How Idleness and Ignorance lay their heads together, and deter-
mine to check the further advance of Industry and Knowledge by
the establishment of a manufactory of " fetters for the human Intel-
lect," "clogs on the understanding," " stumbling-blocks in the way
of useful knowledge," &c. ; also the School of Idleness, " holyday all
the year round," " all play, no work." How Industry and Know-
ledge suddenly make their appearance in the enemy's camp, and
produce

SCENE 11.
AN EXTENSIVE CHANGE ON THE PREMISES.

How the subject of the pantomime is resolved upon, and being re -
solved upon, the " work goes bravely on" with the immortal Ho-
garth's " Two London 'Prentices."
SCENE 111.
CITY SIDE OF BLACKFRIARS-BRIDGE, 1751.

How the " two 'prentiees" made their way to the city of London,
and at last arrived at their master's house, the Golden Tea Kettle,
on Ludgate-hill. Departure of the Figsby family for the masquerade
at tanelag,h-gard;:ns, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
tiees" under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.

SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.

How the " two 'prentices" retire for the night, one to his virtuous
bolster and the other to his vicious courses. Visions of the fhture,
showing the difference bet 'wit a pleasaat dream and a nightmare.

SCENE V.
THIEVES' KITCHEN.

Clow the " idle 'prentice" falls into bad company, becomes a high.
wayman and a gentleman, and takes the " oaths and his seat'
accordingly.

SCENB VI.
THE SHOP.
How the " indnstriou3 'prentice" oversleeps himself, but makes up
for lost time by the nearest approach to " perpetual motion" ever
witnessed. flow the " idle 'prentice" makes his appearance, and
not only bolts with his master's till, but with his master's daughter
into the bargain.

SCENE VII.
CELLAIIS AND VAULTS.

How the " Industrious 'prentice," at considerable personal incen-
venienee, eaves his master's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
is the " better man," but also introduces the audieuce to
Scmvia VIII.
TILE FAIRY BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court.
How the " Industrious 'prentice" receives the battle money, alias
the hand of the fair Jemima. Be-appearance of Industry and Know-
ledge, and introduction of old friends in new characters.
SCEN E

BELLOWSMAKERq, FIREWORK-MAKERS, AND
FILTERMAKERS.

Rocitets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
Grand Pyrotechnic, Hydraulic, and Aerial display.
SCENE X.
TIOCUS POCUS," AST SUN
TAVER N..R. "MOON," OPTICIAN, AND
SUN

Clown turned Conjuror—Consultation with the Stars nightly—
Set-to between the Sun and the Moon ; the former gets his " day-
lights" darkened, and the natural result is a total eclipse of the
sun, 1851.

SCENE XI.
MRS. BUDD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
DOCTOR FROST'S ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, &c.
Mr. Budd, washerman and nurse ; Mrs. Bloomer, tailor, Re.
The world turned upside down—Flowers " all a blooming, all a
blowing "—.t change comes over the state of affairs—Babies taken
in and done for—A lesson for ladles.
SCENE XII.
STREET AT THE WEST END BT MOONLIGHT.
Coffee always hot—Admission to the stalls gratis—Clown In his
cups—" Set a thief to catch a thief "—Ye,etarians at Christmas--
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Return from the ball—New midnight polka, and a Boxing-night
revel in the streets of Loudon.

SCENE XIII.
EXTERIOR OF THE BULL AND MOUTH INN.
Old English customs—The watch-box on the loolc-out—The
pepper box not to be sneezed at—" Welcome, little stranger"—
:A Christmas box that comes only once a-year, secured in a strong
Lea.

SCENE XIV.
THE GREAT FIZ-WILISTLE Y
RAILWA.
Accidents and offences—Cheap travelling—Life Insurance Com-
pany -Paying dear for a whistle—" fallacies of the faculty" —The
thra,hiug machine of great service—Departure of the last train on
the Fix-whistle Extension Railway.

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ScEtck XV.
HABERDASHER'S SHOP AND COFFEEHOUSE.
A lesson to shopkeepers—" Cut your coat according to your
cloth"—How to turn out of bed—Reaping achineeci —The
ally) fully i danger
llus-
of
playing with loaded firearms (American onesm land—Here we go round, round, round,
trated bf a revolution in Eno
l
till we arrive at

SCENE X.VI. AND LAST.
TRIUMPH OF INDUSTRY,
Ono of the most elaborate and extensive scenes ever introduced
on the English stage, and which none but the resources of this
theatre could possibly have prepared.
Box-office open daily from 10 to 4.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
The former scale of prices has been revised, and a rate of admission
adopted suitable to the convenience Of all classes of society:—
Dna Circle .. 6s.
•• •• ••
Upper Boxes
Pit • • ..
Amphitheatre • -
Gallery

2s. 6d.