The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-18 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The Splendid Pantomime of " Harlequin and St George and the
Dragon," is acknowledged to be one of the most successful ever
Proo.uced.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
llamas de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Homeastle; Ardenford, Mr. W. Hasson; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Barley Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes. •
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, being a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLiiRIFIN IND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and 'ltusie sompesed by Mr. R. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive sc.cnery ley Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
%Wants ; the Trlein and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chbaer, by )tr. R. Comsat ; the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and 7. host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superin-

:01Y.tence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALTBA, THE ENCEANTAESS.—Date and lo-
oaiity net exactly known, but considered by the Antiquarian Society
to have been discovered " somehow or other," " some time or other,"
near " somewhere or other " Kalyba (the Eachaatress, not by Balfe,
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
quits miscalculated har power), Mr. H. Homcastle ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (illastrAing a common expression of speech, with anything but
a summon expression of countenance), Messrs. J. W, Morgan, Burt,
Connell, and H. Payne; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (the four Ele-
ments, with a strong love of mischief), by Dealers in each; the
March of Intellect (travelling "incog." as " Young England," a true
bit of British blood, by Intellect out of Industry, dam by Science,
out of Permeverance, has n‘:ver been beaten, and can be matched
against unything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
pays a " flying visit" to Kalyts ; and how, being empowered by the
Conarnittee on National Educat:on, he gives the old lady sudden no-

Me to quit, by as suddenly charging the premises to
'Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT 6€HOOL.—Schoolmaster, Mr. Big-
nvig,who,at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys

A half•holiday on the occasion

Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND BARRACAN OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
The Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
into the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni ; the Countess of Coventry (a good
housewife, and supposed to have been the inventor of the celebrated
"Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
from her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
brated for a battle he fought with a dragon, but at present without
any knowledge of " arms," except his nurse's), Miss Marks ; Masters
Andrew, David. Patrick, Denis, James, Anthony (very youthful
"knights, but destined, with their " cousin George," to astonish the
natives by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
ters Coyle, Savell, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
St. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
Beady his " last " appearance he public on the occasion—how his
"cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to a ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
fellows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
:her wing."
Ncyrica.—" Nothings material to our historic" occurring during
a period of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to •
Seene 4. KALLBA'S 11011 SE or Consmcnox I—St. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. H. Payne;
et. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy (all
'pretty much of the same kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
said his bro'her champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
commons" by Kalyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
"who " can't abide her"—in short, how—but we won't anticipate—
merely observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba, and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom
Scene 5. DOVER ROADS.—How the Seven Champions of Christen-
dom set out for their respective destinations—" the management
having, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
that purpose with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-

palliest '
Scene 6. BAlvas OF THE NlLE.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughter), Mr. T.
Matthews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Pacha, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
3doorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, fkc. How 4lmanzor
came to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " bound in Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
having even " dipped" into the question of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
Yugo or EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak fcr himself ), Mr. Wiehrid.
How this " marriage in high life" is sudlenly interrupted by the
Dragon, who, not only forbids the banns; but elopes with the bride;
thereby plunging " her illustrious parents and several families of dis-
tinction at the west-end of the town into the deepest affliction," &c.
(vide Morning Papers).
ROYAL PROCLAMATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon ? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I
I, says St. George, l'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the " Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
Win win."
Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
Bow the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
only elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to
Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CHIVALRY.—How St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.
Harlequin .• • • Mr. Howell, I Clown.. • • Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon... • . Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S Snov.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " ',amides furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Ors to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—MOre ways than
nne of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best " Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" ..n high preservation. Cabinet measures
and cern measures. A lot of " chaff " in both. Harlequin gives
Clasen " the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.
Scene 12. SIAMESE VILLAS AND NURSERY GROUND.—" To be let, to-
gether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Ban Tucker," and make way for
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." Tho Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.
Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys ibr the Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
Jack in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. TuE STATUE AS IT IS ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
turner.
Scene 16. TIIE STATUE AS IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
3tr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard ; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Mist Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Would!.
After which, Planche's new Comic Drama, called YOUR
FRIEND? or, The Queensberry Fete. Viscount Leatherhead, Mr.
Tilbury ; Sir Felix Lovel, Mr. Holt ; Giles Fairland, Mr. Webster ;
The Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
Glover; Mittens, Miss Carre.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, " La
rayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.
To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.

Triumphant success of BoL's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING

will be performed a Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq.. called TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Yining,
meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the successful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIA_N"S. In whic,. Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
To conclude with a .New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier; Fantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. hicks;
AttentLant Sprites, Mastesa. C. and F. Lauri.

TOEATeE ROYAL, ,DELPHI.
UNDER', THE DIRECTION' OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS. EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
-1.0M11.1, THE CORSICAN SISTER. iliaracters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0.. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters llanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
et LA G!SELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. C llen:Ord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Ilardin;, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, lir. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. 'Wal-
esa ; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
S;,,ymour, Miss G. Smithson ; Anne i toleyn, Miss Bassano.
In the course of the evening I'rofessor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
r±cait Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The EIsiCIIANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbldge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Ztown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCII PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John 311tchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed LA MARRAINE. M. de Jordy, M, Mas-
; Edouard, M. Berou ; Madame de ti errs, Mdlle. Vallee ;
Cecile, Mdlle. Leyder.
After which, the popular Drama of L'AUBERGE DES ADRETS.
Ilobert Macaire, Mons. F. Lemaitre ; who will, during the Piece,
lance "La Valse de Faust."
Boxes, 65., Pit, 33.6 d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
Lalf-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.