The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-13 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
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MIME COMPANY.

THIS E` ENixG
Will be performed Balfe's Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon,:Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horncastle ; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. King ; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley; Madame Corinne,. Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, MPS. Hughes.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, being a mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes; the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numeroas as-
sistants the Tricks Transformations Mrs.r. Blamire
chidery by Mr. R. Sloman ; the Dresses by Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superin-
tendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBA, THE ENCHANTRESS.—Date and lo-
cality not 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 Enchantress, not by Balfe,
mistress of all the elements, except those of "Arithmetic," having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. H. Horncastle ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (illustrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
a common 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 Perseverance, has never been beaten, and can be matched
against anything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
says a " Hying visit" to Kalyba ; and how, being empowered by the
Committee on National Education, he gives the old lady sudden no-
tice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. INTERIOR OF INFANT SeHooi.—Sehoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wig, who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on the occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND BARBACAN OP 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, Seven, Dix, Welsh, Desborg, Francis.—How the youthful
St. George is feted on his birth-day—how he makes his" first," and
nearly his " last " appearance in public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to wish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
NOTICE.—" Yothinge material to our historie" occurring during
a period of fifteen years, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. Kar.vaa's Hones or CORRECTION George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. H. Payne;
St. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, at. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney 1) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Sanger Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his brother 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 Champion of Christendom 1
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-
panies."
Scene 6. BANKS 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.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Almanzor
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 MALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KING OF Eovrr.—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. Wieland.
Slow this " marriage in high life" is suddenly 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 ;
11, says St. George, l'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds al
the " Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
How 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 or 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 •• • .Jr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CLIT-
EER'S SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Families famished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
ties to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. COUNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND Gasonikax.-3fore ways than
One of being "in clover." Specimen blf the very best "Britannia
Metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
and corn measures. A lot of " chaff "in both. Harlequin gives
Clown" the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.
Scene 12. SIAMESE VILLAS AND .IQUIRSEHY GROUND.—" To be let, to-
gether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker," and make way fur
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
in it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAiwa's SHOPIL—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
_ng." Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN To WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for 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 'l5. THE STATUE As IT Is ; or, Wellington at liyde-park-
corner.
Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT Wes ; or, Wellington at Waterloo.
"Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
tinder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING".

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called TIIE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or. a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Bayadere," " Banana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.
After which the new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
Courtington, Mr. Holl ; Sir Arthur Lovel, Mr. Howe ; Scoreup,
Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
Miss Julia Bennett.

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, 3liss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Triumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splondid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
THIS EVENING
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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.
smitii, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal eha-
meters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce of MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs.
Turner, Klnloch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villara, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr.' John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C . and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters 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 Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNICH ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ' • Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejambe, Mr. Leffler ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Bonner ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Flonner, flincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Urlel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which a new Farce, entitled SCHOOLBOY FROLICS.
Sir Gabriel Gabbleton, Mr. Granby • Captain Masterton, Mr.
Vining ; Albert, Miss Marshall ; John Wildgoose, Mr. Cowell ;
Clara Montresor, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Miss E. Hk..nner ; Mary
Wildgoose, Miss Somers.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Genf. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comic Vaudeville of LA DOT D'AIJ-
VERGNE.
To conclude with the popular Play of DON CESAR DE BAZAN.
Don Cesar de Bazan, Mons. F. Lemaitre ; La Maritana,
Clarisse.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
lutlf-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, T. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre,
on SATURDAY EVENING nest; doors open at Eight (there
being no performance on Thursday next). And will (by desiro
give a GRAND DAY PERFORMANCE THIS MORNING, Jan. 13,
Doors open at Two, and the Performance to commence at half-
Plist Two.

Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.
Primate Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
ItoYal Library, 33, Old Bond-street; at all the principal Libraries
and 141231c-sellers ; and at the Box-office.