The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-07 00:00:00

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Baife's Opera. entitled THE BONDMAN.
MarquiS de Vernon,: el' a Weiss ; Floreville, Mr._ ll.,_,stfterr ,•(:)11ploosr,lieijter,.
Mr. iterncastle; Ardenford, elr. I • r'-ing 31'"
Harley: Afatiame orinne,' Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After welch will be produced the Gstori ra,nd CanodmilcegCehnraieatrymas,
ePnatintlteo,i
mime, be ng a mixture of the I, i
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGEMr. A.,lNDHuTglhleEs
Overture and Music composed by e Dt
hi leA nGe°2-a. n die'x he-
tensive Scenery by 3lr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations byelr.Bßolvaemyi,rem;rsth
eßalls
Ma-
chhlery by Mr. It. Sloman ; the Dresses by Mrs.
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the superin-
en lence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBA, TIM ENCHANTRESS.—Date and lo-
cality not exactly known, but considered by the Antiquarian
haveto Society,
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. 11. llorncastle ; 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 11. 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 "mcog." " Young England," a tree
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
pays a " flying 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 SCHOOL.—Sehoolmaster, Mr. Big-
wise who, at the request of his " Illustrious Visitor," gives the boys
a half-holiday on the occasion.
Scene 3. EXTERIOR AND BARBACAN 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 cerebrated
"Coventry Cake"), Miss llaines ; 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
nearly his " last " appearance is public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
come to ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
NOTICE.—" Nothinge material to our historic" occurring during
a period of fifteen peers, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALYBA'S HOUSE OF CORRECTION !—St. 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, art. Anthony of Italy (all ,
pretty much of the same kidney!) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Ilaynes.—llow 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
evho " can't abide her"—in short, how—but we won't anticipate—
reerely observing, that the upshot is the Downfall of Kalyba, and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom!
Scene 5. DOVER ROADS.—llow the Seven Champions of Christen-
Oom set out for their respective destinations—" the management
I aving, in the handsomest manner," made special arrangements for
i hat purpose with the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-
e,anies."
Scene 6. BANES OF THE NlLE.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on his way to
Eine Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughter), Mr. T.
fattitews ; Ptolemy, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
I eraltim Pacha, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr. Priorson.
Moorieh Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &c. How Almanzor
erne to Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " hound in Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
1 eying 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,
Kin° OF EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to he mar-
l!ed to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herselt to the
ingestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak fcr himself), Mr. Wieland.
flow 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 ;
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
rein win."
Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
I tow the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
;,uarters ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
eines quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
cal. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
..7feesrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
unly elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
eeilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to
Scene 9. GRAND HALL or CIIIVALRY.—How St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
aepeartince of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.
Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon... •. Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
-I.ER's Sime.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
to nature." " Famides furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Vies to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCIIANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
cue of being "in clover." Specimen of 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 NURSERY 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 for
" 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 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 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 15. THE STATUE AS IT IS ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.
Scene IG. THE 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 the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glousmore, Mr. Holl ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Fredarick
1. mint, Mr. Brindall ; Mr, Benjamin Stoat, Mr, Buckstone; Evelyn,
"I,r. Stuart; Graves, Mr. Webster; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
I udson ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss lior-
t,o ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescue. _

:miring the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
Eqyadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-

luaaise

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c:fib!d the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
I:elights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
rs. L. S. Buckin4harn, Miss Reyno!ds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

IIF:,\TkE ROYAL, LYCEUM
Under the Mana.mment of Mrs. Keeley,

Triumphant success of noz's new Christmas Piece.

The new and

splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
Tills EVENING

Will be performed a Drama, founded on the New Christman
nnual of Charles Dickens, DA., and adapted to the stage (by the
:elusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albei t
Smith, Esq.. called TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
r-titers by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
lleadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, miss
Drove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.

After which, the Farce of MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs.
Tlrner, Kinloch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villars, 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. Cough ; Columbine, Miss Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

CHEATIIE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
/.OMBA, THE CORSICAN srsTEit. Characters supported by
Ikl4dame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
U. Smith, &e.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
J.ii Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
-1.1:,it their wonderful .Jens Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
uf LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM PACERS; or, the
di Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
'Yr. O. Smith, Mr. Collenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
)';-,s Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. 31addox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in three parts,
ert:tied THE NIGHT DANCERS ; founded oil the Story of
" iiselle." The principal characters personified by Miss eleorgiana
Si.lithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
:rshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, llonner, &C.
In the course of the evening Prof,ssor HEMMING and his ta-
le.ited CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rl;-.-in Polka," introducing "The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, entl-
Bel The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE ;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Cliwn, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
The Last Appearance of the eminent Comedien, M. PERLET.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
cai•tiviy ; Vetere, M. Langeval ; Ergaste, M. Lucien; Ariste, M.
Do rgebret ; Un Commissaire, M. Masquillier ; Un Notaire, M. Pa-
gel ,ier ; Isabelle, Mdlle. Angele ; Eleonor, Mdlle. Fouquet ; Lisette,
M.'lle. Khin.
fter which the Vaudeville of LE COMEDIEN D'ETAMPES.
Do:ival, M. Perlet (who will sustain four different characters) ;
Ma leleine, Mdlle. Amclie
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Assiette, Monsieur l'erlet.
Boxes, 68. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
kia:f-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gormon, will have the honour of repeating
thrir Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, THIS
EVENING, and every rueslay, Thursday, and Saturday during the
Christmas Holidays. Doors open at Eight, and the Entertainment
Coin mcnces at half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give a GRAND
DA Y PERFORMANCE, on WEDNESDAY MORNING next, Jan.
13. Doors open at Two, and the Performance to commence at half-
past Two,