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

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

MIME COMPANY.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed Belle's Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon,:Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horneastie; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. King ; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley; Madame Corinne, 311.5 s 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
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND TILE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive Scenerli by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tficks and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chidery by Mr. R. Sloma.n ; the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Mrs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced under the 'superin-
endence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALTBA, ENCIIANTRESS.—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 " aomewhere or other" Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Baife,
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic," having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. H. Horncastie ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (illustrating a common expression of speech, with anything but
a oommon 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 " mcog." 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
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 SEROOE.—Sehoolmaster, Mr. 11104
wig, 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 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
nearly his " last " appearance ix public on the occasion—how his
" cousins " Andrew, David, Patrick, Denis, James, and Anthony
4me to A ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
ows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
er wing." _

NoTicE.—" Xothinge 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
Scene 4. KALYBA'S HOUSE OF CORRECTION s—St. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. H. Payne;
fC. 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. 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 Champions of Christendom!
Scene 5. Dovta ROADS.—How the Seven Champions of Christen-
dom set out *r 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 Paella, 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 fimnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMT TILE FIRST,
KING or EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to he 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 fer himself), Mr. Wieland.
How 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 ? I"Orme he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, 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
man win."
Scene 8. TILE 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 ha 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 GIIIVALRY.—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....
Pantaloon.....

Mr. Howell, i C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.

Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
Ines to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—MOre Ways than
cne 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 Tattoo'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. INT'Entoo OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for We 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. TilE STATUE AS IT IS ; or, Wellington at Ilyde-park•
corner.

Scene 16. THE STATUE AS IT WAS; or, Wellington at Waterloo,
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATIZE ROYAL, 11.11:31A1tKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee,
'MIS EVENING

'Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glossmore, Mr. Moll ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury; Sir Fredarick
Mount, Mr. Brindall; Mr,Denjamin Stout, Mr, Buckstone; Evelyn,
31-c- Stuart; Graves, Mr. Webster; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortcscue. _ _ _

During the evening the Band will perfonn.the Overtures, "La
Bayadere," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-

lonaisc.

To conclu4e 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. Ituckiruham, Miss Reynold-, and Miss Julia Bennett.

1111•:A'Plti I(OYAL, I.7CEUAt.
Under the Matnwement of Mrs. Keeley.
niumphant success of Iloz's new Christmas Piece. ,The new an,

splendid Pantomime every evening,
THIS EVENING

A great hit.

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 THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Kteley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the Farce of MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs.
Turner, litnioch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Miss Turner, and Miss
Arden.

To conclude with a New COl4llO Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier ; Fantaloon, Mr. (lough ; Columbine, Miss Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

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

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
10MBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wrlght, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c-

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Ilanions, 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,
]lr. O. Smith, Mr. Cullen!bni. Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
llias 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 an original remantil Opera, in thve parts,
entitiect TILE NI(iIIT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
Glselle." The principal characters personified by Miss 6eorgiana
Fmithson, Miss Rourke, Miss Sara Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, llonner, &c.
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 ;
am, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Pauli ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flextnore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
The Last Appearance of the eminent Comedien, M. PERLET.
TMORROW ENING
Will be performed O-
L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
Cartiwny ; Valere, M. Langeval ; Ergaete, M. Lucien ; Ariste, M.
Dorgebret ; Un Commissaire, M. Masquillier ; Un Notaire, M. Pa-
genier ; Isabelle, Mdlle. Angele r Eleonor, Mdlle. Fouquet ; Lisette,
Mdlle. Kbin.
After which the Vaudeville of LE COMEDIEN D'ETAMPES.
Dorival, Mr' Perlet (who will sustain four different characters) ;
3Ladeleine, hidlle. Amalie Khin.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Pique-
Aresiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
balf_past seven, and the performancT 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
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, THIS
EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the
Christmas Holidays. Doors open at Eight, and the Entertainment
commences at Half-past Eight. And will (by desire) give a GRAND
DAY PERFORMANCE, on WEDNESDAY MORNING next, Jan.
13. Doors open at Two, and the Performance to commence at half-
past Two.