The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-06 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 Balfe's Opera, entitled
rTIIREatellO;
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Florevillei
Mr.
a-Propos, Mr.
.11r. Horncastle ; Ardenford, Mr. D. W. "MoMrliAeNre,
Barley; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette,3 Miss R. Isaacs ;
rrivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which will be produced the Grand Cahoma iice,Cheurdisatrym,asePhtiantateod-
mime, being a mixture of the historical
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGMErADHuTgires
;DthßeAhGeOwNh.hdTehxe.
Overture and Music composed by
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, 31r..T ehlbyinA
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations r.B andl
a mi re numerousthe Maas 2
chidery by Mr. R. Sloman ; the Dresses
and a host of auxiliaries. The wholessepsrobdyu3clerds.utiveerY'thMerssUpßealrilns:
endence of Mr. W. West. te and lo-
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBif,Tn
Malty not exactly known, but consideredENcbirthreninsstrqu—aailan Society
to have been discovered " somehow or other," " some time or other,''
near " somewhere or other," Kalyba (the Enchantress, not by Belle%
mistress of all the elements, except those of " Arithmetic,"
and having
quite miscalculated her power), Mr. H. Horneastle ; Fiends 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." 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 SESlOOL.—Schoolmaster, 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 OF COVENTRY CASTLE.—
Ilia Earl of Coventry (Lord High Steward of England, and his own
into the bargain), Mr. Mazzoni ; the Countess of Coventry (a good
noasewife, and supposed to have been the Inventor of the celebrated
" Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Nurse (with a good character
r.•om her last place), Mr. Cheel ; Master George (afterwards cele-
trated 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 e ish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
sb )ws her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
ht r wing."

NOTICE.—" Nothings material to our historie" occurring during
a period of fifteen yell's, the author trusts that the audience will al-
low him to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KAnrise's HOUSE OF CORRECTION !—St. George of Eng-
-1.-Jld (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
Ft. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy (all
rretty much of the same kidney !) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his brother champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
p.:arance in public) are kept in durance vile, and on " very short
e.,minons" 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 Moons.—flow 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 wills the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-
panies."
Scene 6. BANKS or THE NlLE.—Almanzor, King of Morocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, 8.7. 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. l'riorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, &e. 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 ouestion of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE 'FIRST,
RING OF EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, hut patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak ter ahnself), Mr. Wieland.
New this " marriage in high life" is sud4enly 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, I I'll kill the daagon."—Old MS.
Aiming 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. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.—
flow the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " coantry
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 eleva:es 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 "Rattle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
a;pearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
New Characters. V
Harlequin.... Mr. Howell, C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon..... Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CET-
SHOP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
na to nature." "Families furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies t 4 the Clown's head.
Scene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
Ltd 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-
vther 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
fiat and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S Smors.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
tnj." Grand Experiments in Gull Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
tt ophe.
Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. How to " cut and shuffle."
in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
tbe Conquering Hero comes."
.Icerie 15. THE STATUE AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-

et rner.
.scene TIIE STATUE AS IT WAS ; OT, Wellington at Waterloo
" •.00k here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
P )UND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
r. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
rclekS, Air. Buckstone; llarwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Woughhy, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Furtescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Bard will perform the Overtures, "La
tyad, re," " Italiana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lotaise.

After which the new Faroe, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
.urting•ton, Mr. Holt Sr; Arthur Lovel, Mr. Ilowe ; Scoreup,
%i r. Buckstone; Lady Clarissa, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
3! Julia. Bennett.

To conclu.le with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c[,:led the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
IMights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, 'Miss P. Horton,
/Yrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reyno!d:, and Miss Julia Bennett.

111-1 TEE iii)YAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant success of Boz'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 TIIE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
raeters 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, Kinloch, and Oxberry ; Miss Villars, Miss 'turner, and Miss
♦rden.

To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Co'lier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss Laidlaw ;
Attendant Sprite 3, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE RGYAL„.IDELPIII.
UNDER THE DiIH,CiIoN OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LO:MBA, 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 lianlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GrSELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
W!113 Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Collenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
21:sa Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

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

Will be performed a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
TILE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI.2II ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Cot. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen:;
Capt. Bellejamb:, Mr. heftier ; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn ; Cornet
tir,s,los, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Kr. Horner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Homier, Blacks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Af rshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which a new Comic Drama, entitled THE TWO RAIN-
BCWS. Characters by Messrs. Compton, Cowell, Granby ; Mrs. H.
Hte4hes, and Miss E. Honner.

In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
ler ted CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
TIC in Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Chratmas Pantomime, enti-
tle i The ENCHANTED BE.VUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE ;
ct, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr
rlioo ; Columbine, Miss Burbldge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Diarshall
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
M. PERLET'S FAREWELL BENEFIT, and positively his last
Appearance but One.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the favourite Vaudeville of LA FAMILLE
INt PRO V ISEE. Characters by MM. Dumery, Dorgebret, David ;
;INli•lame Grassau,. Mdlles. Leyder and Celina Fouquet.
4. fter which Moliere's celebrated Comedy of L'AVARE. liar-
(l'Avare), M. Perlet ; the other characters by MM. Berm.
P gebret, Langeval, Cartigny, Pagenier, Tourillon, Lucien, Felix,
.L.-a ;id ; Mdlles. Va'lee, Angels, and .Amelie Khin.
conclude with the Comic Operetta of LES RENDEZVOUS
rtr,_-rtGrors. M. Dugravier, M. Cartigny; Cesar, M. Dumery;
rice, M. Heron ; Jasinin, M. Pagenier ; Bertrand, M. Tourillon ;
.124: ie, Mdlle. Fouquet ; Louise, Mdile, Vallee ; Julie, Mdlle. Khin.
p ,xes, es. , Pit, Is. Gd. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
hail .past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

•
ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS (Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanweod, and Germon) will have the honour of repeating
their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, TO-
WORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
dur!lig the Christmas Holidays ; doors open at Eight, and the Enter-
tain sent commences at Half-rast Eight. And will (by desire) give
a %RAND JUVENILE PERFORMANCE THIS MORNING.
open at Two, to commence at half-past Two.
4s. ; Pit, 25.; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL A3IPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Aibert, PrinceraPatronisedPatronised b her Most Gracious Majesty the
of Queen, Prince
Wales, and Royal Family. Unrivalled success
of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, acknowledged by the Pry's'
and the public to surpass all others for magnificence and novelty.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
tttle,i THE DEMON ROUSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
ClArmed Bit.
To be followed by Ilatty's SCE.I.TRA of the CIRCLE ; with
h orous performances by Mr. Henderson, as Clown.
To conclude with the successful Comic EquestrlanPairy pant:teem,.
enti
Itot led T
er'Hs Cave. E FORTY THIEVE
M S ; or, harlequin and All Baba and
the bb Clown, r. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vey ; P.mtaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called THE KING
or THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dream. Har-
lequin, Herr Deulin : Pantaloon, Herr R. Deulin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Thoudere ; Clown, Herr N. Deulin ; Mr. Punch, Herr E. Deulin.