The Sun.
London, England, 1824-12-28 00:00:00

TH E TH EATRES.

DitultY-LAN a.—After the performance of
Pitarro, nhich is now dull enough, according to
annual custom to precede a new Pantomime at
Christmas, a piece of this description was lust
night brought forward under the title of Harle-
quin and the Main!" Bird, or the Singing Trees,
and the Golden I,aters. The story is taken
from that prolific source of juvenile amusement,
The Arabian Nights Entertainment." Our
-Readers will not expect from us a critical
examen of the merits of this piece. The tricks
of Harlequin are well known, yet they always
please on repetition. There was an abundant
display of them last night, and the Clown
and Pantaloon bore their sufferings with
the usual fortitude. The. scenery is good,
particularly those representing Edinburgh.—,
As this entertainment is chiefly intended for the
rising generation, we can venture to assure
their parents and guardians, that they, as well. as
their children and wards, may reasonably partake
of the wonders of the night. The house was
crowded.

COVENT CA DEN.—The tragedy of George
Barnwell, traditionally brought forward at this
time of the year, was followed last night by a
new Pantomime entitled The Dragon gliVantleN ;
or, More of More Hall. A very humorou► farce
nth this name was very popular among our
not remote ancestors. It was written by the
celebrated HARRY CAREY, the great grandfather
of Mr. KLAN the actor, and the supposed author
of the words and tune of " God save the King."
Tho piece of last night is as diverting us most
of the same nature have hitherto proved. There
is splendid scenery, an abundant variety of trans-
formations, representations of Epsom races, Mac-
adamizing operations, tricks of Harlequin, blun-
ders of the Clown, &c. &c., all well adapted to
the season. The wh►►le was well received by a
very numerous audience.

A DELPIII.—The Pantomime brought forward
last night at this place, is entitled Mother Red
Cap, a terrific crone, whose machinations are em-
ployed to interrupt the loves of Harlequin and
Columbine, but whose malignant designs are
defeated by the Fairies of the Rose. The
piece, which is ingenious and divertjug, was, as
is always the case at this Theatre, well got up, as
the phrase is. It followed the whimsical and di-
verting Drama, entitled The Life of an Actor, and
both pieces were deservedly well received. The
latter piece has been, indeed, well supported,
chiefly by Messrs. Lieu, REcvu, and POW Elt, as
well as by all the other performers, male
and female. The Pantomime is likely to
become very popular, judging from the re-
ception which it experienced from a very crowd-
ed audience last night.

SURREY THEATRE.--This Theatre opened
again last night with a new Pantomime, and a
Melo-drama. The chief subject of the melo-
drama related to our attack upon Algiers, and
there was no want of bustle, fighting, and gun-
po%s der. The audience seemed to be well-pleased
with a piece that reminded them of the triumphs
of British heroism over piratical ferocity.
COBURG THEATIIE.—The Reign q/' ?'error, or
The French Revolution, was the title of the
dramatic novelty presented at this Theatre last
night. The chief actors and sufferers in that
lamentable triumph of democratical fury were
introduced with great effect. The terrific scenes
were relieved by the humours of an Eng-
fish Cobler. The tragic scenes were well sus-
tained by H. KEMBLE, BENGounit, and CouutM.
The audience were numerous, and the piece al-
together successful.