The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-15 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The eminent PANTOMIME THEATRE, and the FIRST PANTO-
MIME COMPANY.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Balfe's Opera, entitled THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Fioreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horncastle; Ardenford, Mr. W. Harrison (his first appearance
since his indisposition); Mal-a-Propos,. Mr. Harley ; Madame Co-
rinne, Miss 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 THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. R. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blamire ; the Ma-
chidery by Mr. R. Stoman ' • the Dresses by Mrs. 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. Thecumerfass.--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. Horncastie ; Fiends and Fu-
ries (111,1strating a common expression of speech, wills anything but
a common expression of countenance), Messrs..T. 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
Marsh of Intellect (travelling "biog." 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 bee matched
against anything), Miss Annie Payne.—How the March of Intellect
nays 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 SelloOL.—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.
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, I)ix, 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
COM, to I,h him many happy rettirnq of the day- -and how Kalyba
shows her love of ebiliireit" tiv taking the " whoio I,rood under I
her wing."

NaTt6:.- " Yothinge inalerial Iv ..00r 10i...t0ri,"
A period of fifteen years, the author t0...1,4s that the andien, :41
low him to cut it, aool eotooe tegotioo to
Scene 4. KALT6A'4, oillit.CTIOS :-St. ilotor:fe of Eg-.
laatl (a mow to sit n. rare'ont to -Payne;
St. _Andrew of $....th001, Ita,ioo IVal.,i;, St. . I'ltriev of Ireland
St. Penis of Franee, St..iatrios of 9pati,4.i Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same kidney I) Mr. Heath, Mr. Douglas, Mr.
Marks, Mr. Chapino, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St. George
and his bro'her champions (considerably grown since their last ap-
pearance in public) are kept in durance vile, and an " very short
commons" by Kalyba—how Kalyba pops her affections on St. George
who " can't abide her"—in short, how—hut 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. Rom:A.—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 or THE NiLE.—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.
/Ifatthews ; 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 funnel.

Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN THE PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KIN° or EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, but patriotically devoting herself to the
digestive organ* of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of
,jaw enables him to speak fez nimself ), Mr. Wiehml.
How this " marriage in high life" is siuMenly 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 ;
1, says St. George, I I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds a

the •' ('or
man win

'ner,' 1,000 to 0 on the linron (taken). " May the he:

- . Meene R. TIIE DRAGONS HAUNT VC THE DESOL#TE VALLET.—
How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra td his " country
quarters;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not

being quite finished); hoiv he and.tlie Dragon fall in, and then
Out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed

Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result'of the last round not
only eleyates 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 o❑ CHIVATAT.—HOW St. George receives
the " Rattle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.

Harlequi n
Pantaloon

Mr. Howell, I ST r. T. Matthews
Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.

Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
Lzies SROP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. "Holding the mirror
up to nature." " FamPles furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.
Scene 11 CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND CRANART.—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 fur
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
iu it." The. Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. "A plague o' both your houses."
Scene TINMAN AND TAILOR'S Snors.—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 TOT WAREHOITSE.—
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 STATCE AS IT Is ; or, Wellington at Hyde-park-
corner.

Scene It. TIIE STATUE AA IT WAS ; or, Wellington at Waterlco
"Look here upon this picture, and On this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
1-nder the Management of Mr It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EMNING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called TILE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foijambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss FGrtsscue
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, _
Bayadere," " Itallana in Algeria," " Guill*ltna Tell," and aPa
lonaise.

After which, Planche's new Comic Drama, called WHO'S YOH!
FRIEND ? or, The Queensberry Fete. Viscount Leatherhead, Mr.
Tilbury ; Sir Felix Love!, Mr. Holl ; Giles Fairland, Mr. Webster ;
The Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
Sever; Mittens, Miss Carre.
To conclude 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. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
TJnder the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. The new and
splendid Pantomime every evening. A great hit.
TUTS 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 THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal elm -
sacters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the successful Comely of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLYS BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Spritell, Masters.. C. and F. Lauri.

T EATIIE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS .EVENING

Will be performed an on anal romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMB A, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
CORSICAN'
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yat ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &c. .

• Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils--the Masters Ilanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful dens (iynmastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on The Ballet
of LA O!SELLE. entitled .TIIE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smlth,, Mr. Callen.brd.Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma flarding„ Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
et THIS EVENING
Will he performed a Grand Opera, amine.' ANNE. BOLEYN.
Henry VI 11., Air. Leflier ; Percy, . ; . Rochforil, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Ilarvey, Mr.- Wynn ; Lady Jane
Sayninr, Miss G.. Smithson ;- Anne Boleyn, Miss B.Assano.
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 wilt perform " The Ame-
rican Polka,", introducing " The Railroad Overture."
Its donclude with a new Grand Comic Chrstmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo; Columbine, 3liss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.—.ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS ETENING
Will be performed the popular domestic Melodrame, entitled LA
DAME DE SAINT TROPEZ. Georges Maurice, Mons. F. Le-
maitre; Hortense d'Auberive, Mdlle. Clarisse.
6s. pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.