The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-18 00:00:00

THEATRE: ROYAL, DRURY-LAN
The Splendid Pantomime of " Harlequin and St. George and the
Dragon," is acknowledged to be one of the moat successful ever
produced.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMA... ~
•
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere
Mr. Homes:Ale; Ardenford, Mr. ei . Harrison ; mat.e-prepoe, Mr. •
Harley ; Madame Corinne, Miss -Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which will be produced the Grand Comic Christmas, antie:l
mime, being a mixture of the istorical and legendary, title
HARLEQUIN AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. The
Overture and Music composed by Mr. It. Hughes ; the new and ex-
tensive Scenery by Mr. Grieve, Mr. Telbin, and numerous as-
sistants ; the Tricks and Transformations by Mr. Blarnire ; the Ma-
chinery by Mr. R. Slomen ; the Dresses by Mrs. Bovey, Airs. Balls,
and a host of auxiliaries. The whole produced. under the superin-
tendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. ABODE OF KALYBA, THE ENCHANTRES3.—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 " somee.bere or other." Kalyba (the Enchavitress, not by Balfe,
quite strees of all the elements, exeept those
rnof " Arithmetic, having
miscalcula her power), Mr H. Hocastie ; 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 H. Payne; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, (tne 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 EducaCon, he gives the old lady sudden no-
lice to quit, by as suddenly changing the premises to
Scene 2. It TERIoR OF INFANT SeHoOL.—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 EARBACAN 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 tee inventor of the celebrated
" Coventry Cake"), Miss Haines ; Head Yurse (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 Onorge," to astonish the
endives by and by as " The Seven Champions of Christendom"), Mas-
ttrs Coyle, Seven, Dix, Wel.,h, 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 wish him many happy returns of the day—and how Kalyba
shows her " love of children" by taking the " whole brood under
her wing."
.*noires.—E Nothings material to our historic" occurring during
a peeiod of fifteen yeers, the author trusts that the audience will al
low hint to cut it, and come again to
Scene 4. KALTRA'S House OF CORRLCTION !--NI. George of Eng-
land (a rum'un to look at, but a rare'un to go), Mr. W. 11. Payne;
St. Andrew of Scotland, St. David of Wales, St. Patrick of Ireland
St. Denis of France, St. James of Spain, St. Anthony of Italy (all
pretty much of the same, kidney !) Mr, Heath, Mr. Deuglae, Mr.
Marko, Mr. Chapin°, Mr. Sanger, Mr. J. Haynes.—How St George
pea its bro'her 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 lialyba, and
the Emancipation of the Seven Champions of Christendom
Scene 5. DovER lioAcos.—llow 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 ivith the various " Metropolitan Conveyance Com-
panies."
Scene G. BANE! OF THE NlLE.—Almanzor, King of Merocco (his
own Lord High Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, &e., on ids way to
King Ptolemy's Court, to court King Ptolemy's daughtel), Mr. T.
Mattheave ; Ptolemy-, King of Egypt (rather a remote ancestor of
Ibrahim Pacha, better known as Abraham Parker), Mr..Priorson.
Moorish Sailors, Attendants on King Ptolemy, Sec. How 2lmanzor
came in Egypt to be married—the Princess having a decided objec-
tion to their being " bound iii Morocco ;" and how St. George, not
Laving even " dipped" into the question of " lights," runs his
steamer on shore, and saves himself on the funnel.
Scene 7. GRAND HALL IN TAB PALACE OF PTOLEMY THE FIRST,
KM; OF EGYPT.—The Princess Sabra, Mr. Hance, about to be mar-
ried to the King of Morocco, hut patriotically devoting herseli to tho
digestive organs of the Dragon (a gentleman, whose prodigious
allowance of jaw enables him to speak fcr himself ), Mr. Wielend.
elow this " marriage in high life" is suddenly interrupted by the
leragon, who, r.ot 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," &e.
(vide 31orning Papers).
noire!. PROCLAMATION.
" Who'll kill the dragon ? I
" Or me he shall gorge •
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Amine of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
she "Corner," 1,000 to 0 on the Dragon (taken). " May the best

) lan wiu."
Scene S. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN TILE DESOLATE VALLEY.-
11'ov' the 'Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
tin:triers ;" how St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
lAng quite fin!shed); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then fall
oat. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
Messrs. Payne and Wieland). How the result of the last round not
tinly elevates St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
;iudience to
'Scene 9. GRAND HALL OP CHIVALRY.—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 Sew Characters.
Harlequin ••• • - Mr. Howell, I Clown.. • • Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloo- Mr. Priorson. I Columbine Miss Hicks.
.Scene 10. DExtre. IN Cull:103171Es AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
I 'ES'.s SNor.—lmp roved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
ro to nature." " Fainl les furnished" on a novel principle. A loud
eport on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.
Scene 11. Cor.NciiANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
the of being "in ' einv,r." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
ittetal." Plenty of "game" In high preservation. Cabinet measures
and corn measures. A. lot of " chaff " in both. Harlequin gives
Clown " thcsaelc." 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
totice. " Get out of the way, Old I)an Tucker," and make way for
`• patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
io it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illustrated. Spanish
tait and Orleans plum. "A plague o' both your houses."
;Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S Suors.—The original little Tin
rettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
-1.4." 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."
Aek in the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. " See
the Conquering Hero comes."

.Scene 15. :ruu STATUE AS IT Is; or, Wellington at Hyde-park,
corner.

scene IG. THE STATUE AS IT Was; or, Wellin;ton at Waterloo.
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

TII EATRE ROYAL, HAYSI A RKET.
Under the Mdnitgernent of Mr. ►t. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
FOUND OF WRONG; or, a FiresLe •,tory. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
llr,Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Cwynne' Mr. Webster ;
lute e, Mr, Buck tone; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
17111oughhy, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fbrreseue ;
,119..):,,,M.41 MTV& v ei, tioll ; ',Aka 31, VW, Mr. Webster;
'I be Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
aover ; Mittens, Miss Carre.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "La
I::wadere," " Itallana in Algeria," " Guillaume Tell," and a Po-
lonaise.

To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
tqled the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Trannuij
• slights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, .Liss P. Horton,
AIN,. L. S. Buckin,liann, Miss Iteynoldg, and Miss Julia Bennett.

'THEATRE IiuYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Mana,rement of Mrs. Keeley.

Triumphant success of Boz'3 new Christmas Piece. The new and
• splendld 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
e mumve permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
i nith, Fsq.. called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
r,eters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining.
eadows, K‘vley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the successful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS. In whica Mr. and Mrs. Keeiey will appear.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
-I•I;;KFLY'S HALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
Z. IV. ; Fintaloon, Mr. Conch ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

;I.IEATiIE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
'nix CORSICAN SISTER. 'haracters supported by
2; adame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
o.4Smit i. &e.

Between the pieces the celelirated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
di.din Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Ilanlons, will ex-
hi ,it their wonderful Jeux Oymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA G fSELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
11 ills Bride. . Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr.. P. Bedford,
r. 0. Smith, Mr. Caen Ord, Madame Celeste, ;dies Marian Taylor,
If its Emma llarditvz, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRI-NCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J: M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be perfumed a Grand Opera, sniffled ANNE BOLEY.ti
ll.:nry VIII., Mr. Bo Ida ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; liochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Eif ;:inour, • Misi fl. Smithson ; Anne l'oleyn, Miss Rossano.
In the course of the evening Prof' ssor HEMMING and his ta-
le:rted 4 HILDR EN will go through their'wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rkan Polka," introducing "The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Ch.l.tmas Pantomime, enti-
tled '111! ENCHA `7 TED BE tUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, •Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH. I'I.AYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed LA MAUR kINE. 31. de Jordy, 3f, Mae-
quillier ; Edouard, M. ; Madame de Ner!s, Mdhle. Vallee;
Cecile, Mdlle. Leyden.
After which, the popular Drama of L'AURERGE DES ADRETS.
Robert 3lacalre, Mons. F. Lemaitte ; who will, during the Piece,
dance "La Valse de Faust."
FAxes; 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. ; 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gcrinon, will have the honour of repeating
the'r Inimitable ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre, TO-
MORROW EVENING, and on Saturday next (there being no per-
fortaane.e on Thursday). Doors open at Eight o'clock. They will
give a GRAND DAY PERFORMANCE on Wednesday 31orning
next, Jan. 20. Doors open at Tw . o'clock.
Pxivate Boxe,, stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
1.115,ary, 33, itond,treet; and at the Box-office.

AsTL,Ey,' ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, air. W.
Rutty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious .Iftjesty the Queen. Prince
Albert, Prince of Wales, and iloyat Family. Triumphant su
ccss of the Chojetmas Novelties. Upwards of 30,000 persohs have
witnessed the new Grand Comic Pantomime, pronounced to be
unequalled for magnificence and mechatiical eftVets. The Boxes
tre nightly by brilliant assemblages of rank, and honoured
by the presence of 11.1111. Prince George of Cambridge, Earl of
Strathmore, Lady Crewe,ES an
E d
VE a host of fashlonables.
TH N
Will he performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
title 1 THE DEI:ON AORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Chaimed flit.
Eatire change of the SOEN-E; of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime,
autifled THE FORTY THIEVE A ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
Me Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vel; Pantaloon, .Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE,
LeSACC, Frances Davidge.

• Mfg EVENING
be Performed an original frrama, entitled TILE lIAND OF
KTA KES, DKATII. The characters will
Be s
ter 'Plx'rted '7 the who!e of the talented Company. Company.
TUE RAT Meg
Drawl, founded on Dickens' Work, culled
J TLE I_llf Char:e.ters :',!enrs. Neville, ebb,
Willi, nt4 0
ltii4on, Lewis, Vr,-,41eriz1,4; M ries.l avlile, Vtuing, Daly,
To 'eo,lorr'ewi R al`~'l'trtry.r.o'l'fah'f'l"antaroltne. call-:l THE KING
ON THE
.cAs ; or, Ilarttnni, to the Le,:d or Drenr.,f.
jequil,-Hea ?)e-r*li'l;
'liar.
T hoc ; Columbine, Zddlle.
N. lenelt, Herr E. De,4l:n.

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stave on
the Nape night.