The Sun.
London, England, 1860-12-27 00:00:00

HAYMARKET.

The bill of fare at this house judiciously com-
menced with Goldsmith's glorious old comedy
" She Stoops to Conquer," at once appealing to the
better senses of a Boxing-night audience, and in-
troducing Miss Fanny Stirling to the boards of the
Haymarket. Of this young lady it is impossible to
speak too highly. She is so thoroughly lady-like,
and she evinces such genuine feeling, that if her
stage education were less complete than it is, one
could not help being pleased with her. The rest.
of the characters were cast as usual.
The title of the pantomime is " Queen Lady
Bird and her children ; or, Harlequin and a House
on Fire ;" and it gives rise to some very novel effects
by a combination of fire and water, of which Mr.
Fenton, the much-esteemed scene painter, makes
the most of. He is ably assisted by Messrs.
O'Connor and Morris ; and the pantomimic part
being committed to the Leclereq family, it is admi-
rably carried out.
The introductory or fairy portion consists of
twelve scenes, all charmingly painted, and some
with extraordinary and entirely new effects. We
may particularise the cell of Aphis and the effect of
an April shower, Allegorical Palace of King Aphis
and the Children's Bedroom, where a grand bolster-
ing match takes place, to the infinite merriment of
the smaller portion of the audience, though the
laughter and enjoyment are by no means confined
to them. Then comes the burning of the bower
and the transformation scene, where arises a new
house from the ashes of the former. Here real water
is seen in every form, and makes one of the most
beautiful and fanciful scenes ever produced.
The harlequinade that follows is well kept up by
Mr. Arthur Leclercq as Harlequin, Miss Fanny
Wright as Columbine, and Mr Charles Leelercq as
Clown. Of course none of the principal incidents of
the past year are forgotten. The excess of rain
the contest with street musicians ; the new road in
Kensington Gardens—and of course the Prince of
Wales's visit to the capitol at Washington, which
gives an opportunity for a grand finale, typifying
the brotherhood of John Bull and Jonathan ; and
the curtain is brought down to " God save the
Queen," and " Yankee Doodle."

There can be:no doubt this elegant and fantastical
production will become a great favourite with the
frequenters of this theatre, who seem to look for
prettiness and gaiety, rather than a more monstrous
production, full of boisterous humour and stupen-
dous effects. It was much applauded, and the
author was duly honoured by a crowded and
fashionable audience.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
The Christmas entertainments at this house
opened with " Ernestine," which was performed
with the same. caste of character as en former occa-
sions of its representation. It was performed in the
most perfect manner, and at its conclusion was
greeted with applause.
The pantomime is entitled " Robinson Crusoe ; or,
Harlequin Friday, and the King of the Caribbee
Islands," a burlesque by Mr. Henry J. Byron. The
first scene opens with a charming view of the Third,
.Paport of Hull, where we find Pretty Jenny
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ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The Christmas entertainment at this house is one
which, whether we regard its composition, its gene-
ral getting up, or its ensemble—that reflects the
greatest credit upon the author (Mr. Wm. Brough),
the management, and indeed all the parties con-
nected with its production, or engaged in its illus-
tration. It is entitled " Endyniion, or the Naughty
Boy who Cried for the Moon," and is an extrava-
ganza, or burlesque, more than ordinarily humorous,
and affords ample scope and verge enough to the
clever artists who represent the several characters
in it to indulge themselves to the top of their bent
in all the features of fun,whether as regards dialogue
or situation. The plot is founded on the exquisite
legend of " Endymion," the Shepherd Prince (Miss
M. Taylor), whose love for Diana, or the Moon
(Miss Herbert), has been immortalised in Keats's
charming poem. _

The scenery was in many respects beautiful. We
may especially notice the summit of Mount Latmos,
the effect of the rays of the moon upon the sleeping
Endymion, and the closing scene where Endymion
ascends to the silver throne of Luna. Upon the
whole, we have to congratulate the management
upon the production of this extravaganza, which is
sure to obtain the general approval of the public.
The intensely interesting drama of " The Isle of
St. Tropez" preceded the burlesque, and enchained
the attention of the audience throughout its repre-
sentation. Mr. Wigan's acting of the part of Henri
Desart was of the highest order, and met with
deserved approval.