The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-27 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
'MIS EVENING

Will be repeated it• Grand Opera, iu three acts, called MARI TA NA.
eharles the Second, Mr. Borrani ; Den Caesar De Bazan, Mr. W.
Harrison ; Don Jose de Santarem, Mr. H. Phillips ; Maritana, Miss
Romer; Lazarillo, Miss Poole.
After which, a new grand Christmas comic Pantomine, called
HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs. The New and
extensive Scenery under the direction of Mr. Grieve ; the Overture
and Music by Mr. R. Hughes; the Tricks, Transformations, and
rations by Mr. Blamire ; the Machinery by Mr. B. Sloman ; the
by Mr. Bovey, Mrs. flails, and numerous assistants. This
whole Pradesed under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
Alen* 1. Itrrialcin OF GuflamAx..L. Epoco—Lord Mayor's Day,
—between the Dinner and the Bali. "'agog and Gog (the City
Giant —onee at a premium, now at a discount), Mr. S. Jones and
Mr. H. Horricastle ; Ge,eral Tom Thumb (a Dwarf, but causing a
great panic lit the Giant market), Mi 29 Dale.

" IVho'll kill the Giants?
I, says Tom Thumb,
As soon as I come,
I'll kill the Giants."—Yankee Nursery Tale.
The Genius of Pantoraine (Chairwoman of the " Christmas Funny
Quin MiSs A. Pa 3 ne.—How Tom Thumb takes the Giants down a
peglor two—" From words they'd almost come to blows"—lrinpire
andßeferee, the Genius; of Pantomime, wlro gives her decision in a
manner (it is hoped) satisfactory to her numerous patrons in boxes,
pit, and gallery.

Gene 2. COAST OP TILE ISLAND OF LlLLlPUT.—Discovered A.D.
1699. "Ater a storm comes a calm." Gulliver (having a passlon
for travelling, high and dry on a rock), Mr. W. H. Payne ; Mrs. Gul-
liver (having a passion Mr her husband, in the same predicament),
Mr. Hance. Extraordinary high tide, and great rush for places.
Timely arrival of the Flying Island. Mrs. Gulliver leaves the rock
to the time of " Here we go up, up. up"—Gulliver leaves the rock to
the tone of " Here we go down, down, down." The tide having
ceased to flow, naturally begins to ebb, and leaves Gulliver to asto-
nish the Lilliputians I Peasants (the real `• small natives"), Messrs.
and Mesdames Tiny, Dumpy, Dot, Weebody, Speck, Short, Small,
Trot, Littlejohn, &c. &c. ; Inspector of the A division of Lilliputian
Police, Mr. stumpy ; Policemen, Messrs. Move-a-way, Clear-the-
way, Push-a-long, Walk. on, &c.; Engineer, Mr. Easer ; Stoker, 31r. •
Hot-birth. How Gulliver, alias the man-motuitaia, is BOUND over
to keep the peace ; and how, " by a long pull, a strong pull, and a
pall altogether," he is carried away to the court of the Emperor L

" And ,s-asn't lie a dainty dish
To set before the King ?"
Old MSS. in the British Museum.
506110 3. HALL OF SCIENCE IN THE PALACE OF THE KING or LA-
rcre.—Hls iMejesty the King of Laputa (very deep in (Geome-
try—vide, Flappers at his elbows), Mr. T. Matthews ; Lord High
Chancellor Parallelogram and Lord High Chamberlain .Equilateral
(fond of " Figures," especially Bomber " One"), Mr. Howell and Mr.
Johnson. Lords In Waiting, with their attendant flappers, pages,
&c. Mrs. Gulliver makes her " first and only appearance at Court ;"
and how, having lost her G , the Flying Island is placed at her
disposal to recover the same.
Scene 4. MARINg RESIDENCE OF THE EMPEROR OF LILLIPUT.— His
" High" Mightiness Golbas to Momaren Mully Ully One, Emperor
of Lilliput, Miss Turtle ; her " equally" High Mightiness the Em-
press of Lilllput, Miss Midgley. The Lilliputian Court (the " high-
est" families In the land), and Lilliputian Imperial Guard (at least
2 ft. 6 in. In their stockings), servants, policemen, cooks, setillions,
&e. &e.—How Gulliver, having been let out of " durance vile," not
only pockets the affront, but two policemen in the bargain. flow he
kisses the Emperor's hand, and the Empress's lips. Inspection of the
Lilliputian Imperial Guard. How Gulliver swallows his dinner, and
is only prevented from swallowing a Lilliputian, by way of dessert,
by the news of the arrival of the Illefascadian fleet. Gulliver re-
gains his freedom, by towing in the enemy's fleet. The Palace on
fire. Arrival of the Lilliputian Fire Brigade. How Gulliver saves
the Empress, and is then obliged to save himself, which he does by

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taking a hop, step, and a jump into
Scene 5. CORN-VIIILD IN BROBDIGNAO.--Longostretcho (a sub-
stantial Brobdignag tanner, and member of the Brobalignag Agri-
cultural Soeietj), Mr. Monster ; Long-in-the-stride (his wife), Mrs.
Strapper; Brcgpligi Baby (in and out of a go-cart), Mis: H.
Payne; A very riAtTid Robin (the mother of a very tine f.imily),
Mrs. Redbreast ; Prize Pig (with sliver medal from the Brobkmag
Cattle Show), Mr. snout. How Gulliver goes a bird's nesting, and
gets the worst of it, and how, after paying all proper deference to
the "great-uns," he pitches into the " little-tm" in the go-cart.
Scene 6. BILORDIGNAO BED-ROOSt AND NURSISAY.—BrObdigIIfIg
" Gemini" (Auglice twins), Masters James and Elliott; Brobdignag
Kitten. Mr. Pussey. For further particulars of this scene apply
personally to the principal performers, who can be seen in It every
evening till further notice.
Scene 7. COAST OF THE ISLAND OF lALLIPUT (45 Scene 2), and
re-sppearanc.e of the Flying Island ; from which Mrs. Gulliver taken
a flying leap into Gulliver's arms —" We may be happy yet." Our
old acquaintance, the Rock, introduces another old acquaintance,
the Genius of Pantomime, Transformation of the Characters.
Harlequin 3fr. Wieland. I Clown Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaioon Mr. Howell. Columbines —Miss Hicks and
Miss Lonsdale.
Scene 8. LND OF COVENTRY-STREET, PICCADILLY.—Writing in
Eight Lessons. The Experimental Squadron, with Hornpipe accom-
paniment. A Sudden Peep into Leicester-square. Wenham Lake
Ito. Sliding made easy. A great Fall in Provisions—viz. fish, fruit
and vegetables.

Scene 9. CLOWN'S LODGINGS.—Bed and Window change sides, and
Clown "goes down the middle and up again ;" great virtue In a blan-
ket. "To be well shaken before taken." The principle of elongation
"Carried out." Clown is tossed up, and Harlequin comes down
"heads."

Scene 10. EXTERIOR OF GROCERS, FISHMONGERS, AM.) WINE MER-
CHANTS' SHOPS.—Two active lads, versus active clothes-horse. Cask
of West India Produce and barrelled natives. Ladders ad infinitum,
Putting up the shutters—the wrong shop. Try again. Ditto re-
peated. Great change on the premises, and " business removieg."
Scene 11. Iltoncam-intr„ with extensive view of the neighbour-
hood of London. Railways remember the 30th November. Grand
Railway Steeple-chase to the Board of Trade. Arrival of engines
from all the country round. " A clear course and no favour." Off
they go. Clown and Pantaloon in difficulties, and ending in a "dis-
solution of partnership." •

Seigle 12. FLEET-STREET DURING TILE REPAIRS, with Glass Shop,
Tinman's, and Railway Printing-office. Railway Prospectus and
Provisional Committee; publishing made easy. Orders to any
amount punctually attended to. The Great Guy for 1845. Great
battne of stags ; "they come—they come." No thoroughfare. The
shortest cut to the Board of Trade, producing a great smash among
the crockery.

Seene 13. EXTERIOR OF rii,a BOARD OF TRADE, and Probable Ge-
neral Railway Terminus.
Scene 14. WATCHMAKERS' AND 1300KSELLERS' SHOPS.—Teaching
the young idea how to shoot. illustrated London Noose. A " pinch
of curry powder." Watch on a new movement. Queen's Visit to
Germany, and all eyes directed to

Scone 15. Tag CITY OF COLOGNE, as it appeared on her Majesty's
arrival.

Owing to this great attraction, immediate application should be
made to JOHN' PARSONS, Box Book-keeper.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

THIS EVENING
Will lie repeated an Original Comedy, called THE MAIDEN
AUNT. Sir Simon Sage, Mr. W. Parrett ; Percy Sage, Mr. Hud-
son; Mrs. Saran Wilmot, Mrs. Glover; Catherine Wilmot, Mrs.
Sieymoilr.

To be followed by a New and Original Farce, called EAU-MIT
BUBBLES. Gorman Hodson, lir. Hudson, Ellen Soytou, Miss
Eeyton.

To eonclude with a Grand New Extravaganza, entitled nir, BEE
AND THE; ORANGE TREE; or, The Four Wishes. Principal
Characters by Mr. Hudson, Mr. James Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mr.
Clark, Miss P. Morton, Miss Julia Bennett, Mrs. Caulfield, and Mrs.
Stanley.

THMATitE .A.DELYIII.
THIS EVkNING

Will be repeated an entirely New Drama, called TIIE LIONESS
OP THE NoHilt, or, The Prisoner of Shlns,:elhourg. Alexis
Romanouski, Mr. Webster; Triptoleinns lime, Mr. Wright; Eliza-
beth, Madame Celeste.

After which, MOTHER AND CHILI) ARE DOING WELL.
To conclude with an entirely New and Original Christmas riot-
tamime, celled HARLEQUIN AND POONOOWINGKEEWANG-
FLIBEEDEEFLOBEEDEERUSKEEBANG; or, The King of the
Cannibal Islan‘ls. Harlequin, Mr. T. Ireland ; Columbine, 31iss
Fleming; Chown, Mr. C. J. Smith; Pantaloon, Mr. Mitcheason.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
THIS EVENING WILL BE PERFORMED
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH: A FAIRY TALE
OF HOME.

The Principal Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. Emery, Mr. Meadows,
Mr. F. Vining" Mrs. Keeley, Miss M. Keeley (her Fifth Appearance
en any Stage), Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Dawson, Mk. Howard, Miss
Forster, and Mina Turner.

After which will be produced a New Grand Romantic extravaganza,
entitled THE ENCHANTED HORSE ; or, Prince Fir•uz Schah of
Persia and the Princeag of Bengal. Principal Characters by Me.-,N.
Keeley, Wizan, P. Matthews, Collier, Turner, Kinloch, &c.; Mes-
dames Keeley, =ars, Hodson, Dawson, Howard, Arden, &e.