Theatre Royal

Lessees and managers Messrs. Wolfenden and Melbourne, 25, Arundel Street, Sheffield.

Grand

juvenile night

for the people.

Half priced all parts of the house,

this evening only.

Pit 6d., Gallery 3d., Boxes, 1s.

Engagement of Mr

C. H. Moorhouse,

the original Simon Legree.

Last night but four of the pantomime!

This evening, Saturday,

January 23, 1858,

the performances will commence with J. B. Buckstone’s drama, in two acts, of

Ben Bolt.

To conclude with the grand historical pantomime, introducing a variety of local, vocal, moral and whimsical events, (on a scale of grandeur never before witnessed in Sheffield), entitled

Humpty Dumpty!

With all the magnificent scenery!And extraordinary mechanical effects.

On Monday, Jan. 25th, the managers intend giving a grand special day performance of the pantomime only, in honour of the marriage of the Princess Royal [Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901) and Prince Frederick of Prussia (1831-1888)], commencing at One O'clock and terminating about Three, when the children of the charity schools will be admitted free.

[Performers (and characters?)]: Mr Abbott, Miss S A. Booth, Miss M. Cuttress / Cuttriss,  Mr Denial, Mrs Sarah Gamp, Miss MacGregor, Mr Hamilton, Mrs Harris, Mr Hemmings, Herr Hendrick, Mr Hicks, Mr Hildebrand, Mr Irish, Miss Jackman, Mr Jackson, Mr Louis Leglere, Monsiuer T. Le’Graph, the Brothers Longneck, Mr Marchant, Mr Mew Mew, Mr C. H. Moorhouse, The brothers Oxen, Mr Quickheel, Mr Rivers, Miss Robertson, Mr Squeak Squeak, Mr Staunton, Mr N. Teason, Messrs J. and T. Thompson.

[Printed by] W. R. Marsden, 26, Change Alley, Sheffield.

Original at Sheffield City Archives: BC/16/29.