A Complete Programme of the Opening and the Words of the Songs of the New Grand Christmas Pantomime, Entitled Sinbad the Sailor, Or, Harlequin Old Man of the Sea, the Emperor, the Ogre, the Good Fairy & the Princess

This programme was published in the mid-19th century to accompany the Christmas pantomime Sinbad the Sailor, which was staged at the Theatre Royal in Bath. During this era, pantomimes were central to British holiday traditions, blending music, dance, and physical comedy with elaborate stagecraft. These printed programmes were essential keepsakes for audience members, providing the lyrics to the featured songs and outlining the structure of the performance, which frequently combined traditional fairy tale tropes with the harlequinade style.

The text was penned by Colin Henry Hazlewood, a prolific playwright and actor known for his work in the Victorian sensation and melodramatic theatre circuits. Hazlewood often focused on creating spectacles that would appeal to broad audiences, utilizing his deep understanding of stage mechanics to ensure the productions were visually engaging. While records of the specific production design are scarce, these programmes remain significant historical artifacts that document the ephemeral nature of Victorian popular entertainment and the evolving role of the pantomime as a seasonal cultural fixture.