The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-14 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.--Grand Opera, Ballet, and Musical
Entertainment.—The great success achieved by Signor and Madame
Gassier, and the artistes who have appeared under the reccat direc-
tion of the Royal Opera, has induced Mr. E. T. ftith to enter
into arrangements by which he has secured the services, for a
limited number of nights, of the eminent artistes who have already
appeared, as well as those with whom negotiations were pend-
ing. Under Mr. Smith's direction the THEATRE will OPEN
on Wednesday, May 16, with the opera LA SONNAMBULA.
Ansina, Madame Gassier ; Rudolph°, Signor Gassier. After the
opera a Grand Ballet be produced, in which Mdlle. Palmyra,
the first danseuse at the principal
:theatres of the continent,
will appear. In addition to the above distinguished vocalists, Mr.
E. T. Smith has engaged, at a considerable expense, Madame Arga
and Signor Armandi, from the prinoipal continental theatres, who
will make their first appearance in England at th.'s theatre on Thurs-
day, May 17, in the opera of Norma. In offering such an array of
talent to the public attjhe following reduced prices, and in conse-
quence of the great losses accruing from issuing free admissions, Mr.
smith is determined to discontinue the practice, and rely so!ely on
the support of the public. Prices of admission :—To the two gal-
leries, 6d.; second circle of boxes and pit, Is.; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ;
'tads, 45.; private boxes to admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four per-
sona, one guinea. To be had at the box-office, from 10 to 6 dai y ;
and of the principal librarians and musicsellers. Doors open at
half-past 7, and commence at 8 o'clock.

THEATRE - ROYAL, DRURY - LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—The GREAT DEERE
3LsQui, May 23.—Mr. Smith announces to the nobility, gentry, and
public this Grand Fete, on a scale of magnitude and expense never
before attempted. A superb Salon de Danse of 409 feet in length,
embellished and decorated with illuminated bo w ers, variegated
lamps. and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra, well-apdointed Mas-
ters of the Ceremonies, all the new (lances, music, &c., forming a
coop d'ced of attraction and splendour without parallel. Tickets,
10s. 6d. each, to be obtained at the principal musicsellers' and libra-
rians' ; and at the theatre.

TsIk.ATILI; taiX A.L HAYMARKET.

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Under the management of Mr. Blackstone.
THIS EVENING.

Will to performed the new Play, entitled THE ACTRESS OF
PADUA. -

After which. a new Extravaganza, called THE YEW HAY-
MAItLET SPRING MEETING, 1855.
Ta ccnclude with OUR MART ANNE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHA2LES KEAN.
This h .atre is closed This Evening in con,equence of a Night
Rehearsal of Henry VIII.
TO-MORRO f EVENING
win be performed LIVING TOO FAST.
To 1-.43 followed by FAUST AND MARGUERITP. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, D. Fisher, Raymond, Cathenrt, and
raker ; Mrs. Winstan'ey, Misses C. Leciercq, Daly, and K. Terry.
To conclude with the popular Romance, in two acts, entitled
THE MULETEER OF TULLDO ; or, King, Queen, and Knave.

Tauraz ROYAL ADELPIIL
ProPrieter, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celesta.
TUTS EVENING, .

Will be performed the eemed; of PAUL PAY. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. C. Sel,y and Wright ; Miss M. Keeley, Mrs. L.
Murray, and Mi.s Woolgar.
After which, THE FETE OF NJ TIONS.
Ts conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY.