The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-15 00:00:00

T"' RAT E ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.-
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMlTH.—Grand Opera, Ballet, and Musical
Entertainment.—The great success achieved by Signor and Madame
Gassier, and the artistes who have appeared under the recent c tree-
tion of the Royal Opera, has induced Mr. E. T. smith 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 TLIEATRE will OPEN
on Wednesday. May 16, with the opera LA SONNAMBL I.A.
Amina, Madame Gassier; Rudolpho, Signor Gassier. After the
opera a Grand Ballet will be produced, in which Mdlle. Pal...yra,
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 principal continental theatres, who
will make their first appearance in England at th's theatre on Z hurs-
day, May 17, in the opera of Norma. In offering such an array of
talent to the public at the following reduced prices, and in conse-
glance of the great losses accruing from issuing free admissions, Mr.
Smith is determined to discontinue the practice, and rely sotely 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. ;
statls, 4s. ; private boxes to admit two persons, 10s. 6d.; four
Y s.
per-
sons, one guinea. To be had at the box-office, from 10 to 6d 4
and of the principal librarians and musicsellers. Doors open at
half-past 7, and commence at 8 o'clock.

THEATRE - ROYAL, DRIJRY - LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—The GREAT DERBY DAY gar.
MASQL'E, 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 400 feet in length,
embellished and decorated with illuminated bowers, variegated
lamps. and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra, well-appointed Mas-
ters of the Ceremonies, all the new dances, music, &c., forming a
ce coup d'd of attraction and splendour without parallel. Tickets
10s. 6d. each, to be obtained at the principal mnsicsellere and libra-
rians' ; and at the theatre.

LYCEUM THEATRE.-MADAME ANNA
LYCEUM
FAREWELL of the STAGE will commence on
WEDNESDAY NaXT, May 16, with Auber's celebrated Opera, THE
CaowN DlA3foring. Catering, Madame Anna Thillon ; supported by
Miss J. ilieadon, Messrs. Leffler, 0. Somers, Bowler. and T. Wil-
liams. with a complete Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by M.
Thilion. To conclude with a new Grand Ballet Divertissement.
Beaes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.;
Dress Circle, is.; Gallery, Is. Private Boxes,
21. 2s. Tickets and places to be had at the Box-office from 11 till 6
daily ; and at Mr. Allcroft s Office, 16 ,Yew Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Enckatone:
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed Donizetti's Grand Opera, called LOCI 1. DI
LAMMERMOOR. Characters by Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss;
Mrs. Sims Reeves, and Miss Schott.

After which, a new Extravaganza, called THE NEW RAT-
MARKET SPRING MEETING, 1855.
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS.

ROYAL PRLNCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cliaams BEAN.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed LIVING TOO FAST.
To be followed by FAINT AND MARGUERITE. Pritclpal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, D. Fisher, Raymond, Cathcart, and
Saker ; Mrs. Wiastan'ey, Misses C- Leciercq,paly, and K. Te: ry.
To conclude with the popular Romance, in two acts, en itled
THE MULETEER OF TOLEDO ; or, King, Queen, and Kna E.
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THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the eemedy of P.UL PRY. Principal :tits-
racters by Messrs. C. Selby and Wright; Miss M. Keeley, Kr L.
Murray, and Miss Woolgar.
After which, THE FETE OF NATIONS.
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.

THIS EVENING.

Will be performed STILL WATERS RV DEEP. Maur tters
by Me srs. A. Wigan, Emery, G. Vining, Danvers, Miss Ma: Loll,
and Mrs. Melfort.

To be followed by the Fairy Extravaganza. called THE TEL! OW
DIV Via AND THE KING OF IHE GOLD MINES.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVENING,
Wi'l be performed OUR NELLY.
Alter which, KING QUEER AND HIS DAUGHTERS TFL EE.
To conclude with SALLY SMART.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING.
Those EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCES which eclipse tho. (.." of
every Establishment in the world.
Also, an interesting Hippodramatic Spectacle called, THE FI ;LD
AGAINST THE FAVOURITE !
After which, the matchless SCENES in the CIRCLE, execut d by
Brat-rate artistes, including Mr. J. Henry Cooke
To conclude with the Ballet of KATE KEARNEY, or, the Lal es of
Killarney.
Vas' preparations are progressing far a magnificent spectacle at
Whitsuntide.

box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Dire tor,
Mr. W. Cooke, Jun. .

NIGH WATIR AT LONDON BBIDGIC
Tat• DAT —Yornbig 7 min.after 1 I Evening27min. Wt. 1
To-Vostßow--Morning 48 tnbusiter 1 Evening 9min. att. 2

191 X WEATHEIL—Bus Owes, May. 15.
Tamamomrrza, nt in SHADS.
55—highest since noon yesterdsy.
41 —lowest this morning and during the night.
50 —this day, st noon.

BAROMETER, 29'61.
WIND, N.N.E.—Light breeze, with dull weather.