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

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.-
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMlTH.—Grand Opera, Ballet, and Musical
Entertainment. —The great success achieved by Signor and M.:a.-ze
Gassier, and the artistes who have appeared under the recent irec-
tun of the Royal Opera, has induced Mr. E. T. ;:aiith to cater
Into arrangements by which he has secured the services, for a
limited number of nights, of the eminent artistes who have at •eady
appeared, as well as those with whom negotiations were pond-
Mg. Under Mr. Smith's direction the ThEATRE will 0 1.•
on Wednesday, May 16, with the opera LA SONNAMB: I.A.
Amina, Madame Gassier; Radolpho, Signor Gassier. After the
opera a Grand Ballet will be produced, in which Mdlle. Palmyra,
the first danseuse at the principal theatres of the contit:ent,
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 'I urs-
day, May 17, in the opera of Norma. In offering such an art ay of
talent to the public at the following reduced prices, and in conse-
quence of the great losses accruing from issuing free admission', Mr.
Smith is determined to discontinue the practice, and rely sc6:ly 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. ;
sta Is, 4s. ; private boxes to admit two persons, 10s. 6d. ; four per-
sons, one guinea. To be had at the box-office, from 10 to 6 dal 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 DERBY DAY lIAL
MASQUE, May 23.—Mr. Smith announces to the nobility, gentry, and
public this Grand Fete, on a scale of magnitude and expense ever
before attempted. A superb Salon de Danes of 400 feet in length,
embellished and decorated with illuminated bowers, variegated
lamps, and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra, well-appointer
tars of the Ceremonies, all the new dances, music, &c., forming a
coup d'ceil of attraction and splendour without parallel. Tickets,
10s. 6d. each, to be obtained at the principal musicsellers' and libra-
rians' ; and at the theatre.

LYCEUM THEATRE.-MADAME ANNA
THILLON'S FAREWELL of the STAGE will commence on
WED DAY NBXT, May 16, with Auber's celebrated Opera, THE
Ciowtt Disasoaus. Caterina, Madame Anna Thillon ; supported by
Miss J. Bieadon, Messrs. Leffler, 0. Sumers, Bowler, and T. Wil-
liams, with a coraplete Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by M.
Thillon. To conclude with a new Grand Ballet Divertissement.
Dress Circle, Cs.; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit,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, 15, New Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Rueketone:
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed Donlzetti's Grand Opera, called LUCIA DI
LAMMERMOOR. Characters by Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss ;
Mrs. Sims Reeves, and Miss Schott.
After which, a new Extravaganza, called TIIR NEW HAY-
MARKET SPRING MEETING, 1855.
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the- Management of Mr. MANE= KL&N.

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed LIVING TOO FAST.
To be followed by FAINT AND MARGUERITE. Pr;nclpal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, 1). Fisher, Raymond, Cathcart, and
Baker; Mrs. Winstan'ey, Misses C Leclercq, Daly, and E. Tory.
To conclude with the popular Romance, in two acts, entit!ed
TilE MULETEER OF TONDO ; or, King, Queen, and Knave.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

WM be performed the (comedy of PAUL PRY. Principal cha.
racters by Messrs. C. Selby and Wright ; 511,68 M. Keeley, x. rs. L.
Murray, and Miss Woolgar,
After which, THE FETE OF N.4TIOISTS.
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY.

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

Will be performed STILL WATERS RVN DEEP. Characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, G. Vining, Danvers, Miss Maskell,
and Mrs. Melfort.

To be followed by the Fairy Extravaganza. called TFE YELLOW
DWARF AND THE KLNG OF IHE GOLD MINES.

ROYAL STUAND THEATItE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
Tli EVENING,
WI I be performed OUR TELLY.
After which, KING QUEER AND HIS DAUGHTERS THREE
To conclude with SALLY SMART.