The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-23 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—Covent Garden.
—4eason 1834.—The Directors' beg leave most respectfully
to inform the Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, that the
Season will commence on THURSI) .sy, March 30th, 1814, being a
Subscription night, in lien of Tuesday, March 28.
The Directors have the honour to present the Prospectus of the '
Eighth Season of the Royal Italian Opera, and trust it will be consi-
dered by their Subscribers to be an evidence of their continued efforts
to carry out the original design of this great Lyrical Establishment.
The prospects of the forthcoming Season are of unusual interest,
and the Directors feel assured that the Subscribers and the Public
will share with themselves the feelings of gratification at the arrange-
ments which they have succeeded in making. It will be seen that
that great artiste, Madame Viardot, after an absence of three years,
will return once more to shed lustre on the representations of the
Theatre. , Mademoi elle Sophie Cruvel I, whose eminent talents are
already so highly esteemed in this country, will appear for the first
time at the Royal Italian Opera. signor Lablache will also, for the
first time, lend his powerful aid in Qupporting the efforts of the
Directors, and will enable them to produce many of the most popular
works with amost attractive c :ste of characters. In addition, Made-
moiselle Marai, a young Artiste of treat promise, who has already
made very successful debuts both at Saint Petersburg and Vienna,
will appear for the first time in Englaril ; also Signor Swint, for
the first time at the Royal Italian Opera.
Madlle. Bosio, who, during the past winter has acquired fresh
laurels in the Frence cipital. continues her engagement. Those un-
rivalled Artistes, Signor Mario, signor Helicon', and Signor Tam-
berlik, together with Signori Tagliafico, Polonini, larchesi. Stigelti,
&c., who have so long assisted to maintain the reputation of Covent
Garden, have been re-engaged, while the Directors still have the
advantage of the invaluable services of aign,r Costa.
The above assemblage of the most eminent Artistes in Europe
will render the Caste of Characters in the Operas Le Nozze di Figaro,
Don Giovanni, I Puritani, Fidelio, 11 Matrimonio Segreto, quite un-
preced nted.
The forthcoming season, however, brings with it one subject of re-
gret, viz., the retirement front the lyric stage of a lady who for many
years has been one of its brightest ornaments.
Towards the end of July Madame Giulia Grist will males her last
appearance before an English aueience.
It has probably never before fallen to the la of any car.didate for
public favour to sustain, for 21 succes,dve seasons, the highest and
most anions characters of the Lyric Drama, and most certainly never
with such unanimous commendations as have been unceasingly be-
stowed on Madame Grist.
The Directors are convinced that not only will the Subscribers of
the Royal Italian Opera, as well as the musical amateurs of the me-
tropolis, participate in their sentiments on this occasion ; bat they
feel sure that the retirement of Madame Grist will cause one general
feeling of deep regret in the minds of all those who take any interest
In the musical affairs o this country.
It lathe wish of Madame Grist, during this her la, t engagement, to
repeat those Impersonations in which it has be n her good fortfu.e to
obtain her greatest successes, and it will accordingly be the care of
the directors to contribute every possib' e eclat t ' these performances,
relying with the greatest confidence that the subscribers, the patrons
of tha opera, and the public, will on these occasions still extend to
their long-favoured Artiste the cheering influence of their countenance
and support.
The Repertoire of the Royal Italian Opera SOW comprises FORTY-
TWO OPERAS, the whole being complete with Costumes, Scenery,
and Decorations.
During the Season, of the following Operas, Three will positively be
produced :

LA VESLALE•• •• •• •••• ••••••.......• .• Spontini.
(As lately performed at the Academie Royale, at Paris), the principal
part by _Mademoiselle SOPHIE CRUVELLI.
LE DOMINO NOR Auber.
DON SEB.a.STIA . ..... .........:...... Doitzettl.
IIATILDA DI SHABRAX .... Rossad.
DONPASQUALE •„. ........
OBERON ...... • • ••••••—•• .. Weber.
The Engagements for the prQsent Season are :

SOPRANI.
Madame GRP',
(Being most positively her last Engagement in England.)
Madame VIARi)OT,
(Her Etrst Appearance these Three Years.)
,Mddemoiselle
(From the Imperial Theatre% of St. Petersburg and Vienna, her

First Appearance in England')
Mademoiselle ALBINI.
Mademoiselle ANGELINA BOSIO,
and
Mademoiselle SOPHIE CRUVELLI,
(Her First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
CONTE ALTO.
Mademoiselle NANTLER DIDIER.
,SECONDE DONNE.
Mademoiselle COT TI,
and
Mademoiselle BELLINI.
TENORI.
Signor MARIO.
Signor ST IGELLI,
Signor SOLDI,
Signor LUGI MEI,
Signor LUCHESI,
and
Signor TAMBERLIE.
BASSI BARITONI.
Signor RONCONI,
and
Signor FORTONT,
(Ilia First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera )
BASSO PROFONDI.
Signor LABL ACHE,
(Ills First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera•)
Signor TAGLIAFICO,
Signor GR EGORIO,
Signor rouos
Monsieur ZELGER,
an

Signor -USINI.
(Ms First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)

The Orchestra and Chorus will be on the same scale of efficiency
as heretofore.
DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC, COMPOSER AND CONDUCTOR,

Mr. COAT %. _
The Military Band will be under the superintence of
Mr. GODFREY.

Maestro al Piano .. • • Signor PANIZZA.
Chorus Master ....
Prompter • • .... •••••• . • •• •• • • -•• .. Signor MONTERASI
P0et........ ..
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mademoiselle BATTA
•
Mademolsel'e A STOW,
Mademoiselle ELIZ NEHR,
(Their First Appearances In England,)
Mademoise'le SANTI,
Mademoiselle ESPEIt,
and
Mademoiselle PLUNKETT.
Maitre de Ballet ........ •••• • • .. 3lons. Desplaces.
Leader of the Ballet • • •• .. Mr. Alfred Mellon.
Director of the Mise-en•Saae .... Mr. A. Harris.
Scenic Artist
Costnmiere •• - N aflame Marzio.
Decorator ............. • • .. • •
Machinist ... • .....
The Box °dice is open from 11 to 5 o'clock.
Loyal Italian Opera, Covent Garden,
March, 1854.

ripHEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.—
a_ Mr. H. 'P. 1%1, Lesice, has the honour to announce that
he has placed the abore- named Nati, mai EStabltshment at the set,
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILD.:B of the EXPEDITIO
h.RY ARMY. In pur4uanca of this desirable object, a F.tNCY
-FAIR will be held on the 13th and I 4th of April, ut.de: the follow-
ing Royal and distinguished patronage:—
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal llNhness the Duchess of Kent
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right Hon. the Lady Mayoress
• Her Grace the Duchess of Ham Iton
Her Grace the Duc,mss of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Gra- e time Duchess of Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmond
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Itlandfiird
Toe Most Ncble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Itig4t lion. the Countess of Kinnoul
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right Hon. the Countess of liessborough
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The night Hon. the Countess of Shelburne
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desert
The Right Hon. the countess of Donouemore
The Right Hen. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Newport
Lady Soiihis. Des-Veins
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.

Every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
Into requisition on this important aoi interesting occasion ; decora-
tions are preparing. The pit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided for the execution of choice and new original
music. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this benevolent
demonstration are respectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A book is now open in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
sale on the occasion.

TREATRE LOYAL DRURY JANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

Last Week of Mr.' G. V. BROOKE'; Engagement previous to lab
sating for California and Australia.
TFIIA EVENING, MARCH 23.
Wlll be presented VIRGINIG 4. PA-Opal characters by Messrs.
G. V. Brooke, G. Bennett, Kini ck, Younge, and T. Maxi; Miss
Catlycart and Mrs. Vickery.
,After which, a Grand EILLET DIVERTISREMENT.
Vo be followed by the new Farce, called MY COAK AND HOUSE-
KEEPER. Principal characters by Messrs. Younge and Belton;
'and Miss Featherstone.

THEATRE ROYAL H tYMARKET.

Under the management of Mr. Blackstone.

THIS EVENING, MUCH 23,

Will be performed a new comic drama, called RINELACird.
,Tharacters by Messrs. Vandenhoft, W. Farren, Buckstone, Tilbury,
and Rogers; Miss Reynolds. Mrs. Fitzwitham, &c.
After which, WILLIE-IND AY!) WY'S DINAII. Supported by
Messrs. Buckstone and Corri; Miss Louisa Howard, Mrs. Fitzwil-
limn, and Mrs. Cau:lleld.
After M
which, the opening Scenes of the PANTOME, aled
BARLEQUIN AND THE THREE 'BEARS; or, Little Silvecrlhair
44c1, the Fairies.

LYCEUM THEATRE.

Under the Management of Madame Watts.

THIS EVENING, MARCII 23,
~VI
eaer
11 be performed WANTED, A SHE-WOLF. Characters by
s Charles Mathews, F. Mathews, and Baker; Miss Oliver.
To be followed by A CHARMING WIDOW.
Concluding with NUMBER ONE ROUND THE CORNER.
After whiclh, me
Popular Fairy Extravaganza, entitled ONCE
Messrs. R°ZbY
UPON A TXE TRERK WERit TWO KENG-4. ,;haracters by
V. atth. ws and Bland ; Madame 'Testi
St. George, xmaato Mn,
Foote. Martindale, Ells, Wadnas. m.Misses and

Proprietor TlitaaltE ROYAL ADELKII.
, Mr. B, Webuer...._
Diectress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENT:car, MARCU 23,
Will be Performed TWO LovEi AND A LIFE. Supported by
C.
, !by, Letgh M rrar,geniamttn Webster, Keeley and 0.
Messrs. ~.,• be • ...r and mad, , .
,as sVoeig" 'rue' Celeste.
Smith ; 31
~,,b THE' s•EltiOtrd To conclude ""- • ii ' FAILY. Characters by
Leigh array, p,,,
B Webster,
~.,
___
... elle, and Keeley; Mrs. L.
due e. • ivonlgar, x ••,,10' xaskell, and Laidlaw, and Mrs.
Murray, Misses
Y.eeley.

ROYAL, OLYMPIC TREATitt.
Les3eo and Manager, Mr. A. wigan.

THIS EVENING, Kasen 23,

"X.
SlKfisciarteCifyndbYtuti4m7agrand.
Will be performed THE WRONT4-
Alfred Wigan and Robinson ; MiS3 P. Hurton,
Miss E. Turner.
- -

To be followed by TO OBLIGE BENSON. Supported by
Emery, Robson, and Leslie; Airs. Stirling and 31isi Wyndham. s'
To be followed by TIIF. FIRST' NIGHT. Characters by _Messrs.
Alfred WlgAn, Lithe, Fran Harwood Cooper, and Vincent; Miss.
I', Horton, and Mho Wyndham.

STRAND THEATRE.

tole Lome, Mr. F. IV. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss IL:beeca Isaacs

THIS EVENING, Mater! 23,
Will be presented RUSSIAN TYRANNY; or, The Fatal Sn ow.
storm.
Followed by PADDY SHOOTENG THE MOON.
After which, THE BLUE JACKETS.
To conclude with THE CORKONIAN BROTHERS. Paddy and
The Mulligan (the Brothers), Mr. G. Hodson.
..Stalls, 55.; Boxes, 35.; Pit, Is. 6d ; Gallery, 6d. ; Private DOFF,
" 14* 61. to be had of Allcroft, 10, New Boad•Street.