The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-30 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—Covent Garden. I
—Season 1854.—The Directors beg leave most respectfully
to inform the Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, that the
Season will commence on SATURDAY, April Ist, 1854, being a
Subscription night, in lieu of Tuesday, March 28. 1
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-.
meats which they have succeeded in making. It will be seen that
that great artiste, Madame Viardot, after au absence of three years,
will return once more to shed lustre on the ftpresentations of the
Theatre. Mademoi4elle Sophie Craveld, 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 supporting the efforts of the
Directors, and will enable them to produce many of the most popular
works with amost attractive caste of characters. In addition, Made-
moiselle Marai, a young Artiste of great promise, who has already
made very successful debuts both at Saint Petersburg and Vienna,
will appear for the first time in England ; also Signor Swint, for
the first time at the Royal Italian Opera.
Madlle. Bosio, who, during the past winter has acquired fresh
1 aurels in the French capital, continues her engagement. Those
un-
rivalled Artistes, Signor Mario, Signor Ronconi, and Signor Tam-
berlik, together with Signori Tagliafico, Polonini, Luchesi.
&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 Signor 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 Puritan!, Fidelio, Matrimonio Segreto, quite an,
nted.
The forthcoming season, however, brings with it one subject of re-
gret, viz., the retirement from 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 make her last
appearance before an English audience.
It has probably never before fallen to the lot of any candidate for
public favour to sustain, for 21 successive 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 Cris!.
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 ; but 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 of this country.
It is the wish of Madame Grist, during this her last engagement, to
repeat those impersonations in which it has been her good fortune to
obtain her greatest successes, and it will accordingly be the care of
the directors to contribute every possible eclat to these performances,
relying with the greatest confidence that the subscribers, the patrons
of the opera, and the public, will on these occasions still extend to
their long-tavoured Artiste the cheering influence of their countenance
and support.
The Repertoire of the Royal Italian Opera now comprises FORTY-
TWO OPERAS, the whole beige; complete with Costumes, Scenery,
and Decorations.

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Daring the season, of the following Operas, Three will positively be

produced i

LA VESLALE— ...... Sponthil.
(As lately performed at the Academie Royale, at Paris), the principal
part by Mademoiselle SOPHIE CRUVELLI.
LE DOMINO .NOIR Anber.
DON SEBASTIAN.. • • • • • • •• .. Donizetti.
MATILDA DI SHABRAN • • • ..... •• • • • • Rossini.
DON PASQUALE Donlzetti.
OBERON Weber.
The Engagements for the present Season are :

SOPRANI.
Madame GRIST,
(Being most positively her last Engagement in England.)
Madame VIARDOT,
(Her First Appearance these Three Years.)
Mademoiselle MARAI,
(From the Imperial Theatres 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.)
CONTI: ALTO.
Mademoiselle NAN PIER DIDIER.
SECONDE DONNE.
Mademoiselle COT TT,
and
Mademoiselle BELLINI.
TENORI.
Signor MARIO.
Signor STIGELLI,
signor SOLDI,
Signor LUGI MEI,
Signor LUCHESI,
and
Signor TA MB KRUK.
BASSI BARITONI.
Signor RONCONI,
and
Signor FORTONT,
(His First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
BASSO PROFONDI.
Signor L ABL ACHE,
(Ills First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
Signor TAGLIAFICO,
Signor GREGORTO,
Signor POLON' I NI.
Monsieur ZELGER,
aryl

Signor , I NI.
(His First Appearanc at the 13..ya1 IllCian Opera.)
The Orchestra and Chorus will be on :h4 saat3 scale of tillMency
es heretofore.
DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC, COMPOSER AND CO-JIDUCTO3,
Mr. COSTA.
The Military Band will be under the superintence of
Mr. GODFREY.

Maestro al Piano .................... Signor PANIZZA.
Chorus Master ......... . •....... .. Mr. S3fITHSON•
Prompter • • •• • • • • •• • • •• Signor MONTERA6I.
Poet . • ••• •• • •• •• • •• Signor MAGGIONI.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mademoiselle BATTALINI,
Mademoiselle ASTOR!,
Mademoiselle ELIZA. NEHR,
(Their First Appearances In England,)
Mademoisele SANTI,
Mademoiselle ESPER,
and
Mademoiselle PLITNKETT.
Maitre de Ballet ...•
Leader of the Ballet • •
Director of the Mise-en-Scene
Scenic Artist • • • • .. ••
Costurniere Madame Marzio.
Decorator . . .. Mr. Prescott.
Machinist
The Box Office is open from II to 5 o'clock.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden,
March, 1854.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.-
Mr. E. T. SHE FII, Lesee, has the honour to announce that
be has placed the abore-nam,d National Establishment at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILIES of the EXPEDITION-
ARY ARMY. In pursuance of this desirable object, a FANCY
FAIR will be held on the 13th and 14th of April, under the follow-
ing Royal and distinguished patronage:—
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal Highness 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,lton
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Grace the 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 Blandford
Tne Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Right Hon. the Countess of Kinnonl
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right Hon. the Countess of I3essborough
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The Right 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 Dononghmore
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Newport
Lady Sophia Des-Vacua
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.

Every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
into requisition on this Important and interesting occasion ; decora-
tions are preparing. The nit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided fo.r the execution of choice and new original
ramie. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this benevolent
demonstration are resi,ectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A boot is now open, in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
sale on the occur) on.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

TIII3 EVENING, MARCH 20,

IVPI be performed LEONIE. Principal characters by Mr. Elliot
Oal,sr and Mr. Henri Drayton ; Misses Lowe and Featherstone.
After which, THE FEA.S C OF THE DRAGON, and Magical
'Performances of the Chinese Troupe.
To conclude with a new Balet, entitled THE STAR OF THE
introducing those favourite Artistes, Mddles. Therese and
Annie Cnshnie, Miss M. Charles, Moris, Milano, and Grand Corps
de Ballet.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.

Under trio management of Mr. Bnckatone.

THIS EVENING, lifaucu 30,

Will be performed a new comic drama, called RANELAGIa.
Characters by Messrs. Vandenhoff, W. Farren, Buckstone, Tilbury,
and Rogers; Miss-Reynolds, Mrs. Fitzwilliam. &c.
To be followed by A PRETTY PIECE OF BUSINESS.
After which, WILLIKIND AND HYS DINAH. Supported by
Messrs. Bnckstone and Corrl ; Miss Louisa Howard, Mrs. Fitawil-
ham, and Mrs. Caulfield.
Te conclude with POPPING THE QUESTION.

LYCEUM TIIEATRE.

Under the Mana;ement of Madame Vestry.

TIH3 EVENING, Maacg 30,
Will be Performed WANTED, A SHE-WOLF. Characters by
tears. Charles Mathews, F. Mathews, and Baker ; Miss Oliver.
To be followed by A CHARMING WIDOW.
C°4l4lu'llog with NUMBER ONE ROUND THE CORNER.
After u
FwN A T viach. the pepalar Fairy Extravaganza, entitled ONCE
iME THERE WERE TWO KINGS. Characters by
.31."1.r• It°T.bY. P. Matthews, and Bland ; Madame Vestris, Misses
'"'" 48Ia4ton, Mason, Martindale, Wadham, and
Soote•

TUEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor. Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Maim's ali,
LOVES AND A LIFE. Supported by
n sl.urray, l.tenjarnin Webster, Keeley, and 0.
Will be performed. T. Vf_O
Messrs. C. Selby,
Smith ; Miss Woolgar ana May, Celeste.
Leig
Followed by THE MOLTTACRE MOVEMENT. Principal cha-
racters by
Mary Keeley. Messrs. O. Smith, 'Keele
and Missy, and Parselle; Mrs. Keeley,
To conclude with DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWEmaMies EWELL
Harding LL ? Characters by Messrs Rogers and 0. Smith,
Emma

ROYAL OLYMPIC THR&TRE,
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. IVlgan. •

THIS EVENING, MAI:al 30,

3VIII be performed THE WRONG BOX. Supported by „essrs.
Alfred Wigan and Robinson ; Miss P. llortcn, Miss Aryndila"
liiss E. Turner. rat and
To be followed by TO OBLIGE BENSON. Supported by Messrs
*mery, Ronson, and Leslie; Mrs. '..itirling• and Miss Wyndham •
To ba followed by THE FIR.; ND-VIT. Characters by Messrs.
Alfril Wigan, Leslie, Franiu, Harwood Cooper, and Vincent ; Miss
I'. Horton, and Miss Wyndham.

STU I.ND THEATRE,

Five Lessee, Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVENING, Marictr 30,
•,0 TVIII tim, revented "NO IRISII NEED . APPLY." Principal
,„,...,,( Mir_ acteks Messrs. U. Hodson, Warren, dui Herbert; Misses S.
,4,.. . 7 (47_,, - . •
Y DON'T SHE MABRY ?
:1-4,7 ~,- Ode it..ftrqhs. • BLUE JACKETS.
Vi7et.''',l-,." Wed-17% PET OF THE PUBLIC. Emily do LarleY,
'1:-- N',-,. ..,, 40441 -
'...tttl, ~--?,:‘,,r1, ° 'Olt,itio9.l Malone's Travestie of MACBETH.
4.44
0 e, 3,;.; Pit, is. 6d; Gallery, 6d.; Privet* Sp Ref,
~ gd Of Mr. Alicroft, lb, :gm B9na.streot.
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