The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-19 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY'S TREATRE,

TO-31010:0W EVENING, Saturday, March 20, wilt be performed
Bellinrs Opera,
Lei SONNAMBULA,

Amin% Madame CastellanT; Liss, Ma Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Aiessio, Sig. Glubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardonf.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Rosiere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
Boni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; OLT, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglionl,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors *pen at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYA.L ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct.on and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Noblity Gentry, and Patr.ms of Mule, are respectfully in-
!brined that the Royal Italian Opera wilt open the fir-t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the eason, some of the
established works of Cimaro+a, Mozart, lto.sini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Benin', Dont-
settl, Meroadante, and Verdi, ou a scale of the titmoq perfect'on in
every department ; to which intent the manacrnent has asseintred a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANl.—Madatne Grisi and Madame Pe,rsiani (her
Drat appearance in London for three years), Madame Itonconi and
Mdre. Steflanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap.
peararire In this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Miran! (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial 'Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
tountry), and Malemoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Sign,r Mario, Signor Salrator (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburg:l, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, In Naples, his first appear-
ance in this conntry). and S;gn3r S tivt (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of Me Imperial Theatres in VI( 11111 and St. rcteraburgh,
first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
FRIMI BASSI BAIIITONI—Signor Tunburint and Signor Giorgio
Zonconi.

PRINII BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signer Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Roy-al, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIME BASSI COMIC! —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
-Madrid, h's first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigiva
Beßini.

Seeonde Tenore—Signor Emmannele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Bingen will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will cemprise among its members Eighty distil).-
waished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
In the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novell°.

The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Eissier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres D,..iscuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latrc (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vielitia, tier first appearance in this country). Mademoiselle
Ncodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La icala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Pari,). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, l'aris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur (Basis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

THE THEATitk.--.To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, It has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of IC
Albano, Eat., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, In Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
formed iminediatcly under the Portico in Row-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreldile, Mr. Rafter ; 3forliere,
Mr. liorucaitie; Ardenford, Mr. w. Harrison; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; Madame Corinne, 3lies Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole., Um. Hughes.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal ch:tra .tern by 11131. Croce, Adrien, Tell ;
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and 'Jenard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.
MR. I'ARSONS'S BENEFI T.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
:Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that hit ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TuEsDAI NEXT, Af arai 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tleket.3, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
U•eler the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
EVENING
Will. be performed a new and original Comedy, calicel TIIE
PCIIOOI, FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, ISuckstone, Howe, Seiby,tat, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yurnohl, Miss Forteseue, Miss Bennett., Miss Rey-
. olds, &e.

A►tor which, the Original (Irani Fairy Extravaganza, ealed
TILE INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Trot/still D
rrinc:pal characters by Mr. James Bland, :.Liss P.lTorton, Mrs. 1,. S.
I.loekin;ham, Misus Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.
To .conclatle wills the Conde Drains, called TILE IRISH POST.
Pritvdpal characters by Messrs. Tilbury, l3ralci, Hudson, Bland, and
3lrs. Ilumby.

TIIF,ATRE !LOYAL, ISOEUM.
Under the Atanrozetnent of Mr 3. Keeley.
TIM EVENING

'NW bo perforrne4 the Drain tof NRTIN CTIITZZLEWIT.
Young r Illey, Mrs. Keeley; Sai:ey Garnri. Mr. ; Peekutiff,
MAt Views ; Tip Mr. Wigan; Clutrzlowit, Mr. Emery;
111 r. lleado V 3.

To concLi-i wit.t the ao.etvlil now try Ext-avnariza, entitled
THE F EsT ; or, hear, Eag7e, and Dolph.",
hriticWl chx-aelers Mrs. Kee`ey, Miss Villars, Miss Brom'ey,
E. Day, Vss Laillaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Alf'. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kin!oeb, Mr. Bellingham,
sad Mr. Wiga•!.

THESTRE ROYAL; ADELPIII.
ter t!►e direr:lino of .11wlatrie Celeste
TII IS 1 VENING

Will tie p:T;hririsa m^,:..0 Driuna, called TfIE FLOWERS
OF THE FOR ; a Giwy Cheap John. Mr. Wright ;
I•hirricl, Mr. O. ; the IZinchi:i, Mr. I'. fle,ifor-1; Leybourne,
251 r. Worrell ; Cyhthia, Mil Thine Usk.ste ; Lointul, Miss Woolgar ;
130.rlight He Mrs. Fitzwilli.v,n; La4y Agnes, Miss Harding.
After wft.(±, the Faml of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by _`•l cars. Cußaiford, Ways, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Ilis3 Tayl,r, and Mrs. Matthews.

To coneltil, with th! Fare, of SIIOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Liailxtrt, Mr. ;Vorrell, Mr. Muuyarif, hiss Harding, and Mlsi
Chaplin will p2rforin.

I'IHNCEScS THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maalox. sole I.,,Asee anl Manager.
TIIi3 EVENING
will he perfor.ned the Comely of TiIE WRAY F
Prilelpal characters by \!essrs. Granhy, Ryder, Vin-
cowe'l,!tun, Coaant m, Miss Fliwer, Mn.s Stirling, 3iiss
A. Rouser, and Mrs. Foshroisc.
After which. a Concert by_ the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SEItENAGER-',.
I'o concb~>le w;tl; the new Drama, entilled DEE VMS OF TILE
HEART. Brienne, air. -Ryder; Clermont, Mr Hugh ,s ;
Mr. Vidiih“ ; Mantaran, •r. Harris: Iterreine, Mrs. Stirllng;
Bardness, Mrs. Foshrolte; Teresine, M:u-shall.

PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
Lessce, Joim Slitchell.
•riiri EVENING
itl bl p2rformed the emnedle of LE CAPITAINE T:OQUE-
FINETCI.7, Itoqueillptte, M. Lafont ; Baron da Vilicbralelte, M.
Car:!z.ly ; Baronne de Vii!ehr.thelie. Mdlle Vallee.
Alt ,r r.rhiell, the Vau lcvl e, cat-t 1 d MITZIAGE AU
TAM BOUit. Lam!;ert, M. La!ont ; Fleur des P. e, M. A. Tousez ;
d'Cliernay, Far,;neil.
Boxel, Gs., Pit, Is. 6.1. , 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
134V1-;,.ist Seven, and the per:ln-I/lances commence at Eight.
I'r!vate Boxe., Sta:l3, and may engaged At
I..i!n*.iry. 33, Boad-str.2et ; an at the Box-oftice.

ETRIONAN C.ERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S TrIEATRE

Th 3 cch.:brate,l ETHIOPIAN SI:AZESADEi: ;, Pell, Ilarrin,:ton,
White, Stanwood, and a.rmen. «iii have the honour of repeat-
ing !;teir laimitahle EN rEitTA .BENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-NORRO'.4" EVENING, arid every Taemlay, Thursday, and
lAat,trday. ',Dors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
metre at ilalf-p-.!st Eight. Their next DAY PEIIIOInfANCE will
[.lace on MONDAY MORNING, March 29. The Periormance
• commence at ha't'-past Two o'clock. The Programme will be
(leach occanion.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2a. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL A3IPIIITHEATRE,
Proprietor, llr. W. Batty.
the patronage of the Queer., Prince Albert, and other
Member 4 of the Royal i
T;l:S EVENING
Will be Performed Sir Water Scott's KENILWORTH; or, The
aeklen Days of England':; EUzllieth.
Entire change of the SCENEA of the. CIRCLE.
The Performance of M. Pablo Fatigue and his higt.l,:-trained Steed.
To conclude with a favourite Afterniece.
Box•o3l;e open morn eleven till live o'clock.—Doers ones at six
an•t e'imU.erice at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr,. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the saint name), entitled LILLY DA 1V60,N ; or, A. Poor i.arl's
Story. Prlneidal characters try Mes•=rs. Lewl', Johnson, Ileslop,
Saville, Phelps. Frodericks, Web:3, Neville, Miss Teirey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
To c u lilt the 11.4,1ranyt of THE MIr.LER AND TIN
MEN. Chara,ters by Messrs. Tindell, Johnson, Saville, Ileslop,
Hankins, Pluipl, Webb, Yrs. Saville, :ind 31Iss Richardson.
Box•oflice open front eleven till four o'clock.