The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-04 00:00:00

GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.

On Thursday, March 11, a variety of Operatic Entertainments
will he presented, combining the talents of Mesdames Castellan,
Faglaid, Solari, Nascio, and Sas chioli ; Signori Fraschini, Superchi,
Coletti, Bouclic, Corelli, F. Lablache, and Cardoni.
The Entertainments in the Ballet will comprise the talents of
Rosati, P. Stephan, Ilatrourt, Honore, Cassan. and M.
Tagbioni ; MM. P. Ta6lioni, L. D'Or, a.,tl the whole of the Ballet
Department.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established !er the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, hi the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Clinaros a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bodied, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect'on in
every department ; to which intent the manaeement has assernb,ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PREMI SOPRANI—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vicuna, her first appearance ilfethis
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signer Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia. (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
hie first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIME BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIME BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
Isis first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo' Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIME BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearanoe in this country), and Signor Agoetino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette 310111(10d (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Limit% Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
Seconde Tenore—Signor Euunanuele Slant) (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
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
svill be. under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
in the theatre by Mesers. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle.
The BILLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the ac's of the Opera. The Director has the pleesure to
anneunce'that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny I.lssier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
DAnseuses win appear: —Premieres Danseusc—Mademoiselle Dtinii-
latre (of the Grand Opera Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Impetial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademokelle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La !;cala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Part=). Monsieur l'ctipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand° Crone, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). 3laitres des liallets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regissear de la Dense
O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Cured (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beck entirely reconsti ucted and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of 15.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilatioa. Time Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Manaeement has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italieu, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare. a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found iniproTed, by a carriage way heinp
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or cuter 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, llow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATItE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGAIIT. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani ; I'odiebrad, Mr. llarri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth ; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs. _ . _

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH CALLAN
TR:ES. Principal char:Ltcrs by MM. Croce, itdrien, Tell ; 3ldlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management 4f Mr. IL Webster. sole Lessee.
TIIN EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called 'THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstonc, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescuc, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
colds, &c.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and • Nelen" Polkas; Waltz,
by Lawler ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PIUNVE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
I)st:ghts. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Boston,
3lrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the ➢fanagement of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO BA lt ENTi AND GUABDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. aCharacters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and" Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
ndcr the direction of Maclaine Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraktne, Mrs. Yates; telly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
. .

After winch the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullentord ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce ; Diccon, Mr. Wright Mrs. Fitzwilliam.

conclude with, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL? lloncybun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lussee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Mil be performed Denial's Opera Soria, entitled NORMA. Pollio,
Mr. Barker; Oroveso, Mr. Denier; Flavins, Mr. Wynn ; Ad elgisa,
Miss A. Romer; Clotilda, Miss Rourke; Norma, Miss:Bass:in e.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleaus ETHIOL'IAN
SERENADERS.
To be folowed by an original Comedietta, called ADVICM TO
HUSBANDS. General Leslie, Mr. Granby ; Frank Trevoz, Mr.
Vining ; Mrs. Tyeroy, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called TIIE 'CWO lIAIN-
BOWS Janice ItAinbow, Mr. (Iranby ; Peter RainbJw, Mr.,Conipton ;
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes ; 'Matilda, Miss Donner.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will he performed the Comedic-Vaudeville of CASANOVA ; cu,
Fort Saint Andre. Jacques, M. Lafont; Carftna, lldlle. Eargmil.
To conclude with a new comic Vaudeville, entitled LE ROC DES
FRONTI NS. Thomas, M. A. Tousez ; Marinette, Mdllc. Foe quet.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. 6d. Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may he engaged at Mit ehell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.