The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-23 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S TIIE.A.TRE. 1
LAST NIGHT Bur ONE BEFORE EASTER.
ius zirENING (by DESIRE), Tuesday, March 23, will be
performed Bellini's Opera,
LA SONNAMBUL A,
Amina, Madame Casten= ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessi°, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoni.
131twten the aets of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
lioslere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
Beni, tke music by Signor Fuel', entitled
TILEA ; OLT, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &e.
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
E I ght o'clock.
fku Saturelny next, being the last night before Easter, will be
revived (first time this season) Verdi's Opera, EItNANI.
ROYAL 'TAMAR. oPERA, COVENT GARDEN.

rlstablisked for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
efihe Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction sad 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, in the course of the s'eason, some of the
sstablished works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
eetti, Mercailaste, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
very department ; to which intent the management has assembied a
Semp-any embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian" (her
Cyst appearance in London for three years), Madame Rouconi and
Male. 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 Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signer Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Peterebsrgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tull (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. Fetersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Sendai.
PRIM! BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, shud the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his 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, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. l'e-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
Seconds Tenore—Signor Emmanucle 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
Zingers 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
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. Novello.
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
wanetince that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi.
hare (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
• Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinande 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 Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Conlpeser—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE,—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of B.
Albano, Esq., 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
termed immediately under the Portico in Bow-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 or 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 Opera of aIARITANA.'.CharIes the Second,
Mr. Borrani ; Don Caesar de Bazan, Mr. Harrison ; Don Jose, Mr.
Bretton ; Marque de Santarem, Mr. llorncastle ; Ltzrillo, Miss
Isaacs ; Mar.tana, Miss Rainsfoith.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell; Mdlles.
Badema, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Berard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Mtungement of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
. olds, &c.
After which, the new Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids cf Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbiu, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds. ;it
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil Delights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Tliss Pilot-ton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.

THIS :EVENING

Will be peribnned. the Drama of MAILTIN CIIUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; i•tairey (lamp, Mr. Keeley ; Pecksniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Ur. Meadows.

Ateer Watch, the splendid new Fairy Ext7avaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bcar, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
i;tlss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr,
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.
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To et:awhile with MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs. Oxberry
Turner, Kinloch, Miss Villar., Miss Arden, and Miss Turner.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.

To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Dliss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS.
Albert, Mr. Allen ; Giselle, Miss Anne Romer.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SURENADERS.
To *exclude with the Comedy of THE MERRY WIVES 07
WINDSOR. Principal ciliacters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowell, Walton, ColiTlOn, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Mies
A. Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THURSDAY EVENING
Will be perforramt the now comic Vaudeville, entitled LB POI
DES FRONTINS. Thomas, M. A. Tousea ; Marinette, Mdlle.
Fouquet.
To conclude with the Vaudevil'e, entitled MARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Lafont ; Fleur des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, Mdlle. Fargueil.
Boxes, 6s. , Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened Est
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchellll3
Library, 33, Bond-street ; and at the Box-office.