The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-08 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, am! the Public, are respectfully
informed, that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place on Thurs-
day next, March 11, whin will be performed Donizetti's faTeurite
Opera, LUCIA DI LA3I3IERMOOR.
• Lucia, Mad. Castellan (her third appearance this season) ; Enrico,
Signor Coletti ; Bidebent, Signor Solari ; and Edgardo, Signor Fras-
chin! (his second appearance in this country).
After which
A DIVERTISSEMENT.
To be followed by the last act of Donizetti's Opera,
LA FAVORITA,
Fernando, Signor Gardoni; Boldacci,Signor Bouchi; and Leonora,
Mdlle. Sanchiolt.
To conclude with the ailmired New and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALLI; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCOITSTANT.
Coralia, Millie. C. Rosati ; the Knight Huliebrand, 31. Paul Taglioni
Squirt, M. Geuriet ; Bertha, Millie. Petit ; Page, Millie. Honore
Duke, H. Gosselin ; Fralsoudin, 31. Venefra; Fisherman, M. d
Mattis

HER 'MAJESTY'S TIIEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, March 9, will be performed, the firs
time this season, Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mdlle. Castellan, her first appearance this season ; Edgardo
Signor Fraschini, his first appearance in this country; Bidebent,
Signor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the Ballet of
CORALIA.

Tke doors open at Seven. The Opera to commence at Half-pass
Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
sof the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
tinder the Direct on and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectililly in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works ofeimaro,a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbcer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, ilercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect'on io
every department ; to which intent the mane , ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied latent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANL—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Aldlle. Stellanoni (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.—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Talll (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,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Sigor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and 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, his 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 Agostiuo
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersbargh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina

Soconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slaw (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and oxperionood
Singer' will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Boncensiglio. 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
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Faster ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danscuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (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 Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grata'
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinande Croce, Monsieur Dellerier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Mon3teur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitras des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader it the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dance—
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATI{ E.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beex entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction amid after designs of M.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. I'onsonby.
The Manazement has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Batten, 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 immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather;
and by increased facilities fur 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 pefformed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATIT,DA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harr!.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
It. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALL AN-
TR I ES. Principal chara :ters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell; Mdlles,
Badcrna, Louise, Mehl, et. Louin, and Renard.

THEATRE lIOTAL,
U ider the Matugement of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
Tine; EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called TIIE
SCHOOL FOE SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, llrindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss vortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
colds, &c.

During the evening the Bang perform the Overture, " Lac
•,7 • • " Plantagenet," " Rose," and ' Mien" Is:tuts; Waltz,
•Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."

1 e conclude A.vitit' the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISILLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
"%lights. Prine;pal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
lire. L. S. lit,ekinsham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia nennett.

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

...
Will he performed the Drama, TO PAU EXTA AND GUARDIANS.
Tn which Mr. anti Mrs. Healy will appear.

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After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
_Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude kith 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.

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

Will be perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. enneuron! ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; N:adame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Gerahtne, Mrs. Yates; Melly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-

To conelcde with the Drama of THE CABIN" BOY. Henri, Mr.
Worrell ; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; BaHandier, Mr. Muni and ; Lar-
gacette, Mr. P. BedfDrd ; Ju'len, Madame Celeste ; Jenny Lar•che,
Miss Taylor.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lusseo an,' Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will ho performed the Comedy of THE MFRRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Niessrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.

To lie tolloweet by the Comic Drama, called THE TWO RAIN.
BOWS James Rainbow, Mr. (Irani y; Peter Rainb,w, Mr. Compton
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Al iss Homier.

To conclude with the new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE: SEVEN MAIDS OD' MUNI 111 ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Bertrand, Mr. Fisher ; D'Armincourt, Mr. Barker ; Bellejambe,
Mr. Delavanti ; Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; (i rosilos, Mr. Compton; Bristle-
bach. Mr. Walton ; Bumps, Mr. llonner ; Seven Maids of Munich,
Misses Flower, Rourke, Honner, liincks, Millar, L. Marshall, and
Laporte; Uric!, Miss Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs Foshroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Conn die-Vaudevilleof MATHILDE ; on, La
Jalousie. 31. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, Mdlle. Fargueil.
After which the favourite Van-leville. entitled LES DEUX BRI-
GADIERS. Rameandor, 11. Lafont; Francine. Mdlle. Fou'ittet.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of I. StEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tonsoz ; Charlotte, Millie. Fouquet.
Boxes, (is., Pit, 3s. 6d. Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. •floors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.