The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-16 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, covEyr GARDEN,

Established tor the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama thin has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of air. BEALE.
Tha Nobrity. Gentry, and Patr, ns of Mu.ic, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the lint week in April.
it is proposed to produce, in toe course of the ,-,eason, some of the
established works of Chnaro,a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by ilellini, Dom-
Sett!, Mercadante, and Verdi, 011 a scale of the utmost perfect on it,
every department ; to which intent the management has assemb ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PREMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi 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).
CONTRALTl.—signora -Adboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corhari.

Mario, Signor Salvator Lt. is (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tuft (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salyi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Idllan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIIII BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor 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 Poloninl (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
nce in this country.)

PRIMI BASSI (363f1C1 —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Huai, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Second. Donne—Madame Antoieetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Linart, Mademoiselle Lulgina
Bellini.

Seconde TenOre—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
'2arlo 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 Bonconstglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing' the highest
executive powers, will eampri4e 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 charactor, 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 Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Dansense—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (.f 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 gcala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Dellerier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mubille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Meares 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. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curini (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 It.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsceiby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Hellen, 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 for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Boom will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, tor 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 ROYAI, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the new t,r.takl Opera, entitled MATILDN OF
lIUNGART. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podieb,ad, Mr. IIarrl•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Itainforth; Liilia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal chara,:ters by MM. Croce, /kdrien, Tell; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin. and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRLTRY-LANE.
Mit. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully- announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TUESDAY NEXT, arch 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-oftice.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
trader the Management Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, caned TILE
SCHOOL FOIL SCHEMING.• Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humbv, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Hey-
golds, &e.
After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, c tled
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil D ;lights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Hiss P.Hurton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE IRISH POST.
Principal characters by Messrs. Tilbury, Braid, Hudson, Bland, and
Mrs. Humby.

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

Will br performed th;iiia;iiOiVAßTlN CITUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley ; Peeksniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Baler, ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext-avaganta, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Kegley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
Miss E. Daly. Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

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

Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Sthith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, ➢iadame Celeste; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss 'larding.
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 th Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole L.ssee and Manager.
TIT'S EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA.
llodolpho, Mr. Bodda ; Elvino, Mr. Allen; Allessio, Mr. Cowell ;
Liza, Miss G. Smithson; Teresa, 31rs. Fosbroke; Amine, bliss
Bassano.

After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SE R ENAD ERS.
To conclude with the Comedy of THE HEIR-AT-LAW. Principal
characters by Messrs. Granby, 'Mining, Compton, Fisher, Mrs. Fos-
broke, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Stirling.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TEIEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed the Cemedie of LE CAPITAINE ROQUE-
FINETTE. Roquelinette, M. Lalont ; Baron de Villehranche,
Cartigny ; Baronne de Viliebranche, Mdlle Vallee.
After which, the Comed•e VattleviPe, elan d MARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Laiont ; Fleur des Pole, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, 3lidlie. Fargueil.
Boxes, 65.. Pit, 31. 6d.. Stalk, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxeß, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN VERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Half-past Eight. Their next DAY PERFORMANCE will
take place on MONDAY MORNING, March 22. The Performance
Will commence at ha f•paSt Two o'clock. The Programme will be
♦aried on each occasion. .