The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-17 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
formed, that a GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE will take
place TO-MORROW EVENING, March 18, when will be performed
Bellini's Opera of
LA SONNAMBULA,
Amine, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessio, gig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Big. Gardoni.
After which, a Selection from Donizetti's favourite Opera, entitled
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.

In which Signor Fraschini will appear.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
Boni, the attusic by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; 011, LA. FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &e.
The following are the prices of Box.ea and Stalls for this occa-
sion :—Boxes on the Pit Tier, Four Guineas; on the Ground Tier,
Five Guineas ; on the First Pair, Four Guineas ; on the Second Pair,
Three-and-a-Half Guineas ; Pit Stalls, 2. s. ; Gallery Stalls, ss.
Applications to be made at the lioa-office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDE N.
Established for the purpose of rendering a mere perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this
country. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Pations of Music are respectfully In-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera Srill OPEN on TUESDAY, the
Ith of April.
Prospectuses to be had at the Box-office, Bow-street; at Cramer,
Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street; and at all the Libraries.

nOYA.L ITALIAN OPERA, COVEN!' 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 o 31r. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera till open the fir. t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the "eason, some of the
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Belau!, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the ulmo.,t perfection 14
every department ; to which intent the maim, ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied ,a'ent in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANL—Madame Grist and Madame Persian! (ber
first appearance In London for three years), Madame Rouconi and
Mdlle. Stefianoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
lirad of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corhari. _ _ _

TENOR[.—Signor Mario, Signor Stalvator Larla (of the Imperial
rheatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulii (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salri (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Blllan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. reteriburgh,
Ads first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIME BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIM BASSI CROFONDI—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 Itoyal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polon!ni (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
nce in this country.)

PRIM I BASSI 66M1C1 —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
itovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pc-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame AiVoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Alnalla Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina

Seconde Tenore—Signor Einmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Mwdc, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa..

A powerful arid numeron; CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers wi❑ complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor 31or.terasi.
The ORCHESTRA, turned 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 tinder 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. Novelle.
The 11 aLLET, 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 Eissler ; and, during the senor, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, ner first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La goals, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Para..). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontio (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinende Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and 3lonsMur Aeguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Reglsseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Compaser—Signor Alessandro Cum! (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—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 B.
Albano, Esq., C.E. with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsoisby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Terardi (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 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 of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Onice, Row-street ; and at Messrs. Cream', Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-L.ANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Crand 05e-ta, entitled MATILDA. OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. P.orrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri-
sent ; Mathias, Mr. IVeiss ; Matilda, Miss Raintbrth; Lillia, Miss
It. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal chara;_ters by MM. Croce, Ndrien, Tell;
Daderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louie, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-L,INE.
MIL PARSONS'S' BEN EFI P.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that hie ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TUESDAY NEXT, 11 arch 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office. •

THEATRE VOYAT,, HAY MARKET.
Uatier the slmagement of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCIIF.MING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Bnckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. (Hever, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescuc, Miss Bennett, hiss Hey-
olds, &c.
After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,. called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil n+liglite,
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.Horton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett. - •
To conclude with the Farce of MAKE YOUR WILLS. Treton,
Mr. Tilbury; Plotter, Mr. Ilrindal; Brag, Mr. Buckstoue; Clara,
Miss Telbin ; Mrs. Foresight, Mrs. Sian ey.

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

Will be performeil the Drama of MARTIN CIIITZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey (lamp, .Ir. Keeley; Peckmiff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Finch,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext-ai•aganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Kee'ey, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
1111ss 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. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Nliss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mra. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with till Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyart!, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

BRINCESNS THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lsssee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Be Opera Seria, entitled NORMA. Pe
Mr. Barker; Oroveso, Mr. Leffler; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa,
Miss A. Romer; Ciotilda, Miss Rourke ; Norma, Miss 13 losano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
co conclude with a new Drama, entitled DREAMS OF THE
HEART. Brience, Mr. Ryder ; Clermont, Mr Hughes ; Bouteville,
Mr. Vinnia4 ; Montaran, ;:r. Harris : Hermine, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Fosbroke ; Teresine, Miss Marshall. _