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London, England, 1847-03-29 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established :or the purpose of reuderina a more perfect performance
ofthe Lyric Drama then has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct on and Management of Mr. BEATA,.
The Nobility Gentay, and Patrens of alueic, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the flr.t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, In the course of the - eason, some of the
established works of Camaro+a, 3iozart,ltoiehia Meyerheer, and others
al the more under] Italian School, including Operas by Bellied, Dora-
sent, Mereadante, and Verdi, on a scale et the utmort perfect on le
very department ; to which intent the immaeernent has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied 'Went in Europe.
SOPRAIs E—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
Best appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdl e. Stetianoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this couutrv).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
tOuntry), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor 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 tine Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petcreburgb,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI- BelltlTONl—Signer Tamburini ant Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and toe 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, Ids first appear-
ance In this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this coaritry), and Signer Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Reyal. Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearauce in this country).
Seconde Donau—Madaine Antoieetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, to Milan), Mademoiselle Atnalia Elnan, Mademoiselle Luigina
13ellini. •
Seconde Tenore—Signor Etnmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the .lip ;c, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsigiio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORGIIESTitA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, wit! comprise- among_ its members Eighty distin-
guished proiessors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An OItGAN, of exteusive compass, has been expressly erected
In the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle,
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 hae, concluded an engagement with ,Matienioiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear t —Premieres Dauscuse-11ademotselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris). and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Parts), Mademoiselle Benin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madeal), aledemoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Facie°
(of the Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur reties (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Goalie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Fel-dal:tilde Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste .Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur A ibert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and alonsieur Bias's (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader or the Ballet—Mr. _Waal diction. Regieseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curini (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
TILL THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beet entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and atter designs of R.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Porsonby.
The management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Pena and Verardi (of the Theatre Italian, 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 fer ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will Le under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Oilier, Bow-str.et ; and at Messrs. Grainer, Bea'e, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DItUltY-L.INE:
ON EAiTEP. INIONDAY
Will he performed the Opera of 11.111ITANA.
After whtch the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; ur, 1.:!e Imatin's Dangkter. In which the Two Ele-
phants, upwaro.3 or Sixty Homes, the Camels w;11

TBEATaiI ROYAL, lIA.YMARKET.
Under the 21.1wAceltent of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
ON EASTER MONDAY

Will he performed th 3 new rtS3 orlgimtl Cernetly, calle.l THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. IV,,icipal charat:lci•.; by Atessr.-1. Far-
rel:, Stuart, Isucketone, Hwe, Selby, Ilrivaal, _Mts. Gle.ver,
Humby, Mrs. Yurnold,-3liss rortesam, 31iis Bennett, Ylss Hey-
rio!ds, Ere. • -

After which the Grand Astronomical Extravagatc..ta, calle i TIIE
NEW PLANET; or, Harlequin out of Place.

TIMATRE ROYAL, ADEL MI.
I utter the direction of Madame Celeste.
ON EASTER MONDAY

Will be performed the THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Cipsy story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madams Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GiSELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. CulleWord, Madame Celeste, Al 143 Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell begs respectfully to announce that Mademoiselle
ROSE CHERI will make her First Appearance on EASTER MON-
DAY, in the Comedie-Vaudeville of UN CIIANGEMENT DE
MAIN ; and in an entirely new Comedy, entitled LA PROTEGEE,
SANS LE SAVOIR.
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 be engaged at Mitchell's
Royal Library, 32, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Re-engagement of the Ethiopian Serenaders.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will give their Attractive ENTER-
-TAINMENTS, at the above Theatre, on EASTER TUESDAY, and
will be continued every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening ;
and a MORNING PERFORMANCE every WEDNESDAY, be-
ginning on Weduesdy In Easter week.
Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 25.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, ithr. W. Batty.
rnder the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal T.tmily. -
Will open, for the Summer Season, with Lord Byron's Equestrian
Dramatic Poem of
THE BRIDE OF ABTDOS ; or, TILE CORSAIR AND THE
AVENGER'S STEED.
Introducing Mr. Batty's Living Camels, Elephants, and Stud of
Horses, ronics, &c.

TO CORR ESPONDENT.

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I RE WEATIIER.—Srs OFFICE, MARCH 27.
TaER3IO3IETER, Lowest, 42 ; Highest. 59 ; Noon, 55.
BAROMETER, 30.04.—Wind S.W., fine.

111(4ii WATER AT LONDON-WgitiGE Tuis DAY.
Morning .. 35 minutes attar 12. j Evening .. 57 minutes after 12.

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