The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-22 00:00:00

Rot ITALIAN Or kRA, COVENT GAR.

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
ef the Lyric •Dtslita than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under
./.-e;-,,,e..t,0n and Management of Mr. BEALE.
tne CO Ur Gentry. and Patrons of Music, are respectlly 1n-
...0d that the
Rey Italian Opera will open the first week In April.
111'.1" proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Chnaror a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
sett!, Mereadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the manazement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIM' SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian! (her
!Int 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).
CONTRALTI.— Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre is Vienna, her first appearance in:this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TF—NORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Layla (of the Imperial
bestirs of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tall! (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
alum In tkie eountry), 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 BARITON I—Signor Ttunburini and Signor Giorgio
Reason!.
PRIMI RASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carle, Replevy 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
Spier Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance in this eouritry.)
PRIMI BASSI COMlCl—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. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, In Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Lintel, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini. _

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo In Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powertld and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Stgers will eomplete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Silber Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasl.
The ORCKESTRA, 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 B ALLST, 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 Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumt-
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
Neodet (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 Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gentle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand° Croce, Monsieur Delferler (of the Grand
Opera, Paris). and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maltres 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. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THB 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. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Itallen, 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 ander 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 Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 301, Regent-street.

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

Will be produced the Original Farce, called THE WIGWAM.
Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley; Miss Arden,
Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
After which will be produced a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED HORSE. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
&Dr's', supported by tie whole talent of the Company.
To conclude with a new Comic Drama, called £5OO REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, H. Butler, Miss
Tillers, sad Miss TorstF.

.THEATCE ROYAL, ADELPIII
alder the direction of Madame Celeste.-
TUN EVENING
Will Da Rerfo:*med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BugHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 'O. Smith •
Dennis, Mr. Cullonford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford 'g. Orinnid e
gr. Wright ; Captain Dartols, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,,
MAdattla CeJ4f,te ; Gerraldino, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Paz_
After trhiai the Comic Drama, called THE MAID 'WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyoe ; Diocen, Mr. Wright ; .Billy, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To oonclude wl.ll the Farce of A NABOB FOlt AN HOLE. Mr.
rramptos, Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Muntard; Mlsa Leslie. Miss Harding; Nancy Scragge, Mrs.
Mnittuiwn

FRENCH PLATS.—ST. JAMEi'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
win be performed the Vaudeville of LE DEMON DE LA NUIT.
Frederic, M. Berou ; Oscar, M. Langeval ; Gillestiern, M. Cartigny ;
Mathllde. Millie. Fargeull ; Caroline, Mille. Vallee.
To conclude with the admired Vaudeville, called PIERRE LE
ROUGE. Pierre le Rouge. M. Lafont ; Jeanneton, 3fdlle. Fargeuil.
Boxes, Es., Pit, 3e. 6d. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may ho engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 83, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.