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London, England, 1847-03-31 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Latablished for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
ofthe Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfidly 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 of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
sett', Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
'very department ; to which intent the management has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this couutry).
CONTRALTL—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),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (of the Theatre La Scala, in
liian, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
Lis first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMP 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 Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, 1113 first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMP BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoimetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, Su Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Lulgina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Einmanuele Slane (of the Theatre San
Carlo 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 Bonconsiglio. 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. 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 has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear:—Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Durni-
latre (of 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 icala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Parts), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (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 Dance
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curad (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

THE THEATItiI.-ITo render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the Immediate direction and after designs of B.
Albano, Esq., 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 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 ky 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
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DECRY-LANE.
ON EASTER MONDAY
Will be performed the Opera of MARITANA.
After which the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; or, The Imaun's Daughter. In which the Two Ele-
phants, upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
ON EASTER MONDAY
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hamby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
folds,-Stc.
After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE
NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin out of Place.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
uder the direction of Madame Celeste.
ON EASTER MONDAY
Will bo performed the 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, Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA (I:SELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss 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 CHANGEMENT • DP:
VAIN ; and in an entirely new Comedy, entitled LA PROTEGEE,
`SANS LE SAVOIR.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. Gd. Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
calf--past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Re-eagagement 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 Wednesdy in Easter week.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2a. ; Amphitheatre,'2s.

ASTLE I'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
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
Zerses, Ponies, &c.

HE WEATHER..--sum OFFICE, MARCH 30.
TLIERMOHETER, Lowest, 31 ; Highest. 45 ; Noon, 44,

BAROMETER, 29.76.—Wind W.N.W., fine.

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