The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-19 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S TREA.TBE.
TO-MORNOW EVENING, Saturday, March 20, will be perforzta

Bellini's Opera,
LA SONSAMBULA,
Jnina, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolto,
81g. F. Lablache ; Alessi°, Sig. Ginhilei ; Elvino, Sig. Clardoni.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisenient from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced. the admired Pas de la-
Rosiere, by .Idll,, 3larie Taglioni.
Te conclude a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by 31. Paul Tag-
Boni, the music by Signor Pupil, entitled
TUFA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, 31ille. Marie Taglionl,
M. Paul Taglloni, &c.
The doers open at HLzlf•past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL I CALI kIY OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established tor the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
tinder the Direct on and Management of Mr. BEALF.
The Nobi ity Gentry, and Patr Its of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will wen the fir t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the. course of the •-eason, some of the
established works of Cimaroia, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including_ Operas by Benin!, Dont-
seta, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmo-t perfection is
every department ; to which intent the management has assemb.ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied a ent in Europe. •
PRIMI SOPRANI —Madame Grist and Madame Persian! (her
Drat appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
ifdlie. latoffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
t mance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—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—Sign r Mario, Signor Salvator Livia (of the Imperial
rheatre of
.St. Peters burgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
tsnee in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of Use Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. k'etereburgh,
Ms first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PR IMI BASSI PRO FO N DE—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, l.a Sea/a, 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 Polon/tit (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —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 countryL
Seconde Donne—Madame Antotuetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, iu Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
B ell ini.

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Seconds Tenore—Signor Emmanuel() 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. Novello.
The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissetnent 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 Limier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
DAIISCIIBOa will appear: —Premieres Danseuse—Mademolselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (ot
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 Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Pari4). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gond° (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand() Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste 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. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Cum' (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To renter 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. Ponsosiby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Batten, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will bo found improved, by a carriage way being
termed 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 ot 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, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL !muff-LANE.
EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horncastle; Ardenford, Mr. v. Harrison; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; Madame Corinne, 3liss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal chars ters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louie, and Renard.

TIIEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixe.l for TUESDAY NEST, arch 23.
Private boxes, stilts, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

TLIEATIIE ROYAL, 111 MARKET.
V.ider the ManAgument of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called TIIE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortes.nac, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
. olds, &c.

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After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, caged
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil D.fight..
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.florton, Mrs. L. S.
Duel:ln:ham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE IRISH POST.
Principal characters by Messrs. Tilbury, Braid, /Judson, Bland, and
Mrs. ilumby.

TREXTRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THE EVENING

Will be performed the I)ramVOIMARTIN CIRTZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley: Aairey Gamp, Hr. Keeley; Peeksaitf,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. E:nery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext"avaganaa, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST ; or, Hem', Eagle, and Dolphin.
erincipal characters y Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
Alas E. Daly, Mrs. Wo.dlidge, Miss Laiillaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. KU:IN:Th, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
ndcr the direction of Niritditine Celeste
THIS EVENING

Win be performed an original Drama, railed THE FLOWERS
GF THE FOREST ; a tipsy arorv. Cheap .I;,hno, Mr. Wright ;
lqnnael, Mr. 0. S,nith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. W:,rreli ; Cyothia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight IleAs, Mrs. Fitzw,lliarn ; Lady Agnes, illss Harding.
Aber wh-eh, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINS-NIEL.
Characters by Misers. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylpr, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with Va., Fare, nt SIP-WRING EVENTS. In which
11r. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Muayard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin swill perform.

PRINCES:VS T,IEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. 31. Maddox. sole I....ssee ant Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedy of 'DIE MPRRY WIVES or
WINDSOR. Principal characters by %lessrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowe!l, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERE NA D EitS.
To conclude with the new Drama, entitled DREAMS OF THE
BEART. Briennc, Mr. Ryder; Clermont, Mr Hughes; Bout,ville,
Mr. Vinning ; Montaran, r. Harris : herniae, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Fosbroke ; Teresine, Miss Marshsll.

FRESCII PLAYS. —ST. JAMES'S TIIEATItE.
Lessee. Mr. John 311tehell.
THIS EVENING
♦Pill be Nrforiatiol 1:13 CKnedie of LE CAPITAINE 11007E-
-I'INET rc. Itoqueflnette, M. Litroot ; Baron d 4 Villebra-ieltc, M.
Cartiguy; Baronne de Villebranche, 31(ille Vallee.
After which, the Com:idai, Vaulevll e, enCti d MARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, 31. Laiont ; Fleur des _Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Loalse d'Obernay, Millie. Fargueil.
Boxes, Sc., Pit, 3s. 6€l. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doom opened at
half-past Seven, and the perforinances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 31, Bond-street ; and at the Box-odice.