The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-06 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers t. the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that TIIIS EVEN IN(l, Saturday, March 6,
will be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, entitled
NINO.
Ninus, Signor Coletti ; Idaspe, Sig-nor Corelli ; Arotasphe, Signor
Bouehe ; Fencna, Mdlle. Fagiani ; Abigail, Mdlle. Sanchioll.
After which, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
M. Paul Taglionl, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCO)TSTANT.
Corals, 31(111e. C. Rosati ; the Knight linldebrand, M. Paul TagllonI;
‘Aquirs, M. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore ;
Duke, 11' Gosselin ; Fraisondin, M. Venefra; Fisherman, M. di

MET: MAJESTY'S TBEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA 'NIGHT.
On. Thursday, March 11, a variety of Operatic Entertainments
will be presented, combining the talents of Mesdames Castellon,
Fagiani, So'ari, Nascio, and Sanchioll ; Signori Fraschini, Superchi,
Coletti, Roadie, Corelli, F. Lablache, and Cardoni.
The Entertainments in the Ballet will comprise the talents of
Mdlles. Rosati, P. Stephan, Baucotirt, Vonore, Cassan. and M.
Taglioni ; MM. P. Taglioni, L. D'Or, and the whole of the Ballet
Department.

ROYA.I. ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT 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 Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobi.ity Gentry, and Patrons of .''uric, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the reason, some of the
established works of Chnarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the mana,:ement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first sp.
pearance in this couutry).
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.
TENORE.—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 Salei (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of Ow Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi. .

PRIMI 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, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIM! BASSI COMIC I —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agoatiuo
Rovere (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 Anialia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

~econde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (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 directien 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 Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to •
announce that he lots concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent i
Danseuses will appear: —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (et the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berths (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 Ceala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand() Crose, 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 Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Itegisseur de la Dense—
Mr. O'ltryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Cunni (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beets entirely reconstructed and
decorated, tinder the immediate direction and after designs of B.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. Tne Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Manaeement has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Yerardi (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 ;
an•d by increased facilities for Ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Loom will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
'rickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to he obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be perforined the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. llarri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. 'Weiss ; Matilda, Mh,s Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
IC Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal charaLters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; Mdnes.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Loon', and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, lIA.YMARKET.
ti.ider the Monument of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVF.NING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called TIIE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Prineiprl characters by Messrs. For-
ren, Stuart, Buekstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Huruby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, fze. . _ _

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and Melee Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal chaucters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
blrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Will be performed the 'Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. will appear.

After which, the Farce of 1:11E ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of tho Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
nder the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

WIII ba perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Culleuford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nay O'Neil, Mrs. Fdz-
William.

After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Culleniord ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Recoil, Mr. Wright; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? Honeybun, Mr. Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss ILtrding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.