The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-15 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVEN f 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 alu•ic, 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 -canon, some of the
established works of CI mare? a, 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 u:mot perfect on in
every department ; to which intent the mane ement has assemb ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied 'went in Europe.
PRIM' SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian' (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Stetlanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
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.
TENORl.—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lwvia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tani (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Sall (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).
PRIME BASSI BARITONE—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, kia first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIME BASSI (36311(1—Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, h:s first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Rt:yal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
t,cconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre Sem
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Mu •Ic, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Boneonstglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, iormed of Artistes possessing; the highest
executive powers, will cemprise 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 BILLET, of a brilliant and costly charact,r, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertksement will be Buttered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Palmy Eissier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseusee will appear: —Premieres Danseuse--Mademolielle Dunn-
latre (et 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 ,1
Baderna (of the Theatre La icula, Milan), and Mailemolselle Fuoco
;of the .leademie Royale de Part Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
:)pera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand() Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Moniieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Para.), ant Monsieur Itiasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballot—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo 'Theatre, Naples).

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T 1 TIiEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and conif,rtable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decsrateal, under the immediate direction and after designs of 14.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsouby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre duilien, 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 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 Le MA:dried
at the Box Otilee, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 991, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURT-LANE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MB. BUNN
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the - new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Ilorneastig; Ardenford, Mr. W. Harrison; Mal-s.- Propos, Mr.
Barley ; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. liaghes.
After which, the loterluda of POPPING THE QUESTION.
Primroi,, Mr. Farren; Thornton, Mr. Payne , Miss t iftln, Mrs.
Glover ; Bobbin, 3liss Isaacs.
In the course of the Evening V r. Bral;an; will s-ng " The Death of
Ne7s-,n," " The Bay of Biscay," null " Farewell toy trim-built
W het ry."

To cono:i:(te with the Operatic Ihitortsinment of TILE WATER.
NAN. Tout Tuig, Mr. Braham ; Whiltiehnina, Miss Isaacs.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAY MARKET.
Uhler Ric M.-Jo.Tement apt Mr. IL Webster, sole Lessee.

THIS EVENING

11 be wzrFormed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Cha
racters by 3tessri. Farrell, Tia‘ury, Hull, Webster, Brindal, Buck.
stone. Hudson, airs. Seymour, Miss Bennett, and Mrs. Hamby.

To be followed by an Entertainment of Focal and Instrumental
Music, by the LANTUM ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS.
To conclude with the Original Grand Faiiy Ex:rayaganza, c Cled
THE INVISIBLE PRANCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil Thilghts.
Princ'pal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.Norton, Mrs. L. P.
Bockln;ham, Miss Reynold., and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Will br perfoirned the Drama of MARTIN • CIWZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keel,:y ; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley ; Peekaniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, anti Dolphin.
Principal characters 1:y Mrs. Kee!ey, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
Miss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wirv.i.

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

Will be performed an 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.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, 1V ape, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
his Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews. •
To conclude with th 3 Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. :Bunyan', Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCES:VS THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Nvill be performed the Comedy of THE MI RRY WIVES f F
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, cows% Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroko.
After which, a Concert by the Now Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERI NAD ERS.
To conclude with a new Drama, entitltd ANGELINE
Mrs. Stirling.

Angeline,

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed TIRIDATE ; on, Comedie et Tragedle. 1)u-
-hisso.1, M. Cartigny ; Adrien, M. Heron; Mdlle. Dtunesnil, Mdlle.
Farguell ; Louise, Mille. 'Vallee.
After which, the Coinzdie-Vaudeville entitled UN MARI QUI SE
ILL R.ANG E. Damsel, M. Lafont; Mllll°lll4 M. Cartigny ; Amelle,
3alle. Val ee ; Anais, M lle. Fotantet.
To conclude vs lth a new comic Vaudeville, entitled T.E ROI DES
FRONTI NS. Thomas, M. A. Tomes ; Marinette, Mdlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, 6s. 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
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pen, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing. their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and

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Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Halt-past Eight ; and repeat their DAY PERFORMANCE
every MONDAY MORNING during Lent, commencing at ha l--
past Two o'clock. They w.ll also appear at the Hones, Kennington,
on Friday next, March 19 ; and at Sussex-hall, Leadenhall-street,
oa Monday and Wednesday Evenings, March 15, 17, 22, and 24.
/loxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
The Performance of M. Pablo Fanque and his highly-trained Steed.
To conc!ude with a favourite Afterpiece.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge,
THIS EVENING
Will te performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor Girl's
141)M Principal characters by Messrs. Lewl4, Johnson, Ilealop,
&vale, Phelps, Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
To conclude with the Drama of ALICE GRAY, the SUSPECTED
ONE ; or, The Moral Brand. Characters by the principal talent of
the Company.