The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-22 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BIT r ONE BEFORE EASTER.
TO-M0.1120W ToEsdav, March 20, will be performed
Bellini's Opera,
LA SONNA.IIBOLA,
Amina, Madame Casteilan ; Lisa, Madam, -olari; Count Ro
%dolfo,
Hg. F. ; Alessio, Giubilei ; Elvino, (laic-ion
Betw en the arts of the Opera,' a Divertisement from the Ballet
rf CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Itosivra, by Edits. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a now Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
time music by Signor Pngul, entitled
TEMA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal chairacters by Vile. C. Rosati, Mdlic. Marie Taglioni,
Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at lialf-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
E I g ht o'clock.
On Saturday next. being the last night before Easter, will be
revived (first time this svason) Verdi's Opera, ERNANI.

-------
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this
country. Under the Dlrection and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will OPEN on TUESDAY, the
Bth of ApriL
Prospectuses to be had at the Box-office, Bow-street ; at Cramer,
Beale, and Ca.'s, 201, Regent-street ; and at all the Libraries.
ROYAL ITALIAN oPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

ablished ior 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 Nobility Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fint week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the ,eason, some of the
vitabllshed works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
al the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
sett!, Niercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection la
• very department ; to which intent the mama, ement has assemb ed a
company embracing the greatest and most varied 'anent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI —Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
test appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steilanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this couutry).
CONTRALTI. —Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
Ind of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
Coantry), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lucia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tull! (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
unce in this country), 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 BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor l',farint (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naptes, La ',coda, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Nladrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis 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-
tereburgb, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—madame Antoinetta Mdilidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina

seconde Tenore—Signor Emntanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo In Naples).

Director of the Cornposc'r, and Condi:dor-31r. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
lingers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonwnsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Alilitary 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 BILLET, of a brilliant and co3tly 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 eneagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
I)anseusee will appear : —Premieres Danseuse--Mademoiselle Dumi-
tatre (et the Grand Opera, Paris), amt Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Parts), Mademoiselle Bernie (of the Impala'
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Noodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Iladerna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Parts), Monsieur Gontle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdfnatelo Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Oeerft, Parts), and Moreeenr Auguste Mahille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Meitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Moeeleur Walls (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'ltryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curnti (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, It has beefs entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of U.
Albano, Ese., 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 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 inunediaiely tinder the P•rtico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages withont exposure to the weather ;
an. 4 by increased facilities fur ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. Cl. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obt tined
at the !Sox Oftlee, Bon-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beare, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

• TUEATItE ROVAE, DRCHT-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count iklaanus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Barri.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
li. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALL AN-
TRIM. Principal chara.ters by MM. Croce, kdriea, Tell; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
flied for TO-MORROW, .1! arch 23.
Prtrats boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

TIIE.A.TRE: ROYAL, 11.1YSIARKET.
1: tier the Mana4entelit .f Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
Mfg EVENEY(I
_ _

Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glosarnere, Mr. Hull ; Sir John Yesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Fredarick
Blount, Mr. Brind,ll; Mr, Benjamin Stout, Mr, Buelvstone; Ever n,
Nr. Stuart ; Graves, Mr. Webster ; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
Iduclion ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Forteseue.
After wh.ub, the Internple-of POPPING THE QUESTION.'
. . _

To conclude with the Original Grant Fairy Extravaganza, c tiled
TIIE IN VISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil Dilights.
rrinepal characters by Mr. James Bland, P.Ylortois, Mrs. L. S.
Blickinxhara, Miss Heynold3, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
r rOer the Maim:Tr:loll!: of Mr.i. Keeley.

FO3 THE BENEFIT OF THE PRINTERS OF EDINBURGH

MIS EVENING

Will be perfOrniut the D:arna of MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT.
Young :ors. Keeley ; Sairey damn, 11r. Keeley ; Peck miff,
Mr. Matthew., ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chazzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meado vrs.

After which, the Farce of THE ETON" BOY. Characters by
Mgrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and MTs.l Turner.
To couclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal eharactors Ly Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
4iss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinioch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will b 3 performed an original Drama, called TIIE FLOWERS
'Mr, FOREST ; a Gipsy story. Cheap John, 3lr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. O. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwillism; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Callenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.

To coclude with ilk, Fare of SHOCKI:CG EVENTS. In which
:Nit% Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyani, Miss ilardlng, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PEINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. .
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Opera, entitled ANNE P,OLEYN.
Ileary VIII., Mr. liodda ; Percy, kir. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, MlB3 S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss Rourke; Anne Boleyn, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To conclude with the Comedy of THE MFRR.Y WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A.lRomer, and Mrs. Fosbroke..
FRENCH PLAYS. —ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedie-VauJeville of MATIIIIDE ; on, I:a
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, Mae. Fargueil.
After which, the Comedic Vaudevit e, entitled MAitIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Latont ; Fleur des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
lonise d'Obernay, Millie. Fargueil.
Boxes, Os., Pit, 3s. ld. , 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.