The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-12 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Saturday, Mall% 13, will be per-
formed Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA DI LAMVER3IOOR.
Lucia, Mad. Castellan ; Enrico, Signor Coletti; laidebent, Signor
Solari ; and Edgardo, SierFraschini.
To conclude with the ed New and Original Grand Ballet, I I
•
CORALIA; on, CIIEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati ; the Knight iluilebrand, M. Paul Taglionl;
Squirs, M. Geuriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore ;
Duke, M. Gosselin ; Fraisondin, M. Venefra; Fisherman, M. di
Mettle.
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'gdock.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public" are respectfully
Informed, that a GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE will take
place on THURSDAY NEXT, March IS, when will be Performed
Bellies Opera of
4M
LA SO N' 1.1 .
ada a BIT A,
Amine, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, niAtari ; Count Rodolfo?
Big. P. Labiacho ; Elvino, Sig. qardoni.
With various Entertainments in the BALLET Department. In
which will appear Mdlle. Rosati, Madame Petit Stephan, Mdlle.
Marie Taglioni, M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
Also, a Selection from Donlzetti's favourite Opera, entitled
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
In which Signor Fraschini will appear.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
the music by Signor Pupil, entitled
LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
and M. Paul Taglioni.

ROYAL 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 Direct:on and Management of Mr. BEiILE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectftfily 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 tht
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, op a scale-of the utmost perfection is
every department ; to which intent the manuement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied ialent4in Europe.
PRfMI SOPRANI—Madame Grist and Madame Persian' (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanonf (of the Theatre Lit Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance In this country). •
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna., her first appealrance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of thi Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this co try),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear=
since in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of tkc Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI I3.A.RITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Bonconi.
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, 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-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoiuetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Lulgina
Benin'. _ . _

seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).

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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 tke theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The BILLET, 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 art engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent'
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
'etre (ef 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 cicala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), 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). 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.. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of R.
Albano, Esq., 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 coiling 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
cats 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 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 performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harrl•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth ; Lillie, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with the Opera of DER FREISCIIUTZ. Adolph,
Kr. King; Caspar, Mr. Stretton ; Zarniel, Mr. Payne; Linda, Miss
Messent ; Rosa, Miss Isaacs.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMA.RKET.
trader the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENIXG

Will he performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Ilumby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey--
11°1(1s, &c.
After which, the Farce of UNCLE JOHN. Uncle John, Mr.
Farrell ; Friend Thomas, Mr. Tilbury ; Edward, Mr. Howe ; Hawk,
Mr. Rogers ; Andrew, Mr. Clark ; Mrs. Hawk, Mrs. Clifford ; Mrs.
Comfort, Mrs. Stanley ; Eliza, Miss Telbin.
During the evening the Bane will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans de la Couronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Cameiias Polka."

To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
TIM INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Princ:pal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.liorton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Mana,remont of Mrs. Keeley.

Last Two Nights of PARE

ICTS AND GUARDIAICS, and THE

ETON BOY-
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley', Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
_

To oonelude with the solendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

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

Will he performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
011"I'HE FOREST ; a Tipsy Sinry. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kiuckin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam; Lady Agnes, .hiss ]larding.

To conclude with DID EVE SEND YOUR. WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? lioneytinn, Mr. Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESVS THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will lse performed BeMlA's Opera Seria, entitled NORMA. Polito,
Mr. Barker; Oroveso, Mr. Leffler; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa,
Miss A. Romer; Clotilda, Miss Rourke; Norma, Miss Hassan°.
After which. a. Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOt'IAN
SE R ENAD ERS.
To he followed by the Comedietta, entitled THE WIDOW BE-
WITCHED. Ftirnival, Mr. Harris ; Lorimer, Mr. Granby ; Mrs.
Lorimer, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE.
Spikespur, Mr. Granby; Crocus, Mr. Compton; Dorothea Danvers,
Mrs. Fosbroke ; Tidy, Miss Laporte.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the admired Comedic-Vaudeville, entitled LA
LECTEECE ; ou, tine Folie do Jenne Hornme. Le Capitaine Sir
Cobridge, M. Cartigny ; Caroline, Mdlle. Fargueil.
After which, the Vaudeville of LA SCEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mons. A. Tousez.
To conclude with the favourite Vaudeville, entitled LES DEIJX
BRIGADIERS. Rameaudor, M. Lafont ; Francine, Mdlle. Fonquet.
, Pit, 3s. fid. 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may he engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.