The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-20 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LIST NIGHT BLTr TWO BEFORE EA.STER.

THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, March 20, will be lierforrned
Be Opera,
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Seconde Tenore—Signor Emrnanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo In Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerfill and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Boncensiglio. 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. Novelle,
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 has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Dauseuse—Mademoiselle Dunii-
latre (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), Mademoisell3
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Acadcmie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinande Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsietir 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 Danse—
Mr. O'llryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curini (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of 11.
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 ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. Th 3 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 be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAr. DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrant; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri•
eon; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, M-iss Rainforth; Ltllia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conc'ude with the Ballet-Opera, called TIIE MAID OF
CASHMERE:. The Unknown, Mr. Rafter; Olifour, Mr. Weiss;
The Jehop-Dar, Mr. Horlicastle ; Leila, Miss Misseut ; Zelia, Miss
Isaacs; Zelica, Mdile. Dubignon; Fatima, Mdle. Beuard.•

THEATRE 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
flied Br TUEsDAT NEXT, arch 23.
PriYate boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYNIARKET.
-Under the Management or Mr. it, Webster, sole Lessee.
TIIIS EVENIXG
Will be performed the Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER,
Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. W. Farren ; Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Tilbury;
Young Marlow, Mr. Roll ; Tony Lnmpktn, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs.
Hardenstle, Mrs. Glover ; Miss Ilardeastle, Miss Julia Bennett ;
Dolly, Miss Woulds.

Alter which, a new Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF SC. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Sinallbonei, Mr. Enckstone Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil ailights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, T.liss P.Horton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley,
Rill
THIS EVENING
bc performed the Drama of MARTIN tIITUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr.. 'Keeley ; Peeksniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlew':f, Mr. Emery ; Pinch.
Mr. Meadows.
To conclude with the splendid new r airy Ext7avaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; IT, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. K'eeiey, Miss Villars, Mias Bromley,
e*lss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidse, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, AD. Bender, Mr. Kiuloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

TiIEATRE ROYAL, ADEL ME
Vnder the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will ha performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF Tug FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. I'. Bedford; Leybournc,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of TIIE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS.
Albert, 3lr. Allen ; Giselle. Miss Anne Romer.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SE It ENAD E RS.
To conclude with the new Drama, entitled DREAMS OF THE
HEART. Menne, Mr. Ryder ; Clermont, Mr. Hughes ; Bouteville,
Mr. Vinnlng ; Montaran, Vr. Harris : Hermine, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Fosbroke ; Teresine, Miss Marshall.

FRENCH PLAYS—ST. JANIEs's 'CITE ATI:L,
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Corned ie-Vaudeville of MATHILDE ; on, La
JAlousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathildc, Mdlte. Fargueil.
After which, the Comeite Vaudevihe, entitled MARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Lalont ; Fleur des Pols, Al. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, Mdlle. Fargueil.
Boxes, (is., 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 eelebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING (Saturday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainmt:nt com-
mence at Half-past Eight. Their next DAY PERFORMANCE will
take place on MONDAY MORNING, March 22. The Performance
VII commence at half-past Two o'clock. The Programme will be
varied on each occasion.

LA SONNA'3IB.ULA,
Amino, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, 3ladant- ,-zolarl; Count Rodolfo,
F. Labiache ; Alessi°, jig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardon'.
Betw, en the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement front the Ballet
of COR.tLIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Iloslere, by Mdlle. Marie. Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableauz, by 31. Paul Tag-
lioni, the music by Signor Pugui, entitled

; OL, LA FEE FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdllo. U. Rosati, Mdlle. Mario
Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COTENT 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. BE-L •
Thts Nubia*, Gentry, and Patr-ns of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the flrt week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the - cason, some of the
established works ofCimaro,a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, inclnding Operas by Bellini, Doni-
sett!, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection is
every department ; to which intent the manazement has a ssemb'ed a
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Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent n Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
brst appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Stetianoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corhari.
TENortr.—Signs Mario, Signor Salvator Lt.via (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, In
Whin, 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.
PRIME BASSI PROIONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signer Angelo Atha (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.)
PRIMI BASSI COMIC' —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 Amalie Uttar', Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.