The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-10 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectiblly
inrormed, that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place TO-
MORROW, March 11, when will be performed Donizettra favourite
Opera,

LIICIA DI LAM3IERMOOR.
Lucia, Mad. Castellon (her second appearance this season) ; Enrico,
Signor Coletti ; Bidebent, Signor Solari ; and Edgardo, Signor Eras-
*hint (his second appearance in this country).
After which
A DIVERTISSEMENT.
In which will be presented a Pas de Caractere (composed by M. P.
Taglioni, the music by Signor Pugni), entitled " La Slaronienne ;"
and " Galup a Sept Temps," by Mdlie. Rosati and M. P. Taglioni.
To be followed by the last act of Donizettra OPQM
LA FAVORITA,
Fernando, Signor Gardoni; Boldacci,Signor Bouchi; and
Leonora,
Mdlle. Sanchioll.
To conclude with the admired New and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALIA ou, LE CHEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Coralia, Aldlie. C. Rosati; the Knight liuldebrand Page, , M. Paul .
Honerei;
;
Squire, M. Geuriet ; Berths, Mdlle. Petit ; Millie
Duke, M. Gosselin ; Fralsondin, M. Venefl-a; Fisherman, M. di
Mattis.

ROYAL ITALIAN' OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established ler 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. BEALE.
The NobLity Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed thet the Royal Italian Opera will open the flr,t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Cimarosa. Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Benin!, Dorn-
aetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfecvon
every department ; to which intent the mane. ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—.Madame Grist and Madame Persian! (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (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 Corbett
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lucia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tuili (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Fetersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIM! BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carle, 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.)
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 thiscountry).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette 31ollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amelia Lined, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerfhl 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 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 has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Master ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertln (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 Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle arum)
(of the Academie 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 alabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense—
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Currni (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 U.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsoriby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Hellen, 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 be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

TIIEATRE ROYAL DRCRY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
MUNGART. Count Magnus, Mr. I3orratil; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri.
son; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell;
Badema, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the NlNnizement .1 Mr. R. Webster. sole Lessee.
FOR TIM BENEFIT OF MR. BAMFORD.
THR; EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
FCHOOL FOIL SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, litickstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hamby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
:nide, &c.
During:the evening the Band will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans de la Couronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Camelias Polka."
After the Comedy, a Grand Vocal and Instrumental CON-
CERT. Principal Vocalists :—Messrs. Itanstbrd, N. J. Spode,
Sailth,Johti Parry, T. E. Williams, and Mr. i)istin and hls Four
Sons; Miss Ransford, Mi=s Dolby-, the Misses Williams ; and the
celebrated Lantum ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS will perform their
popular Entertainments.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c Vied the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
D +lights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Hiss P. Burton,
M w. I . S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Nlanazement of Mrs. Keeley.
'HITS 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 conclude with the splendid new Fairy EXt7aVagallZA, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

TIINATRE ROYAL, ADELPHL
nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
RUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith;
Dennis, Mr. Cullentbrd ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.

To conclude with the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Henri, Mr.
Norrell ; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ballandier, Mr. Munyard ; Lar-
gacette, Mr. I'. Bedford ; Julien, Madame Celeste ; Jenny Laroche,
Miss Taylor.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be ➢erformed the Comic Opera, called THE CASTLE OF
AYMON ; or, The Four Brothers. Beaumanoir, Mr. Walton;
Olivier, Mr. Allen ; Richard, Mr. Barker ; Renaud, Mr. Delavanti ;
Allard, Mr. Wynn ; [von, Mr. Leffler; Hermitic, Miss A. Romer ;
Gertrude, Mrs. Foshroke.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SE It ENAD ERA.
To conclude with the Comedy of THR HEIR-AT-LAW. Principal
characters by Messrs. Grandy, Vinning, Compton, Flatter, Mrs. los-
brolto, Mrs. Hughes, and 31rs. Stirling.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mltchell.
TILES EVENING,
Will he performed the Vandevil'e entitled UN MARI QUI SE
DERANGE. Durosel, M. Latbitt ; Bertholin, M. Cartigny ; AmeEe.
Mdlle. Val ee ; Anats, Mdlle. Fouquet.
After which, TIRIDATE ; ou, Comedic et Tragodie. Dubisson,
M. Cartigny ; Adrien, M. Berou ; Mdlle. Dumesnil, Mdlle. Fargueil ;
Louise, Mdlle.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of L t SCEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; Charlotte, Mille. Fouquet.
Boxes, 6s. Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 3s. ; 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 Boa-office.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS. Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and (lemon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing 'heir Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday. and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Halt-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. The
Performances will commence, each day, at half•past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2a. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change et the SCENES of the CIRCLE. The Royal Pa-
geant of Francis I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Fatigue and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance in London).
To conclude wits THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Man and Steed.
Box-office open from eleven till live o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at halt-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

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ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Domestic Drama (founded on the Novel
of the 'same name), entitled LILLY DAWSON ; or, A Poor ~iri's
Story. Principal characters by Messrs. Lewi , Johnson, Ileslop,
Saville, Phelps. Fredericks, Webb, Neville, Miss Terrey, Mrs.
Vining, and Mrs. Saville.
After which, Messrs. ASHBY and HARDING will appear in a
Scene from Dontzetti's Opera of " The Elixir of Love."
To conclude with the Burletta, called NICHOLAS NICKLEBY ;
or, ,oings at Do-thesßovs Ilall. In which Messrs. Ueslop, Johnson,
Wilkinson, E. Stirling, Webb, Fredericka, Vining, Mrs. Williamson,
Mrs, Saville, Miss Richardson, Miss Terrey, Miss Barham, Mrs
Daly, &c., will appear.
Box•uflice open from eleven till four o'clock.