The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-20 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

and Scotch.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GAR EN

Established tor the parpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric D:ama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEAL!,.7.
The Nobi ity Gentry, and Patrons or Music, are respectfully in-
ormed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fir t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course o the - eason, some of the
established works of Chnama, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, ou a scale of the utmost perfect"on In
every department ; to which intent the mana-ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied Went in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Persian! (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Stellanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRAL7L—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 Lavia (of the Imperial
heatre of St. Petersbnrgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (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. Petersbnrgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—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, his first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIMI BASSI (20'311C1 —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, Ws first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Itcyal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

econde Tenorc—Signor Etninanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo In Naples).

Director of the 3fasic, 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 3lonterasi.
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. Y. Novell.).
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 Blaster ; and, daring the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear —Premieres Danseuse,—„Mademolselle Dumi -
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (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 i;eala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de PariS). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
opera, Paris), Monsieur (lontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Mail res clot Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Par's), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ball ,t—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisscur de la Dense
Air. O'Bryan. Collipaser —Signor Alessandro Curaii (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

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THE TUEATRE.—To rznder the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comf Tiable, it has beta entirely reconstructed and
dee rated, under the Iniinediate diret:tioa and after designs of 14.
Albano, Esq., C.E , with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. Tne Decora!ions !lave been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The 31ana,ement hzs happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri anti Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, hi 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 immedia'ely 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. Ct. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-strict ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Bea'e, and
Co.'s. 201, Begent-st reet.

TiIEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
To prevent any further disappointment to the public, and to do
justice to Mr. Wallace's new OPERA, its first performance is de-
ferred until MONDAY next, to allow time for 'Miss Romer's re-
covery from her late sudden indisposition. All tick,.ts Issued for
Thursday will be admitted on Monday, until which evenilue there
will be no performance.

THEATitE ROYAL, HAY MARKET.
I nder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brincial, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarn°ld, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett. Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and " Helen" Polkas, &c.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Manaqement of Mrs. Keeley.
mrs. EVENING

Will be performed a new Comic Drama, called .Z. 500 REWARD.
Characters by Meis.rs. A. Wig:an, Meadows, Emery, H. Butler, Miss
Viliars, and Miss Forster.

Attei which a new Farce, called THE WIGWAM. Characters by
Messrs. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley, Miss Arden, Miss Turner,
Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
To be followed by the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Captain
Popham, Mr. Wigan ; Dabster, Mr. Keeley; Miss Fanny Curry,
Miss Dickinson.
To conclude with the Farce of MRS. WHITE.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. 4:1325)
rider the direction of Madawle Celeste
THIS EVENING
Will be perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Auhert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.
After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce ; Mom, Mr. Wright ; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Farce of A NABOB FOR AN HOUR. Mr.
Frampton, Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Munyard ; Miss Leslie, Miss Ilardin;;; Nancy Scaggs, Mrs.
Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Win be performed the Comic Opera, called THE CASTLE OF
AYMON ; or, The Four Brothers. Beatunanoir, Mr. Walton ;
Olivier, Mr. Allan ; Richard, Mr. Barker ; Renaud, Mr. Delayanti ;
Allard, Mr. Wynn ; Ivon, Mr. Leffler; Hermine, Miss A. Ramer ;
Gertrude, Mrs. Fosbroke.
To conclude with the CoMedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wynn, Granby, Vining, Compton,
Fisher, Cowell, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Foebroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. john Mitchell.
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Vaudeville of LE DEMON DE LA NUM
Frederic, M. Iterou ; Oscar, M. Lan,geval ; Gillestiern, IL Cartigny ;
Mathilde, Mdllc. Fargeuil ; Caroline, Mdlle.
To conclude with the admired Vaudeville, called PIERRE LE
ROUGE. Pierre le Rouge, M. Latent; Jeanneton, Mdlle. Fargcuil.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. Gd. , 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 V,ERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Gerrnon, will have the honour of repeat-
lug !heir Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING (Saturday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mences at Half-past Eight. The Programme will be varied on
each occ4aion. Their next DAY PERFORMANCE will take place
on Monday Morning, Feb 22.

The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers i 9 the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING (Saturday), Feb
20, will be performed Donizetti's celebrated Opera of

LA FAVORITA.
Fernando, Signer Gardoni (his second appearance) ; Alfonso XI.
( %Jug of Castile), Signor Superchi (his second appearance); Baldaz-
san, Signor Bundle (his second appearance) ; Leonora, Mdlle. San-
ehfoli , Ines, Mdlle. 1 asclo (her second appearance).
After which a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCW.TSTA
'oralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati (her second appearance) ; the Knight Ilnl-
debrand, M. Paul Taglioni ; Squire, M. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle.
Petit; Page, Mille. Honors; Duke, 31. Gosselin ; Fraisundin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di Hattla.
DANCES.—Second Tableau—Scene Dan-ante des Caprices, by
Mdlle. Rosati.
Third Tableau—Pas de la Nymphs des Eaux et de Ses Compagnes
by Mdlle. Rosati and the Corps de Ballet.
Fourth Tableau—Pas fle la Rosiere. by Mdlle. Taglioni (her second
appearance) ; Pas de Deux, by M. P. Taglioni and Mdlle. Rosati;
Deutche Rhein, Valse des Pages et des Demoiselles d'llonueur, by
the Corps de Ballet.
Fifth Tableau—Ballabile des Halbardiers, by Mdlle. C. Baucourt,
Mdme. BP, Stephan, Mddes. Houore, Cassan, Thevenot, Bertin,
Julienne, L'Amoureux, and the Corps de Ballet ; Pas de l'lncon-
stance, by Mdlle. Rosati, Mdme. P. Stephan, and M. Taglioni.

- - The Opera to commence at Seven o'clock.
EXTRA NIGHT,
For the Benefit of the Fund for the Relief of the Distressed Irish

The Queen has been pleased to sanction a performance at the
above Theatre, in aid of the Fund for the Relief of the Distressed
Irish and Scotch, and has been pleased to approve of THURSDAY
EYENING next, Feb. 23, when a favourite Opera and Ballet will
be performed.