The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-08 00:00:00

lIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
informed, that a GRAND EXTRA NtoaT will take place on Thurs-
day next, March 11. witoi will be performed Donizetti's favourite
Opera, LUCIA 1)1 LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mad. Castellon (her third appear-ince this season) ; Enrico,
Signor Coletti; Bidebent, -qgaor So ari : and Edgardo, Signor Fras-
chilli (his second appearatce in this country).
Atter which
A DIVERTI,EMENT.
To be followed by the last act of Donizetti's Opera,
LA FAVORPTA,
rernamk), Signor Gardout; Bohlacci,Signor Bouchi;
and Leonora,
Sanctloll.
To conclude with the admired New and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALIA; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCOIZSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati; the Knight Ilullebrand, M. Paul
Honore Taglioni;
Squire, M. Geuriet ; Bertha, Mine. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. ;
Duke, M. Gosselln; Fralsondin, M. Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di
Mattia.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVEN I NO, March 9, will be performed, the tint
time this season, Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA DI L&MMEFISIOOR.
Lucia, Mdlle. Castellan, her first appearance this season ; Edgardo,
Signer Fraschini, his first appearance is this country; Mdebent,
Signor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the Ballet of
CORALIA.

Tim doors open at Seven. The Opera to commence at Half•past
Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendez ing 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 Nobi ity Gentry, and Patrins of Mu'ic, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fir: t week in A pril.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the - eason, some of the
established works ofChnarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercatiante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfeet'on 1.1
every department ; to which intent the mana_ ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied a'ent in Europe.
P RIM I SOPRA L—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (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).
CONTRALTI.—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
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first apper-
anee 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 Tamburhai and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
Ns 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-
since In this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMlCl—Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Ag,oatitio
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Moilidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini. _ _ .

lieconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
.Dixector 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 the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The B tLLET, 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
Danseusea will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—aludemoiselle Dumi•
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (ot
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berths (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 sicala, 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 Ferdinand° 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 M.
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 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 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
Boom 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 ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILD.k OF
lIUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Misa Rainforth; Lillie, Misa
It. Isaacs.

To concludo with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal chara.ters by AIM. Croce, Adrien, Tell; MUlles
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Bonard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
ILider the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
FCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. I-Arnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Hey-
aolds,

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and Been" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
))alights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, .lies P. Morton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIAN'S.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely 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 Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame 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 ; Grtnnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Gerald:ne, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
To concicde with the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Henri, Mr.
Worrell ; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ballandier, Mr. Munyard ; Lar-
gacette, Mr. B. Bedford ; Julien, Madame Celeste ; Jenny Laroche,
Miss Taylor.

FRINCESS'S THENTRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox. sole Lussee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Comedy of TIIE MFRRY WIVES C F
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder,
Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. Homer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.

After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.

To he followed by the Comic Drama, called THE TWO RAIN-
BOWS Tames Rainbow, Mr. elranby; Peter RainhJw,3,lr. Campton;
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Miss Bonner.
To conclude with the new and original Musical Romance, entitled
TIES SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI 211 ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Bertrand, Mr. Fisher ; D'Armincourt, Mr. Barker ; Rellejambe,
Mr. Delavanti ; Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; llristle-
bach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps, Mr. Honner ; Seven Maids of Munich.
Misses Flower, Rourke, Moaner, Mucks, Millar, L. Marshall, and
Laporte ; Urlel, Miss Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs Foshroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comalie-Vaudeville of MA MIT. DE ; on, f a
Jalousie. M. Darhert, M. Lafont Mathilde, MdPe. Fargueil.
After which the favourite Vaudeville, entitled LES DEUX BRI-
GADIERS'. ltameaudor, M. Lafont ; Francine, Mdlle. Fottquet.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of L StEUR DE JOCIIISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; ,:harlotte, Mdlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, Cs., Pit, 3s. , Stalls, 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.