The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-06 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The following outline of the ARRANGEMENTS for the SEASON I
1847 is respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera,
and to the Publle. It is presented with the confident hope, that the
successful exertions made to secure, under circumstances of peculiar
difficulty, a company still more worthy of the first Theatre in
Europe, and of its distinguished Patrons will insure the continuation
of their support.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
Mdlle. Jenny Lind (her first appearance in this country), Madame
del Carmen Montenegro (her first appearance at this Theatre) ;
Mdlle. Sanchioli, Mdlle, Fagiani, and Madame Solari (their first ap-
pearance in this country) ; the Contralto, Mdlle. Vietti and Mollie.
baits Nascio (their first appearance In this country) ; and Madame
Castellan. Signor Fraschini, the great Tenor of Italy (his first ap-
pearance in this country) ; and the favourite Tenor, Signor Ga
great
ardoni,
now of the Italian Opera, Paris, having lately withdrawn, at
pecuniary sacrifice, ttom the Acadelnie
Royale de Musique (his first
appearance in this country) ; Signor Superchi, the distinguished
Baritone (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor F. Lablache ;
Signor Borella (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Corelli ;
the celebrated Basso Cantante, Herr Staudigl (his first appearance);
and Signor Lablache. In addition to the above, arrangements are
pending with Signor Coletti, of the Italian Opera at Paris.
That great composer, the Chevalier Mey ha
erbeer, s arranged to
visit this country, to bring out the CAMP DE SILESIE, and
another of his admired chefs-d'oeuvre ; the principal parts In the
Camp de Silesie, by Melte. Jenny Lind and Signor Fraschini.
The celebrated Dr. Felix Mendelssohu Bartholdy will likewise
visit England, and produce an Opera expressly composed for her
Majesty's Theatre, the libretto founded on THE TEMPEST of
Shskspere ; written by M. Scribe.
Miranda .•.. • •
Ferdinand
• Caliban ... .
Sig. Lablache. Prospero ........ ......
• - •

It is likewise announced, with great satisfaction, that Signor Verdi,
having recovered from his severe illness, has expressly composed for
this theatre a new Opera, of which the plot Is founded on the ROB-
BERS .1 SCHILLER.

Rossini's Opera of ROBERT BRUCE, lately produced at the Aca-
demie Royale, has also been secured.
Mesdames Castellan, Sanchioll, and Montenegro ; Signors Gar-
den', Superchl, and Fraschini, will appear before Easter.
Mdlle. Jenny Lind, whose engagement commences in March, and
extends until the end of the season, will appear immediately after
Easter.

Director of the Music and Conductor, Mr. BALFE.
In addition to the above, several Operas, new to this country, will
be produced, and the repertoire will be selected from the chefs -
d'ceuvre of Mozart, Clmarosa, Rossini, Donizetti, Mercadante, Bel-
Rni, &c.

The strictest attention has been paid to all the details, so that an
ensemble may be presented perfect in a .9ksparts.
A NUMEROUS ORCHESTRA,
of the most distinguished talent and power, has been selected from
some of the best Orchestras of Europe.
THE CHORUS has been chosen with the greatest care from Italy,
Germany, and England ; and will comprise upwards of Eighty Per-
formers.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mille. Lucile Grahn, and Mdlle. Cerito; in
addition to which an engagement has been made with Mdlle.
Caroline Rosati (of La Scala, at Milan, and other great theatres of
Italy), who will make her first appearance on the first night of the
season in a New Ballet, expressly composed and arranged for her, by
M. Paul Taglioni ; Mdlle. Wauthier, of La Scala (her first appearance
in this country); Madame Petit Stephan, Mdlle. Honore, Mdlle.
Elise Montfort ; Mdlles. Thevenot, Julien, Lamoreux, Emile, Fanny
Pascales, and Bertin ; and Wile. Caroline Baucourt, of the
Academie Royale, and La Scala, Milan (her first appearance in this
country). In consequence of the enthusiastic manner in which this
eminent artiste was received last season, hopes are entertained that
Mdlle. Taglioni may be induced to appear for a limited number of
performances. M. St. Leon, M. d'Or, of the Academie Royale, Paris
(his first appearance in this country), M. Gosselin, M. di Mattis, Sig.
Venafra, M. Gouriet, M. Paul Taglioni, and M. Perrot.
Composer of the Ballet Music, Signor Ptigni.
Principal Artist, Mr. Marshall.
Maitres de Ballet—M. Paul Taglioni, M. Casati, of La Scala ; and
3f. Perrot. Sous-Maitre de Ballet, M. Gosselin ; Regisseur de la
Dense, Si. Petit.
An Original Grand Ballet will be produced, written expressly for
her Majesty's Theatre, by the celebrated poet, Henri Heine, on a
subject selected from the Old Legends of Germany. A Novel and
Poetical Ballet, for the subject of which the establishment is in-
debted to the kindness of a noble and distinguished Poetess, entitled
EGERIA.
The celebrated Pas de Quatre and Pas de Deesses will be revived,
and an entirely new Divertissement, introducing another Grand Pas
by M. Perrot, which, uniting all the peculiar attractions of the PAS
des Deesses and Pas de Quatro, will present a novel feature of strik-
ing originality, and will combine the talent of all, to be entitled LA
CONSTELLATION.
The Snbscription will consist of the same number of nights as last
season.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Honicastle; Ardenford, Mr. W. Harrison ; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; M.adame Cerinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivolc, Mrs. Hughes.
After which a new Ballet, called TIIE PRETTY SICILI.O.T. In
which M. Croce, M. Blasis, and Mdlle. Baderna will appear.
To conclude with the Third Act of DER FREISCHUTZ. Adolph,
Mr. King; Ca•par, Mr. Stretton ; Zamiel, Mr. Payne; Linda, Miss
Messen t ; Rose, Miss Poole.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
l'nder the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
By express desire of the Conde de Montemolin, who will honour the

Thew re with his presence,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Webster, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.
During this 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 Management of Mrs. Keeley.
LAST NIGHT OF " TIIE BATTLE OF LIFE."
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new Comic Drama, called .£5OO REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, H. Butler, Miss
Viliars, and Miss Forster.

After which a new Farce, called THE WIGWAM. Characters by
Messrs. Matthews, Oxberry. Keeley, Miss Arden, Miss Turner,
Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
To conclude with the Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permisslot. of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.

THEATRE ROYAL. ADELPIII.
UNDER TILE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, entitled the MYSTERIOUS
STRANGER. Characters by Messrs. Wright, Boyce, Worrell, Cul-
lenford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Harding, Mrs. Matthews,
Miss Chaplin, &c.
After which, the Farce of A NABOB FOR AN HOUR. Mr.
Frampton, Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Munyard ; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nancy Scaggs, Mrs.
Matthews.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Minions, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Will, Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.