The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-27 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Sub-:crib:Ts to the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING, Saturday, Feb. 27,
will be performed Verdi's celebralad Opera, entitled
N O.
Nlnus, Signor CDletti (h:s first appearance) ; Idaspe, Signor Corelli
s first appearance); Arotasphe, Signor Bouche ; Fencna, Mdlle.
Fagiani (her first app arance); Abigail, Mdlle. Sanchioli.
After which, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
11. Paul Taglioni, entitled
COlt ILIA; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCOVSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati (her third appearance); the Knight Slut-
debrand, M. Paul Taglionl ; Squire, M. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle.
Petit ; Page, Mdlle. llonore ; Duke, M. Gosselln ; Fraisondin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. dl Mettle.
Verdi's Opera, IDNE FOSCARI, is in active preparation, and will
shortly be produced, for the first time in this country.
The doors open at Seven. The Opera will commence at Half-past
seven. .

ROYAL ITALIAN OP vItA, COVENT GAR ,EN,
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Directon and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Not:d tty Gentry,
i and Patrons of Music, are respectflilly In-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the flr,t week in April.
It Is proposed to produce, in the course of the -eason, some of the
established works of Omar°, a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
01 the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Belllni, Dont-
zeta, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection is
every department ; to which intent the manaeement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied Went In Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madams Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Stetlanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, In Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.--iligtiora 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 Lavla (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tani (of thq Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvl (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 Tamburiul and Signor Giorto
Bonconl.

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, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —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. Fe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Benin!. _ _

Seconde Tenore-94gnor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerfld and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Mouterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, tormed of Artiste* 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 BILLET, 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 Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
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), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Raderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinanda Croce, Monsieur Delferter (ef the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste afabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). 3faitres 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 Danse
Mr. O'Rryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curini (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE TUN:tag E.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
ele-ant, arid comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of la.
Albano, Esq., C.E., wills every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsoliby.
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 Lheir 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 ae 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 be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Barri.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth ; Lillis, Miss
R. Isaacs.
After which the new Ballet, called THE PRETTY SICILIAN.
Count Amede, M. Croce; Rosella, Mdlle. Baderna.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
nder the Management •f Mr. 11. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENIIaI

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buekstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hamby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Key-
_

During' the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and ' flelen" 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
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Rland, Miss P. ?lortoe,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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

Will be produced the Original Farce, called THE WIGW tlll.
Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley; Miss Arden,
Miss Turner, Mks Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
After which will be produced a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
TILE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.
To cone ode will a new Comic Drama, called £5OO REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, 11. Butler, Miss
Vinare, and Miss Forster.

TFI EAT r.E. ROYAL, ADELPIII.
alder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
HUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
31r. Wrfght ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Atibert,
31 ad arric L'eluate Ge_ralthne. .31 rs... TAtes .o!Neil, Mrs. rag:
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cutlet:dont ; Algernon, Mr.
Poyee ; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilllant.

conclude with the Farce of A NABOB FOlt AN HOW:. Mr.
Frampton. Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Alr. Iftinyartl; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nancy Seraggs,
Matthews.

FRENCH PLAYS. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Comedie-Yandeville of MATIITLDE ; oa, La
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, 31dPe. Farguell.
o conclude with a new VaudeviCe. entitled UN MARI Qtr SE
DERANGE. Durosel, 31. Latent; Bertholin, M. Cartigny ; Amelle,
3ldlle. Vallee ; Anais, 3IAIIe. Fouquet.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commenee at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.