The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-20 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BUT TWO BEFORE EASTER.

THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, March 20, will be performed
Bellini s Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA,
Amine, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessio, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoni.
Betw-en the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Rosiere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
Boni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mille. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectftilly in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first 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 modem Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Deal-
setti, Mercadante, and Verdi, ou a scale of the utmost perfection is
every department ; to which intent the manuement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent i.s Europe.
PRIMI SOPRA.NL—Madame Grisi 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).
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 Tull! (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ease in this country), and Signor Salvi (of 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 Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearapce in thls 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.)
PRIM! BASSI COMlCl—Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Hovers (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalla Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Benin'.

Ssoonde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director 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 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 Eissler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (if 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
Baderna (of the Theatre La Steals, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fnoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinande 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 Blasts (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 TIIEATRE.—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 R.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
Tha 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
furnied immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
con leave or cuter 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 Boies, for the night or season, to Fie obtained
at the Box Oflice, Bow-street; and at Messrs. Crania', Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Ife,gent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
lILTSGART. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Ilarri•
sou; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with the Ballet-Opera, called THE MAID OF
CASHMERE. The Unknown, Mr. Rafter; OlifoJr, Mr. Weiss ;
The Jehop-Dar. Mr. Horncastle ; Leila, Miss Missent ; 'Lelia, Miss
Isaacs; Zelica, Mdlle. Dubignon; Fatima, Md!le. Beuard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TUESDAY NEXT, March 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be hail of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
Mr. Hardeastle, Mr. W. Farren ; Sir Charle Mrlow, Mr. Tiury ;
young Marlow, Mr. Holl ; Tony Lumpkin,s Mra. Buckstone ;lb Mrs.
Ilardcastle, Mrs. Glover ; Miss Hardcastle, Miss Julia Bennett ;
Dolly, Miss Woulds.
After which, a new Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF Sr. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telhin, and Mrs. Buckingham; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.
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.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley ; Peekaniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.