The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-23 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE BEFORE EASTER.
HIS EVENING (by DESIRE), Tuesday, March 23, will be
performed Bellini's Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA,
Amine, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessio, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoui.
Between the sets of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Eosiere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
Boni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
TIIEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at Hall-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
E I ght o'clock.
en Saturday next, being the last night before Easter, will be
revived (first time this season) Verdi's Opera, ERNANI.

ROYAL ITALIAR OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Astablislixt for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
cube Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
lisnier the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility Gentry, and T'atrons of Music, are respectfully in-
tbrmed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the tint 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 modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
sett', Mercaaante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
-very department ; to which intent the mauazement has assembled a
ffemplny embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Persian' (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Male. Steffanonl (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearezca in this couutry).
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. Petersbargh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulll (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. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIM! BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tainburini and Signor Giorgio
Bannon'.

PRIMI BASSI PROFOND I—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.)
PRIM! BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (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
Seala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellial.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmannele 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
Zingers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Boneonsiglio. 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
is the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle..
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 Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear:—Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
!etre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
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 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 Ferdinando 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 bees 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.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Vererdi (of the Theatre Italien, in Pa s), 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
termed 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
Room 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. Cratncr, Beare, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Opera of MARITANI.-Charles the Second,
Mr. Borrani ; Don Caesar de Bann, Mr. Harrison ; (ion Jose, Mr.
Bretton; Msrqu s da Santarem, Mr. Horncastle ; Lazrillo, Miss
Isaacs ; Marlene, Miss Rainsfoith.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, ledricu, Tell ; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. IL Webster, sole Lessee.
TM& EVENIITO

Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called TIIE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Ilumby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Bey-
. olds, &c.

After which, the new Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF Sr. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Sinai'bones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids ci Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.

To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil Dalights.
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 performet the Drama of MARTIN CHU ZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley ; Pecksniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery I Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

Afteer wblch, the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bcar, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Vill.ars, Miss Bromley,
E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laldlaw, Miss lloward, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

To ooaclude w;iii MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs. Oxberry
Turner, litnloch, Miss Vithird, Miss Arden, and Miss Turner.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
1 ndcr the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING •

Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Cipsy Story. Cheap John. Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Ways, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyarti, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled TIIE NIGHT DANCERS.
Albert, Mr. Allen ; Giselle, Miss Anne Romer.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN.
SURENADERS.
To conclude with the Comedy of THE MFRRY WIVES CF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Vin-
ing, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. Romer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THURSDAY EVENING
Will be petforrn:tl the new comic Vaudeville, entitled LB ROI
DES FRO.NTINS. Thomas, M. A. Toasez ; Marinette, Mdlle.
Fouquet.
To conclude with the Vaudeville, entitled MARIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Latont ; Fleur des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, Mdlle. Fargueil.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, Is.; Gallery, 2f. 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.