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

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BUT TWO BEFORE EASTER.
THIS EVr:NING, SAT UR DA Y. March 20, wil: be performed
Bellinis Opera,
LA SONNAmBULA,
Madarn. e Castellan ; Lisa, Madam, -olari; Count Rodoifo,
gig. F. Lsblache ; Aletsio, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvin°, Sic. Gardon .
Betw, en the acts of the Opra, a I nyLrt!sement from the Ballet
of CORA f, LA, in which will ne Introduced the adinirttl Pas de iss
Nosiere, by tldlie Mare
To conclude with a new Ballet, In Two Tableaux. by M. ra.u.l Tag-
Roil, the music by Signor Pugni, entliled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEETS.
Principal characters by Mdße. C. Rosati, 31d11c. 31aric
Tab
M. "Paul Taglionl, &c.
The (loon &pen at hialf-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

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ROYAL. ITA.LI iPERA, COVENT G-kIiDEN..
Established :or the purposc of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric D-ama thin has hitherto been attained in this country.
Linder the Direct on and Management ot Mr. BEALE.
are respectfully in-
The Nobilty Gentry, and Pat:- us of tiu,ic,
tbrmed that he Royal Italian Opera will open the fir-t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the eason, some of the
established works ,ilCimarwa. Mozart, Rossin., Meyerneer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Rental, Dotu-
aetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utrno•t perfect7on
every department ; to which Intent the mana ement has assemb ed a
Compan embracing the greatest and most varied a'ent in Europe.
PRIMIy SOPRANI.--Madame Grisi and Madams Persiani (her
Cyst appearance in London for three ),ears), Madame Roncoul and
Mdlle. Stettanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearanee in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her that appearance in this
Country), and Mademoiselle Corbarl.
TENORL—Sign r Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tull' (ot the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and signor Salvl (o 1 the Theatre La Scala, In
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres In Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
kia first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI B-A.RITONI—Signor Tambarini and Signor Giorgio
Ecinconi.

PRIMI BAS'q PIIOFONDI—Signor Marini (Of the Theatres San
Carlo, -Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
ale 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 COMIC! —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, he first appearance in this country), end Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and fit. t'e-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette Mullidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellinl.

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Seconde 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
wild bo 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 charact,r, 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 etn,hent
Danseuses will appear: —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle
Duroi-
latre (et the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (ot
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, ner first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La s:cal/I, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Pari,). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delterier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monveur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Nlonsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Itlasis (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 A.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsotiby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Itallen, in Paris), to embellish
the ceilimr 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 end egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, tor the night or season, to lie obt tined
at the Box Office, Ilow-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
IItiNGART. Count Magnus, Mr. I3orrani; Podiebutd, Mr. Harri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
It. Isaacs.

To conc'ude with the Ballet-Opera, called THE MAID OF
CAiIISIERE. The Unknown, Mr. Rafter; Olifo,r, Mr. Weiss;
The Jehop-Dar, Mr. Horncastle ; Leila, Miss Misseut ; Zelta, Miss
Isaacs; Zelica, Mdlle. Dubignon; Fatima, ltd le. }tenant.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
Ixed for TUESDAY NEXT, s! arch 23.
Private coxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parson!,
at the Box-ottice.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYM.A.RIZET.
U ailer the Management of Mr. it. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
. .

Will be performed the Comely of sIIE STOOPS TO CONQUER,
Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. W. Farrell; Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Tilbury ;
Young Marlow, Mr. Holl ; Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs,
Hardcastle, Mrs. Glower ; Miss Hardcastle, Miss Julia Bennett ;
Dolly, Miss Would,.

After which, a new Comic Drama, called TAPE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Slim Phones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
Roberts, 3liss Reynolds.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, ca led
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil D,lights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Wand, Miss P.Horton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATUE ROYNL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN" CIIUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey (lamp, Mr. Keeley ; Peeksnlif,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Enter) ;
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext-avaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eag!e, and Dolphin.
Principal characters Mrs. Keeler, Miss Pillars, Miss Bromley,
..diss E. Daly, Mrs. Wo.,llidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
nder the direction of %ladame t eleste
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Tipsy ivory. Cheap John Mr. Wrig.it ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Redford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cy;,thitt, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight lies, Mrs Fitzw,lliam; Lady Agnes, (larding.
Afrer wh!ch, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Culienford, kVaye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
Tu conclude with th Fare of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESVS T'IEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
.1. M. Maddox. 4,01 e an I Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS.
Alher, Mr. Allen ; Giselle, Miss Anne Romer.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To conclude with the new Drama, entitled DRE \\IS OF THE
HEART. Brienne, Mr. Ryder ; Clermont, Mr Hughes ; Bouteville,
Mr. Vinnin4; Montaran, ~r. Harris Hermitic, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Foshruke ; Teresine, Miga MarAhall.

FRENCII PLAYS'.—sr. JAMES'S TkLEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John 31itchell.
THIS EVENING
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Com,tdie-Vaudeville of 31 A TIIIL DE ; ou, La
Jalousie. 31. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, 31dre. Fargueil.
Atter which, the Comed e Vaudevil e, entia'd MAKIAGE AL-
TA.3IBOIIIt. Lambert, 31. Lafont; near des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, 3ldlle. Fargucil.
Boxes, Is., Pit, 3s. 6d. , Static, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the pertbrmances commence at Eight.
Private BoxeA, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-Ake.

ETHIOPIAN' s4T,ItENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and (Sermon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing 'heir Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING (Saturday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Halt-past Eight. Their next DAY PERFORMANCE will
take place on MONDAY MORNING, March 22. The Performance
will commence at haf-past Two o'clock. The Programme will be
varied on each occasion.