The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-17 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,

The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
nfo rifled,* that a GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE will take
place TO-MORROW EVENING, March 18, when will be performed
Bellinrs Opera of

LA SONNAMBULA,
Amina, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame Solari; Count Rodolfo,
81g. F. Lablache ; Alessio, Sig. Giubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoni.
After which, a Selection from Donizetti's favourite Opera, entitled
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.

In Nthich Signor Fraschini will appear.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag
liens, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS-
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Tagiloni, &c.
The following are the prices of Boxes and Stalls for this occa-
sion:---Boxes on the Pit Tier, Four Guineas ; on the Ground Tier,
Five Guineas ; on the First Pair, Four Guineas ; on the Second Pair,
Three-and-a-Half Guineas ; Pit Stalls, 2 Is. ; Gallery Stalls, ss.
Applications to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALI .I.N OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Established for the purpose of rendering a mere perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained hi this
country. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Potions of Music are respectfully in-
formed that the Roy al Italian Opera will OPEN on TUESDAY, the
ith of April.
Prospectuses to be had at the Box-office, Bow-Street ; at Cramer,
Beale, and Ce.'s, 201, Regent-street ; and at all the Libraries.

ROYAL If ALLIN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Est Wished for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct,on and 3lanagement of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobi,ity Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fiat 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, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect'on in
every department ; to which intent the manazement has assembed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied ta'ent in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame 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).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
mid of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
rbeatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tnill (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).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tsunburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

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, kia first appear-
nee in this country.)

PRIMI BASSI edMICI —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. Ye-
torsburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigiva
Bellini . • •

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuel° Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
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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. Novell°.
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
Dauseuses will appear : —Premieres Dansense—Mademolselle Dumi-
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berth). (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 ycala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paro. Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Goutie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferler (of the Gram!
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 Danse
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 been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of 11.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsouby.
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 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 lie obtained
at the Box Office, llow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Hard.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Luria, Miss
B. Isaacs.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal chara:ters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-L A.NE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
axed for TUESDAY NEXT, M arch 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Parsons,
at the Box-office.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
'Hader the AlanAgement f Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENI)IG
Will he performed a new and' original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOE SCIMMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Fur-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Itrindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. YANnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
. olds, Btc.

After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, celled
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.tlortou, Mi-s. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.
To conclude with the Farce of MAKE YOUR WILLS. Ireton,
Mr. Tilbury; Plotter, Mr. Itrindal; Brag, Mr. Buckstone; Clara,
Miss Telbin ; Mrs. Foresight, Mrs. Stan ey.

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

Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN CIICZZLEIVIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gawp, Mr. Keeley ; l'ecionift;
Mr. Matthews ; 'Egg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Much,
Mr. Meadows.

To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
.diss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
nder the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

Will ho performed an original Drama, caned THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy 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, Hiss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Waye, Wright, Stoker, Mrs. Laws,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.

To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Wo:rcll, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S TiIE_VTRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Bellini's Opera Seria, entitled NORM A. Palo,
Mr. Barker; Oroveso, Mr. Leffler; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa,
Miss A. Ramer; Clotilda, Miss Rourke ; Norma, Miss Rossano.
Atter which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SE R ENA DEF.S.
To conclude with a new Drama, entitled DREAMS OF THE
HEART. Brienre, Mr. Ryder ; Clermont, Mr Hughes ; Bouteville,
Mr. Vinnin; ; Montaran, 1;r. Harris : llermine, Mrs. Stirling ;
Baroness, Mrs. Fosbroke ; Teresine, Miss Marshall.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF M. LAFONT.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Vaudeville, entitled PIERRE LE ROUGE.
Pierre le Rouge. M. Lafont ; Jeanneton, Mdlle. Parguell.
To conclu,le wito a new Comedie-Vauieville, entitled LEKAIN ;
iicteur celebre en Province. Dogard, M. A. Tousez ; Florine,
Mdlle. Khin.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. 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.