The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-09 00:00:00

MEN MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
informed, that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place on Thurs-
day neat, March 11, when will be performed Donizetti's faTOUrite
Opera, LUCIA DI LA3iMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mad. Castellon (her second appearance this season) ; Enrico,
Signor Coletti ; Bidebent, Signor Solari ; and Edgard o, Signor Fru
ehini (his second appearance in this country).
After which
A DIVERTISSEMENT.
In which will be presented a Pas de Caractere (composed by M. P.
Taglioni, the music by Signor Fugal), entitled " La Slavonienne
and " GAWP a Sept Temps," by Mdlle. Rosati and M. P. Taglionl.
To be followed by the
FAlastV act of Donizetti's Opera,
LA ORITA,
Fernando, Signor Gardoni; Boldacci, Signor Bouchi; and Leonora,
Mdlle. Sanchioli.
To conclude with the admired New and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Mdlle. C. Rosati ; the Knight linldebrand, M. Paul Taglionl ;
Squire, M. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore ;
Duke, If!. Gosselln ; FraLsendin, M. Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di
Mattia.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THisgEwENING, Tuesday, March 9, will be performed, the first
time this season, Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia. Mad. Castellan (her first appearance this season); Edgardo,
Signer' Fraschini (his first appearance in this country) ; Bidebent,
Signor Solari ; and Enri, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the Ballet of
CORAL lA.

The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established ter 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 Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectflilly in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the ~eason, some of the
established works of Ciinarcr a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modem Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the manazement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (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 Tulli (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. Fetersburgh,
kis first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini 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, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
01rid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
IWere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoisetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Lulgina
Benin'.
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
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 Eissler ; and, during the sea-son, the following eminent
Daneeuses will appear : —Premieres Dansense—Mademoiselle Duml-
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 Theatre
the Royal, adrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala,M Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gotnie (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 Culla (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
b.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsorthy.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Hallett, 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 tinder the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
t the Sox 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. Harri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss ,Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

Duilnitthe evening the Band will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans do la Couronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz.
and " The Cameliaa Polka."

To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c tiled the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
DAights. Principal characters by Mr. James 'Bland, Miu P. llorton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
Wili be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keoley will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.
To concludelwith the Drama of THE CABIN BOY. Henri, Mr.
Worrell ; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ballandier, Mr. Munyard ; Lar-
gacette, Mr. P. Bedford ; Julien, Madame Celeste ; Jenny Laroche,
Miss Taylor.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton ; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower ; Harvey, Mr. Wynn ; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss Rourke ; Anne Boleyn, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To be followed by the Comedietta, entitled THE WIDOW BE-
WITCHED. Furnival, Mr. Harris ; Lorimer, Mr. Granby ; Mrs.
Lorimer, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE.
Spikespur, Mr. Granby; Crocus, Mr. Compton; Dorothea Danvers,
Mrs. Fosbroke ; Tidy, Miss Laporte.

FRENCH PLAYS'.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed the Vaudeville. entitled UN MART QUI SE
DERANGE. Durosel, M. Lafont ; Bertholin, M. Cartigny ; .Amelle,
Mdlle. Vallee ; Ana;s, 31.111 e. Fotuitiet.
After which, TIRII>ATE ; ou, Comedic et Tragedie. Dubissoa,
M. Cartigny ; Adrien, M. Berou ; Mdlle. Dumesnil, Mdlle. Fargtiell ;
Louise, Mdlle. Vallee.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of 1, I SCEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; Charlotte, Mdlle. Fougnet.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. (id., 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.