The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-11 00:00:00

SIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
Informed, that a GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE wil tak
place THIS EVENING, March 11, when will be performedl era -
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aettl's favourite Opera, entitled
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOO this season) ;
R.
Lucia, Mad. Castellan (her second appearance Enrico,
Signor Colett' ; Bidebent, Signor Solari ; and Edgardo, Signor ;84-
chilli (his second appearance in this country).
After which
A DIVERTISSEMENT.
In which will be presented a Pas de Caractero (composed by M. P.
Taglioni, the music by Signor Pupal), entitled " La Slavonienne ;"
and " Galop a Sept Temps, by Mdile. Rosati and M. Y. Taglioni.
To be followed by the last act of Donizetti's Opera.
LA FAVORITA,
Fernando, Signor Gardoni ; Boldacci,Signor Bouchi; and Leonora,
Mdlle. Sancbioli.
To conclude with the admired NOV and Original Grand Ballet,
CORALIA; ou,. LE CHEVALIER INCOXSTANT.
Coral's, Mdlle. C. ROSati ; the Knight II ul3ebrand, M. Paul Taglioni;
Squire, M. Geuriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honor
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Duke, M. Gosselin ; Fraisondin, Venefra; Fisherman, M.
Mattis.

ROYAL. ITALI IN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established ler 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 respectfully in-
The
that the Royal Italian Opera will open the lint iveck in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the ,e..son, souse of the
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and other
ot the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the u:moit er:ect'Oa in
every department ; to which intent the mana,,ement li spau- nb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied ia'cnt in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlie. Stertanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this couutry).
CONTRAL,TL—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 Lavla (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tuill (ot 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 tke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his 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 hi 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.)
PRIME BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoineas. MolliGori (of the Theatre La
Seale, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigiva
Bellini.
aeconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slane (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerfid and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will Complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Muter—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will cemprice 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 Eissier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
lairs (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, tier first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La scale, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand. 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. Conmeser—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, _\-ante').
TILE 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
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. l'onsonby.
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 superintentleece of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Domes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box 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 HaLuforth ; Ulla, Miss
IL Isaacs.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; 3ldlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louie. and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
"Hader the Mauaoment of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, calk., TILE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Fur-
rcn, Stuart, Iluckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hamby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
Whig, Stc.
D tring the evening the Banc. will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans de la Couronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Camelias Polka."
After which, the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil Dalights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P.Eorton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynoldi. and Miss Julia Bennett.
To conclude with THE IRISH POST.

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

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
After which, the Farce of TILE F.Tos BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the 9plendhl new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENC RANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
nder the direction of Madame Celeste
TIIIS EVENING
Will he performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE POREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John. Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. O. Smith ; the Kincloin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr.Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight BeFs, Mrs. FitzwilliAm; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? Ihmeyhun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. lloneyhtln, Miss Harding; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox. sole Lessee aria Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS.
Albert, Mr. Allen ; Giselle (Brat time), Miss Anne Romer.
Atter which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To be followed by the Ccmedietta, entitled THE WIDOW BE-
WITCHED. Furnival, Mr. Harris ; Lorimer, Mr. Granby ; Mrs.
Lorimer, Mrs. Stirling.
To concludo. with Sliakspere's Comedy of KATHERINE AND
PETRUCHIO. In which Messrs. Vining, Compton, Cowell ; Mrs.
Stirling. &c., will appear.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed the admired Comedie-Vaudeville, entitled LA
LECTRICE ; nu, tine Folic de Jenne Homme. Le Capitaine Sir
Cobridge, M. Cartigny ; Caroline, Mdlle. Fargueil.
After which, the Vaudeville of L t SLUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mons. A. Tousez.
To conclude with the favourite Vaudeville, entitled LES DEUX
BRIGADIERS. Rameandor, M. Lafont ; Francine, Mdlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, Cs. , Pit, 3s. 6d. Stalls, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxeq, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ETHIOPIAN tiERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and (hrmon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS. at the above Theatre,
THIS EVENING, (Thursday), and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Halt-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. The
Performances Commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will he varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

.ASTLEYS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprirtor, r. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed Sir Walter Scott's KENILWORTH ; or, The
Golden Days of England's Elizabeth.
Entire change 01 the SCF.:NES of the CIRCLE. The Royal Pa-
geant of Francis I. And the Performance of M. Pablo Fanque and
his highly-trained Steed, (his first appearance in Loudon).
To cone:tide wit't THE LOYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Man and Steed.
Box-otrice open trom eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at Mx
an i c.nnmence et half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Kr- W.
Broadfoot.