The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-13 00:00:00

ROYAL IT ALUN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Mania than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
it is proposed to produce, in the course of the season, some of the
establigsed works of Cimaro3a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Benin', Dont-
aetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the mana::ement has assemb'ed 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
Ifdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this couutry).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
tad 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 Tull' (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 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 irst appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor P•lonlni (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kb first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIM' BASSI COJIICI —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 Antoieetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Llnari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Steconde Tenore—Gignor 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
Zingers 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
is the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle.
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 Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dutra-
latre (ssf 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 the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La cicala, 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 Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mel/on. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Corral (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 B.
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 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 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. Borrant; Podiebrad, Mr. Rani.
sen ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; LIMN Miss
R. Isaacs.

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

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management •f Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVF.NIXG

Will be performed the Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. W. Farren ; Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Tilbury ;
Young Marlow, Mr. Holl ; Tony Lumpkin, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs.
Hardeastle, Mrs. Glover ; Miss Hardcastle, Miss Julia Bennett ;
Dolly, Miss Weulds.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans de la Couronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Camelias Polka."

After which, the Petite Comedy of PERFECTION'. Sir Lawrence
Paragon, Mr. Tilbury; Charles Paragon, Mr. Moll ; Sam, Mr.
Clark; Kate O'Brien, Miss Reynolds ; Susan, Mrs. Numby.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, c Cled
TIIE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranoull
PrinO)al characters by Mr. James Eland, niiss P.Horton, Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the 31anuement of Mrs. Keeley.

Last Night of PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, and the ETON BOY

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley 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.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a (Tipsy story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinehin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with, DID YOU EVER SENIY YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? Honeybun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Airs Matthews.

PRINCES3'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lussee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGIIT DANCERS.
Albert, Mr. Allen ; Gisella, Miss Anne Romer.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To conclude with the Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wynn, Granby, Vining, Compton,
Fisher, Cowell, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John 3litchell.
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed TIRIDATE ; ou, Comedie et Tragedie. Du-
bisson, M. Cartigny ; Adrien, M. Berou ; Mdlle. Dumesnil,
Farguell ; Louise, Mdlle. Vallee.
After which, the Comedie-Vaudevil'e, entitled UN MARI QUI SE
DERANGE. Durosel, M. Lafont ; Bertholin, 31. Cartigny ; Amelle,
Vallee ; Anais, Jtdlle. Fouquet.
To conclude with a now comic Vaudeville, entitled LE ROI DES
FRONT' NS. Thomas, M. A. Tousez ; Marinette, Mille. Fouquet.
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.

ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
While, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their 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 Half-past Eight. The MOItNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take placs every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. The
Performances will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Programme will be varle,d on each occasion.
Boxes, 4s. ; 2e. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLET•S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. W. Ratty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other
Members of the Royal Family.