The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-27 00:00:00

\IAJESTT'S THEATRE.
The'Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING. Saturday, Feb. 27,
will be performedSerdi's celebrated Opera, entitled
NINO.
Nines, Signor Coletti (ifs first appearance) ; Idaspe, Signor Corelli
h a first appearance); Arotasphe, Signor Douche ; Fencna, Mdlle.
Pagiani (her first app. arance) ; Abigail, Mdlle. Sarchioli.
After which, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaul, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCO); NSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati (her third appearance the Knight Ilul-
debrand, M. Paul Taglioni ; Squire, M. Geuriet ; Bertha,_Mdlle.
Petit ; Page. Mdlle. Bond ; Duke, M. Gosselhi ; Fraisondin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di Mattla.
Verdi's Opera, IDNE FOSCARI, is in active preparation, and will
shortly be produced, for the first time in this country.
The doors open at Seven. The Opera will commence at Half-past
ROYAL ITALIAN OP ERA, COVENT GAR, EN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama 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 reason, some of the
established works of Clinarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Benin', Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect'on is
every department ; to which intent the mana ement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIM! SOPRANL—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian' (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steelton' (ef 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 to 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 Sail (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).
PRIM[ BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIM! BASSI PROIONDI—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, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIMI BASSI dOM ICI —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 Donna—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconds 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 Boneonsiglio. 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. Novelle.
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
Danseuses will appear: —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dund-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance i❑ this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fume.
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gentle (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 Blasts (of the Theatre La Scale, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curnii (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 It.
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
t. the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby panics
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather;
and by increased facilities fur ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Baxes, for the night or season, to 'sic obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Crain( r, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LA.NE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebl ad, Mr. Barri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Itainforth ; Liilia, Miss
R. Isaacs.
After which the new Ballet, called TIIE PRETTY SICILIAN.
Count Amede, M. Croce; Rosella, Mdlle. Baderna.

THEAPRE ROYAL, HAY MARKET.
I later the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOlt. SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rel, Stuart, Buckstone, llowe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hamby, Mrs. Yaruold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and • tlelen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, !Jigs P. tlortet),
Mrs. L. S. Bucicir4ham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

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THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM. --
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley..
TIIIS EVENING
Will be produced the Original Farce, called TriE WIGNy
Characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry, Kotaey ; Miss Arden,
Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeity.
After which will be produced a new Fairy txtravaganza, entitled
THE F.NCIIANTILD FOREST. In which 'Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear. supported by the whole talent of the Company.
To cone ude with a new Comic Drama, called .f. 400 REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, 3,ifadows, Emery, 11. Rutter, Miss
\Tillers, and Miss Forster.

THEATrE 110YAL, ADELPIIf.
I inter the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called TIM GREEN
LUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Pewits, Mr. Cuilenfurd ; Jack Gong, Mr. I'aul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
31r. Wright ; Captai❑ Dartois, Mr. Worrell; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geralchne, Mrs. Tates; .tielly O'Neil, Mrs. .kltz-
william.

After which tile Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Eoyee ; Decon, Mr. Wright; Mily, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.

To conclude with the Farce of NABOB FOR AN HOUR. Mr.
Frampton, Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Munyard; Mss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nancy Seraggs, Mrs.
Matthews.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John 'Mitchell.
MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the Comedic-Vaudeville of MATIIILDE ; ou, La
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, MdlTe.
To conclude with a new Vaudevll7e. entitled TJN MAXI QUI SE
DERANGE. Durosel, 31. Lafont; Bertholln, 3l.Cartigny ; Amelle,
Vallee ; Anals, Mane. Fouquet.
Boxes, Os., Pit, 35.6 d., 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 SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing their Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TIIIS EVENING (Saturday), and every Tuasday,Thursday,and Sa-
turday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mence at Half-past Eight. The MORNING ENTERTAINMENT
will take place on every MONDAY MORNING during Lent. 'i he
Performances Will commence, each day, at half-past Two o'clock.
The Prograryme will be varied on each occasion.
Boxes, 48. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA
Rodolpho, ➢lr. Bodda ; Elvino, Mr. Allen ; Allesslo, Mr. Walton
Liza, miss Rourke ; Teresa, Mdme. Perron ; Andna, Nliss Bassano,
To conclude with the Comedy of THE HEIR-AT-LAW. Principal
characters by Messrs. Granby, Vinning, Compton, Fisher, Mrs. Fos-
broke, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Stirling.