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London, England, 1847-03-24 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
'Rho 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-
tbrreed 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
istabUshed works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the mere modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
sett!. Idereadante, and Verdi. ou a scale of the utmost perfection in
'very department ; to which intent the management has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madams Grist and Madame Persian! (her
Irst appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanonl (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearanco in this couutry).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
Ind of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
Country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.

TEltOßl.—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-
ense 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 first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonint (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIMI BASSI &SMICI —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-
torsburgh. his first appearance in this country).
Bsoonde Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Seals. in Milan), Mademoiselle Amelia Liner', Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconds Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo In Naples).
Director or the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.

♦ powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasl.

The ORCHESTRA, lornied 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. 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
.umetuice that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Dansense—Mademoiselle Dumi-
tatre (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 the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle F'uoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of tb. Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand. Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabllle (of the Grand Opera,
Taiga). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Parts), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre LA Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. lieglasenr de la Danse—
O'Bryan. Compeser—Signor Alessandrg Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
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THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, It has beer 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. Ponsoitby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in Paris), to embellish
the selling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
Permed Immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by increased flteilitles 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.* EH, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. W. HARRISON.
TO-MORROW EVENING

Witt be performed the Opera-Seria, entitled THE DAUGHTER
OF ST. MARK, Lusignano, Mr. Burclini ; Cornaro, Mr. Borrani ;
Moneeulgo, Mr. Weiss ; De Courcy, Mr. liarrlso►l ; Catarina Cor-
ium, Miss Rainforth.

♦fter which, A VOCAL AND INSTRUM2NTAL CONCERT.
To conclude with the First and Second Acts of MASANIELLO.
Maeanieho, Mr. Harrison ; Alptionso, Mr. Rafter ; Elvira, 36.93
Attrput ; /tuella, Mdcae. Giubilei.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
TO-MORROW EVF.NING
Will be performed the Comedy of SIIE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
Principal characters by Messrs. Farren, Tilbury, Hell, Buckstone,
Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Buckingham, and Mss Bennett.
After which, Planche's new Comic Drama, called WHO'S YOUR
FRIEND? or, The Queensberry Fete. Viscount Leatherhead, Mr.
Tilbury; Sir Felix Lovel, Mr. 1101 l ; Giles Fairland, Mr. Webster ;
The Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett ; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
Glover ; Mittens, Miss Carre.

To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smailbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Tarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Teibin, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
itoberts, Miss Reynolds.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey Gamp, Mr. Keeley; Pecksniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzziewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meade
After wh the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE EC STED FOREST; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
Alm E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
aad Mr. Wigan.

To °exclude with MRS. WHITE. Characters by Messrs. Oxberry
Turner, Kinloch, Miss Viliars, Miss Arden, and Miss Turner.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
' nder the direction of Madame Celeste
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. WRIGIIT.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
0? THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Ur. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which the Farce, called THE MOTHER AND CHILD ARE
DOING WELL. Characters by Messrs. Lambert, Paul Bedford
Worrell, Wright, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Farce of THE MUMMY. In which Messrs.
Lambert, Worrell, Wright, Waye, Ryan, Cullenford, Miss Ilarding,
and Mrs. Matthews will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TOMORROW EVENING
Will be performed Bellini's Opera Seria, entitled NORMA. Pollio,
Mr. Barker ; Oroveso, Mr. Leffler ; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa,
Miss A. Romer; Clotilda, Miss Rourke ; Norma, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To 'exclude with the Comedy of TIIE MERRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, Yin-
fag, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
Rornir, and Mrs. Fosbroke.

?BENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TUEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THURSDAY EVENING
Wlll be perforrasi the Vaudeville. entitled MARIAGE7AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Latont ; Fleur des Pois, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, Mdlle. Fargueil.
To conel with the comic Vaudeville, entitled LE ROI
DHS FRO INS. Thomas, M. A. Tousez ; Marinette. Mdlle.
Fouquet.
Boxes, 68., Pit, 3s. Cd. , Stalls, 38.; 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.