The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-22 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE BEFORE EASTER.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Tuesday, March 20, will be performed
Belllni's Opera,
LA SONNAMBULA,
A Nina, Madame Castellan ; Lisa, Madame ',olari; Count Rodolfo,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Alessio, Sig. Glubilei ; Elvino, Sig. Gardoni.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Rosters, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
TJ conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
lionl. the music by Signor Pupil, entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX .FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Tagliont, &C.
' The doors open at Half-past Seven. The
Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.
the last night before Easter, will be
On Saturday next, being
revived (first time this season) Verdi's Opera, ERNANI.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
Established for the purpose of rendering a mere perfect perform-
ance of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been in this
country,. Under the Direction and Management of Mr.attained BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will OPEN 011 TUESDAY, the
6th of April.
Prospectuses to be had at the Box-office, Bow-street Cramer,
Stale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street ; and at all the Libraries.

ROYAL ITALIAN oPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established tor 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 'eason, some of the
istablished works of Chnaro.a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
setti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection la
• very department ; to which intent the mana, ement has assemb' ed a
lompany embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Pexsianl (her
Brat 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,
end 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. 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 Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIME BASSI COMlCl—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).
Second. Donna—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amelia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
Seoonde 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. Novell°.
The BILLET, of a brilliant arid 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-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertha (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 Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera. Paris), Monsieur Conti° (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand* Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste 3fabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). :Mitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Biasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beers entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of U.
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 Italian, 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 ter 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 he obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s. 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
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Will he performed the new Grand Opera., entitled MA.TIL DA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borranl; Podiebreet, Mr. Harri-
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, llfiss Rainforth; Lillia, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN•
TRIES. Principal characters by M.I. Croce, Adrien, Tell ;lles
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
MR. PARSONS'S BENEFIT.
Mr. PARSONS, Box Book-keeper, respectfully announces to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT is
fixed for TO-MORROW, 3i arch 23.
Private boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to be had of Mr. Pars-bns,
at the Box-oftice.

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

Will be performed the popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Glessmore. Mr. Roll ; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Slr Frederick
Blount, Mr. llrindall; Mr,Benjamin Stout, Mr, Buckstone ; Evelyn,
Mr. Stuart ; Graves, Mr. Webster ; Captain Dudley Smooth, Mr.
Mudson ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescue.
After whleh, the Interlule of POPPING ME Qin ;TIONA

To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil D2lights.
Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, `lies P.Horton. Mrs. L. S.
Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the ManaLrement of Mrs. Keeley.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRINTERS OF EDINBURG

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama of MARTIN' CifI.IZZLEWIT.
Young Bailey, Mrs. Keeley; Sairey (lamp, Mr. Keeley ; Pecluniff,
Mr. Matthews ; Tigg, Mr. Wigan ; Chuzzlewit, Mr. Emery ; Pinch,
Mr. Meadows.

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; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin.
Principal characters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Bromley,
21ss E. Daly, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Laidlaw, Miss Howard, Mr.
Keeley, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Bender, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellinglnun,
and Mr. Wigan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Drama, called TILE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story-. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael. Mr. 0. Smith ; the Machin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
After which, the Farce of THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
Characters by Messrs. Cullenford. Waye. Wright, Stoker. Mrs. Lawe,
Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Matthews.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Opera, enfltled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Ur. 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 conclude with the Comedy of THE 3fFRRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby. Ryder, Vin-
lug, Cowell, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A.;itomer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Con:ladle-Vaudeville of MATHILDE ; on, La
Jalousie. 3f. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, Mdlle. Farguell.
After which, the Comedie Vaudevil e, entitled MAItIAGE AU
TAMBOUR. Lambert, M. Laiont ; Fleur des Pols, M. A. Tousez ;
Louise d'Obernay, Mdlle. Fargueil.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d. , Stalls, 33.; 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.