The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-23 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The following outline of the ARRANGEMENTS for the SEASON
1947 is respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera,
and to the-]Public: It is presented with the confident hope, that the
successful exertions made to secure, under circumstances of peculiar
ditTlcidty, a company still more worthy of the first Theatre in
Zurope, and of its distinguished Patrons, will insure the continuation
Of their support. •
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
Mdlle. Jenny Lind (her first appearance in this country), Madame
del Carmen 3lontenegro (her first appearance at this Theatre);
Sancbioli, Mdlle, Fagiani, and Madame Solari (their first ap-
pearance in this country) ; the Contralto, Mlle. Viettl and 31dile.
Dania Nascio (their first appearance in this country) ; and Madame
Castellan. Signor Fraschint, the great Tenor of Italy (his first ap-
pearance in this country) ; and the favourite Tenor, Signor Gardoni,
now of the Italian Opera, Paris, having lately withdrawn, at a great
pecuniary sacrifice, from the Academic Royale de Musique (his first
appearance in this country) ; Signor Superchi, the distinguished
' Baritone (his first appearance in this country); Signor F. Lablache ;
Signor Boreila (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Corelli ;
the celebrated Basso Cantante, Herr Staudigl (his first appearance);
and Signor Lablache. In addition to the above, arraggements are
pending with Signor Coletti, of the Italian Opera at Paris.
That great composer, the Chevalier Meyerbeer, has arranged to
visit this country, to bring out the CAMP DE SILESIE, and
another of his admired chefs-d'eeuvre ; the principal parts in the
Camp de Silesie, by Mdlle. Jenny Lind and Signor Fraschini.
The celebrated Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy will likewise
visit England, and produce an Opera expressly composed for her
Majesty's Theatre, the libretto founded on THE TEMPEST of
edialoapere ; written by M. Scribe.

Miranda— ...... .••••• • • • • . Mdlle. Jenny Lind..
Ferdinand • ..... •
Cailban ............. ...... Herr Staudigl.
Prospero
It is likewise announced, with great satisfaction, that Signor Verdi,
Baying, recovered from his severe illness, has expressly composed for
this theatre a new Opera, of which the plot is Ibunded on the ROB-
BERS of SCHILLER.

Rossini's Opera of ROBERT BRUCE, lately produced at the Aca-
demie Royale, has also been secured.
Mesdames Castellan, Sancisioli, and Montenegro ; Signors Gar-
doni, Superchi, and Fraschini, will appear before Easter.
Mdlle. Jenny Lind, whose engagement commences in March, and
extends until the end of the season, will appear immediately after
Easter.

Director of the Music and Conductor, 31. BALFE.
In addition to the above, several Operas, new to this country, will
be produced, and the repertoire will be selected from the chefs-
ieceuvre of Mozart, Cimarosa, Rossini, Donizetti, Mercadante, Bel-
&c.

The strictest attention has been paid to all the details, so that an
eisemble may be presented perfect in all its parts.
A NUMEROUS ORCHESTRA,
of the most distinguished talent and power, has been selected from
Some of the best Orchestras of Europe, combined with former
meritorious Artistes of the Establishment ; amongst whom may be
mentioned :—M. Tolbecque, Leader ; M. Nadaud, Leader of the
Ballet ; M. Delolrre ; Mr. Collins ; M. Pluys, of the Conservatoire,
Brussels ; Mr. W. Watts ; Mr. Pigott ; M. Koessel, Ist Basson, from
Linz ; M. Bahr, Horn, from Linz ; 31. Marin, Trombone, Royal
Theatre, Brussels ; M. Lavigne, Oboe, from Vienna ; The Chevalier
Anglois, First Contre-Basso of the. Royal Theatre in Turin ; Signor
Blatt', Ist Violoncello, from Parma ; Signer Templini, Ist Basson,
from Palermo ; M. Burgoin, Violoncello, Aeademie Royale, Paris ;
a. Plekart, Contre-Basso, Academie Royale, Paris; 31. Elie, Flute
and Piccolo, of Paris ; Di. Dell'uorno, Clarionet, Conservatoire,
Milan ; 31. Isla, Timballer, Opera Comique, Paris; M. Zeiss, Trum-
pet, Professor of the Conservatoire, Brussels; and other distin-
guished Artistes.

TILE CHORUS has been chosen with the greatest care from Italy,
Germany, and England ; and will comprise upwards of Eighty Per•
Ormers.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Millie. Carlotta Grist, 31dIle. Lucile Grain, and Mdlle. Cerito; in
,thittlon to which an engagement has been made with 31dlle.
Caroline Rosati (of La Scala, at Milan, and other great theatres of
italy), who will make her first appearance on the first night of the
•auason in a New Ballet, expressly composed and arranged for her, by
Paul Taglioni ; Mdlle. Watithier, of La Scala, her first appearance
in this country; Madame Petit Stephan, 3ldlle. Vonore, 3ldlle.
iliac Montfort ; Mdlles. Thevenot, Julien, Lamoreux, Emile, Fanny
kascales, and Berlin; and Aldlle. Caroline Baucourt, of the
..l'cademie Royale, and La Scala, :►Klan (her first appearance in this
country). In consequence of the enthusiastic manner in which this
eminent artiste was received last season, hopes are entertained that
▪ Taglioni may be induced to appear for a limited number of
performances. M. St. Leon, M. d'Or, of the Academie Royale, Paris
(his first appearance in this country), 31. Gosselin, M. di Mattia, Sig.
✓enafra, 31. Geuriet, 31. Paul Taglioni, and M. Perrot.
Composer of the Ballet Music, Signor Pugni.
Principal Artist, Mr. Marshall.

Matires 4e Ballet—M. Paul Taglioni, M. Casati, of La Scala ; and
M. Perrot. Sous-Maitre de Ballet, M. Gosselin Re,gisaeur de la
Danse, M. Petit.

.Amongst the novelties of the Ballet Department will be produced,
at the opening of the theatre, a new Ballet by M. Paul Taglion', in
which Mdlle. Caroline Posati will make her first appearance.
An Original Grand Ballet will be produced, written expressly for
her Majesty's Theatre, by the celebrated poet, Henri Heine, on a
subject selected from the Old Legends of Germany. A Novel and
Poetical Ballet, for the subject of which the establishment is in-
debted to the kindness of a noble and distinguished Poetess, entitled
EGERIA.

Various other Novel Ballets and Divertissements are in more or
lees Immediate preparation, in which Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle.
Cerito, 31d Lucile Grai), and Mille. Taglioni, will appear.
The celebrated I'as de Quatre and Pas de Deesses will be revived,
and an entirely new Divertissement, introducing another Grand Pas
by M. Perrot, which, uniting all the peculiar attractions of the Pas
des /Messes and Pas de Quatre, will present a novel feature of strik-
ing originality, and will combine the talent of all, to be entitled LA
CONSTELLATION.

The Subscription will consist of the same number of nights as lase
season.

The Theatre will open in the middle of February, when will be
produced, for the first time at her Majesty's Theatre, Donizetti's
admired Opera of LA FAVORITA, in which Signor Gartlout and
Signor Superchi will make their first appearance in this country.
To conclude with an entirely NEW BALLET, by M. Paul Ta,glioni,
in which Mademoiselle Caroline Rosati will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The Splendid Pantomime of " Harlequin and St. George and the
Dragon," is acknowledged to be one of the moat successtld ever
produced.

THIS EVF.NING
will be performed the new- Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morllere,
Mr. Horncastle; Ardenford, Mr. W. Harrison; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. bows; ;
Vrivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pantozime, being a
mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled HARLEQUIN
AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Popular Comedy, called MONEY. Lord
Olossmore, Mr. Holt; Sir John Vesey, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir Frederick
Blount, Mr. Brindall ; Mr,Renjamin Stout, Mr, Buckstone ; Evelyn
Mr. Stuart; Graves, Mr. Webster; Captain Dudley Smooth, M.
tiullson ; Lady Franklin, Mrs. Glover; Georgina Vesey, Miss Hor-
ton ; Clara Douglas, Miss Fortescne.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overtures, "Le
Fickle Berger," "Antoinette" Cellarius, " Dublin " Waltz, and
the " American Polka."
To conelmle with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
LAST NIGHT OF " THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL."
THIS EVENING . •

Will be performed a Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
&nfti►, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
rERFLY'S BALL. harlequin, Mr; ma. o.inc:; I
Z,l.Y.w* Masters. C. and-TF'..‘ Lauri.

To conclude with the successful Comedy of TO PAIZENTi AND
t ;I,',.IIIDIANS. In which Mr. and 31r3. Keeiey will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER TILE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
.: OMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
.ladame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Smith, Ice.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
'Ollll Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
'milt their wonderful Jens Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
0, LA GISELLE, entitled TETE PIIANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Willi Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford. Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton ; ,Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
6oyinour, Miss G. Smithson; Anne I:oleyn, Miss Ita.s.sano.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing "The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, entl-
II .11 The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed- Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
l'aulo; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmorc.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Ou MONDAY EVENING
Will be performed the favourite Vaudeville of LOUISETTE
ou, La Chanteuse des Rues.
After which the popular Flay, entitled LE BARRIER DU ROI
D'ARAGON. Perez, Mons. F. Letnaltre.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
lalf-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETIIIOPTAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
'White, Stanwood, and Germon, will, In consequence of the tri-
u:nphant success and unparalleled attraction of these Performances,
hive the honour of continuing their Inimitable ENTERTAIN-
2.IENTS, at the above Theatre, TIIIS EVENING, and every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at Eight
o'clock, and the Entertainment commences at Half-past Eight ;
and will, in consequence of the continued demand for places, re-
p:at their DAY PERFORMANCE every Wednesday Morning
until Easter. Doors open at Two o'clock, and the performance corn-
iLcuces at Half-past Two.
Boxe.s, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphiteatre, 2s.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
, and at the Box-office.
A.STLE I'S RV

Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Prince
Amert, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. Triumphant sue-
cc ,s of the Christmas Novelties. Upwards of 30,000 persons have
witnessed the new Grand Comic Pantomime, pronounced to be
unequalled for magnificence and mechanical effects. The Boxes
are nightly filled by brilliant assemblages of rank, and honoured
by the presence of 11.11.11. Prince George of Cambridge, Earl of
Etrathinore, Lady Crewe. and "a host of fashionables.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a grand. pew_ Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
TIIE DEMON NORSE or, The Twelve Wishes and the
Charmed Bit.

En tire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.

To conclude with the successful Comic Equestrian Fairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY. THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
tho Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin. Mr. W. Har-
Ivry ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lailarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
Box -012ICe open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
an i c ;romance at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
BroadfOot.