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ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a mere perfect per-
formance of the lyrbs drama than had hitherto been attained in this
country.
The Nobility, Gentry, Aubseribers, and Patrons of -Music are re-
spectrally informed that the :SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
arst week ha March, in the new and oommodiotts edifice constructed
IM year.

OPERA.
For the production of the established works by the great masters of
every school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the drat time in this country, engagernenls have been already
made with the following eminent artistes :
TRIM' SOPRANI.
Aide. Grist, and Mde. Persiani,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanint, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
Mdlle. Cerbari, Mdlle. Anglolina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mile. Pauline Garcia Viardot
CONTRALTO . r (he first appearance).
Mademoiselle About.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Salvi,
Signor Davea, Signor Luigi Mel (frem Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and

M. Roger (of the Aoudemie Royale ode Illusive, and of the Opera
Comique, la Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Renewal.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI. . _ _

Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signer Cor-
radl-Setti, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMICO.
Signor Agostino Revere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor Tagliafico and Signor Polo:mini.
Second() Tonore—Signor Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished profes-ors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in a
Ware prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been Increased, will be
ender the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and numerous Chorus of last year will le further
strengthened by 24 clioen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices—namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Librettl—Signor
Maggie's'. Prompter—Signor Monteras,t.
THE -BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
!mason, that no divertissement should be suffered between the stets of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. Daring the season the followleg eminent danseuses
will appear :
Mde. Flora Val Ari (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Brussi. (premiere danaeme of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danstrase of the Academie Royale do Musique in Paris, her first ap-
pearamee is this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
Thar years), Mdlle. Thlerry, of the Fenlce, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance In this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Wile. Celest Stephan, 3ldlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, &s.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, l'romineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre do Ballet—M. Appian' (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. O'llryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor I3eletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tantiers—Mrs. E. Bailey.
Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
lee ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-eflice
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1846.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
the Minweinent at Mr. B. NVebster. .ole Lessee.
MR. AND 31115. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Flay, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe ; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Merles Senn ; Jahez Sneed, Mr. 11'kbeter ; Barrington, Mr. Urfa-
dall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers; Lady Evelino Amyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean ; Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
'.lone[ Lax, Mr. Keelry ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with WHO'S YOUR FRIEND
&sue Manager, Mt. Fatten; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Coate, as. ; 3s. ; 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Dons open at Hall-past Slx, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL.
Under the direction o'. Madame Celeste,
THIS EVENING

Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEAIL OF
Tills OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by NI essrs. Viraye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyerd, Ulennaire,
Cu!Wilford, and Worrell ; Mies Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, 31ri. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be to:laved by a liner aid original Farce, entitled OUlt NA-
TIONAL I )I,,FENC ES ; or, the Coctshot Yeomanry. Principal
clisractere by stec, s. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
darne Celeste, 311cmi limns Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To eonclude NIAIII tit, Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lauthert, \lr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Mlas
Chien!' will peribrin.
hexes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.
I ,nors oven at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at geTol.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole l.esitee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVRNINQ
Will he performed a new and original piece, called ASTOUNDING
Fll ENO:MENA. Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F.
Matthews, Bellingham, F. Cooke, and Meadows.
Atter which, a New Fairy Extravagsaxa, entitled TYR GOLDEN
tit:A:Wit. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Ker.
,dge, Madame Vettris, Miss Fitawilliam, and Mrs. Maatamara.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called SOX and COX.
Friticipal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Backstene, and Mrs. MAC.
svxmaxa.
Dress Boxes, his. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; 2s. ; skallery, Is. No
lair-price w any part of the house.
The ice„ Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, >a opess Ivo the
Labile every day, Irons Ten till Six.
The Interlo7ct the House has been entirely re•designed by Mr. W.
Crtdwell of the eclosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, OA llond-street.
THIS EVENING,
' Wfll 131 performed LE CHEF-IKEUVRE INCONNU. Maitre
M. St. Marie ; Rolla, M. Fechter ; Stephan°, Mdile. Baptiste.
Atter which, LA YECOMTES LOLOTTE. Lolotto
Mdlle. Nathalle.
Boxes, stalls, tic/ tots, and season prospectnses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond street.
Boxes, be. ; rit, 3s. fat. ; Amhitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s

PR INC ESS'S THEATRE.
Mp. J. ➢S. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland• place.
ailarne ANNA 'l'll I LLON.
Ttl 1.6 EVEN [NO

Will be presented a new original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. 11011 nuzman, Dodda; Don Alvarez, ]tr.
Barker; Donna Olmpia, Miss Sarni Flower ; Estella, Mrdame Anna

After wlih:h, a new eom!c Drama, called MY SISTER'S SECRET.
To be followed by a new Comic Piece, entitled TILE SULTANA.
Solyman, Mr. Ryder ; Ostnyn, Mr. Comptea ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry ;
Roxalana, Madame Anna Thillon; Elmira, Miss ; Isineua,
3115 a Hodson.
'To conclude with a new Christmas rantomime. entitled OLD
FATIIEit TIME ; or. Harlequin awl the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, aa.: B.vxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, ls.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. F. Daridge, No. 1, DAvidge-terrace, Kensington-road,
Mnrrey.
Under the Management of Mr. Bunn.
Will be performed Shakspears's Tragedy of ROMEO and JULIET.
Borneo, Ntiss Cushunan; Mercutio, Mr. F. I'M ug ; Juliet, :Hiss
Susan Cu hm n.
To conclude with the English version of Donizettl's Opera of
TUl' DM:WPM!! 14"111P. REgrIMENT.
Characters by Messrs. H. Phillips, 11. liorncastle, Ratter, Attvrood,
APAlithen, and Miss Poole.
db,tinet entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
have been re-t1tt...1). I'rivata boxes may be had nightly of all the
pnneipal Librarians; mid at the Box-since rf the Theatre, which Is
o,,ea (tally from Ten until Four.
lt,.xes •Ls. ; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d.

LOYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Wlll be TILLS EVENING
Perfcrmed Shakspeare's Tragedy of ROMEO and JULIET.
Wm... Mr. Hicks ; Memutlo, Mr, liiygie , Juliet, Mine Vincent.
To .onclwle With THE YELLOW ADMIRAL.
l'""". tc; rit, Gd. ; Gallery, 4d. Ito Hall-price to any part
of the house.