The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-25 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE,

The Nobility , Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public at large, arc
respectfully informed that the Season will commence on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1846,
and, in a determination to render this Theatre worthy of that
patronage which has made it one of the most celebrate I in Europe,
the Lessee has entered into engagements with the following Artistes :

FOR GRAND OPERA.
Tenors—Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. D. W. King, Mr. Barker, Mr.
Henry, and a Debutant of great promise.
Basses and Baritones—Mr. Borrani, Mr. Burdini, Mr. Stretton,
Mr. Weiss, and Mr. S. Jones.
Soprani and Contralti—Madame Anna Bishop (her first appear-
ance since her immense success in Italy), Miss Romer, Miss Rain-
forth, Miss Poole, Miss Collett, Miss Messent (a Pupil of the Royal
Academy of London), Miss Rebecca Isaacs (her first appearance on
this stage).
In addition to which a treaty is pending with Madame Viardot
Garcia.

Exclusive of this array of talent, the engagement of Mademoiselle
Jenny Lind still exists, and will be put into full force, should she
attempt to sing on any other stage in this country.
The Orchestra has been entirely re-arranged and re-modelled, its
members being carefully selected from the first talent in the kingdom.
Musical Director, Signor Schira.
The Chorus has be =n augmented to an unprecedented extent, and
arranged with great care.
Chorus Master, Mr. Tully.
FOR GRAND BALLET AND SPECTACLE.

Mademoiselle Sophie Fuoco (Premiere Danseuse from the Academie

Royale de Musique) ;
Mademoiselle Flora Fabri, Mademoiselle Plunkett,

Paderna (Principal Danseuse from La Scala and San Carlos),
Madame Theodore (from the Academie Royale de Musique),
Mdlle. Benard and Mdlle. La Borderie (both from the Academie
Royale de Musique, Paris).
Mdlle. Louise, Mdlle. Adele, Les Sceurs St. Louis,
Madame Giubelel,

And a treaty is on the eve of completion with Mdlle. Carlotta Grist.

Mons. Bretin,
Mons. Theodore (from the Academie Royale de Musique, Paris),
Mons. lluguet and Mons. Blasis (both from the principal Theatres
of Italy),

Mons. Adrien, Mona. Paul, Mr. W. H. Payne, Mr. T. Mathews,
Mr. Howell, Mr. Wieland,
Mr. Eisley and his Celebrated Sons,
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And a more numerous body of Corps de Ballrt, Figurantes, and
Promeneuses, than has ever yet been engaged in an English theatre.
Ballet Masters, MM. Blasis and garrez ; Under Ballet Master,
Mons Adrien ; Superintendent of Spectacle, Mr. W. West.
Amongst other novelties of the season will be a new Grand Ballet,
in three acts (never acted), to be called

ERSELIE,
Composed expressly for Mademoiselle Flora Fabri, by Mons. Bretin
The last popular Ballet, in Paris, cslled

BETTY;
Besides the revivals of " The Devil to Pay," " The Peri," " La
Giselle," " Papilla," and others which have obtained so great a
success on this stage.

THREE NEW OPERAS:
One in Three Acts, by Mr. Lavenu,
One in Three Acts, by Mr. M. W. Halle,
One in Three Acts, by Mr. W. V. Wallace.
In addition to a complete repertoire of Works from the most cmineni
Composers.
A confident hope is still entertained of producing
THE C ‘3ll. OF SILESIA,
by the renowned Composer, M. Meyerbeer
AN EN LIKELY NEW BALLET,

for the appearance of a eelehrated Danseuse, and of several others,
whose answers are daily expected.
The Scenery under the superintendence of Mr. Grieve.
',•age Manager, Mr. Harley.
The general Management under the direction of Mr. Bunn.