The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-18 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.'
The following PROGRAMME for the SEASON 1848 is
respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and to
the Public, with the confident hope that the arrangements will merit
the continuance of the enthusiastic approbation and distinguished
patronage which so pre-eminently marked the past season, and
maintained the established reputation of her Majesty's Theatre as the
centre of refined art and of supreme fashion.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA..
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
In addition to the parts personified by this great artiste in the past
Season, a succession of operas, comprising new as well as established
works, have been selected, in which she will appear in several novel
and interesting characters.
The admired Soprano,
Mdlle. SOFIA CRUNELLI,
From the Theatre La Fenice, at Venice.—ller first appearance.
Mille. LUISA ABBADIA,
Soprano of great reputation from La Scala, and other great
Theatres of ltaly.—Her first appearance.
Mdlle. ADELAIDE MOLTINI,
The well-known and favourite vocalist.
Signora SOFIA VERA,
Her first appearance.
Mdlle. SCIIWARZ,
The eminent Contralto, and
e
ablisl q.(l favourite of the Imperial
Opera at Vienna.
11 ad ame SOLARI,
And the eminent artiste,
Madame EIt3IINIA TADOLINI,
La Scala, Milan, the Carinthia, Vienna, and other great
Theatres.—Her first appearanee.
The favourite Tenor,
Sig. GARDONI,
The distinguished Tenor,
Sig. CUZZANI,
From La Scala, and other Great Theatres of Italy.—Ffla first
appearance.
The admired Tenor,
Sig. LABOCETTA,

Of the principal Theatres of Italy, and of the Italian Opera at
Berlin.—His first appearance.
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The admired Baritone, from the Opera La Pergola, et Florence,
Sig. BELLETTI,
His first appearance.
Sig. F. LABLACIIE,
Sig. BOUCHE.
Big. SOLARI, GUIDI,
Sig. COLLETTI, and
Sig. LABL ACHE.
Director of the Music and Conductor.
M. BALER.
The greatest exertions have been made to obtain efficiency in the
secondary parts, so as to secure in all respects unity and com-
pleteness.
Great attention has also been bestowed in the selection and liar-
rnonious combination of the
ORCHESTRA,
in which, amongst other experienced and distinguished artistes, the
following have been engaged :
M. Tolbecque, Leader
M. Nadaud, Leader of the Ballet
M. Oury, Leader of the 2d Violins
M. Deloffre
3f. Plays
Mr. Pigott
Mr. W. Watts
Mr. Collins
M. Jaquin
Sig. Aug' ois, Ist Contre -Basso
Mr. R. Hughes, Leader of the

Mr. Maycock, 2d Clarinet
31. Lavigne, lst Oboe _
Mr. Horton, 2d ditto
Sig. Tamp Hid, Ist Bassoon
M. Koessel, 2d Bassoon
M. Zeiss, Ist Trumpet
Sig. Maffei, 2d Trumpet
Seglick, let Horn, from

Frankfort
M. Krcutzer, 2d Horn, from
May ence
M. Isla, Timbalier
Mr.Wii terbotb am, Ist Trombono
31. siarin, 2d Trombone
Sig. Plata, Ist Violoncello
31. Filet

Tenors
X. Gana
31. ReMAIM, Al:Adel:1118 Royale,
Paris, Ist Flute
sig. lilietti, Ist Clarinet, from
Bologna &c. &c. &a,
The Military Band under the Direction of M. Boost, Head Band
vaster of his Royal Ifiglinezi Prince Albert's Regiment of Scots
/Uglier Guards.
Poet and Prompter ..
THE CHORUS

Sig. CRIPPA.

Has been 'selected with the utmost reg ird both as to local and
dramatic efficiency.
Matrc de Chant des Chcenrs .. M. MARETZEK.

In addition to the successful Operas produced last season, a selection
has been made from the most esteemed works of the Lyrical
Repertoire, to display to the utmost, and with attention to their
peculiar and remarkable gifts, the talents of
TUN POWERFUL COMPANY.

ENGAGEMENTS FO ft THE BALLET.
The Ballet Department will preserve its superior excellence and
combination of talent, which will comprise—
Mdlle. CARLOTTA GRISI,
Mille. CAROLINA ROSATI.
3ldlle. MARIE TAGLIONI, and
C ERIT 0,
supported by
Madame PETIT STEPHAN,
MEN Ausundon, Julienne, Thevenot, Lamoureux, Emile,
Fanny Pascales, &C.
M. PERROT.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI,
M. ST. LEON,
31. GOSSELIN,
31. LOUIS D'OR,
M. DI 3IATTIA,
Supported by
MM. VENAFRA, GOURIET, &e.
With a new and well-selected Corps de Ballet.
MAJTRES DE BALLET.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI and 31. PERROT.

llng-Ilattre de Ballet, and l‘lasterol the French School of In-

struction,
M. GOSSELIN.

Regisseur d la Danse, and Master of the English School of
Instruction,
31. PETIT.
Composer 01 the Ballet Music,
YUGNI.
Several Compositions for the
BALLET DEPARTS ENT
are in 'reparation.
Among it others, _
A NEW AND ORIGINAL BALLET
by 31. PAULTAGLIONI,
and another by M. PERIIOT.
Principal Artist to the establishment, Mr. CHARLES MARSHALL.
Other arrangements of peculiar interest are hi progress.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS THEATRE •

Will open TO-MORROW 19th of February, when
will be presented
VERDI'S ADMIRED OPERA OF
ERNA.NI.

Carlo ........ Signor GARDONT, his first appearance this

season.
Ray Cornea de Silva.. Signor BELLETTI, his first appearance.
Ernant . ..... ........ Signor CUZZANI, his first appearance; and
Elvira . ..... M dile. SOFIA CRUVELLI.
After the Opera the National Anthem, by the pr.ncipal Artistes,
supported by the Chorus.
After which will be presented
An entirely New and Original
GRAND RALLE r,
In Four Tableaux, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
FIORITA,
et la Refine des Elfrides,
The Music composed by Signor Pugni ; the Scenery (entirely new)
by Mr. C. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the
Costumes by Miss Bradley and Mr. Whales, under the superin-
tendence of Madame Copere.

Principal parts by
3ldlle. CAROLINA ROSATI,

Mdlles. Esther Ausundon, Thevenot, Julienne, Lamoureux, and
Mdlle. MAR IE TAG LION I, &c.
Principal Dances.
1. Tableau.
La Cour d'Auberge en Sidle
La Fiancee—Mdlle. Rosati, and Mdlles. Julienne and
Larnonrenx,&c.
La Palermitana-31d11e Rosati.
2. Tableau.
La rdret des Elfridcs,
Ballablla et Pas de la Reinc des Eltrides—Mdlle. Marie Taglionl,
and Mdlle. Ausundon, Thevenot, and Dames de Ballet.
Dense liationtie—Corps de Ballet.
ra3-10.11a. Rosati and M. d'Or, Mdlles. Julienne and Lamoureux.

3. Tableau.
La Cabane de nertha,

L'lllusiest—Mlle Marie Taglloni and M. d'Or, and Dames de

Ballet.
4. Tab.eau.
Leg Jardins Enchanter.
L'Anlmation—Mdlle. Rosati and M. d'Or: and Dames de Ballet.
L'Oubli—Mdlle. Marie Taglioni and d'Or,lles Thevenot,
...tusundon, Julienne. Lamoureux, and Dames de Ballet.
La Chatiment—Scene

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un tart he Mansement of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Sir
Harcourt Courtly, Mr. Farren ; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe ; Mark
Meddle, Mr. Rogers; Max Harkaway, Mr. Tilbury; Cool, Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Farren ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbztt ; Grace Ilarkaway, Miss Julia
Bennett; Pert, Mrs. Humby.
After which, the new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH.
Mr. Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
THE WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
Slap
Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, 5L ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
TIIS EVENING
WM be presented an entilrely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
THE OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the dermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Ways, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cullenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be t'ollowed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES; or, the C,,clallot Yeomanly. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
came Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws. and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with a new Farce entitled TILE TIPPERARY LE-
OAC Y. Turnout Green, Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
7..antY Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
yoliceman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
Boxes, 43.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is.
'viers oren at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM TREATRE.
Under the Management of Madame VestMS:
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Fiece, called sqTOuNDTITG
PHENOMENA. Principal characters by mews. E
Mathews, F.
Matthews, Bellingham, Cooke, and Meadows.
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE (}OLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. Han, Hai
lidge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. ritzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnau
leY' K'Qr"
To conclude with a Roma Harley,eal .Bucket called BOX and mom:
Principal characters by Mr. Mrne, and dire. mac—:
;tamers.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, ls.
lalf-priee to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, WellingtOn-street, Is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Colosseum

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, ad Bond-street.
Fifth appearance of Mademoiselle Nathalle.
THIS EVENING.
Will be presented CE QUE FEMME
Ldlle. Nathalle, ELTT. Agathe Delannay,
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After which, ROSE PT MARGUERITE. Marguerite, Mdlle.
rathalle; Rose, Mdlle. Baptiste.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
lawn ELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.
Tors open at Seven, to commence at a quarter past Seven.
Tors
65.; Pit. 3s. Gd. ; Amohitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 23

PRINCESS'S THEATRE. -
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland. place.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented tho Tragedy of TIIE GAMESTER. Mr. Be.
verley, Mr. Conner ; Stukely, Mr. Ryder ; Lewson, Mr. Conway ;
Bates, Mr. C. Fisher; Jarvis, Mr. Gilbert; Dawson, Mr. Norton ;
Mrs. Beverley, Miss Emmeline Montague ; Charlotte, Miss 'Mars.
After which, the mine Drama of " LAD lES, 'BEWARI2I 1"
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
'AMER TIME ; or:Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, 55.: Doses, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, la.

ASTLEY'r; ROYAL AIIPIIITIIEA.TRZ.
Gland Combination of ATTRACTIONS at AS fLEY'S, which con-
tinues its chain of Magnificent En ertainments.
The management respectfully announces to thep,nbsilt,tthaautef,;.lithAt N More perfect representation of the ew Georgeo,j
BATTLE OF THE AMAZONS, it is absolutely necessary to
Thithhold•its production for six nights longer.
MCD;DAT, February 14th, positively the last week of THE
t"PHormEsiA, followed by an unusually brilliant display of
refeensingabs
Concluding with a favourite Afterpiece.
Box-oftice open from 11 till 5.
-1' 53710 Manager, Mr, W. WM.
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