The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-28 00:00:00

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ADVENTURES OF AN ANGLER
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ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
formanee of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in this
country. _ _

The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfally informed that the SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
Lit week in March, in the new and commodious edifice constructed
st year. _ .

OPERA.
icr the production of the established works by the great masters of
•ry school, fbr the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
teen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
the first time in this couotry, engagements have been already
with the following
PReminent artistes
IMI SOPRANI.
Mde. Grist, and Mde. Persianl,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
3ldllo. Corbarl, Mdlle. Angiolina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Md.. Pauline Garcia Viardot (heO.r first appearance).
Mademoiselle Alboni.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Salvi,
signor Pfaveft, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and
)1. Roger (of the Academie Royale de Musique, and of the Opera
Comique, 1.. Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Roncori.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.

Signer Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Cor-
Mtn-64W, the celebrated basso, is dully expected).

BASSO cwirco._
Signor Agostino Rovere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor TagHalloo and Signor polonini.
Sowed° Tenore—Signor Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished profes,ors of last
serum], will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in:a
future prospectus.
The Military sand, whidh has also been increased, will be
ander the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and numerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices - namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signer Boncon.si4llo. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
liaggioni. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
THE 13.-S LLET.
The wile which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement shored be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear:—

Mde. Flora Fabbri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Brussi (premiere danseuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danseuse of the Academie Royale de Musique in Paris, her first ap-
peArance in this country), 31dlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Aidlle. Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap.
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. C. lest Stephan, Mdlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silent!' and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre da Ballet —M. Appiani (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisscur de la Danse-31. 0' Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Griere and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Ces-
ttuniere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
Engagenruluts are pending with other distinguished artistes for
•pera and ballet.
A detai!ed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
stud music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-girden, Jan. 22, 1848.

FIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LTn •,r the Management it Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

WBl be pe.•lcrrned the Co;edyolflfSCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Pater Teazle, Mr. Farren ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir
Beekrarala Backbite, Mr. A. Wigan; Josr2ph Surface, Mr. Creswick ;
Charles gurfame, Mr. Henry Farren ; Careless. Mr. H. Vandenholt ;
Hawley, Mr. Gough ; Moses. Mr. Webster ; Snake, Mr. Braid ; Sir
Harry, Mr. .:aisltield ; Crabtree, Mr. Rogers ; Trip, Mr. Brindal.
Lady Teaz'e, Mrs. Nisbett; Mrs. Candour. Mrs. Glover; Lady Sneer-
WaL. Mrs. W. Clifford ; Maria, Miss E. Messent.
After which, a sew Farce, called DEARE,T ELIZABETH. Mr
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
!HE WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brown Waters.
:...tage Manager, Mr. Farion; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:ter.

J. T. Archer, Itox-Gx,ll. keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit. 3s. ; Gallery, 23. ; tipper Gallery, Is.
De/Xs open at Halt-past Six, t'riorniance to vommenee at Seven.

lilt A 1: irtE RUYA 1., ADELPHI.
Under the dtreetion o', Madame Celeste
TIIIS EVENING

Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the FEA?L OF
toCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cellernord, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
alien Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, aud Madame Celeste.
Ts be Cello wed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
&erecters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To eonclude with a new Farce entitled TILE TIPPERARY LE-
4ACY. Turnem Green. Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
-,anty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.

lioxss, :is.; 2s. , Gallery, Is.

Pon's •pen at flap-past Sir, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
"PHIS EVENING

01911 be presented new Comic Drama, entitled THE TRA-
GEDY QUEEN.
After which, a Xew Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH.
To zonclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, aid Mrs. Mac.
smara.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; tipper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. N•
calf--price to any part 01 the house.
The Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
?he Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Polulwell of the Cclosseum.

INOESS'*THEATRE.
2`l. d. )d. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland. place.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Shakspeare's Corn dy of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING. Don Pedro, Mr. J. Vining; Don John, Mr. Courtney;
Leosato, Mr. Cooper; Claudio, Mr. Conway: Benedick, Mr. Da-
venport ; Antonio, Mr. Neville; Berachio, Mr. C. Fisher ; DogberrY.
Air. Compton; Conrad, Mr. Norton; Balthazar, Mr. MackloW ;
Verges, Mr. S. Cowell; Priest, Mr. Wynn; Beatrice, Mrs. Movratt ;
Hero, Miss Susan Cushman ; Ursula, Miss Rourke ; Margaret, Miss
Somers.
ifter which, a. new Farce, entitled ABOVE AND BELOW.
Prank, Mr. Compton; Penny, ' Miss E. Stanley.
re conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
BATHER TLME ; or, Ilarkquin and the Four Seasons.
Dres, Circle, as.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH FLA:VS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, 0 d Bond-street.
bast Night but Two of the Engagement of Mons. Bocage.
THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at Half-past Seven, with
Lit PREMIER MALADE,
After which will be revived Moliere's Comedie of LE TARTUFFE.
Le TartufTe, M. oeage (his last appearance but two).
To cunClude with the Vaudeville of UNE FILLE TERRIBLE.
Anals Dumoulln, 31dlle. Lagier.
Boxes. stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
)lITCHEL L'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond.street.
Loxes, es. ; Pit, 3s. Gd.; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2$