Theatre Royal,

Sheffield.

Lessees and managers Messrs. Wolfenden and Melbourne, 25, Arundel Street.

By particular request,

Fra Diavolo.

The following celebrated artists will appear: Miss Lanza, Mr Ferdinand Glover, Mr Hamilton Braham, Mr George Honey, Mr. A. St Albyn, Mr Wallworth, Mr Edmonds, Miss Thirlwall, Miss Charlton, and Mr W. Harrison.

The Chorus

(From the Lyceum) where the Choral Department was so universally extolled, will consist of the following

Soprani: Messrs Evans, Brown, Charlton, Manetti.

Contralti: Walker, Boden, Martin.

Tenors: J. Price, Pendegrass, Goodman, Ryalls.

Basses: Messrs Hodges, Skelton, Leman, Ludford

The Band

Which will be on the same scale of efficiency and completeness that called forth enthusiastic praise during the late Lyceum Opera Season, will include the following well-known instrumentalists:

First violin, Mr Carrodus; Second violin, Mr Haag; Viola Mr Levason; Violincello Mr W. F. Reed. Contra-Basso, Mr White, Principal Flute, Mr Meyer; Principal Clarionet [sic], Mr Riddell. Principal Oboe, Mons Barret; Principal Bassoon, Mr Smith; Principal Horn, Mr Waterson; Principal trombone, Mr J. Horton; First trumpet, Mr Stanton Jones. Kettle and side drum, Mr Hinchley; Harpist, Mr Cheshire.

On Monday evening, March 22nd, 1858,

will be presented Auber’s admired opera, entitled

Fra Diavolo.

Conductor Mr Alfred Mellon.

To conclude with (for the fifth time here) a domestic sketch of 20 minutes, by Mr E. Stirling, entitled A

Pair of Pigeons.

On Tuesday, Bellini's grand opera of La

Sonnambula.

Stage manager Mr William Brough. Acting manager Mr Edward Murray.

Children in arms not admitted. Doors open at seven o'clock to commence at half past.

Admission: Boxes 4s., Stalls, 3s., Pit 2s., Gallery 1s. No half price.

Tickets and places can be secured, and the Box plan seen, at Mr Evans's, Music Warehouse, Norfolk Street.

[Printed by] W. R. Marsden, 26, Change Alley, Sheffield.

Original at Sheffield City Archives: BC/16/41.