blplaybills.org | Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: June 19, 1821 - Benefit for Mr. W. Farren, featuring "The Beggars' Opera," "St. Patrick's Day," & "A Tale of Mystery"

Cast

Madame Vestris: Captain Macheath, Singer
Mr. W. Farren: Peachum, Dr. Rosy, Michelli
Mr. Emery: Lockit
Mr. Taylor: Mat o'the Mint
Mr. Comer: Filch
Mrs. Davenport: Mrs. Peachum, Mrs. Credulous, Fiametta
Mrs. C. Kemble: Lucy
Miss Stephens: Polly, Singer
Miss Greene: Singer
Miss Hallande: Singer
Mr. Liston: Justice Credulous
Mr. Jones: Lieut. O'Connor
Mr. Jefferies: Sergeant, Exempt
Mr. Norris: Corporal
Mr. Barnes: Townsmen, Pietro
Mr. Ryals: Townsmen
Mr. Heath: John, Soldier, Villager
Mr. George: Soldier
Mr. Barnet: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Collet: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Grant: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Vedy: Soldier, Villager
Mr. H. Johnston: Count Romaldi
Mr. Farley: Francisco (a Dumb Man)
Mr. Duruset: Stephano
Mr. Egerton: Bonamo
Mr. Claremont: Montano
Mr. King: Malvolio
Miss Foote: Selina

Metadata

Volume: Playbills 98
Theatre: Covent Garden Theatre
Location: Covent Garden Theatre
Date Range: 1821-1822
Shelfmark: Playbills 98
Holding Institution: British Library
Supplier: blplaybills.org

Original text

For the Benefit of Mr. W. FARREN Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. On TUESDAY next, JUNE 19, 1821 Will be performed (compressed into two acts) The Beggars' Opera. With the Accompaniments just as originally performed, on the revival of the Opera, composed by the late Mr. LINLEY. Captain Macheath by MADAME VESTRIS, (Who has in the most handsome manner, granted the assistance of her valuable Services) Peachum (first time) by Mr. W. FARREN, Lockit by Mr. EMERY, Mat o'the Mint, Mr. TAYLOR, Filch, Mr. COMER, Mrs. Peachum by Mrs. DAVENPORT, Lucy by Mrs. C. KEMBLE, Polly by Miss STEPHENS. In the course of the Evening, the following SONGS, &c. 'Can Love be controll'd by advice,' - Miss STEPHENS 'Like a ship, in storms am toss'd.' - Miss STEPHENS 'Oh! ponder well,' - Miss STEPHENS 'Over the hills and far away,' - Miss STEPHENS 'Were I laid on Greenland's coast,' Madame VESTRIS & Miss STEPHENS 'The first time at my looking glass,' - Madame VESTRIS 'Cease your funning,' - Miss STEPHENS 'How happy could I be with either,' - Madame VESTRIS 'The charge is prepared!' - Madame VESTRIS 'Together let us range the Fields,' By Madame Vestris and Miss Stephens. A favourite Song by Miss Greene. And “The Youth I lov'd so dearly,” by Miss Hallande. To which will be added the revived Farce called St. Patrick's Day. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Dr. Rosy, Mr. W. FARREN, Justice Credulous, Mr. LISTON, Lieut. O'Connor, Mr. JONES, Sergeant, Mr. Jefferies, Corporal, Mr. Norris Townsmen, Messrs. Barnes and Ryals, John, Mr. Heath, Soldiers, Messrs. George, Barnet, Collet, Grant, Vedy, Lauretta, Miss LOVE, Mrs. Credulous, Mrs. DAVENPORT. After which (not acted these 7 years) the favourite Melo-Drama of A Tale of Mystery. With new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Count Romaldi, Mr. H. JOHNSTON, (The Original Performer of the Character—who has kindly given his services on this occasion.) Francisco (a Dumb Man) Mr. FARLEY, Stephano, Mr. DURUSET, Bonamo, Mr. EGERTON, Montano, Mr. CLAREMONT, Michelli (for that night only) Mr. W. FARREN, Exempt, Mr. Jefferies, Malvolio, Mr. KING, Pietro, Mr. Barnes, Selina, Miss FOOTE, Fiametta, Mrs. DAVENPORT. A RURAL FETE, and DANCE by Miss E. Dennett. Villagers, Messrs. Barnett, Collett, Grant, Heath, Sitton, Vedy, Messrs. Louis, Wells, S. Sherer, Chap, Twemley, Vedy, Z. &c. Tickets and Places to be had of Mr. Brandon, at the Box-Office, and of Mr. Farren, 3, Dutches-street, Portland-place. Printed by W. S. SHACKELL, Pistor-street, London.