blplaybills.org | Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: June 19, 1821 - Mr. W. Farren's Night: The Beggar's Opera, St. Patrick's Day, A Tale of Mystery

Cast

MADAME VESTRIS: Capt. Macheath
Mr. W. FARREN: Peachum, Dr. Rofy, Michaelli, Shallow
Mr. EMERY: Lockit, Silence
Mr. TAYLOR: Mat o'the Mint
Mr. COMER: Filch
Mrs. DAVENPORT: Mrs. Peachum, Mrs. Bridget Credulous, Hostess Quickly
Mrs. C. KEMBLE: Lucy, Prince of Wales
Miss STEPHENS: Polly
Miss Hallande: The Youth I lov'd so dearly
Mr. LISTON: Justice Credulous
Mr. JONES: Lieut. O'Connor
Mr. Jefferies: Sergeant
Mr. Norris: Corporal
Mr. Barnes: Countrymen, Exempt, Pietro
Mr. Ryals: Countrymen
Mr. Heath: John, Villager
Mr. George: Soldier
Mr. Barnett: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Collett: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Grant: Soldier, Villager
Mr. Vedy: Soldier, Villager
Miss LOVE: Lauretta
Mr. H. JOHNSTON: Count Romaldi
Mr. Duruset: Francisco
Mr. EGERTON: Malvoglio
Mr. CLAREMONT: Montana
Mr. MUNDEN: Bonamo
Mrs. H. MONT: Selina, Mrs. Bridget
Miss BRUNTON: Marianna
Miss FOOTE: Fiametta
Mr. Sutton: Villager
Mesdames Lois: Villager
Mesdames Wells: Villager
Mesdames S. Shotter: Villager
Mesdames Chipp: Villager
Mesdames Twamley: Villager
Mesdames Vedy: Villager
Mr. MACREADY: KING HENRY
Mr. FAWCETT: Sir John Falstaff
Mrs. HARLOW: Doll Tearsheet

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

Mr. W. FARREN'S NIGHT. THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN. This present TUESDAY, June 19, 1821, (in two acts) The BEGGAR'S OPERA. With the Accompaniments for a full Orchestra, as originally performed, on the revival of the Opera, and composed by the late Mr. LINLEY. Capt. Macheath by MADAME VESTRIS. (Who has in the most handsome manner granted the use of her valuable services) Peachum (first time) Mr. W. FARREN, Lockit, Mr. EMERY, Mat o'the Mint by Mr. TAYLOR, Filch by Mr. COMER, Mrs. Peachum, Mrs. DAVENPORT, Lucy, Mrs. C. KEMBLE, Polly by Miss STEPHENS. "In the cause of love, we'll Together let us range the Fields," By Madame VESTRIS and Miss STEPHENS. And "The Youth I lov'd so dearly," by Miss Hallande. To which will be added the revived Farce of ST. PATRICK'S DAY. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Dr. Rofy, Mr. W. FARREN, Justice Credulous, Mr. LISTON, Lieut. O'Connor, Mr. JONES, Sergeant, Mr. Jefferies, Corporal, Mr. Norris Countrymen, Mess. Barnes and Ryals. John, Mr. Heath, Soldiers, Mess. George, Barnett, Collett, Grant, Vedy. Lauretta, Miss LOVE, Mrs. Bridget Credulous, Miss DAVENPORT. After which (as acted these 7 years) the favourite Melo Drama of A TALE OF MYSTERY. With revived Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Count Romaldi, Mr. H. JOHNSTON, (The Original Performer of this Character--who has kindly given his Services on this occasion) Francisco, Mr. Duruset, Malvoglio, Mr. EGERTON, Montana, Mr. CLAREMONT, Michaelli (for that night only) Mr. W. FARREN, Bonamo, Mr. MUNDEN, Exempt, Mr. BARNES, Pietro, Mr. BARNES, Selina, Mrs. H. MONT, Marianna, Miss BRUNTON, Fiametta, Miss FOOTE, Mrs. Bridget, Mrs. H. MONT. A RURAL FETE, and DANCE by Miss E. Dennett. Villagers, Mess. Barnett, Collett, Grant, Heath, Sutton, Vedy. Mesdames Lois, Wells, S. Shotter, Chipp, Twamley, Vedy, &c. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted. Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-street. Shakespeare's Play of The TEMPEST will be repeated for the 10th time on Thursday And UNDINE, for the 27th time, on Thursday. Tomorrow, for the Benefit of Mr. EMERY, the Musical Drama of The SLAVE. With the Scene of A. ROLAND for an OLIVER. On Thursday, (20th time) Shakspeare's Play of The TEMPEST. And the new Melo-Dramatick Romance of UNDINE. On Friday, for the Benefit of Mr. BLANCHARD, the Opera of ROB ROY MACGREGOR. With the musical Farce of PAUL AND VIRGINIA. The Public is respectfully informed, that On Monday will be revived, not acted these 20 years, Shakspeare's Historical Play of KING HENRY IV.--Part the Second. With new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. KING HENRY, Mr. MACREADY, Prince of Wales, Mr. C. KEMBLE, Sir John Falstaff, Mr. FAWCETT, Shallow, Mr. W. FARREN, Silence, Mr. EMERY, Hostess Quickly, Mrs. DAVENPORT, Doll Tearsheet, Mrs. HARLOW. In which will be introduced Three additional scenes—displaying The GRAND CORONATION Of King Henry the Fifth. Scene I.--The Platform leading to Westminster Abbey, along which the Coronation Procession passes. Scene II.--The Interior of the Abbey, in which the Sovereign is invested with all the Regalia of Royalty, and Crowned by the Archbishop. Scene III. THE GRAND BANQUET in Westminster Hall, in which THE CHAMPION, According to ancient Custom, by Proclamation from the Herald, performs the Office of CHALLENGER. The Whole of the Company, with numerous additional Aids, both Vocal & Instru- mental, will be employed to give every possible effect on the present occasion.