blplaybills.org | Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: June 25, 1821 - King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second; St. Patrick's Day

Cast

Mr. MACREADY: King Henry
Mr. C. KEMBLE: Prince of Wales
Mr. ABBOTT: Prince John
Mr. EGERTON: Chief Justice
Mr. CONNOR: Westmorland
Mr. FAWCETT: Sir John Falstaff
Mr. W. FARREN: Shallow
Mr. EMERY: Silence
Mr. BLANCHARD: Pistol
Mrs. DAVENPORT: Mrs. Quickly
Miss STEPHENS: Sylvia, Mandane, Nell
Miss HALLANDE
Mr. WATSON

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

Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. This present MONDAY, June 25, 1821, Will be revived, not acted these 20 years, Shakspeare's Historical Play of King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second. The Act and Scene of the Play, in which the Ceremony is introduced, will be preceded by CHERUBINI'S celebrated OVERTURE to ANACREON, and Symphonies, Marches, Vocal Musick, &c. selected and arranged for the Occasion by Mr. BISHOP. King Henry, Mr. MACREADY, Prince of Wales, Mr. C. KEMBLE, Prince John, Mr. ABBOTT, Chief Justice, Mr. EGERTON, Westmorland, Mr. CONNOR, Sir John Falstaff, Mr. FAWCETT, Shallow, Mr. W. FARREN, Silence, Mr. EMERY, Pistol, Mr. BLANCHARD, Mrs. Quickly, Mrs. DAVENPORT. In which will be introduced Four Additional Scenes---Displaying the Grand CORONATION. SCENE I.—The PLATFORM leading to the ABBEY. (Painted by T. Grieve) The Machinery by Mr. Saul, Jun. The Properties and Decorations by Mess. Bradwell, Sen. and Jun. Order of the Procession: King's Herbwoman. Six Strewers of Flowers. Dean's Beadle of Westminster. High Constable of Westminster. Drums. Drum Major. Trumpets. Sergeant Trumpeter. King's Chaplains. Sheriffs of London. Aldermen of London. Masters in Chancery. King's Sergeant. King's Attorney General. King's Solicitor General. Judges. Lord Chief Justice. Choir. Groom of Veltry---Organ Blower. Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal. Dean of Westminster. Prebendaries of Westminster. Herald. Barons. Baronesses. Herald. Marchionesses. Earls. Herald. Duchesses. Dukes. Norroy King at Arms. Lord Steward of His Majesty's Household. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. Bishops. The Lord High Chancellor. The Sceptre of the Cross. The Golden Spurs. St. Edward's Staff. The Second Sword. Curtana. The Third Sword. Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Herald. Lord Mayor of London. Mace Bearers. Lord Great Chamberlain. Prince Humphrey. Prince John of Lancaster. Prince Thomas. Lord High Constable. The Sword of State. The Earl Marshal's Staff. The Orb. The Crown. The Sceptre. The Chalice. The Bible. The Patina. The Royal Canopy Bishop. < KING. > Bishop. Train Bearers. Royal Standard. Trumpets. Mace Bearers. Scene II.—WESTMINSTER ABBEY.—(Pugh.) The Galleries, Aisles, and different parts of the Abbey filled by the various Spectators: Princes, Peers, Peeresses, Judges, Bishops, Knights, Heralds, Pursuivants, Choristers, and others who assist at the Coronation. The Sovereign receiving the Golden Spurs, the Ring, and the Glove---The Orb and Sceptre, on the Ancient Chair of St. Edward; And the CROWN being placed on his Head by the Archbishop, The Coronation Anthem, will be sung by All the Principal Performers of the Theatre, assisted by a numerous Choir. Scene III.—The CLOISTERS of the ABBEY. Capon.) The Return from the Abbey to Westminster Hall. Scene IV.—THE GRAND BANQUET. (T. Grieve) (prepared in Westminster Hall, which is decorated with the different Arms of England. THE ROYAL THRONE, and Table, with others for the different Nobility and Dignitaries.—Then, by Sound of the Trum- pet, the Entrée of the Challenger is announced---and THE CHAMPION, preceded by the Sergeant-Trumpeter, Mace-Bearer, with the Earl Marshal, & Lord High Constable, (on Horseback) enters, on his War-Horse completely armed---The Herald proclaims the Challenge---The Sovereign drinks to the Champion out of a Golden Cup and Cover, which is given to the Chal- lenger, who retires with them, always keeping his Face towards the Throne. The Banquet ends with a celebrated Chorus from HANDEL. To which will be added SHERIDAN'S revived Farce called ST. PATRICK'S DAY. On this particular occasion, Orders of every description will positively be Refused. Printed by W. Marsheih, 2 Row-street. To-morrow, an Historical PLAY, by SHAKSPEARE---with the Romance of LYMON, Sylvia, Miss STEPHENS. On Wednesday, for the Benefit of Mr. ABBOTT, the musical Drama of HENRI QUATRE. After which, a Grand Musical Selection---& the Melo-Drama of THE MILLER and HIS MEN. On Thursday, for the Benefit of Miss STEPHENS, will be revived her Serious Opera of ARTAXERXES. Mandane, Miss STEPHENS.---After which, a CONCERT, comprising the Musical Talent of the Metropolis. To conclude with the Farce of the DEVIL to PAY. Nell (for this night only) Miss STEPHENS. On Friday, for the Benefit of Miss HALLANDE & Mr. WATSON, the Opera of The CABINET. With Bombastes Furioso---and A TALE of MYSTERY.