blplaybills.org | Playbill | Covent Garden Theatre | London, England | This present TUESDAY, June 26, 1821 | Shakespeare's Historical Play of King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second (3d time), with the Act comprising the DEATH of FALSTAFF, and an entire New GRAND CORONATION. Followed by the musical Farce of NO SONG NO SUPPER.

Cast

Mr. MACREADY: King Henry
Mr. C. KEMBLE: Prince of Wales
Mr. ABBOTT: Prince John
Mr. CONNOR: Earl of Warwick
Mr. FAWCETT: Sir John Falstaff
Mr. W. FARREN: Shallow
Mr. EMERY: Silence
Mr. BLANCHARD: Pistol
Mrs. DAVENPORT: Mrs. Quickly
Miss STEPHENS: Margaretta, Nell

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 TUESDAY, June 26, 1821, (9d time) Shakespeare's Historical Play of King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second. The Act comprising the DEATH of FALSTAFF, as written by Mr. BISHOP, Will be introduced, after which, will be presented an entire New GRAND CORONATION, The new Music, Marches, Vocal Music, &c. selected and arranged by Mr. BISHOP. King Henry, Mr. MACREADY, Prince of Wales, Mr. C. KEMBLE, Prince John, Mr. ABBOTT, Earl of Warwick, 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 Streweresses of Flowers. Dean's Beadle of Westminster. High Constable of Westminster. Drum. 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 Vestry---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--- 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 it---always keeping his Face towards the Throne. The Banquet ends with a celebrated Chorus from HANDEL. To which will be added the musical Farce of NO SONG NO SUPPER. Margaretta, Miss STEPHENS. Printed by E. Macleish, Bow-street The Publick are respectfully informed that on this particular occasion, on account of the im- mense overflow to Henry IV. and the Coronation, last night, an Additional Pit Door will be opened; and the Free List, (the Publick Press excepted), suspended. KING HENRY IV. -- Part II --with the CORONATION, having been received throughout with the acclamations of an audience overflowing the Theatre in every part long before the Curtain rose, this day & Monday Evening, the CORONATION, will be repeated this Evening, next Tuesday, for the Benefit of Mr. ABBOTT, the musical Drama of HENRI QUATRE. After which, a GRAND Visual Scene of the Coronation, & the Melo-Drama of the MILL. On Thursday, for the Benefit of Mr. FAWCETT, Miss STEPHENS, will be revived the famous Opera of ARTAXERXES. After which, a CONCERT, comprising the Music of the Metropolis. After which, the Farce of the DEVIL to PAY. Nell for this night only by Miss STEPHENS. To conclude with the Farce of the CABINET. On Friday, for the Benefit of Mr. BLANCHARD & Mr. WATSON, the Opera of ROBINSON CRUSOE. (P. WRIGHT.) and A TALE of MYSTERY.