blplaybills.org | Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: July 16, 1821

Cast

Mr. MACREADY: King Henry
Mr. C. KEMBLE: Prince of Wales
Mr. ABBOTT: Prince John
Mr. MORTON
Mr. CONNOR: Westmoreland, Count Romaldi, Capt. Galliot
Mr. FARLEY: Sir John Falstaff, Francisco
Mr. W. FARREN: Shallow
Mr. EMERY: Silence, Hempsted
Mr. BLANCHARD: Pistol, Gruffanuff
Mrs. DAVENPORT: Mrs. Quickly, Fianetta, Dorah
Miss FOOTE: Selina, Maria
Mr. MEADOWS: Neddy Bray
Mr. BARNES: Doddle
Mr. JONES: John of Paris
Mr. PYNE: Vincent
La Prima Donna: La Prima Donna

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, July 16, 1821, (10th time) Shakspeare's Historical Play of KING HENRY the Fourth---Part the Second. The Act Symphonies, Marches, Vocal Musick, &c. selected and arranged by Mr. BISHOP. King Henry, Mr. MACREADY, Prince of Wales, Mr. C. KEMBLE, Prince John, Mr. ABBOTT, Mr. MORTON, Westmoreland, Mr. CONNOR, Sir John Falstaff, Mr. FARLEY, 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. The whole planned, arranged and produced under the Direction of Mr. FARLEY. 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 Vestry---Organ Blower. Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal. Dean of Westminster. Prebendaries of Westminster. Herald. Barons. Baronetesses. 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 Crown. Trumpets. 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 Chalice. The Sceptre. The Bible. The Patina. The Royal Canopy. < KING. > Bishop. Train Bearers. Mace Bearers. Halberdiers. Scene II.---WESTMINSTER ABBEY.---(Pugh.) The Sovereign receiving the Golden Spurs and Sword, 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. 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 Entree 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 Challenger, 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. To which will be added the Melo-Drama called A TALE OF MYSTERY. Count Romaldi, Mr. CONNOR. Francisco, Mr. FARLEY. Selina, Miss FOOTE. Fianetta, Mrs. DAVENPORT. On the nights of HENRY IV. the Doors will be opened at Six o'clock---the Box-office closed at Half past Three---an Additional Pit Door thrown open---and Orders of every description Refused. Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-street. KING HENRY IV.--Part II--with the CORONATION To accommodate the Nobility, Gentry, Publick at large, and Strangers from the Continent & the Country, who, from the Theatre nightly overflowing in every part as soon as the Doors open, are disappointed of Benefits, the Proprietors have protracted their Season till the end of July; And the CORONATION, will be performed EVERY NIGHT this Week, And HENRY IV. with the CORONATION (first time this Season) the Farce of X. Y. Z. to-morrow, KING HENRY IV. And Capt. Galliot, Mr. CONNOR. Gruffanuff, Mr. BLANCHARD. Neddy Bray, Mr. MEADOWS. Doddle, Mr. BARNES. Hempsted, Mr. EMERY. Maria, Miss FOOTE. Dorah, Mrs. DAVENPORT. On Wednesday, KING HENRY IV.---Part II.---With the CORONATION. And (not a sted these 3 years) the musical entertainment of JOHN of PARIS! John of Paris, Mr. JONES. Vincent, Mr. PYNE. La Prima Donna.