blplaybills.org | Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: July 30, 1821 - King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second with The Grand Coronation & Tom Thumb the Great

Cast

Mr. MACREADY: King Henry
Mr. C. KEMBLE: Prince of Wales
Mr. FAWCETT: Sir John Falstaff
Mr. W. FARREN: Shadow
Mr. EMERY: Silence
Mr. BLANCHARD: Pistol
Mrs. DAVENPORT: Mrs. Quickly

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

From the unparalleled and increasing attraction of KING HENRY IV. and the CORONATION, It is impossible to close the Theatre till Friday, August 3. And those numerous and fashionable Families who have left their Names, and been promised Places, for the succeeding nights of KING HENRY IV. and the CORONATION, are respect- fully requested to apply at the Box-office this day, before Two o'clock. Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. This present MONDAY, July 30, 1821, (20th time) Shakspeare's Historical Play of King Henry the Fourth---Part the Second. With new Scenes, Marches, Vocal Music, &c. selected and arranged by Mr. BISHOP. King Henry, Mr. MACREADY. Prince of Wales, Mr. C. KEMBLE. Sir John Falstaff, Mr. FAWCETT. Shadow, 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. With increased Numbers, and additional Dresses. 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. Smedley, 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. 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. Crown. Sceptre. The Chalice. The Bible. The Patina. The Royal Canopy Bishop. < KING. > Bishop. Gentlemen Pensioners. Royal Pages. 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 Ancient 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 those always keeping his Face towards the Throne. To which will be added the Burletta of TOM THUMB THE GREAT. with new Scenery, &c. by T. Macleish, T. R. Grieve. N. B. On the nights of HENRY IV. the Doors will be opened at a Quarter past Six o'clock---the Box Office closed at Half past Three---an Additional Pit Door thrown open---and all Orders Refused. To-morrow, (last time but one) KING HENRY V. with the CORONATION. After which, Sheridan's Farce of ST. PATRICK'S DAY. On Wednesday, (last time but two) KING HENRY IV.---Part II. with the CORONATION, To which will be added KATHARINE and PETRUCHIO. On Thursday, (Last time but one) KING HENRY IV.---Part II. with the CORONATION, And the Farce of X. Y. Z. On Friday, the Last time of KING HENRY IV.---Part II. with the CORONATION, When the Theatre will CLOSE for the Season.