Covent Garden Theatre London Playbill: December 7, 1821 - Shakspeare's Play of The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Cast

Mr. EGERTON: Duke of Milan
Mr. CHAPMAN: Antonio
Mr. CONNOR: Proteus
Mr. ABBOTT: Valentine
Mr. FAWCETT: Speed, Principal Character
Mr. LISTON: Launce
Mr. HUNT: Panthino
Mr. W. FARREN: Sir Thurio, Principal Character
Mr. BARNES: Sir Eglamur, Host
Mr. JEFFERIES: Panthous
Master LONGHURST: Philips
Mr. MEARS: Officer, Principal Character
Mr. BLAND: Speed (Servant)
Mr. RUSSELL: Ubaldo (Servant)
Mr. TAYLOR: Carlo (Servant)
Mr. COMBE: Luigi (Servant)
Mr. ISAACS: Stephano (Servant)
Mr. PYNE: Rodolfo (Servant)
Miss M. TREE: Julia
YOUNG LADY: Sylvia
Miss BEAUMONT: Lucetta
Miss E. DENNETT: The Genius of Pleasure
Mrs. CHATTERLEY: Principal Character
Miss FOOTE: Principal Character
Mr. ATKINS: Principal Character
Mr. NORRIS: Principal Character
Mr. PARSONS: Principal Character
Mr. LOUIS: Principal Character
Miss LOVE: Principal Character
Mrs. GIBBS: Principal Character
Mrs. VINING: Principal Character

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. The Play of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, again produced as great an effect on a brilliant and overflowing audience as any previous revival of SHAKSPEARE—The introduction of his SONNETS and the MUSICK, were enthusiastically received—and the CARNIVAL was not only deemed a most magnificent Spectacle, but a classical Embellishment of a Play of our immortal Bard — The Two Gentlemen of Verona will therefore be performed on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and four times a week till further notice. This present SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 1821, (8th time) Shakspeare's Play of The TWO Gentlemen OF VERONA. With new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses & Decorations. The last Act adapted by Mr. POPE. The Overture and whole of the Musick (excepting two Melodies) composed by Mr. BISHOP. In the course of the Play will be introduced SONGS, DUETS, GLEES, and CHORUSES the Poetry selected entirely from the Plays, Poems, and Sonnets of SHAKSPEARE. Duke of Milan, Mr. EGERTON, Antonio, Mr. CHAPMAN. Proteus, Mr. CONNOR Valentine, Mr. ABBOTT, Speed, Mr. FAWCETT, Launce, Mr. LISTON, Panthino, Mr. HUNT, Sir Thurio, Mr. W. FARREN. Sir Eglamur, Mr. BARNES, Host, Mr. BARNES, Panthous, Mr. JEFFERIES, Philips, Master LONGHURST, Officer, Mr. MEARS, Servants, Launce, Mr. LISTON, Speed, Mr. BLAND, Ubaldo, Mr. RUSSELL, Carlo, Mr. TAYLOR, Luigi, Mr. COMBE, Stephano, Mr. ISAACS, Rodolfo, Mr. PYNE, Julia, Miss M. TREE, Sylvia (4th time) by a YOUNG LADY, Lucetta, Miss BEAUMONT. In Act IV. will be introduced for the first time, some additional Scenes (composed, arranged and produced by Mr. FARLEY)—the Scenery painted by Mess. GRIEVE and consisting of SCENE I. THE CARNIVAL In which (according to ancient Custom at CARNIVALS) takes place the GRAND EMBLEMATICAL PROCESSION Of the Seasons and the Elements. viz. Spring—2d, Summer—3d, Autumn—4th, Winter— 5th, Earth—6th, Air—7th, Fire—8th, Water— In this Element, CLEOPATRA'S GALLEY, is seen sailing down the river Cydnus. SCENE II. THE PALACE OF PLEASURE. The Genius of Pleasure, Miss E. DENNETT. SCENE III. Artificial Mountain in the Gardens of the Duke of Milan, Which explodes, and discovers SCENE IV. THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO. The Decorations & Emblematical Devices designed by Mr. BRADWELL, & painted & executed by Mr. W. BRADWELL. The following are the Selections from SHAKSPEARE. Song—When I have seen the hungry ocean. Poems | Round—To see his face. Venus & Adonis Song—That time of year. Sonnets. | Glee—Who is Sylvia? Two Gentlemen of Verona Duet—Say, tho' you strive. Poems. | Chorus—Now the hungry lions roar. Midf. Night's Dr. Song—O never say that I was false. Sonnets | Duet—On a day. Love's Labour Lost Glee—Good night, good rest | Song—Should I e'er upbraid. Taming of the Shrew Song—When in disgrace with fortune. Sonnets | Finale—How like a winter. Sonnets. The Music of the Songs to be had in the Theatre, price 10d. After which will be produced, for the 7th time, a New Entertainment, called THE TWO PAGES Of Frederick the Great. The principal Characters by Mr. W. FARREN, Mrs. CHATTERLEY, Miss FOOTE, Mr. FAWCETT, Mr. ATKINS, Mr. NORRIS, Mr. PARSONS, Mr. MEARS, Mr. LOUIS Miss LOVE, Mrs. GIBBS, Mrs. VINING. A Private Box may be had for the Season, or nightly, of Mr. Brandon at the Box-office. Printed by E. Macleish. 2, Bow-Street. No Orders can be admitted The New Entertainment, called The Two Pages of Frederick the Great, continuing to be received throughout with the highest approbation and applause, will be repeated every evening. On Monday, The TWO GENTLEMEN of VERONA. With the New Farce On Tuesday, on account of the great demand for Places (8th time) The EXILE. With the New Farce On Wednesday, the Play of the TWO GENTLEMEN of VERONA. With the New Farce On Thursday, the Play of the TWO GENTLEMEN of VERONA. With the New Farce