26 April 1733
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1732-1733
Volume:
3
Comments:
Benefit Miss Norsa. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Written by the late Mr Gay. Receipts: money #55 4s.; tickets #86 19s. [For a discussion of Rich's treatment of The Mock Lawyer, see Grub St. Journal, 26 April.
Mainpiece
Title:
The Beggar's Opera
Comments:
As17330326 but Jenny-Mrs Forrester.
As17330326 but Jenny-Mrs Forrester.
Cast:
- Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Forrester.
- Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Binks.
- Role: Beggar Actor: Chapman.
- Role: Player Actor: Paget
- Role: Polly Actor: Miss Norsa, who never appeared on any stage before
- Role: Macheath Actor: Walker
- Role: Peachem Actor: Hippisley
- Role: Lockit Actor: Hall
- Role: Mat Actor: Salway
- Role: Filch Actor: Clarke
- Role: Mrs Peachem Actor: Mrs Martin
- Role: Sukey Actor: Mrs Templer
- Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Kilby
- Role: Loveworth Actor: Hale
- Role: Squib Actor: Chapman
- Role: Woodcock Actor: Dyer
- Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Cook
- Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Binks.
- Role: Antonio Actor: Neale.
Dance
Comment: