16 January 1739
Event Information
Theatre:
King's Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1738-1739
Volume:
3
Comments:
A New Oratorio. [By Handel.] Pit and Boxes put together at half a guinea each. Gallery 5s. 6 p.m. [The King, Duke, and the princesses present.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Saul
Comments:
Deutsch, Handel, p. 473, lists: Saul-Waltz; Jonathan-Beard; David-Russell; Merab-Mrs Arne Miss Cecilia Young; Michael-Signora Francesina; Doeg-Butler; Witch of Endor-Signora Lucchesina?, or Mrs Arne?-Young; Apparition of Samuel-Hussey; An Amalekite-Stoppelaer; High Priest-Kelly.
Deutsch, Handel, p. 473, lists: Saul-Waltz; Jonathan-Beard; David-Russell; Merab-Mrs Arne Miss Cecilia Young; Michael-Signora Francesina; Doeg-Butler; Witch of Endor-Signora Lucchesina?, or Mrs Arne?-Young; Apparition of Samuel-Hussey; An Amalekite-Stoppelaer; High Priest-Kelly.
Cast:
- Role: Saul Actor: Waltz
- Role: Jonathan Actor: Beard
- Role: David Actor: Russell
- Role: Merab Actor: Mrs Arne Miss Cecilia Young
- Role: Michael Actor: Signora Francesina
- Role: Doeg Actor: Butler
- Role: Witch of Endor Actor: Signora Lucchesina?, or Mrs Arne?-Young
- Role: or Mrs Arne? Actor: Young
- Role: Apparition of Samuel Actor: Hussey
- Role: An Amalekite Actor: Stoppelaer
- Role: High Priest Actor: Kelly.