09 April 1761
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1760-1761
Volume:
4
Comments:
Tickets delivered out by Poitier for Friday 10th instant, will be taken this night. The Rape of Proserpine oblig'd to be deferr'd on Account of the Indisposition of a principal performer. [Poitier Sr had 74 Box tickets which brought to him #18 10s. (Account Book).] Receipts: #62 18s. (Account Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Beggar's Opera
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Vernon, 1st time
- Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
- Role: Peachum Actor: Collins
- Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
- Role: Player Actor: Anderson
- Role: Beggar Actor: Benet
- Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
- Role: Ben Actor: Wignel
- Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
- Role: Wat Actor: C. Smith
- Role: Jemmy Actor: Redman
- Role: Nimming@Ned Actor: R. Smith
- Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
- Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Ferguson
- Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Burden
- Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs White
- Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Mullart
- Role: Molly Actor: Miss Helm
- Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss Cokayne
- Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Morrison
- Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
- Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
- Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Lying Valet
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: only Sharp Actor: Shuter.
- Role: Gayless Actor: Davis
- Role: Guttle Actor: Dunstall
- Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Burden
- Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Green.
- Role: Sharp Actor: Shuter.
Dance
Comment:
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