22 April 1765
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1764-1765
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benefit for Miss Young. Afterpiece: Not acted in 20 years. Music by Dr Arne. [See John Lockman's Reflections concerning Operas, &c." in his introduction to his edition of Rosalinda (London, 1760), p. iv: 'A gentleman, well known for his musical compositions, is of opinion, that the reason why the Opera Rosamond tho' adorned with all the graces of lyric poetry, does not please from the stage, so much as might be expected, is owing to a circumstance that forms a beauty in the drama itself; I mean the suppos'd poisoning of Rosamond at the end of the second act, and her appearing no more upon the stage. Whilst this sheet was at press, I was told that Mr Arne has reduc'd this opera into one act, and set the whole anew; and so managed matters, that Rosamond appears throughout the whole drama. Tis said that the music of this new Rosamond is as delightful as that of another performance of Mr Arne's which now affords the town so agreeable an Entertainment."
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Macbeth
Comments:
As17650226, but Lady Macbeth-Mrs Palmer, 1st time [Mrs Pritchard ill]; Witches-Love, Burton, Parsons; Lennox-Adcock; Wounded Captain-Jackson.
As17650226, but Lady Macbeth-Mrs Palmer, 1st time [Mrs Pritchard ill]; Witches-Love, Burton, Parsons; Lennox-Adcock; Wounded Captain-Jackson.
Cast:
- Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Palmer, 1st time
- Role: Witches Actor: Love, Burton, Parsons
- Role: Lennox Actor: Adcock
- Role: Wounded Captain Actor: Jackson.
- Role: Macbeth Actor: Holland
- Role: Duncan Actor: Bransby
- Role: Macduff Actor: Havard
- Role: Ross Actor: Lee
- Role: Malcolm Actor: Packer
- Role: Angus Actor: Fox
- Role: Lenox Actor: Parsons
- Role: Seyward Actor: Moody
- Role: Seaton Actor: Ackman
- Role: Donalbain Actor: Mas Burton
- Role: Fleance Actor: Miss Rogers
- Role: Hecate Actor: Champnes
- Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Bennet
- Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Vernon, Champnes, Mrs Vincent, Miss Young
- Role: a Dance of Furies Actor: .
Afterpiece
Title:
Rosamond
Comments:
Queen-Miss Young; King Henry-Vernon; Sir Trusty-Champness; Page-Miss Rogers; Rosamond-Mrs Vincent; Grideline-Mrs Dorman.
Queen-Miss Young; King Henry-Vernon; Sir Trusty-Champness; Page-Miss Rogers; Rosamond-Mrs Vincent; Grideline-Mrs Dorman.
Cast:
- Role: Queen Actor: Miss Young
- Role: King Henry Actor: Vernon
- Role: Sir Trusty Actor: Champness
- Role: Page Actor: Miss Rogers
- Role: Rosamond Actor: Mrs Vincent
- Role: Grideline Actor: Mrs Dorman.
Dance
Comment:
End: The Medley, as17641120