01 June 1767
Event Information
Theatre:
Ranelagh Gardens
Theatrical Season:
1766-1767
Volume:
4
Comments:
NNeville MS Diary: To Ranelagh to hear a grand Jubilee Entertainment; it is the most elegant public room in the world and must give foreigners a high idea of the riches of our nation. It is circular and the fireplace is under a circular Portico in the middle, round which are tables at which the company are served with tea and coffee, and there are two sets of boxes at the side one above another for the same purpose. The landing room from the river which projects a little into the water commands a fine view of the river and country...Saw the Tripoline ambassador in the dress of his country. Took notice of a Miss Spencer and a Miss Johnson, two pretty ladies of the town, the latter had one of the prettiest faces I ever saw. Brunswick, Cumberland...Tripolian Ambassador...Miss Spencer and a Miss Johnson, two pretty ladies of ye town... were there...Began to use an Opera glass
Mainpiece
Title:
Alexander's Feast
Comments:
Parts-Champneys, Mrs Arne, Mrs Bartleman.
Parts-Champneys, Mrs Arne, Mrs Bartleman.
Song
Comment:
Coronation Anthem-