08 January 1770
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1769-1770
Volume:
4
Comments:
MMiss Weller a Pupil of Dr Arne first appear'd and-(Hopkins Diary). London Evening Post, 11 Jan.; A pupil of Dr Arne and scarecely 19 years of age; her figure is that of the tallest of the middle size, well proportioned and at present possesses a dignity and grace which when habit brings her to perfection cannot fail of being universally admired. Her face is oval with an aqualine nose and though from the timidity of a first appearance the rest of her features lost that necessary animation, yet there were periods when she could disposses herself of her confusion, that prognosticated great expression of countenance. Her voice was clear, commanding, and melodious, and her ear and manner both excellent. She is that kind of singer that one can be pleased from looking at as well as from hearing, --an excellence few vocal performers possess. Her acting abstracted from her voice would have done credit to a first appearance, as it was very pleasing and properly accompanied....What the managers could mean in casting Lucy for Miss Pope is extraordinary, as she sung, or indeed rather squalled every song so much out of tune that it was impossible for the music to accompany her; we do not however mean by this to cast the least reflection on so excellent an actress, as her spirited and judicious manner of playing it almost atoned for that of singing it
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Beggar's Opera
Comments:
As17691011, but Ben Budge-Ackman; Polly-a young gentlewoman [Miss Weller] a Pupil of Dr Arne, her first appearance on any stage; Hornpipe [in Act III-Walker.
As17691011, but Ben Budge-Ackman; Polly-a young gentlewoman [Miss Weller] a Pupil of Dr Arne, her first appearance on any stage; Hornpipe [in Act III-Walker.
Cast:
- Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ackman
- Role: Polly Actor: a young gentlewoman
- Role: in Act III Actor: Walker.
- Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
- Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
- Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
- Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
- Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Kear
- Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
- Role: Player Actor: Wheeler
- Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pope
- Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
- Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
- Role: To Conclude with a Country Dance Actor:
- Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Mrs King.
Afterpiece
Title:
A Trip to Scotland
Comments:
As17700106.
As17700106.
Cast:
- Role: The dances Actor: Giorgi, Atkins, Mrs King
- Role: Cupid Actor: Mas. Cape
- Role: Griskin Actor: Parsons
- Role: Miss Griskin Actor: Miss Pope
- Role: Jemmy Twinkle Actor: Brereton
- Role: Mrs Filagree Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
- Role: Young Couples Actor: Palmer
- Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
- Role: Chamberlain Actor: Booth
- Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Platt