18 September 1782
Event Information
Theatre:
Haymarket Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1781-1782
Volume:
5
Comments:
[Extra night] By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Benefit for Massey. Tickets delivered by Painter, Kenny, Mrs Lefevre will be admitted
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Beggar's Opera
Comments:
Macheath-Brett (1st appearance in that character); Peachum-Wilson; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Mat o' th' Mint-[J.] Wilson; Filch-Mrs Wilson; Lucy-Miss Morris(1st appearance in that character); MrsPeachum-Mrs Lefevre; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Jenny Diver-Mrs Poussin; Polly-Mrs Martyr (from CG; 1st appearance on this stage). hathi. 1st appearance on this stage). hathi.
Macheath-Brett (1st appearance in that character); Peachum-Wilson; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Mat o' th' Mint-[J.] Wilson; Filch-Mrs Wilson; Lucy-Miss Morris(1st appearance in that character); MrsPeachum-Mrs Lefevre; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Jenny Diver-Mrs Poussin; Polly-Mrs Martyr (from CG; 1st appearance on this stage). hathi. 1st appearance on this stage). hathi.
Cast:
- Role: Macheath Actor: Brett
- Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson
- Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor:
- Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wilson
- Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Morris
- Role: MrsPeachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
- Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Wewitzer
- Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Poussin
- Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Martyr
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin Teague
Comments:
As17820819, but Pierrot and Dr Caterpillar-Wewitzer; Dame Furrow-Mrs Morris; Sailor-Davis; in other Characters: Mrs Poussin in place of Mrs Love; Humane Scalper-J. Bates; omitted: Lieutenant of the Press Gang, Man with Two Heads; from other Characters: Kenny, Darley, J. Bates . omitted: Lieutenant of the Press Gang, Man with Two Heads; from other Characters: Kenny, Darley, J. Bates .
As17820819, but Pierrot and Dr Caterpillar-Wewitzer; Dame Furrow-Mrs Morris; Sailor-Davis; in other Characters: Mrs Poussin in place of Mrs Love; Humane Scalper-J. Bates; omitted: Lieutenant of the Press Gang, Man with Two Heads; from other Characters: Kenny, Darley, J. Bates . omitted: Lieutenant of the Press Gang, Man with Two Heads; from other Characters: Kenny, Darley, J. Bates .
Cast:
- Role: Pierrot and Dr Caterpillar Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Dame Furrow Actor: Mrs Morris
- Role: Sailor Actor: Davis
- Role: Humane Scalper Actor: J. Bates
- Role: Harlequin Teague Actor: Egan
- Role: Teague Harlequin Actor: Spencer
- Role: Italian Merchant Actor: Massey
- Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
- Role: Old Woman and Dr Caterpillar Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Mr Dripping Actor: Webb
- Role: Mrs Dripping Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Lieutenant of Press Gang Actor: Edwin
- Role: Farmer Furrow Actor: Gardner
- Role: Landlord of the Horns at Highgate Actor: Wilson
- Role: Catcall Actor: Wood
- Role: Man with two Heads Actor: Bannister
- Role: Giant of the Causeway Actor: Master Brett
- Role: Genius of Ireland Actor: Brett
- Role: Anchor Smiths Actor: Darley, Dorion, Burton, Brett
- Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Morris. With a Ranelagh Masquerade. Characters out of character: Fighting Quakers-Barrett, Kenny
- Role: Fighting Quakers Actor: Barrett, Kenny
- Role: Disinterested Lawyer Actor: Gardner
- Role: Harlequin with one Leg Actor: Spencer
- Role: Fainting Butcher Actor: Painter
- Role: Reviving Death Actor: Collins
Dance
Comment:
In Act III of mainpiece a Hornpipe [performer not listed]; In afterpiece, as17820826
Song
Comment:
In afterpiece The Tobacco Box by Brett and Miss Morris