03 May 1796
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1794-1795
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for Mrs Serres. 3rd piece: To conclude as 15 Apr. Morning Herald, 15 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Serres, No. 70, Berners-street, Oxford-road. Receipts: #288 2s. 6d. (159.3.6; 11.17.6; tickets: 117.1.6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Beggar's Opera
Comments:
As17951024, but Filch (for that night only)-Mrs Martyr; Lucy (for that night only)-Mr Fawcett; Jenny Diver-Mrs Castelle; Crookfinger'd Jack-_; Jemmy Twitcher-_; Wat Dreary-_; Nimming Ned-_; Harry Paddington-_; Robin of Bagshot-_; Jailor-_; Drawer-_; Dolly Trull-_; Mrs Vixen-_; Betty Doxey-_; Mrs Slammekin-_; Sukey Tawdry-_; Molly Brazen-_.
As17951024, but Filch (for that night only)-Mrs Martyr; Lucy (for that night only)-Mr Fawcett; Jenny Diver-Mrs Castelle; Crookfinger'd Jack-_; Jemmy Twitcher-_; Wat Dreary-_; Nimming Ned-_; Harry Paddington-_; Robin of Bagshot-_; Jailor-_; Drawer-_; Dolly Trull-_; Mrs Vixen-_; Betty Doxey-_; Mrs Slammekin-_; Sukey Tawdry-_; Molly Brazen-_.
Cast:
- Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Fawcett
- Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Castelle
- Role: Macheath Actor: Incledon
- Role: Peachum Actor: Munden
- Role: Lockit Actor: Davenport
- Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Richardson
- Role: Ben Budge Actor: Rees
- Role: Crookfinger'd Jack Actor: Williamson
- Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Gray
- Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Street
- Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Follett
- Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Linton
- Role: Robin of Bagshot Actor: Cross
- Role: Jailor Actor: Ledger
- Role: Drawer Actor: Farley
- Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenport
- Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Follett
- Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Mrs Blurton
- Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Kirton
- Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss G. Walcup
- Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Miss Leserve
- Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Ives
- Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Walcup
- Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Serres.
Afterpiece
Title:
Catharine and Petruchio
Comments:
As17960319but added: Hortensio-Claremont; Pedro-Farley; Bianca-Miss Leserve; Curtis-Mrs Platt.
As17960319but added: Hortensio-Claremont; Pedro-Farley; Bianca-Miss Leserve; Curtis-Mrs Platt.
Cast:
- Role: Hortensio Actor: Claremont
- Role: Pedro Actor: Farley
- Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Leserve
- Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Platt.
- Role: Petruchio Actor: Lewis
- Role: Baptista Actor: Thompson
- Role: Taylor Actor: Simmons
- Role: Biondello Actor: Townsend
- Role: Grumio Actor: Quick
- Role: Catharine Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
- Role: Cooper Actor: Blurton
- Role: Gamblers Actor: Bowden, Townsend, Haimes, Richardson
- Role: Pantomimic Characters Persian Merchant and Actor: Farley
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
- Role: Clown Actor: Follett
- Role: Pantaloon Actor: Hawtin
- Role: Fop's Servant Actor: Simmons
- Role: Miser Actor: Powel
- Role: Pantomimic Sailor Actor: Blurton
- Role: Jew Actor: Crowe
- Role: Quaker Actor: Davenport
- Role: Punch Actor: Rayner
- Role: Smuggler Actor: King
- Role: Lemon Merchant Actor: Wilde
- Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
- Role: Cook Actor: Rees
- Role: Surveyor Actor: Claremont
- Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
- Role: Waiters Actor: Findlay, Lee
- Role: Persians and Arabs Actor: Cranfield, Platt, Bayzand, T. Cranfield, Goosetree
- Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle St.Amand
- Role: Vocal Characters Farmer Actor: Bowden
- Role: Vocal Sailor Actor: Haymes
- Role: Gambler Actor: Townsend
- Role: Pleasure Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Virtue Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Arabian Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
- Role: Glees and Chorusses Actor: Linton, Street, Spofforth, Williamson, Holland.
- Role: The Banditti Actor:
- Role: A Garden Actor:
- Role: song Actor: Mrs Clendining composed by Shield.
- Role: The Hotel Actor:
- Role: The Hazard Club Actor:
- Role: , Actor: Bowden, Townsend, Richardson, Haymes, Linton, Street, Spofforth, Williamson, Holland
- Role: The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold Actor:
- Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-
- Role: the Mandarine Actor: the Inside-the Magic Candles-
- Role: the Inside Actor: the Magic Candles-
- Role: the Magic Candles Actor:
- Role: Harlequin from the Tea Urn Actor: , invented by Messink and Martinelli.
- Role: The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House Actor: invented by Rich.
- Role: Outside of Bagnio Actor:
- Role: Actor: The Jew-the Quaker-the Sailor-the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: The Jew Actor: the Quaker-the Sailor-the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: the Quaker Actor: the Sailor-the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: the Sailor Actor: the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: The Inside of the Bagnio Actor: the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: the Change to the Prison Actor: the Punishment of Vice-
- Role: the Punishment of Vice Actor:
- Role: with a Hornpipe in Fetters Actor: Byrn.
- Role: An exact Representation of the Telegraphe Actor: , in which is shewn the Manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers.
- Role: with the Fleet prepared for Sea Actor: The arrival of an Express from the Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet
- Role: The arrival of an Express from the Admiralty by th Actor: the Sailing of the Fleet
- Role: Spofforth Actor: Haymes
- Role: The Kitchen Scene Actor: by Messink.
- Role: A Landscape Actor:
- Role: Spofforth Actor: Bowden
- Role: The Wash@House Scene Actor:
- Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.
- Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.
- Role: Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.
- Role: the art of making Punch Actor: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.
- Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: Barrow invented by Rich.
- Role: The Statuary Yard Actor: invented by Messink-the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.
- Role: Messink Actor: the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.
- Role: A Dark Wood Actor:
- Role: and the Piece concludes with a Finale Actor:
- Role: Grand Dance Actor: Byrn, Holland, Mlle St.Amand.
- Role: 960315but Rule Brittania Actor: Bowden, Townsend
Afterpiece
Title:
The Point at Herqui
Comments:
As17960415, but Nancy (1st time)-Mrs Serres.
As17960415, but Nancy (1st time)-Mrs Serres.
Cast:
- Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Serres.
- Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Lewis
- Role: Woodley Actor: Macready
- Role: Lovelace Actor: Farley
- Role: Drugget Actor: Munden
- Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Fawcett
- Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Davenport
- Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
- Role: Captain of the Diamond Actor: Incledon
- Role: O'Liffey Actor: Johnstone
- Role: Napkin Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Lounger Actor: Munden
- Role: Mat Midships Actor: Mrs Martyr
Dance
Comment:
III: Hornpipe-Byrn; 3rd piece: Dance, as17960415
Song
Comment:
In: Old Towler-Incledon; 3rd piece: Tippy Bob, as17960415; The Waiter, as17960415; Irish Song, as17960415; New Loyal Song, as17960415; Ye Gentlemen of England, as17960415; Rule Britannia, as17960415; Admiral Benbow-Incledon; Rondo-Mrs Serres