Event Comment: 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 ra
ther 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
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera
Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland