18 April 1776
Event Information
Theatre:
Haymarket Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1775-1776
Volume:
4
Comments:
[A humorous parody on Alexander's Feast. Music composed by Dr Arne.] Complete Books with the parody on one side and Dryden's Ode on the other, that the allusions may be traced throughout, and the words of the Catches and Glees are to be had at the Theatre. 1s. Dr Arne's last night this season
Mainpiece
Title:
Whittington's Feast
Comments:
The Ode of Odes new written by a College Wag. The Music interpersed with Grand Chorusses new composed by the Doctor...who humbly hopes the Literati will not be offended by this harmless banter, as nothing can lessen the supreme merit of Dryden's Great Original.
The Ode of Odes new written by a College Wag. The Music interpersed with Grand Chorusses new composed by the Doctor...who humbly hopes the Literati will not be offended by this harmless banter, as nothing can lessen the supreme merit of Dryden's Great Original.
Cast:
None Listed
None Listed
Song
Comment:
Catches and Glees-; after Part I: New Italian Song-Mrs Barthelemon
Music
Comment:
After the Parody: Concerto on Violin-Barthelemon