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, comm
anding,
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
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera
Performance Comment: 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.Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland