Michael Kelly in Drury Lane - 4 June, 1791

from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, pages 3-6:

On the 4th of June, the Old Drury Lane closed for ever, with the comedy of "The Country Girl," and "No Song, no Supper". At the end of the play, Palmer came forward, and thus addressed the audience: " Ladies and Gentlemen, on the part of the proprietors, manager, and performers, I have to express their gratitude for the unprecedented support with which you have favoured them during the past season ; when next we have the honour to appear before you on this spot, we trust it , will be in a theatre better calculated for your accommodation, more deserving Royal countenance, and the patronage …   more >>

cite as

Michael Kelly, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, volume 2 (London, 1826), p. 3-6. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1435766521901 accessed: 12 October, 2024

location of experience: Drury Lane

Listeners

Michael Kelly
theatre manager, Composer, Singing
1762-1826

Listening to

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No Song, no supper
The Country Girl

Experience Information

Date/Time 4 June, 1791
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public

Originally submitted by cathcoyne on Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:02:01 +0100
Approved on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:21:07 +0000