Michael Kelly in Dublin - the 1810's
from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, pages 299-301:
I went to see the first appearance of my country- woman, Miss O'Neil, who made her entree at Covent Garden Theatre, on the 6th of October, 1814; and had the satisfaction of finding her received by the audience with the admiration and applause which she ever afterwards deservedly enjoyed until her retirement from the stage, on her marriage...In Dublin, she was not only a great favourite in tragedy, but also in many parts of genteel comedy. I have there seen her play "Letitia Hardy;" she danced very gracefully, and introduced my song, "In the rough blast heaves … more >>
Michael Kelly, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, volume 2 (London, 1826), p. 299-301. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1438708055915 accessed: 10 December, 2024
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In the rough blast heaves the billows
written by Michael Kelly |
performed by Miss O'Neil |
Experience Information
Date/Time | the 1810's |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors, in public |