The Life of Mr James Quin Comedian With the History of the Stage From His Com
The Life of Mr James Quin Comedian With the History of the Stage From His Com
Thomas Ford
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" It proved the former, beyond the warmest expectation of the Author or his friends ; though Quin, whose knowledge of the public taste cannot be questioned, was so doubtful of its success, that he refused the part of Mac- heath, which was therefore given to Walker. It was performed sixty-two nights, and the receipts of the house were higher than ever were known before. From the offer of the part of Macheath to Quin, and the choice afterwards of Walker, it is evident that it was not thought nece...ssary that the performer should be a first- rate singer. Two years afterwards, 1 9th March, 1 729-30, Mr. Quin had the Beggar's Opera for his benefit, and performed the part of Macheath himself, and received the sum of 206 9s. 6d. , which was several pounds more than any one night at the common prices had been produced at that Theatre. His benefit the pre- ceding year brought him only, 102 18s. Od. , and the succeeding only 129 3s. Od. The season of 1727-8 had been so occupied by The Beggar's Opera, that no new piece was exhibited in which Mr.
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