Silk programme on cream silk printed in black typography, each side finely hemmed and edged with a thin black border, featuring a royal crest centre top of lion and unicorn rampant, surrounded by the words 'Theatre Royal' and 'Haymarket'. Above the crest the text: 'By the Special Command of His Royal Highness THE DUKE OF SUSSEX. CHARITABLE BENEFIT.', and below: 'UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES The DUKES of KENT and SUSSEX AND BY PERMISSION OF THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN.' The playbill gives details of the Philanthropic Institution, the Globe Tavern in Titchfield Street which was 'Founded for affording temporary relief to the Distressed', for which the benefit is taking place, and lists the entertainment, Morton's comedy Town and Country, an address written by Mr Charles Dyer and spoken by Mr. W.S. Shakespeare, a variety of singing by Mr. Simpson, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. Mears, Mr. Baynes and Mr. Martin, followed by the farce Darkness Visible. It gives the ticket prices, the times of performance, and a list of thirty-two gentlemen from whom tickets are available, including the Treasurer of the Globe Tavern and the Secretary to the Institution.
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| - Silk programme on cream silk printed in black typography, each side finely hemmed and edged with a thin black border, featuring a royal crest centre top of lion and unicorn rampant, surrounded by the words 'Theatre Royal' and 'Haymarket'. Above the crest the text: 'By the Special Command of His Royal Highness THE DUKE OF SUSSEX. CHARITABLE BENEFIT.', and below: 'UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES The DUKES of KENT and SUSSEX AND BY PERMISSION OF THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN.' The playbill gives details of the Philanthropic Institution, the Globe Tavern in Titchfield Street which was 'Founded for affording temporary relief to the Distressed', for which the benefit is taking place, and lists the entertainment, Morton's comedy <i>Town and Country</i>, an address written by Mr Charles Dyer and spoken by Mr. W.S. Shakespeare, a variety of singing by Mr. Simpson, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. Mears, Mr. Baynes and Mr. Martin, followed by the farce <i>Darkness Visible</i>. It gives the ticket prices, the times of performance, and a list of thirty-two gentlemen from whom tickets are available, including the Treasurer of the Globe Tavern and the Secretary to the Institution. (en)
- Silk and satin theatre playbills and programmes were produced from the 18th century onwards, to commemorate special evenings at the theatre. This silk playbill was printed in London for a Benefit performance in April 1819 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, by Command of the Duke of Sussex, and in the presence of the Dukes of Kent and Sussex. Since the Haymarket Theatre was only licensed for its usual repertoire in the summer, the theatre often housed Benefit Performances when it was closed.
The entertainment was light, comprising a comedy, comic songs, and a farce. The purpose of the evening was serious however, raising funds for a Philanthropic Institution in London's Titchfield Street which provided 'temporary relief to the Distressed', many of whom were in 'the last stages of Wretchedness'. Before Britain developed its welfare state provisions in the 1940s, poor relief and the establishment and running of hospitals were in the hands of philanthropic benefactors. The black border may have been a mark of respect for those who lost their lives.
The playbill indicates that it was a long evening, with a six-thirty start and cheaper admission after eight-thirty, and lists the names and addresses of thirty-two gentlemen from whom tickets could be bought. Since the silk version would probably only have been printed for the performance itself, it is likely to have been a re-print of the paper version used as advance advertising. (en)
- Silk programme for a command performance of <i>Town and Country</i>, and <i>Darkness Visible</i>, Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 19 April 1819, in aid of the Globe Tavern Philanthropic Institution for relief of the destitute. (en)
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| - Silk programme on cream silk printed in black typography, each side finely hemmed and edged with a thin black border, featuring a royal crest centre top of lion and unicorn rampant, surrounded by the words 'Theatre Royal' and 'Haymarket'. Above the crest the text: 'By the Special Command of His Royal Highness THE DUKE OF SUSSEX. CHARITABLE BENEFIT.', and below: 'UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES The DUKES of KENT and SUSSEX AND BY PERMISSION OF THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN.' The playbill gives details of the Philanthropic Institution, the Globe Tavern in Titchfield Street which was 'Founded for affording temporary relief to the Distressed', for which the benefit is taking place, and lists the entertainment, Morton's comedy <i>Town and Country</i>, an address written by Mr Charles Dyer and spoken by Mr. W.S. Shakespeare, a variety of singing by Mr. Simpson, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. Mears, Mr. Baynes and Mr. Martin, followed by the farce <i>Darkness Visible</i>. It gives the ticket prices, the times of performance, and a list of thirty-two gentlemen from whom tickets are available, including the Treasurer of the Globe Tavern and the Secretary to the Institution. (en)
- Silk and satin theatre playbills and programmes were produced from the 18th century onwards, to commemorate special evenings at the theatre. This silk playbill was printed in London for a Benefit performance in April 1819 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, by Command of the Duke of Sussex, and in the presence of the Dukes of Kent and Sussex. Since the Haymarket Theatre was only licensed for its usual repertoire in the summer, the theatre often housed Benefit Performances when it was closed.
The entertainment was light, comprising a comedy, comic songs, and a farce. The purpose of the evening was serious however, raising funds for a Philanthropic Institution in London's Titchfield Street which provided 'temporary relief to the Distressed', many of whom were in 'the last stages of Wretchedness'. Before Britain developed its welfare state provisions in the 1940s, poor relief and the establishment and running of hospitals were in the hands of philanthropic benefactors. The black border may have been a mark of respect for those who lost their lives.
The playbill indicates that it was a long evening, with a six-thirty start and cheaper admission after eight-thirty, and lists the names and addresses of thirty-two gentlemen from whom tickets could be bought. Since the silk version would probably only have been printed for the performance itself, it is likely to have been a re-print of the paper version used as advance advertising. (en)
- Silk programme for a command performance of <i>Town and Country</i>, and <i>Darkness Visible</i>, Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 19 April 1819, in aid of the Globe Tavern Philanthropic Institution for relief of the destitute. (en)
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