Notes
Oratorio
Principal vocal performers: Mrs Ashe and Mrs Bland (their 1st appearance); Master Linton and Miss Munday; Mr Braham; Mr Denman, Mr Page, Mr G Parrin, and Mr Miller from Bath (his 1st appearance)
Principal instrumental performers: violins, Mr G Ashley (leader of the band), Messrs Watts, Ware, J Lessler, T Lessler, Nicks, Wood, Gwillam, Challoner, Gladstanes, Ryal, Hunter, Hixon, Lewis, Gwillam, jun., Nicholas, Sherington, Slezack, J. Sharp, Simcox, Mapleson, Cooper, Callein, Young; Violas, Messrs R Ashely, G Jones, Graggs, Entwizle, Waterhouse, Domyer; Violoncellos, Messrs C Ashley, Sharp, and Wilson; Bassoons, Messrs Holmes, Lessler, Walker; Trumpets, Messrs Hyde, Wallis, Tamplin, Smith; Double Basses, Messrs Jouve, Sharp, Taylor, and Skillern; Serbano, Mr Sickle; Oboes, Messrs Ling, Cornish, jun.Maplestone, Dickinson; Flutes, Messrs Domyer, and Cornish; Clarionets, Messrs Lessler, jun. and Gwillam; Horns, Messrs Tate and Jackson; Trombones, Messrs Fiack, Zwingman, and Dressler; Double drums, Mr Jenkinson; Organ, Mr J Ashley
The remainder of the band and the choruses, which are numerous and complete, by the most approved performers
The whole under the direction of Mr Ashley, sen.
Messiah, sacred oratorio composed by G F Handel
At Play-house prices on the Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent
Boxes 6s, Pit 3s 6d, Gallery 2s, Upper Gallery 1s. Half price at the end of the 2nd act
Places for the boxes to be taken of Mr Brandon, at the box office in Hart Street. Such of the nobility and gentry as are desirous of private boxes are requested to apply to Mr Brandon, Hart Street
Doors 6pm, Begins 7pm