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Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe Miller

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Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe Miller

The Old Batchelor, benefit performance for Joe Miller at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Joseph Miller (1684-1738) was an English actor who first played Sir Joseph Whittol in William Congreves Old Batchelor in 1717. Tickets for this performance carried William Hogarths engraving showing the scene where Whittols friend Captain Bluffe is kicked by Sharper whilst his friend Bellmour tries to pull him away. This same design was used for Joe Millers benefit performance on 13 April 1738 -- his final performance, a few months before his death.
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1710s 1717 1730s 1738 Batchelor Benefit Cherub Cherubs Comedy Congreve Drama Drury Friend Hogarth Kick Kicked Kicking Lane Miller Performance Proscenium Pull Putti Restoration Tickets


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This print commemorates the Old Batchelor benefit performance for the esteemed English actor, Joe Miller, held at the prestigious Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London on April 13, 1738. The Old Batchelor, written by William Congreve, was a Restoration comedy where Miller first played the role of Sir Joseph Whittol in 1717. For this final performance, tickets bore an engraving by the renowned artist William Hogarth, showcasing a scene where Miller's character's friend, Captain Bluffe, is being kicked by Sharper, while Bellmour attempts to pull him away. This design, inspired by the 1710s, was a fitting tribute for Miller's swansong on the London stage. The proscenium arch is adorned with cherubs and putti, symbolizing the theatrical world's celebration of Miller's illustrious career. This evocative image transports us back to the 1730s, offering a glimpse into the world of men and their camaraderie, both on and off the stage.

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