Theatrical interest

Theatrical interest, Theatre Royal [Covent Garden], copper passes (2), Charles II and Queen Catherine, 35mm; and 1762 PITT, both worn; William Henry West Betty, child actor, copper portrait medal, 1804, by J. Westwood, 45mm (BHM 560); "Old Price Riots", 1809, white metal, 40mm, and brass, 25mm (BHM 675 & 677), very fine, WM pierced. (5) When Kemble opened the new Covent Garden theatre he, not un-naturally, increased the ticket prices but after a three month stand off was forced to lower them to the old rates. Betty, "The Young Roscius" (1791-1874)