Margaret Kennedy (singer)

Margaret Kennedy
Kennedy as Captain Macheath in the 1777 London production of The Beggar's Opera
Born
Margaret Doyle
Died(1793-01-23)23 January 1793
Bayswater, London
Other namesMargaret Farrell
Occupations
  • Contralto singer
  • Actress
Years active1776–1790

Margaret Kennedy (née Doyle; died 23 January 1793) was a contralto singer and actress. She was best known for her performances in male roles, especially in the operas of Thomas Arne.

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