07 May 1726
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1725-1726
Volume:
2
Comments:
Benefit Hallam, Rob. William, and Miss Tynte. Written by Shakespear. Th. Cibber (Lives and Characters, pp. 49-49): I remember, some Years ago, on Mr Giffard's coming from Ireland (then a young Actor) Mr Booth performed the Character of Hotspur one Night, when Mr Giffard played the Part of the Prince of Wales ; Mr Booth knowing Mr Giffard must be naturally prejudiced in favour of Mr Thomas Elrington, to whose Performance in Hotspur he had many times attended with no small Admiration-Mr Booth, piqued on this Occasion, exerted himself in a particular Manner, and played the whole Part with such Fire, and Engergy of Spirit, as rouzed his Auditors to an Extravagance of Applause, and made Mr Giffard confess (as he has often done in my Hearing) that, notwithstanding his Prepossession in favour of Mr Elrington,-Mr Booth, in Power, Spirit, and Judgment, went far beyond him in this Part; as he afterwards, with Admiration confessed,-he did in every other
Performance List
Mainpiece
Comments:
As17250918, but Wales-Giffard; Kate-_.
As17250918, but Wales-Giffard; Kate-_.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Stage Coach
Comments:
Squire Somebody-Miller; Macahone-Hallam; Isabella-Miss Tynte.
Squire Somebody-Miller; Macahone-Hallam; Isabella-Miss Tynte.
Cast:
- Role: Squire Somebody Actor: Miller
- Role: Macahone Actor: Hallam
- Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Tynte.
Dance
Comment:
Thurmond, Boval, Mrs Brett, Miss Tenoe, Young Rainton, Miss Robinson