25 October 1740
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1740-1741
Volume:
3
Comments:
By His Majesty's Command. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mrs Centlivre. 'Tis humbly hop'd no Person will take it ill their being refused Admittance to the Music Room; the Dances depending greatly on the same being kept entirely clear. Receipts: #173 (Account Book); #200 (Rylands MS.). [King, Duke, and Princesses Amelia, Caroline, and Louisa present.
Mainpiece
Title:
The Busy Body
Comments:
Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Ryan; Sir Francis-Hippisley; Miranda-Mrs Vincent; Sir Jealous-Mullart; Charles-Hallam; Whisper-James; Isabinda-Mrs Stevens; Patch-Mrs Mullart.
Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Ryan; Sir Francis-Hippisley; Miranda-Mrs Vincent; Sir Jealous-Mullart; Charles-Hallam; Whisper-James; Isabinda-Mrs Stevens; Patch-Mrs Mullart.
Cast:
- Role: Marplot Actor: Cibber
- Role: Sir George Actor: Ryan
- Role: Sir Francis Actor: Hippisley
- Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Vincent
- Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Mullart
- Role: Charles Actor: Hallam
- Role: Whisper Actor: James
- Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Stevens
- Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mullart.
Dance
Comment:
Desnoyer, Signora Barberini the first time of her appearing on the English stage, Glover, Mlle Roland