17 November 1744
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1744-1745
Volume:
3
Comments:
A serious riot took place this evening occasioned by Fleetwood's continuing raised prices to old entertainments. Manager called for by audience. Not being an actor, he pleaded privilege of being exempted from appearing on stage and sent word by a performer he would confer in his room with any deputation. One was sent from pit, and house waited patiently its return.--Genest, IV, 137. To The Gentlemen of the Town: Gentlemen: From what pass'd last night at Drury Lane Playhouse, I think I may congratulate you on the long-wish'd for Conquest over the Hireling Encouragers of the Pantomime Entertainments. Give me leave, therefore, Gentlemen to hope, that you will not be wanting in your endeavours to quashing future attempts to introduce what is manifestly an encroachment on the Honour and Dignity of the stage, and a glaring Imposition on the town. I am yours, Philo Dramaticus.--Daily Advertiser
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Conscious Lovers
Comments:
As17441025, but Bevil Jun.-Giffard; Tom-Cross.
As17441025, but Bevil Jun.-Giffard; Tom-Cross.
Cast:
- Role: Bevil Jun. Actor: Giffard
- Role: Tom Actor: Cross.
- Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
- Role: Humphry Actor: Turbutt.
- Role: Bevil Actor: Delane
- Role: Myrtle Actor: Havard
- Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
- Role: Daniel Actor: Green
- Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Woffington
- Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
- Role: Sealand Actor: Bridges
- Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
- Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
- Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
- Role: singing Actor: Lowe.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Fortune Tellers
Comments:
As17441030.
As17441030.
Cast:
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
- Role: Young Rustic Actor: Liviez
- Role: Clown Actor: Collins
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Mann
- Role: Concluding with a Grand Dance Actor: Muilment.