04 August 1746
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1745-1746
Volume:
3
Comments:
Afterpiece An Historical Dramatic Piece of on act (taken from Shakespear) with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, in the Reign of King Henry V. The Characters dress'd in the Habits of the times. With proper Scenes and Decorations. On account of the Extraordinary Scenery, &c, and to prevent any interruption in the performance, it's desired no persons will take it ill that they cannot admitted behind the Scenes.--General Advertiser. [This adaption most certainly occasioned by the trial, which began in Westminster Hall on 28 July of Lord Kilmarnock, Lord Cromarty, and Lord Balmerino for participation in the Rebellion of '45! (Hogan, Shakespeare in the Theatre, p. 199).] An Historical Dramatic Piece of one act, taken from Shakespear, will be perform'd, after a play, at Drury Lane; it will be a Representation of the trials of Lord Cambridge, Lord Scroopv, &c for High Treason, in the reign of King Henry the Fifth. The Characters are to [be] dress'd in rich antique Habits of the times.--Daily Advertiser, 31 July. Last night the Dramatick Piece call'd The Conspiracy Discover'd; or French Policy Defeated, with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, was acted at dl, with great applause, and will be performed again tomorrow night at the desire of several persons of Distinction.--General Advertiser, 5 Aug
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Busy Body
Comments:
As17460308 but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges.
As17460308 but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges.
Cast:
- Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
- Role: Marplot Actor: Cibber
- Role: Sir George Actor: Giffard
- Role: Sir Francis Actor: Phillips
- Role: Whisper Actor: Oates
- Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Cross
- Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Bridges.
- Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mills
- Role: Charles Actor: Havard
- Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Bridges
Afterpiece
Cite this page
Chicago: "London Stage Event: 04 August 1746 at Drury Lane Theatre." London Stage Database. Accessed April 4, 2025. https://londonstagedatabase.uoregon.edu/event.php?id=23328.
MLA: "London Stage Event: 04 August 1746 at Drury Lane Theatre." London Stage Database, https://londonstagedatabase.uoregon.edu/event.php?id=23328. Accessed 4 April 2025.