04 August 1746

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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

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    *p?ddl The Busy Body. As 8 March, but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges. *a?ddl The Conspiracy Discovered; or, French Policy Defeated. *c?ddl 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 <i>Henry V</i>. 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.--<i>General Advertiser</i>. [This adaption most certainly occasioned by the trial, which began in <i>Westminster Hall</i> on 28 July of $Lord Kilmarnock=, $Lord Cromarty=, and $Lord Balmerino= for participation in the Rebellion of '45! ($Hogan=, <i>Shakespeare in the Theatre</i>, p. 199).] An Historical Dramatic Piece of one act, taken from Shakespear, will be perform'd, after a play, at <i>Drury Lane</i>; it will be a <i>Representation of the trials of Lord Cambridge, Lord Scroop</i>v, &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.--<i>Daily Advertiser</i>, 31 July. Last night the Dramatick Piece call'd <i>The Conspiracy Discover'd; or French Policy Defeated</i>, with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, was acted at <i>dl</i>, with great applause, and will be performed again tomorrow night at the desire of several persons of Distinction.--<i>General Advertiser</i>, 5 Aug.
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    *p1746 08 04 dl The Busy Body. ^As17460308^ but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges.*a1746 08 04 dl The Conspiracy Discovered; or, French Policy Defeated.*c1746 08 04 dl 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 <i>Henry V</i>. 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.--<i>General Advertiser</i>. [This adaption most certainly occasioned by the trial, which began in <i>Westminster Hall</i> on 28 July of $Lord Kilmarnock=, $Lord Cromarty=, and $Lord Balmerino= for participation in the Rebellion of '45! ($Hogan=, <i>Shakespeare in the Theatre</i>, p. 199).] An Historical Dramatic Piece of one act, taken from Shakespear, will be perform'd, after a play, at <i>Drury Lane</i>; it will be a <i>Representation of the trials of Lord Cambridge, Lord Scroop</i>v, &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.--<i>Daily Advertiser</i>, 31 July. Last night the Dramatick Piece call'd <i>The Conspiracy Discover'd; or French Policy Defeated</i>, with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, was acted at <i>dl</i>, with great applause, and will be performed again tomorrow night at the desire of several persons of Distinction.--<i>General Advertiser</i>, 5 Aug.
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    Event: 23328 | 17460804 | dl | 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 <i>Henry V</i>. 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.--<i>General Advertiser</i>. [This adaption most certainly occasioned by the trial, which began in <i>Westminster Hall</i> on 28 July of $Lord Kilmarnock=, $Lord Cromarty=, and $Lord Balmerino= for participation in the Rebellion of '45! ($Hogan=, <i>Shakespeare in the Theatre</i>, p. 199).] An Historical Dramatic Piece of one act, taken from Shakespear, will be perform'd, after a play, at <i>Drury Lane</i>; it will be a <i>Representation of the trials of Lord Cambridge, Lord Scroop</i>v, &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.--<i>Daily Advertiser</i>, 31 July. Last night the Dramatick Piece call'd <i>The Conspiracy Discover'd; or French Policy Defeated</i>, with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, was acted at <i>dl</i>, with great applause, and will be performed again tomorrow night at the desire of several persons of Distinction.--<i>General Advertiser</i>, 5 Aug
    Performance: 46299 | 23328 | p | The Busy Body | As17460308 but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges.
    AsSeeDate: 46299 | dl | p | As | 17460308
    Cast:
    74864 | 46299 | Miranda | Mrs Giffard
    74865 | 46299 | Marplot | Cibber
    74866 | 46299 | Sir George | Giffard
    74867 | 46299 | Sir Francis | Phillips
    74868 | 46299 | Whisper | Oates
    74869 | 46299 | Patch | Mrs Cross
    74870 | 46299 | Scentwell | Mrs Bridges.
    348050 | 46299 | Isabinda | Mrs Mills
    348051 | 46299 | Charles | Havard
    348052 | 46299 | Sir Jealous | Bridges
    Performance: 46300 | 23328 | a | The Conspiracy Discovered; or, French Policy Defeated

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As17460308 but Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Marplot-Cibber; Sir George-Giffard; Sir Francis-Phillips; Whisper-Oates; Patch-Mrs Cross; Scentwell-Mrs Bridges.
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