21 October 1746
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1746-1747
Volume:
3
Comments:
[During this year was published the Tricks of the Town Laid Open; or, a Companion for a Country Gentleman. Consisting of seventeen letters from a Gentleman in London to his friend in the country, to dissuade him from coming to London. Letters VI and VII are on the humors, customs, and tricks of the playhouse. They give an amusing account of the ways in which whores, sharpers, bullies and bawds identify a newcomer to town in the playhouse and try to bilk him. No. VII gives also some general account of audience reactions to plays. Most go, it says, for the singing, dancing, scenes and fine costumes. His conclusion: go to the theatre only if you have three hours to waste.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Othello
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Cast:
- Role: Othello Actor: Barry from Dublin, 1st appearance on English Stage
- Role: Iago Actor: Macklin
- Role: Brabantio Actor: Berry
- Role: Cassio Actor: Mills
- Role: Roderigo Actor: Yates
- Role: Duke Actor: Winstone
- Role: Lodovico Actor: Blakes
- Role: Montano Actor: Mozeen
- Role: Gratiano Actor: Goodfellow
- Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Macklin
- Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Ridout.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Anatomist
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Le Medicin Actor: Blakes
- Role: Crispin Actor: Yates
- Role: Simon Actor: I. Sparks
- Role: Old Gerald Actor: Collins
- Role: Young Gerald Actor: Usher
- Role: Martin Actor: Bransby
- Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Pitt
- Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet
- Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Bridges
- Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cole.