02 April 1748
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1747-1748
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benefit for Mrs Elmy. Tickets and Places of Mrs Elmy at the corner of Tavistock St. next Southampton St., Covent Garden; and of Hobson at the stage door. Being the last time of acting till the Holidays. Cash, #92 12s.; tickets, #56 8s.; total, #149 (Clay MS page reproduced in Oct. 1926 issue of Connoisseur, p. 93). A few days ago arriv'd in Town Mr Sheridan, Manager of the Theatre Royal in Dublin, and we hear as his stay is to be but short, he intends to perform only once, for the benefit of the poor sufferers by the late Fire (General Advertiser). [The fire happened the 25th in "Exchange alley (London) and in the space of 10 hours consumed a great number of houses occupied by persons in middling circumstances and with large families." Subscriptions were raised and distributed by a committee of ten bankers. See General Advertiser.] Receipts: #160 (Cross); house charges, #63 (Powel)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Macbeth
Comments:
As17480319 but Macbeth-Barry; Lady Macduff-Mrs Elmy; Young Siward-_; Fleance-_; Seyton-_; Angus-_; Doctor-_; Lady-_.
As17480319 but Macbeth-Barry; Lady Macduff-Mrs Elmy; Young Siward-_; Fleance-_; Seyton-_; Angus-_; Doctor-_; Lady-_.
Cast:
- Role: Macbeth Actor: Barry
- Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Elmy
- Role: Macduff Actor: Delane
- Role: Ross Actor: Lee
- Role: Banquo Actor: Havard
- Role: Duncan Actor: Sparks
- Role: Malcolm Actor: Blakes
- Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard
- Role: Lennox Actor: Mozeen
- Role: Siward Actor: Winstone
- Role: Donalbain Actor: Miss Cole
- Role: Hecate Actor: Berry
- Role: Witches Actor: Arthur, Neale, Yates
- Role: Young Siward Actor: Bransby
- Role: Fleance Actor: Master Cross
- Role: Seyton Actor: Ray
- Role: Angus Actor: Simpson
- Role: Doctor Actor: Taswell
- Role: Lady Actor: Miss Minors
- Role: With songs Actor:
- Role: dances Actor: , and other decorations.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Intriguing Chambermaid
Comments:
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Dance
Comment:
Cooke, Anne and Janeton Auretti