07 January 1749
Event Information
Theatre:
Leicester House
Theatrical Season:
1748-1749
Volume:
4
Comments:
[G$Genest, IV, 288, reports this performance "in or before January 1749," finding the account in the London Magazine. In the Prologue George said of himself, "In England born, in England bred." Quin possibly superintended the royal rehearsals. See note, dl 2 Jan.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Cato
Comments:
Portius-Prince George; Juba-Prince Edward; Cato-Master Nugent; Sempronius-Master Evelyn; Lucius-Master Montague; Decius-Viscount Milsintown; Syphax-Lord North's son; Marcus-Master Madden; Marcia-Princess Augusta; Lucia-Princess Elizabeth; King George III (then Prince George) spoke the Prologue-Prince George.
Portius-Prince George; Juba-Prince Edward; Cato-Master Nugent; Sempronius-Master Evelyn; Lucius-Master Montague; Decius-Viscount Milsintown; Syphax-Lord North's son; Marcus-Master Madden; Marcia-Princess Augusta; Lucia-Princess Elizabeth; King George III (then Prince George) spoke the Prologue-Prince George.
Cast:
- Role: Portius Actor: Prince George
- Role: Juba Actor: Prince Edward
- Role: Cato Actor: Master Nugent
- Role: Sempronius Actor: Master Evelyn
- Role: Lucius Actor: Master Montague
- Role: Decius Actor: Viscount Milsintown
- Role: Syphax Actor: Lord North's son
- Role: Marcus Actor: Master Madden
- Role: Marcia Actor: Princess Augusta
- Role: Lucia Actor: Princess Elizabeth
- Role: spoke the Prologue Actor: Prince George.