01 February 1749
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1748-1749
Volume:
4
Comments:
Afterpiece: By desire. To Mr G-, Sir: You will very much oblige many of your friends by reviving the play of Ulisses wrote by the celebrated Mr Rowe; We apprehdnd there are four characters in which yourself, Mr Barry, Mrs Cibber and Mrs Pritchard would shine inimitably. If you think this hint worthy your notice, we make no doubt it will in every Respect answer your expectations, as well as gratify the town in general. S. W., S. T., &c. (General Advertiser). This day is publish'd, at 1s. Lethe Rehears'd or a critical discussion of the beauties and blemishes of that performance; interspers'd with occasional remarks upon dramatick satires in general, as well as on some that have been best receiv'd in particular. The whole in a free conversation amongst several persons of distinction. Printed for J. Roberts (General Advertiser). [This is a fifty@two@page puff for Lethe, and for the usefulness of the stage for propagating morals. The characters who lead the discussion are: Sir Francis Friendly , a sensible learned Gentleman; Dr Heartfree , a candid, judicious person; who has a great opinion of Mr Garrick; Mr Snip@Snap , a vociferous modern Critic; and Two Women .] Receipts: #120 (Cross); #118 12s. 6d. (Powel)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Romeo And Juliet
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: add Montague Actor: Barnet
- Role: with a new Masquerade Dance proper to the p Actor: .
- Role: Romeo Actor: Barry
- Role: Escalus Actor: Winstone
- Role: Capulet Actor: Berry
- Role: Paris Actor: Lee
- Role: Benvolio Actor: Usher
- Role: Tybalt Actor: Blakes
- Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Havard
- Role: Old Capulet Actor: Wright
- Role: Friar John Actor: Champness
- Role: Gregory Actor: Taswell
- Role: Sampson Actor: James
- Role: Balthasar Actor: Bransby
- Role: Abraham Actor: Marr
- Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
- Role: Apothecary Actor: Simpson
- Role: Peter Actor: Vaughan
- Role: Page Actor: Mas Cross
- Role: Guards Actor: Raftor, Gray, Ray
- Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Bennet
- Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs James
- Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Cibber
- Role: with a new dance proper to the play Actor: Cooke, Miss Janneton Auretti.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Intriguing Chambermaid
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: also Goodall Actor: Winstone
- Role: Mrs Highman Actor: Mrs Bennet.
- Role: Drunken Colonel Actor: Woodward
- Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Clive.