13 December 1755
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1755-1756
Volume:
4
Comments:
Paid Charlotte Lane for making a Callimanco Coat & breeches loop'd and bound with silver for Miss Hallam (in The Orphan), 10s.; sewing silk, twist, buckram & stays, 3s. 6d.; Haircloth & wadding, 2s. 6d.; Linnen lining, pockets & silk garters to breeches, 4s.; 2 1!2 yds white stuff to line the coat, 5s.; a silver damask waistcoat alter'd 2s.; 2 doz. and 2 coat, 9 breast silver'd buttons, 3s. 9d.; 1 doz. black buttons to the breeches, 9d. Total to Charlotte Lane so far this season, #21, 6s. 5d. (MS list in Davies, Life of Garrick, II, 322)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Orphan
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Castalio Actor: Barry
- Role: Polydore Actor: Smith
- Role: Acasto Actor: Sparks
- Role: Chaplain Actor: Anderson
- Role: Ernesto Actor: Redman
- Role: Page Actor: Miss Hallam
- Role: Chamont Actor: Dyer
- Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Baker
- Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Monimia Actor: Miss Nossiter, first time.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Devil to Pay
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Conjuror Actor: Anderson
- Role: Coachman Actor: C. Smith
- Role: Butler Actor: Holtom
- Role: Cook Actor: Stoppelaer
- Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Ferguson
- Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Allen.
- Role: Loverule Actor: Lowe
- Role: in which part will be introduc'd the Early Horn Actor: Lowe
- Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
- Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Vincent.
Dance
Comment:
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