01 January 1757
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1756-1757
Volume:
4
Comments:
This year was published A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern, Particularly Old English Dresses after the Designs of Holbein, VanDyke, Hollar and others, with an account of the Authorities from which the figures are taken, and some short historical remarks on the subject. To which are added the Habits of the Principal characters on the English Stage. Two vols. with French Text [Recueil des Habiliments...] facing English text. Coptume plates included. Vol II for the English. Receipts: #200 (Cross)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Careless Husband
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Woodward
- Role: Lord Morelove Actor: Palmer
- Role: Lady Betty Modish Actor: Miss Pritchard, 1st time
- Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs Pritchard
- Role: Edging Actor: Mrs Clive
- Role: Sir Charles Actor: Havard
- Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Afterpiece
Title:
Mercury Harlequin
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: The Principal Characters Actor: Woodward, Blakes, Beard, Bransby, Ackman, Walker, Atkins, Clough, Miss Barton, Miss Haughton, Mrs Vernon.