*p1758 02 21 dl Agis. Actors only listed, but Vocal Parts-$Beard=, $Champness=, $Vernon=, $Mrs Vernon=, $Miss Young=; but edition of 1758 lists: Agis-Mossop; Lysander-Garrick; Amphares-Havard; Rhesus-Holland; Euxus-Davies; Agesistrata-Mrs Pritchard; Sandane-Mrs Yates; Euanthe-Mrs Cibber; <i>Prologue</i>-Garrick; <i>Epilogue</i>-Mrs Pritchard.*c1758 02 21 dl Written by $Mr Hume=. Author of <i>Douglas</i>. Went off wth. great Applause ($Cross=). A New Tragedy. The Music composed by $Dr Boyce=. As this is the 1st night of representation, and much depends upon keeping the scenes clear, 'tis hoped no gentleman will be offended that he cannot be admitted upon the stage or into the orchestra. [See <i>Theatrical Review, 1757 and Beginning of 1758</i> for contemporary comment on source, and at act-by-act progress of play. Judicial but appreciative. Finds some rant and bombast, as well as inconsistency, in <i>Lysander</i>r 's characterization: "If...not...known that the author of <i>Agis</i> is the same to whom we are indebted for Douglas, one would not have suspected those two tragedies to have sprung from the same pen...Agis inspires us with admonition; Douglas speaks forcibly to our softer feelings. In Douglas he has shown himself perfect master of nature and the human heart: in Agis of contrivance in point of plot and incidents. What a masterpiece may not we expect from such talents when united in one tragedy!"] Receipts: #200 ($Cross=).