08 January 1760
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1759-1760
Volume:
4
Comments:
Mr Berry dy'd (Cross). Receipts: #170 (Cross). British Chronicle; 8 Jan. 1760. (Winston MS 8): Died Mr Edward Berry in Russel St., Covent Garden, 53 years one of the comedians of tr dl. On this Sunday the body was interr'd in the Cemetery of St Martin's Church. The loss of so worthy a man was expressed by those present. His only daugher is to [....] with the following inscription to his memory, to whom he has left his fortune worth about #1000: @Epitaph@Here lies the remains of@Edward Berry@Who lived@With public applause and private esteem@The former he acquired as@An Excellent Comedian, the latter as an@Honest Man. 8 Jan 1760 Aet 5s.@Light lie the turf, what tho' no breathing Bust@Of mimic Marble dignifie thy dust?@Yet filial sorrow pays the Dudeous Tear@And heartworn Friendship heaves a Sigh sincere.@Pleas'd may thy shade these humble rites receive@The last sad tribute gratitude can give@
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Way Of The World
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Waitwell Actor: Bransby
- Role: Foible Actor: Mrs Bennet.
- Role: Witwou'd Actor: Obrien
- Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Davies
- Role: Mincing Actor: Mrs Simson
- Role: Mirabel Actor: Palmer
- Role: Fainall Actor: Havard
- Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Yates
- Role: Petulant Actor: Blakes
- Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Clive
- Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Yates
- Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin's Invasion
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: The Statue Actor: Rooker.
- Role: Harlequin Actor: King1st time
- Role: others Actor: Yates, Bransby, Moody, Blakes, Burton, Clough, Packer, Scrase, Vaughan, Ackman, Fox, Mrs Bennet, Miss Pope
- Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: Champness, Reinhold, Mrs Vernon, Miss Young, Miss Spencer
- Role: The Dances Actor: Grimaldi, Giorgi, Sga Giorgi, Miss Baker