05 November 1767
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1767-1768
Volume:
4
Comments:
Went into the Pit...to see Tamerlane. Havard is too old and wants power for the character of Tamerlane, Moneses by Reddish, Dervis by Bransby. Holland excels in Bajazet and was the only character in proper dress. It hurt me to see Tartars in ancient Greek dresses with ridiculous modern periwigs, and Greek christians in English habits. Mrs Dancer as Arpasia, was as great (particularly in the last scene) as in any character in which I ever saw her and received that distinguished applause she deserved. The Entertainment was Harlequin's Invasion (Neville MS Diary)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Tamerlane
Comments:
As17671104, but Arpasia-Mrs Dancer.
As17671104, but Arpasia-Mrs Dancer.
Cast:
- Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Dancer.
- Role: Moneses Actor: Reddish, 1st time
- Role: Tamerlane Actor: Havard
- Role: Bajazet Actor: Holland
- Role: Omar Actor: Hurst
- Role: Mirvan Actor: Keen
- Role: Zama Actor: Fox
- Role: Axalla Actor: Packer
- Role: Dervise Actor: Bransby
- Role: Stratocles Actor: Aickin
- Role: Hali Actor: Strange
- Role: Prince of Tanais Actor: Ackman
- Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Barry
- Role: Gentle Sleep Actor: Miss Young.
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin's Invasion
Comments:
As17671008.
As17671008.
Cast:
- Role: Others Actor: _Messink.
- Role: Harlequin Actor: King
- Role: The Dances Actor: Duquesney, Sg and Sga Giorgi, Miss Collett.