10 November 1767

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Theatre: Covent Garden
Theatrical Season: 1767-1768
Volume: 4
Comments: At 5 went into the Pit at Covent Garden to see Mrs Yates do Lady Townly. Yates is an excellent Sir Francis, but Powell does not shine in Lord Townly....The Entertainment was the new comedy in two acts called the Oxonian in Town, with a prologue by Woodward in the character of a student....It being suspected that a number of sharpers whose characters and practices are laid open in this piece, would attempt to damn it tonight (the 3rd of its being Performed) under pretence of its casting odium on the Irish, bills were dispersed in the House during the play vindicating it from any such intention. Woodward was allowed to speak the prologue, but as soon as the curtain drew up catcalls began. When the performers retired, Powell spoke several times, but was not heard. I was told that the author (Mr Colman) desires to know whom he has offended. The Pros were a very great majority, and at last after a contest of better than 1!2 an hour, the victory was over and the piece was performed. I think it contains many good sentiments, and excellent instruction to young men and is not unworthy of Mr Colman. If vice must not be exposed to hatred and contempt, the usefulness of our theatres is at an end. Only I think the Covent Garden pleasures are represented in too favourable a light. When all was over Powell came on the stage and thanked the audience for their generous protection (Neville MS Diary). Receipts: #212 12s. (Account Book)

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    Source: London Stage Information Bank

    *p?Jcg The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London. Lord Townly-Powell; Manly-Clarke; Richard-Dibdin; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Sir Francis-Yates; Poundage-Bates; Servant-Holtom; Constable-Wignell; James-R. Smith; Lady Grace-Mrs Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Pearce; Trusty-Miss Mills; Miss Jenny-Mrs Mattocks[, 1st time%; Lady Townly-Mrs Yates. *a?Jcg The Oxonian in Town. As 7 Nov. *d?Jcg II: [New% <i>Comic Dance</i>, as 6 Nov.; End: <i>The Merry Sailors</i>, as 9 Oct. *c?Jcg At 5 went into the Pit at <i>Covent Garden</i> to see $Mrs Yates= do <i>Lady Townly</i>. $Yates= is an excellent <i>Sir Francis</i>, but $Powell= does not shine in <i>Lord Townly</i>....The Entertainment was the new comedy in two acts called the <i>Oxonian in Town</i>, with a <i>prologue</i> by $Woodward= in the character of a student....It being suspected that a number of sharpers whose characters and practices are laid open in this piece, would attempt to damn it tonight (the 3rd of its being Performed) under pretence of its casting odium on the $Irish=, bills were dispersed in the House during the play vindicating it from any such intention. Woodward was allowed to speak the prologue, but as soon as the curtain drew up catcalls began. When the performers retired, Powell spoke several times, but was not heard. I was told that the author ($Mr Colman=) desires to know whom he has offended. The Pros were a very great majority, and at last after a contest of better than 1!2 an hour, the victory was over and the piece was performed. I think it contains many good sentiments, and excellent instruction to young men and is not unworthy of Mr Colman. If vice must not be exposed to hatred and contempt, the usefulness of our theatres is at an end. Only I think the Covent Garden pleasures are represented in too favourable a light. When all was over Powell came on the stage and thanked the audience for their generous protection (<i>Neville MS Diary</i>). Receipts: #212 12s. (Account Book).

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    *p1767 11 10 cg The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London. Lord Townly-Powell; Manly-Clarke; Richard-Dibdin; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Sir Francis-Yates; Poundage-Bates; Servant-Holtom; Constable-Wignell; James-R. Smith; Lady Grace-Mrs Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Pearce; Trusty-Miss Mills; Miss Jenny-Mrs Mattocks, 1st time; Lady Townly-Mrs Yates.*a1767 11 10 cg The Oxonian in Town. ^As17671107^.*d1767 11 10 cg II: New <i>Comic Dance</i>, ^as17671106^; End: <i>The Merry Sailors</i>, ^as17671009^.*c1767 11 10 cg At 5 went into the Pit at <i>Covent Garden</i> to see $Mrs Yates= do <i>Lady Townly</i>. $Yates= is an excellent <i>Sir Francis</i>, but $Powell= does not shine in <i>Lord Townly</i>....The Entertainment was the new comedy in two acts called the <i>Oxonian in Town</i>, with a <i>prologue</i> by $Woodward= in the character of a student....It being suspected that a number of sharpers whose characters and practices are laid open in this piece, would attempt to damn it tonight (the 3rd of its being Performed) under pretence of its casting odium on the $Irish=, bills were dispersed in the House during the play vindicating it from any such intention. Woodward was allowed to speak the prologue, but as soon as the curtain drew up catcalls began. When the performers retired, Powell spoke several times, but was not heard. I was told that the author ($Mr Colman=) desires to know whom he has offended. The Pros were a very great majority, and at last after a contest of better than 1!2 an hour, the victory was over and the piece was performed. I think it contains many good sentiments, and excellent instruction to young men and is not unworthy of Mr Colman. If vice must not be exposed to hatred and contempt, the usefulness of our theatres is at an end. Only I think the Covent Garden pleasures are represented in too favourable a light. When all was over Powell came on the stage and thanked the audience for their generous protection (<i>Neville MS Diary</i>). Receipts: #212 12s. (Account Book).

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    Event: 33885 | 17671110 | cg | At 5 went into the Pit at <i>Covent Garden</i> to see $Mrs Yates= do <i>Lady Townly</i>. $Yates= is an excellent <i>Sir Francis</i>, but $Powell= does not shine in <i>Lord Townly</i>....The Entertainment was the new comedy in two acts called the <i>Oxonian in Town</i>, with a <i>prologue</i> by $Woodward= in the character of a student....It being suspected that a number of sharpers whose characters and practices are laid open in this piece, would attempt to damn it tonight (the 3rd of its being Performed) under pretence of its casting odium on the $Irish=, bills were dispersed in the House during the play vindicating it from any such intention. Woodward was allowed to speak the prologue, but as soon as the curtain drew up catcalls began. When the performers retired, Powell spoke several times, but was not heard. I was told that the author ($Mr Colman=) desires to know whom he has offended. The Pros were a very great majority, and at last after a contest of better than 1!2 an hour, the victory was over and the piece was performed. I think it contains many good sentiments, and excellent instruction to young men and is not unworthy of Mr Colman. If vice must not be exposed to hatred and contempt, the usefulness of our theatres is at an end. Only I think the Covent Garden pleasures are represented in too favourable a light. When all was over Powell came on the stage and thanked the audience for their generous protection (<i>Neville MS Diary</i>). Receipts: #212 12s. (Account Book)
    Performance: 69643 | 33885 | p | The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London | Lord Townly-Powell; Manly-Clarke; Richard-Dibdin; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Sir Francis-Yates; Poundage-Bates; Servant-Holtom; Constable-Wignell; James-R. Smith; Lady Grace-Mrs Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Pearce; Trusty-Miss Mills; Miss Jenny-Mrs Mattocks, 1st time; Lady Townly-Mrs Yates.
    Cast:
    116938 | 69643 | Lord Townly | Powell
    116939 | 69643 | Manly | Clarke
    116940 | 69643 | Richard | Dibdin
    116941 | 69643 | Moody | Dunstall
    116942 | 69643 | Basset | Dyer
    116943 | 69643 | Sir Francis | Yates
    116944 | 69643 | Poundage | Bates
    116945 | 69643 | Servant | Holtom
    116946 | 69643 | Constable | Wignell
    116947 | 69643 | James | R. Smith
    116948 | 69643 | Lady Grace | Mrs Dyer
    116949 | 69643 | Lady Wronghead | Mrs Pitt
    116950 | 69643 | Mrs Motherly | Mrs Ferguson
    116951 | 69643 | Myrtilla | Miss Pearce
    116952 | 69643 | Trusty | Miss Mills
    116953 | 69643 | Miss Jenny | Mrs Mattocks, 1st time
    116954 | 69643 | Lady Townly | Mrs Yates.
    Performance: 69644 | 33885 | a | The Oxonian in Town | As17671107.
    AsSeeDate: 69644 | cg | a | As | 17671107
    Cast:
    457017 | 69644 | Parts | Woodward, Bensley, Barrington, DuBellamy, Cushing, Mahoon, Quick, Wignell, Miss Ogilvie, Mrs Stephens, Miss Pierce, Miss Mills, Mrs Mattocks
    457018 | 69644 | <i>Careless</i> | Woodward
    457019 | 69644 | <i>Knowell</i> | Bensley
    457020 | 69644 | <i>Rook</i> | DuBellamy
    457021 | 69644 | <i>Shark</i> | Mahoon
    457022 | 69644 | <i>MacShuffle</i> | Barrington
    457023 | 69644 | <i>Postboy</i> | Quick
    457024 | 69644 | <i>Lucy</i> | Mrs Mattocks
    457025 | 69644 | <i>Waiter</i> | Cushing
    457026 | 69644 | <i>Slap</i> | Wignell
    457027 | 69644 | <i>Ladies of Pleasure</i> | Miss Ogilvie, Miss Mills, Miss Pearce, Mrs Stephens
    457028 | 69644 | in character of a <i>Gentleman | Commoner</i>)
    Performance: 69645 | 33885 | d | II: New <i>Comic Dance</i>, as17671106; End: <i>The Merry Sailors</i>, as17671009
    AsSeeDate: 69645 | cg | d | As | 17671106

Mainpiece

Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London
Comments:
Lord Townly-Powell; Manly-Clarke; Richard-Dibdin; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Sir Francis-Yates; Poundage-Bates; Servant-Holtom; Constable-Wignell; James-R. Smith; Lady Grace-Mrs Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Pearce; Trusty-Miss Mills; Miss Jenny-Mrs Mattocks, 1st time; Lady Townly-Mrs Yates.
Cast:

Afterpiece

Title: The Oxonian in Town
Comments:
As17671107.
Cast:

Dance

Comment: II: New Comic Dance, as17671106; End: The Merry Sailors, as17671009

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