*p1768 12 17 dl Zingis. Parts by: Holland, Reddish, Aickin, Packer, Palmer, Ackman, Jefferson, Fawcett, Bannister, Hurst, Strange, Keen, Clough, Wright, Mrs Stephens, Miss Younge. <i>Prologue</i>, <i>Epilogue</i>. Timur-Holland; Zingis-Aickin; Aunac-Packer; Zemouca-Reddish; Cubla-Jefferson; Zena-Palmer; Nevian-Bannister; Sidasco-Hurst; Ovisa-Miss Younge; Mila-Mrs Stephens; [Also Nadir-Strange; Suida-Ackman; Jelizu-Keen; [<i>Balin</i>]-Fawcett; <i>Prologue</i>[written by Home-Holland; <i>Epilogue</i>[Written by Garrick-Mrs Abington (<i>London Evening Post</i>, 19 Dec.).*a1768 12 17 dl The Absent Man. ^As17681216^.*c1768 12 17 dl This tragedy was wrote by $Mr Dow=,--went off but So, so.--some hisses thro' the play, and at the end also when given out.--The scenery and dresses was very fine, was well adapted, and had applause.--$Miss Younge= played very bad, and much disliked--$Mr Holland= and $Mr Aickin= played well (<i>Hopkins Diary</i>). New Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. [The <i>Prologue</i> is <i>Larpent MS 289</i>. It follows in content the suggestions of the Prologue to the <i>Orphan of China</i> ten seasons earlier:@"Too much the Greek and Roman chiefs engage@The Muse's care--they languish on our stage;@The modern bard struck with the vast applause@Of ancient masters, like the painter draws@From models only.--Can such copies charm@The Heart, or like the glow of Nature warm?@To fill the scene, tonight our author brings@Originals at least, --Warriours and Kings,@Heroes who like their Gems, unpolish'd shine,@The mighty fathers of the Tartar line,@Greater than those whom classic pages boast,@If those are greatest who have conquored most."@ An account of the plot of the mainpiece is in <i>Lloyd's Evening Post</i>, 16-19 Dec. Concludes: The play is said to have been written by Mr Dow, who lately favored the public with an accurate <i>History of the Hindoos</i>. The decorations and dresses were very magnificent. The performers who were the most distinguished by the audience were Mr Holland, Miss Younge, Mr Aickin, and $Mr Jefferson=. Mr Holland spoke the Prologue and $Mrs Abington= the <i>Epilogue</i> the latter of which furnished infinite entertainment, from the spirit and humour of that admirable actress. A Two column resume of the play appears in the <i>Public Advertiser</i>, 19 Dec.]