03 January 1769
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1768-1769
Volume:
4
Comments:
Paid Porters at Several Inns of Courts their Christmas Boxes #3 11s. 6d. (Account Book). Receipts: #229 13s. 6d. (Account Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Cyrus
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Cyrus Actor: Powell
- Role: Cambyses Actor: Smith
- Role: Mithranes Actor: Bensley
- Role: Astyages Actor: Clarke
- Role: Harpagus Actor: Hull
- Role: Mandane Actor: Mrs Yates
- Role: Aspasia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
- Role: lists Mirza Actor: Davis, but Davis does not appear on the playbill, which lists Mrs Lessingham, though no part appears for her in the 1768 edn.. Mrs Lessingham played Aspasia according to the listing in Lloyd's Evening Post, 2 thru 5 Dec.
Afterpiece
Title:
Apollo and Daphne
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
- Role: Burgomaster Actor: Miles
- Role: Boor Servant Actor: LaLauze, 1st appearance these 6 years
- Role: Scaramouche Actor: Reyner
- Role: Dutch Woman Actor: Miss Helme
- Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Baker
- Role: Apollo Actor: Arnauld
- Role: Daphne Actor: Miss Valois
- Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Thompson
- Role: Morpheus Actor: Legg
- Role: Mystery Actor: Barnshaw
- Role: Slumber Actor: DuBellamy
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
- Role: to Conclude with a new scene Actor: .