15 May 1770
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1769-1770
Volume:
4
Comments:
By Order of the Grand Buck for the Benefit of Mr Wignell and Mr Barnshaw. Charges #64 5s. Deficit to the actors #15 5s. 3d. apiece, covered by income from tickets: Wignell #61 13s. (Box 76; Pit 187; Gallery 146); Barnshaw #116 8s. (Box 96; Pit 500; Gallery 174); Total House value #211 15s. 6d. (Account Book). Receipts: #33 14s. 6d
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Orphan
Comments:
As17700201, but Chaplain-Wignell.
As17700201, but Chaplain-Wignell.
Cast:
- Role: Chaplain Actor: Wignell.
- Role: Serina Actor: Miss Pearce.
- Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Pitt.
- Role: Page Actor: Miss Cockayne
- Role: Castalio Actor: Smith, first time
- Role: Polydore Actor: Wroughton
- Role: Chamont Actor: Bensley
- Role: Acasto Actor: Gibson
- Role: Monimia Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Afterpiece
Title:
The Devil to Pay
Comments:
As17691206, but Jobson-Barnshaw, first time; Conjuror-Wignell; Butler-_.
As17691206, but Jobson-Barnshaw, first time; Conjuror-Wignell; Butler-_.
Cast:
- Role: Jobson Actor: Barnshaw, first time
- Role: Conjuror Actor: Wignell
- Role: Butler Actor: Holtom
- Role: Sir John Actor: Mattocks
- Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Green.
Dance
Comment:
End: The Merry Sailors, as17691018