26 February 1772
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1771-1772
Volume:
4
Comments:
Mainpiece: A New Tragedy never performed before. This Tragedy was written by Mr Murphy & has great Merit, it is very carefully got up & well perform'd, & receiv'd uncommon Applause Mrs Barry Display great Tragick powers & receiv'd the vast Applause She merited--She will gain great Reputation in the part (Hopkins Diary). New Scenes, Dresses, Decorations. Theatrical Review, 26 Feb.: Mrs Barry rose beyond herself, if we may be allowed the expression, in the laborious Character of Euphrasia....The scenes and decorations were well adapted to the importance of the piece. The representation of the city of Syracusev, with a view of the sea; and the Temple scene, with the mausoleum, in particular are extremely well executed, and do credit to the theatre, and honor to the artists who designed and painted them. Paid two notes for Mr J. Aickin, per order #12 1s. 8d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #251 7s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Grecian Daughter
Comments:
Parts by Barry, Reddish, Aickin, Palmer, J. Aickin, Paker, Hurst, Davies, Inchbald, Wheeler, Griffith, Miss Platt, Mrs Barry. Prologue-; Epilogue-; Evander-Barry; Dionysius-Palmer; Philotus-Reddish; Melanthon-Aickin; Phocion-J. Aickin; Euphrasia-Mrs Barry; Greek Herald-Packer; Arcas-Hurst; Greek Soldier-Davies; Calippus-Inchbald; Officers-Wheeler, Griffith; Erixene-Miss Platt (Genest, V, 323).
Parts by Barry, Reddish, Aickin, Palmer, J. Aickin, Paker, Hurst, Davies, Inchbald, Wheeler, Griffith, Miss Platt, Mrs Barry. Prologue-; Epilogue-; Evander-Barry; Dionysius-Palmer; Philotus-Reddish; Melanthon-Aickin; Phocion-J. Aickin; Euphrasia-Mrs Barry; Greek Herald-Packer; Arcas-Hurst; Greek Soldier-Davies; Calippus-Inchbald; Officers-Wheeler, Griffith; Erixene-Miss Platt (Genest, V, 323).
Cast:
- Role: Prologue Actor:
- Role: Epilogue Actor:
- Role: Evander Actor: Barry
- Role: Dionysius Actor: Palmer
- Role: Philotus Actor: Reddish
- Role: Melanthon Actor: Aickin
- Role: Phocion Actor: J. Aickin
- Role: Euphrasia Actor: Mrs Barry
- Role: Greek Herald Actor: Packer
- Role: Arcas Actor: Hurst
- Role: Greek Soldier Actor: Davies
- Role: Calippus Actor: Inchbald
- Role: Officers Actor: Wheeler, Griffith
- Role: Erixene Actor: Miss Platt
Afterpiece
Title:
Thomasand Sally
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Thomas Actor: Bannister.
- Role: Squire Actor: Davies
- Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Love
- Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Scott
- Role: To conclude with a dance Actor: incidental to the Piece.