*p1773 03 09 dl Alonzo. ^As17730227^, but see note below.*a1773 03 09 dl A Peep behind the Curtain. Lady Fuz-Mrs Hopkins; Glib-King; Macaroni-Dodd; Sir Toby-Bransby; Orpheus-Vernon; Rhodope-Mrs Wrighten; Miss Fuz (first time)-Mrs Davies; Others-Packer, Palmer, Moody, J. Aickin, Wright, Johnston, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw.*c1773 03 09 dl $Mr Reddish= who has to perform the part of <i>Alonzo</i>r was not come to begin the 3d Act, which put us in great Confusion, at Length $Mr J. Aickin= consented to read the part, & we Cut Mr Aickins part quite out-An Apology was made to the Audience that Mr Reddish was not come, nor had he sent any Message-The Play went on;-before the play was finish'd Mr Reddish came to the House when the Play was over $Mr King= & Mr Reddish went on the Stage Mr King apologis'd the Audience in behalf of Mr Reddish & told them that Mr R. was ready to make oath that he had entirely forgot that it was a play Night, & that it was by meer chance he came to the House at all-his looks were so truely pitiable, the Audience had Compassion & excus'd him (<i>Hopkins Diary</i>). [$MacMillan='s note from $Kemble= differs slightly. $Genest=, V, 353, notes that the rebellion of the audience was quelled by an offer of return of entrance money to those wished to leave. He also notes that Reddish on the eleventh published an affidavit in confirmation of his statement, begging Pardon for disappointing the public.] Paid $Mr Wright= per order $Mr G. G.= #13 5s. 2d. Receipts: #143 7s. (Treasurer's Book).