01 October 1773
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1773-1774
Volume:
4
Comments:
[The Westminster Magazine this month continues to develop its familiar theme that the English stage is in a state of decline, proven this time by reference to the influx of new dancers, pretty maids (who cannot act), dull plays which will admit of some pageantry. Yet the author praises Garrick for acting at dl so often himself this early in the season.