06 October 1773
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1773-1774
Volume:
4
Comments:
Mainpiece by Command. Mrs Jefferson made her first appearance upon this Stage in Miss Grantham a Small figure not Handsome no Spirit & not at all like the Character. Some applause (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble differs slightly in wording.] Masque of Alfred oblig'd to be deferr'd till Saturday next. Paid Mr Nicoll for lines #10 (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #230 14s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Every Man In His Humour
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Kitely Actor: Garrick
- Role: Young Knowell Actor: J. Aickin
- Role: Wellbred Actor: Jefferson
- Role: Cash Actor: Brereton, first time
- Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Davies
- Role: Bobadil Actor: King
- Role: Justice Clement Actor: Hartry
- Role: Cob Actor: Moody
- Role: Mrs Kitely Actor: Miss Younge
- Role: Brainworm Actor: Baddeley
- Role: Downright Actor: Bransby
- Role: Tib Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
- Role: Mr Stephen Actor: Weston
- Role: Mr Matthew Actor: W. Palmer
- Role: Old Knowell Actor: Hurst.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Lyar
Comments:
Old Wilding-Bannister; Papilion-Parsons; Sir James Eliot-J. Aickin; Young Wilding-Palmer; Miss Godfrey-Miss Platt; Kitty-Mrs Millidge; Miss Grantham-Mrs Jefferson, first appearance on this stage.
Old Wilding-Bannister; Papilion-Parsons; Sir James Eliot-J. Aickin; Young Wilding-Palmer; Miss Godfrey-Miss Platt; Kitty-Mrs Millidge; Miss Grantham-Mrs Jefferson, first appearance on this stage.
Cast:
- Role: Old Wilding Actor: Bannister
- Role: Papilion Actor: Parsons
- Role: Sir James Eliot Actor: J. Aickin
- Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
- Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Platt
- Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Millidge
- Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Jefferson, first appearance on this stage.
Dance
Comment:
End: The Mountaineers, as17730930