29 April 1774
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1773-1774
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benefit for Brereton. [Afterpiece not printed. Larpent MS lists characters: Widow Watchem, Harriet, Maria, Bluster, Swallow, Truman, Juggle (MacMillan).] This Farce was written by Mr Andrews it was receiv'd with Applause (Hopkins Diary). Paid tallow chandler's 8th Bill #37 13s. 2d.; half years Land & Window Tax to Lady Day last for St Martin's #38 4s. 4d.; Easter Offering 10s. 6d.; Chorus 2 nights (this incl.) #3 11s. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #216 8s. Charges: #67 6s. 6d. Profits to Brereton: #149 1s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Theodosius
Comments:
As17731203, but Theodosius-Brereton; Atticus-J. Aickin.
As17731203, but Theodosius-Brereton; Atticus-J. Aickin.
Cast:
- Role: Theodosius Actor: Brereton
- Role: Atticus Actor: J. Aickin.
- Role: Varanes Actor: Barry
- Role: Leontine Actor: Hurst
- Role: Aranthes Actor: Davies
- Role: Marcian Actor: Aickin
- Role: Pulcheria Actor: Miss Sherry
- Role: Athenais Actor: Mrs Barry
- Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: Champnes, Kear, Fawcett, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Conjuror
Comments:
Parts-King, Parsons, Bannister, Brereton, Davies, Miss Hopkins, Miss Jarratt, Miss Sherry; Prologue-King.
Parts-King, Parsons, Bannister, Brereton, Davies, Miss Hopkins, Miss Jarratt, Miss Sherry; Prologue-King.
Cast:
- Role: Parts Actor: King, Parsons, Bannister, Brereton, Davies, Miss Hopkins, Miss Jarratt, Miss Sherry
- Role: Prologue Actor: King.
Dance
Comment:
V: The Mountaineers, as17730930