30 May 1776
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1775-1776
Volume:
4
Comments:
Mr Garrick's last time of performing Hamlet . Benefit towards encreasing a Fund, for the relief of those who from their infirmities shall be oblig'd to retire from the stage. Pit and Boxes are laid together, and no admittance into the Pit or Boxes without Tickets. Ladies and Gentlemen urged to come early. Servants must be at the theatre by 5 o'clock to keep places. Doors will be opened at half past Five. Play to begin at half past Six. On Saturday Mr Garrick will perform a principal part in a Comedy. Pit and Boxes put together, most of the tickets were sold for a Guinea a piece, very few under half a Guinea and the whole quantity Sold in about Two hours (Hopkins Diary). [Kemble's note briefer.] Receipts: #85 8s. 6d. Charges: #23 4s. 1d. [See 10 June.] (Treasurer's Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Hamlet
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Hamlet Actor: Garrick.
- Role: King Actor: Jefferson
- Role: Ghost Actor: Bransby
- Role: Horatio Actor: Packer
- Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
- Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
- Role: Rosencranz Actor: Davies
- Role: Guildenstern Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
- Role: Player King Actor: Usher
- Role: Lucianus Actor: Parsons
- Role: Messenger Actor: Wright
- Role: Bernardo Actor: Griffiths
- Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
- Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
- Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Johnson
- Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Smith.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Deuce Is in Him
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Tamper Actor: Palmer
- Role: Prattle Actor: King
- Role: Emily Actor: Mrs King, first time
- Role: Belford Actor: Packer
- Role: Mlle Florival Actor: Mrs Davies
- Role: Bell Actor: Miss Hopkins.
Dance
Comment:
End: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760410