*p1776 06 05 dl King Richard III. ^As17760603^ but Richmond-Palmer.*a1776 06 05 dl Bon Ton. ^As17760506^.*c1776 06 05 dl By Command of $their Majesties=. When the play began there was a very great Noise the performers were oblig'd to Stop and go off the Stage $Mr Reddish= went on and desir'd to Know their pleasure they said they wanted the Pit door be open'd to let out some of the people for so many had Crowded in that they could not Sit down-the door was open'd and in a little time after all was quiet and the Play was begun once more at a quarter after Seven. During this time the $King= Sent Two Messages to Mr G. to desire that he would not let this Noise disconcert him and $his Majesty= would take care that all should be quiet before the play began (<i>Hopkins Diary</i>). [$MacMillan='s note from $Kemble=: "I cannot say enough of $Mr Garrick='s Performance tonight." Kemble further notes that Garrick's fatigue led them to abandon further performances until Saturday 8 June.] Paid $Mr Heard= extra allowance #3; Ditto on note #5 5s.; $Mr Carpenter='s salary 15s.; $Mr Martini= a grautity #10 10s.; $Wallis= salary in full 13s. 4d. Receipts: #293 5s. (Treasurer's Book).