06 November 1777
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1777-1778
Volume:
5
Comments:
Mainpiece: Never acted there. With Alterations and Additions by the Author [Arthur Murphy. London Chronicle, 7 Nov., prints a detailed synopsis of the alterations.]. The Characters entirely new dressed; with New Scenery and Decorations. [Morning Chronicle, 7 Nov.: Mrs Barry entered into the character of Mandane with all that strength of conception which characterizes her acting in general. Many of the passages received additional force from the judicious breaks and sudden transitions in her manner of giving them.] Receipts: #200 3s. (199.6; 0.17)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Orphan Of China
Comments:
Zamti-Ross; Hamet-Wroughton; Mirvan-L'Estrange; Timurkan-Peile; Octar-Fearon; Selim-Booth; Morat-Hull; Orasming-Robson; Zimventi-Thompson; Etan-Lewis; Mandane-Mrs Barry.
Zamti-Ross; Hamet-Wroughton; Mirvan-L'Estrange; Timurkan-Peile; Octar-Fearon; Selim-Booth; Morat-Hull; Orasming-Robson; Zimventi-Thompson; Etan-Lewis; Mandane-Mrs Barry.
Cast:
- Role: Zamti Actor: Ross
- Role: Hamet Actor: Wroughton
- Role: Mirvan Actor: L'Estrange
- Role: Timurkan Actor: Peile
- Role: Octar Actor: Fearon
- Role: Selim Actor: Booth
- Role: Morat Actor: Hull
- Role: Orasming Actor: Robson
- Role: Zimventi Actor: Thompson
- Role: Etan Actor: Lewis
- Role: Mandane Actor: Mrs Barry.
Afterpiece
Title:
Cross Purposes
Comments:
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Dance
Comment:
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