28 December 1781
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1781-1782
Volume:
5
Comments:
[In mainpiece the playbill retains Wilson, but "Last night the Audience of Covent Garden Theatre were detained above Half an Hour waiting for Wilson, who never appeared to play his character in Duplicity. At last an apology was made for his absence, and his Brother was permitted to read his part" (Morning Chronicle, 29 Dec.).] Receipts: #220 4s. (215/0; 5/4)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Duplicity
Comments:
As17811101, but Wilson's part read by J. Wilson .
As17811101, but Wilson's part read by J. Wilson .
Cast:
- Role: : Mr Osborne Actor: Henderson
- Role: Sir Harry Portland Actor: Lewis
- Role: Sir Hornet Armstrong Actor: Wilson
- Role: Squire Turnbull Actor: Lee Lewes
- Role: Timid Actor: Edwin
- Role: Mr Vandervelt Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Scrip Actor: Stevens
- Role: Servants Actor: J. Wilson, Newton, Joules
- Role: Miss Turnbull Actor: Mrs Wilson
- Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Inchbald
- Role: Mrs Trip Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Clara Actor: Miss Younge.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Choice of Harlequin
Comments:
As17811226.
As17811226.
Cast:
- Role: : Harlequin Actor: W. Bates
- Role: Old Lieutenant Actor: Darley
- Role: Clown Actor: Stevens
- Role: Midshipman Actor: Mrs Kennedy
- Role: Bridewell Actor: Keeper-Edwin
- Role: Keeper Actor: Edwin
- Role: Irishman Actor: Egan
- Role: Old Beau Actor: Jones
- Role: Jailor Actor: Webb
- Role: Bailiffs Actor: Thompson, Fearon, &c.
- Role: Groom Porter Actor: Doyle
- Role: Columbine Actor: Miss Matthews
- Role: Her Mother Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Virtue Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Pleasure Actor: Mrs Morton. Unassigned characters: Master of the Hotel, Waiters, Coachman, Chairmen, Masqueraders, Sailors, Mob, Birds, Beasts, Dancers, Ladies, &c