05 January 1784
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1783-1784
Volume:
5
Comments:
Henry the Eighth [announced on playbill of 3 Jan.] is obliged to be deferred, on Account of the Indisposition of a Principal Performer. Receipts: #209 6s. (205/18; 3/8)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
King Lear
Comments:
As17831020, but Regan-Mrs Davenett; Cordelia-Mrs Kemble [i.e. formerly Miss Satchell (see17831124)] .i.e. formerly Miss Satchell (see17831124)] .
As17831020, but Regan-Mrs Davenett; Cordelia-Mrs Kemble [i.e. formerly Miss Satchell (see17831124)] .i.e. formerly Miss Satchell (see17831124)] .
Cast:
- Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Davenett
- Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Kemble
- Role: King Lear Actor: Henderson
- Role: Gloster Actor: Hull
- Role: Bastard Actor: Aickin
- Role: Kent Actor: Clarke
- Role: Albany Actor: Davies
- Role: Cornwall Actor: Thompson
- Role: Burgundy Actor: J. Bates
- Role: Physician Actor: Booth
- Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Edgar Actor: Lewis
- Role: Goneril Actor: Miss Platt
- Role: Arante Actor: Miss Stuart
Afterpiece
Title:
Friar Bacon
Comments:
As17831223 .
As17831223 .
Cast:
- Role: : Friar Bacon Actor: Reinhold
- Role: Friar Bungay Actor: Bannister
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Chalmers
- Role: Boy in Brobdignag Actor: Edwin
- Role: Girl in Brobdignag Actor: Miss Stewart
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Chalmers. Other parts from Larpent MS and from Morning Chronicle, 24 Dec.: Head, Councillors in Lilliput, Cryer, Lord Mayor, Alderman, Clerk, Lawyer, Judge, Sailor, Country Squire, Watchman, Clown, Father