07 January 1784
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1783-1784
Volume:
5
Comments:
Afterpiece [1st time; P 2, author unknown. MS not in Larpent; synopsis of action in Public Advertiser, 8 and 9 Jan.]: With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. To conclude with a Representation of the Repulse of the Spaniards before the Rock of Gibraltar [on 13 Sept. 1782; this was included in all subsequent performances]. The Music partly new [by William Shield, with overture by Carl Friedrich Baumgarten] and partly compiled from the best Masters. The Scenes designed and executed by Greenwood. Nothing under Full Price will be taken. Books of the Pantomime to be had at the Theatre. Account-Book, 4 June: Paid the Author of Harlequin Junior a Compliment on the Success #30. Receipts: #261 5s. 6d. (257/10/0; 3/8/0; tickets not come in: 0/7/6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Conscious Lovers
Comments:
As17831007, but Cimberton-Parsons; Phillis-Miss Pope .
As17831007, but Cimberton-Parsons; Phillis-Miss Pope .
Cast:
- Role: Cimberton Actor: Parsons
- Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Pope
- Role: Young Bevil Actor: Brereton
- Role: Myrtle Actor: Farren
- Role: Mr Sealand Actor: Aickin
- Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Packer
- Role: Humphrey Actor: Wrighten
- Role: Daniel Actor: Burton
- Role: Tom Actor: Palmer
- Role: Luanda Actor: Miss Wheeler
- Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Hedges
- Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Love
- Role: Indiana Actor: Miss Farren
Afterpiece
Comments:
Characters by Wright, Williamson, Burton, Staunton, Williames, R. Palmer, Waldron, Chaplin, Phillimore, Wilson, Alfred, Spencer, Kenny, Grimaldi; Mrs Burnett, Miss Burnett, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes, Miss Cranford, Miss M. Stageldoir. [Partial cast from Parker's General Advertiser, 8 Jan.: Old Harlequin-Wright; Magician-Staunton; Sailor-Williames; Clown-Grimaldi; Spirit-Miss Cranford; Colombine-Miss M. Stagedoir. Playbill of 10 Nov. 1788 lists the other parts: Harlequin, German Officer, French Gentleman, Valet, Miller, Landlord, Cook, Daemon, Taylor; Old Colombine, French Ladies.] hathi. Old Colombine, French Ladies.] hathi.
Characters by Wright, Williamson, Burton, Staunton, Williames, R. Palmer, Waldron, Chaplin, Phillimore, Wilson, Alfred, Spencer, Kenny, Grimaldi; Mrs Burnett, Miss Burnett, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes, Miss Cranford, Miss M. Stageldoir. [Partial cast from Parker's General Advertiser, 8 Jan.: Old Harlequin-Wright; Magician-Staunton; Sailor-Williames; Clown-Grimaldi; Spirit-Miss Cranford; Colombine-Miss M. Stagedoir. Playbill of 10 Nov. 1788 lists the other parts: Harlequin, German Officer, French Gentleman, Valet, Miller, Landlord, Cook, Daemon, Taylor; Old Colombine, French Ladies.] hathi. Old Colombine, French Ladies.] hathi.
Cast:
- Role: : Old Harlequin Actor: Wright
- Role: Magician Actor: Staunton
- Role: Sailor Actor: Williames
- Role: Clown Actor: Grimaldi
- Role: Spirit Actor: Miss Cranford
- Role: Colombine Actor: Miss M. Stagedoir. Playbill of 10 Nov. 1788 lists the other parts: Harlequin, German Officer, French Gentleman, Valet, Miller, Landlord, Cook, Daemon, Taylor
Song
Comment:
In Act II of mainpiece a song by Miss Phillips