04 November 1785
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1785-1786
Volume:
5
Comments:
[In mainpiece the playbill retains Henderson as Evander, but "on account of the sudden indisposition of Henderson . . . Bensley kindly undertook the part of Evander" (Morning Post, 5 Nov.).] Paid Mullins, shoemaker, in full for the 3 last Seasons #108 0s. 6d. Receipts: #269 12s. (262/3/6; 7/8/6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Grecian Daughter
Comments:
As17851031, but Evander-Bensley [of DL] .of DL] .
As17851031, but Evander-Bensley [of DL] .of DL] .
Cast:
- Role: Evander Actor: Bensley
- Role: Greek Soldier Actor: Booth
- Role: Erixine Actor: Miss Brangin
- Role: Dionysius Actor: Aickin
- Role: Philotas Actor: Farren
- Role: Melanthon Actor: Hull
- Role: Areas Actor: Fearon
- Role: Greek Herald Actor: Davies
- Role: Calippus Actor: Thompson
- Role: Phocion Actor: Wroughton
- Role: Euphrasia Actor: Miss Brunton
Afterpiece
Title:
Midas
Comments:
Midas-Edwin; Sileno-Davies; Pan-Doyle; Damaetas-Meadows; Jupiter-Darley; Apollo-Johnstone; Daphne (1st time)-Mrs Martyr; Mysis-Mrs Webb; Juno-Miss Stuart; Nysa-Mrs Bannister .
Midas-Edwin; Sileno-Davies; Pan-Doyle; Damaetas-Meadows; Jupiter-Darley; Apollo-Johnstone; Daphne (1st time)-Mrs Martyr; Mysis-Mrs Webb; Juno-Miss Stuart; Nysa-Mrs Bannister .