08 November 1785
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1785-1786
Volume:
5
Comments:
[This was Henderson's last appearance on the stage. He died on 25 Nov. 1785. "He was the only performer, since the death of Mr Garrick, who could with any degree support the various characters of Shakespeare. His person approached the middle size, his voice was naturally thick, his judgment was strong, his attention great, and his sudden transition from one passion to another fully evinced his abilities; his chief excellence lay in strong colouring, in broken and abrupt speeches, especially in parts of tragic horror; his scale was so extensive that it included the extremes of Tragedy and Comedy" (Oulton, 1796, 1, 150-51).] Receipts: #258 6s. (250/14; 7/12)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Roman Father
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Cast:
- Role: Horatius Actor: Henderson
- Role: Tullus Hostilius Actor: Aickin
- Role: Valerius Actor: Farren
- Role: Publius Actor: Pope
- Role: Valeria Actor: Mrs Morton
- Role: Horatia Actor: Miss Brunton
Afterpiece
Title:
Rosina
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Cast:
- Role: Belville Actor: Johnstone
- Role: Captain Belville Actor: Brett
- Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
- Role: Irishman Actor: Swords
- Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
- Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
- Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Dance
Comment:
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