06 September 1786
Event Information
Theatre:
Haymarket Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1785-1786
Volume:
5
Comments:
[A detailed account of all three pieces appears in Sophie v. la Roche, Sophie in London, 1933, pp. 93-95. The theatre is described as seeming "exceptionally small, but it is very prettily painted in blue and white; the boxes, as in Paris, are open and everything is well lit." In 3rd piece "A twelve-year-old girl dressed as a poor boy who walks around with a bundle of rushes, straw and reeds to patch up old chairs, then really sits down to work on one, sang and played unusually well; indeed, was obliged to give two encores; the third time, however, announced with dignity and candour that it would not be possible, and that she feared she might be unable to take her part the next day; which would grieve her excessively, as she liked having her modest talents appreciated and applauded. Everyone clapped and praised her aloud. She is beuatiful, and deserves to be the nation's darling, and will certainly become a great actress, competent to keep her voice, gesture and features in complete control, never using her talents wrongly or producing exaggerated effects."]
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Nature Will Prevail
Comments:
As17860812.
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Cast:
- Role: : Cricolo Actor: Edwin
- Role: Podesto Actor: Booth
- Role: Giacomo Actor: R. Palmer
- Role: Weatherbang Actor: Davies
- Role: Jollyboat Actor: Brett
- Role: Junk Actor: Meadows
- Role: Governor Actor: Gardner
- Role: Morosini Actor: Lyons
- Role: Dandolo Actor: Gaudry
- Role: Messenger Actor: Painter
- Role: Pompeio Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Frederick Actor: Williamson
- Role: Uluzales Actor: Swords
- Role: Teresa Actor: Miss George
- Role: Baba Actor: Sga Sestini
- Role: Antonietta Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Dora Actor: Mrs Cuyler
- Role: Stella Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Afterpiece
Title:
Tit for Tat
Comments:
As17860829, but omitted: Prologue, Epilogue .
As17860829, but omitted: Prologue, Epilogue .
Cast:
- Role: Glib Actor: Palmer
- Role: Sir Toby Fuz Actor: Usher
- Role: Sir Macaroni Virtu Actor: R. Palmer
- Role: Carpenter Actor: Booth
- Role: Mervin Actor: Williamson
- Role: Patent Actor: Gardner
- Role: Prompter Actor: Burton
- Role: Wilson Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Lady Fuz Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Miss Fuz Actor: Miss Woollery. In which the Burletta of Orpheus. Orpheus-Davies
- Role: Orpheus Actor: Davies
- Role: Old Shepherd Actor: Edwin
- Role: Rhodope Actor: Miss George
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin Teague
Comments:
As17860904, but added: Chair Mender (with a song in character)-Miss De Camp; Columbine-Mrs Goodwin .
As17860904, but added: Chair Mender (with a song in character)-Miss De Camp; Columbine-Mrs Goodwin .
Cast:
- Role: : Chair Mender Actor: Miss De Camp
- Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Goodwin
- Role: Harlequin Teague Actor: R. Palmer
- Role: Teague Harlequin Actor: Milbourn
- Role: Italian Merchant Actor: Swords
- Role: Clown Actor: Grimaldi
- Role: Sailor Actor: Edwin
- Role: Landlord of the Horns at Highgate Actor: Booth
- Role: Giant of the Causeway Actor: Master Simmons
- Role: Genius of Ireland Actor: Brett
- Role: Bird Catcher Actor: Meadows
- Role: Genius of the Mine Actor: Miss Painter
Dance
Comment:
As17860904