13 November 1787
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1787-1788
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for the Author [of mainpiece]. [In mainpiece the playbill retains Mrs Crouch, but she "had, in her way to the theatre, been overturned in a coach. Mrs Brereton read the part of Miss Harley " (London Chronicle, 14 Nov.). The playbill also lists the song, as 12 Nov., but it was not sung on this or any subsequent night. As afterpiece the playbill announces Comus, in which Mrs Crouch was to appear, but it was not acted. Its substitute is listed in the Account-Book.] The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15 [see 23 Apr. 1788]. Receipts: #124 14s. 6d. (107.12.0; 15.15.0; 1.7.6; tickets: none listed) (charge: #105)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The New Peerage
Comments:
As17871110, but Miss Harley-read by Mrs Brereton.
As17871110, but Miss Harley-read by Mrs Brereton.
Cast:
- Role: Miss Harley Actor: read by Mrs Brereton.
- Role: Principal Characters Actor: King, Bannister Jun., Suett, Packer, Lamash, Phillimore, Wilson, Benson, Spencer, Alfred, Wroughton, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Farren.
- Role: Mr Vandercrab Actor: King
- Role: Lord Melville Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Sir John Lovelace Actor: Suett
- Role: Medley Actor: Packer
- Role: Virtu Actor: Lamash
- Role: Allen Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Servants Actor: Wilson, Benson, Spencer, Alfred, Lyons
- Role: Charles Actor: Wroughton
- Role: Miss Vandercrab Actor: Mrs Hopkins
- Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler
- Role: Lady Charlotte Courtley Actor: Miss Farren