15 May 1788
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1787-1788
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for a Fund, for the Relief of those who from their Infirmities shall be obliged to retire from the Stage. Receipts: #258 2s. 6d. (161.15.0; 34.1.0; 1.6.6; tickets: 61.0.0) (charge: free)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
King Lear
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Cast:
- Role: Cornwall Actor: Benson
- Role: Burgundy Actor: Bates
- Role: King Lear Actor: Kemble
- Role: Gloster Actor: Packer
- Role: Kent Actor: Aickin
- Role: Bastard Actor: Barrymore
- Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Lamash
- Role: Albany Actor: Whitfield
- Role: of the Guard Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Old Man Actor: Burton
- Role: Physician Actor: Chaplin
- Role: Gentleman Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Officer Actor: Bates
- Role: Edgar Actor: Wroughton
- Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Ward
- Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Cuyler
- Role: Arante Actor: Miss Tidswell
- Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Afterpiece
Title:
Richard Coeur de Lion
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Cast:
- Role: Lauretta Actor: Miss Collett.
- Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
- Role: Blondel Actor: Barrymore
- Role: Guillot Actor: Suett
- Role: Seneschal Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Pilgrim Actor: Chaplin
- Role: Old Mathew Actor: Fawcett
- Role: William Actor: Spencer
- Role: Florestan Actor: Williames
- Role: Sir Owen Actor: Dignum
- Role: Antonio Actor: Miss Romanzini
- Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Love
- Role: Collette Actor: Miss Cranford
- Role: Julie Actor: Miss DeCamp
- Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Jordan.