04 January 1790
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1789-1790
Volume:
5
Comments:
"Harley's youth and vigour so repeatedly got the better of his endeavours to conceal them under the veil of assumed debility that it was rather the grandson of Lear, who was rehearsing the part of that injured Prince and parent, than the good old King himself" (Diary, 5 Jan.). Receipts: #269 8s. 6d. (266.13.0; 2.15.6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
King Lear
Comments:
As17891123, but Bastard-Macready; Cornwall-Evatt.
As17891123, but Bastard-Macready; Cornwall-Evatt.
Cast:
- Role: Bastard Actor: Macready
- Role: Cornwall Actor: Evatt.
- Role: King Lear Actor: Harley
- Role: Gloster Actor: Hull
- Role: Kent Actor: Aickin
- Role: Albany Actor: Davies
- Role: Burgundy Actor: Blurton
- Role: Physician Actor: Gardner
- Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Bernard
- Role: Edgar Actor: Holman
- Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Bernard
- Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Platt
- Role: Arante Actor: Miss Rowson
- Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Brunton.
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin's Chaplet
Comments:
As17891229.
As17891229.
Cast:
- Role: Bricklayers Actor: Letteney, Thompson
- Role: Sportsmen Actor: Egan, Evatt
- Role: Gardener Actor: Ledger
- Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Platt
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
- Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
- Role: Pantaloon Actor: Ratchford
- Role: Lover Actor: Farley
- Role: Barber Actor: Edwin
- Role: Farmer Actor: Bannister
- Role: Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain
- Role: Lawyers Actor: Davies, Reeve, Cubitt
- Role: Serjeant Actor: W. Powel
- Role: 1st Recruit Actor: C. Powell
- Role: 2nd Recruit Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Artist Actor: Letteney
- Role: Carpenter Actor: Lee
- Role: Doctor Actor: Jackson
- Role: Woodcutter Actor: Rock
- Role: Monkey Actor: Rayner
- Role: Peacock Actor: Sloper
- Role: Principal Witches Actor: Darley, Duffey, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr
- Role: Fishwomen Actor: Mrs Gray, Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Masters, Mrs White
- Role: Colombine Actor: Miss L. Simonet.
Dance
Comment:
As17891231