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20 December 1792

Event Information
Theatre: Covent Garden
Theatrical Season: 1792-1793
Volume: 5
Comments: [In mainpiece the playbill omits Anna, but "Mrs Rock was a wretched Anna" (Thespian Magazine, Feb. 1793, p. 195). Miss Morris is identified in European Magazine, Jan. 1793, p. 69; and see 14, 16 Nov.] Afterpiece [1st time; P 2(?), author unknown. Text (i.e. synopsis of action), For the Booksellers, 1793. Larpent MS 964 contains Songs only]: Partly New, and partly a Selection of Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, and Business, from the most approved Pantomimic Productions of Lunn, Rich, Woodward, Messink, Rosamond [i.e. Rosoman], Lalauze, &c. The Music chiefly compiled [by Thomas Goodwin] from Pepusch, Galliard, Dr Arne, Vincent, Dibdin, Dr Arnold, Fisher, the rest by Shield. The selected Scenery and Machinery re-painted, and the several new ones designed and executed by Hodgins, Pugh, Walmsley, Lupino, &c. The Dances by Byrn, who will for the first time introduce a Burlesque Pas de Russe. With new Dresses, Machinery and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [In afterpiece the playbill lists Follett, but he "having received an injury at the morning's rehearsal, afforded that excellent actor, Munden, the opportunity of giving the Public an additional proof of the versatility of his talents: -he undertook the part of the Clown [i.e. Clodpole ], and performed it so well that he will probably be obliged to retain it" (Morning Herald, 21 Dec.). He was probably omitted from the Vocal Characters (see 21 Dec.).] Receipts: #258 10s. 6d

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    Source: London Stage Information Bank

    *p cg Douglas. Douglas-Holman; Lord Randolph-Farren; Glenalvon-Harley; Old Norval-Pope; Anna-Mrs Rock; Lady Randolph-A Young Lady (3rd appearance on any stage [$Miss Morris=]). *aHarlequin's Museum; or, Mother Shipton Triumphant. Principal Pantomimic Characters-Boyce, Munden, Farley, Macready, Hawtin, Rees, Bayzand, Mme Rossi; Principal Vocal Characters-Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Darley, Davies, Cubitt, Gray, Linton, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr. [For assignment of parts see 26 Dec.]*c[In mainpiece the playbill omits <i>Anna</i>r, but "$Mrs Rock= was a wretched Anna" (<i>Thespian Magazine</i>, Feb. 1793, p. 195). $Miss Morris= is identified in <i>European Magazine</i>, Jan. 1793, p. 69; and see 14, 16 Nov.] Afterpiece [1st time; P2(?), author unknown. Text (i.e. synopsis of action), For the Booksellers, 1793. <i>Larpent MS 964</i> contains Songs only]: Partly New, and partly a Selection ofScenery, Machinery, Tricks, and Business, from the most approved Pantomimic Productions of $Lunn=, $Rich=, $Woodward=, $Messink=, $Rosamond= [i.e. $Rosoman=], $Lalauze=, &c. The Music chiefly compiled [by $Thomas Goodwin=] from $Pepusch=,$Galliard=, $Dr Arne=, $Vincent=, $Dibdin=, $Dr Arnold=, $Fisher=, the rest by $Shield=. The selected Scenery and Machinery re-painted, and the several new ones designed and executed by $Hodgins=, $Pugh=, $Walmsley=, $Lupino=, &c. The Dances by $Byrn=, who will for the first time introduce a <i>Burlesque Pas de Russe</i>. With new Dresses, Machinery and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had atthe Theatre. [In afterpiece the playbill lists $Follett=, but he "having received an injury at the morning's rehearsal, afforded that excellent actor, $Munden=, the opportunity of giving the Public an additional proof of the versatility of his talents: -he undertook the part of the <i>Clown</i>r [i.e. <i>Clodpole</i>r ], and performed it so well that he will probably be obliged to retain it" (<i>Morning Herald</i>, 21 Dec.). He was probably omitted from the Vocal Characters (see 21 Dec.).] Receipts: #258 10s. 6d.

  • Cleaned Data

    *p1792 12 20 cg Douglas. Douglas-Holman; Lord Randolph-Farren; Glenalvon-Harley; Old Norval-Pope; Anna-Mrs Rock; Lady Randolph-A Young Lady (3rd appearance on any stage [$Miss Morris=]).*a1792 12 20 cg Harlequin's Museum; or, Mother Shipton Triumphant. Principal Pantomimic Characters-Boyce, Munden, Farley, Macready, Hawtin, Rees, Bayzand, Mme Rossi; Principal Vocal Characters-Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Darley, Davies, Cubitt, Gray, Linton, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr. [For assignment of parts ^see17921226^] .*c1792 12 20 cg [In mainpiece the playbill omits <i>Anna</i>r, but "$Mrs Rock= was a wretched Anna" (<i>Thespian Magazine</i>, Feb. 1793, p. 195). $Miss Morris= is identified in <i>European Magazine</i>, Jan. 1793, p. 69; and see 14, 16 Nov.] Afterpiece [1st time; P 2(?), author unknown. Text (i.e. synopsis of action), For the Booksellers, 1793. <i>Larpent MS 964</i> contains Songs only]: Partly New, and partly a Selection of Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, and Business, from the most approved Pantomimic Productions of $Lunn=, $Rich=, $Woodward=, $Messink=, $Rosamond= [i.e. $Rosoman=], $Lalauze=, &c. The Music chiefly compiled [by $Thomas Goodwin=] from $Pepusch=, $Galliard=, $Dr Arne=, $Vincent=, $Dibdin=, $Dr Arnold=, $Fisher=, the rest by $Shield=. The selected Scenery and Machinery re-painted, and the several new ones designed and executed by $Hodgins=, $Pugh=, $Walmsley=, $Lupino=, &c. The Dances by $Byrn=, who will for the first time introduce a <i>Burlesque Pas de Russe</i>. With new Dresses, Machinery and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [In afterpiece the playbill lists $Follett=, but he "having received an injury at the morning's rehearsal, afforded that excellent actor, $Munden=, the opportunity of giving the Public an additional proof of the versatility of his talents: -he undertook the part of the <i>Clown</i>r [i.e. <i>Clodpole</i>r ], and performed it so well that he will probably be obliged to retain it" (<i>Morning Herald</i>, 21 Dec.). He was probably omitted from the Vocal Characters (see 21 Dec.).] Receipts: #258 10s. 6d.

  • Parsed Data

    Event: 48133 | 17921220 | cg | [In mainpiece the playbill omits <i>Anna</i>, but "$Mrs Rock= was a wretched Anna" (<i>Thespian Magazine</i>, Feb. 1793, p. 195). $Miss Morris= is identified in <i>European Magazine</i>, Jan. 1793, p. 69; and see 14, 16 Nov.] Afterpiece [1st time; P 2(?), author unknown. Text (i.e. synopsis of action), For the Booksellers, 1793. <i>Larpent MS 964</i> contains Songs only]: Partly New, and partly a Selection of Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, and Business, from the most approved Pantomimic Productions of $Lunn=, $Rich=, $Woodward=, $Messink=, $Rosamond= [i.e. $Rosoman=], $Lalauze=, &c. The Music chiefly compiled [by $Thomas Goodwin=] from $Pepusch=, $Galliard=, $Dr Arne=, $Vincent=, $Dibdin=, $Dr Arnold=, $Fisher=, the rest by $Shield=. The selected Scenery and Machinery re-painted, and the several new ones designed and executed by $Hodgins=, $Pugh=, $Walmsley=, $Lupino=, &c. The Dances by $Byrn=, who will for the first time introduce a <i>Burlesque Pas de Russe</i>. With new Dresses, Machinery and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [In afterpiece the playbill lists $Follett=, but he "having received an injury at the morning's rehearsal, afforded that excellent actor, $Munden=, the opportunity of giving the Public an additional proof of the versatility of his talents: -he undertook the part of the <i>Clown</i> [i.e. <i>Clodpole</i> ], and performed it so well that he will probably be obliged to retain it" (<i>Morning Herald</i>, 21 Dec.). He was probably omitted from the Vocal Characters (see 21 Dec.).] Receipts: #258 10s. 6d
    Performance: 105750 | 48133 | p | Douglas | Douglas-Holman; Lord Randolph-Farren; Glenalvon-Harley; Old Norval-Pope; Anna-Mrs Rock; Lady Randolph-A Young Lady (3rd appearance on any stage [$Miss Morris=]).$Miss Morris=]).
    Cast:
    189415 | 105750 | Douglas | Holman
    189416 | 105750 | Lord Randolph | Farren
    189417 | 105750 | Glenalvon | Harley
    189418 | 105750 | Old Norval | Pope
    189419 | 105750 | Anna | Mrs Rock
    189420 | 105750 | Lady Randolph | A Young Lady
    Performance: 105751 | 48133 | a | Harlequin's Museum; or, Mother Shipton Triumphant | Principal Pantomimic Characters-Boyce, Munden, Farley, Macready, Hawtin, Rees, Bayzand, Mme Rossi; Principal Vocal Characters-Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Darley, Davies, Cubitt, Gray, Linton, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr. [For assignment of parts see17921226] .For assignment of parts see17921226] .
    Cast:
    189421 | 105751 | Principal Pantomimic Characters | Boyce, Munden, Farley, Macready, Hawtin, Rees, Bayzand, Mme Rossi
    189422 | 105751 | Principal Vocal Characters | Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Darley, Davies, Cubitt, Gray, Linton, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr.

Mainpiece

Title: Douglas
Comments:
Douglas-Holman; Lord Randolph-Farren; Glenalvon-Harley; Old Norval-Pope; Anna-Mrs Rock; Lady Randolph-A Young Lady (3rd appearance on any stage [Miss Morris]).Miss Morris]).
Cast:

Related Works

Work Title: Douglas
Publish Date: 1757
Author: John Home

Afterpiece

Title: Harlequin's Museum; or, Mother Shipton Triumphant
Comments:
Principal Pantomimic Characters-Boyce, Munden, Farley, Macready, Hawtin, Rees, Bayzand, Mme Rossi; Principal Vocal Characters-Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Darley, Davies, Cubitt, Gray, Linton, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr. [For assignment of parts see17921226] .For assignment of parts see17921226] .
Cast:

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