24 May 1794
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1793-1794
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for Bernard. 1st piece [1st time; M. PREL 1]: With the Storming of the Fort, and a View of the Fleet and Harbour. In which will be introduced the Grand Ceremony of the Enemy's Surrendering the Colours, and Marching out before the British Troops. The whole (including Dances) got up entirely under the direction of Byrn. Morning Herald, 13 May: Tickets to be had of Bernard at his house, No. 12, Kirby-street, Hatton Garden. Receipts: #249 8s. 6d. (83/9/6; 7/19/6; tickets: 157/19/6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Comments:
Principal Vocal Performers-Incledon (with Hark! the Drum beats to Arms, composed by J. Worgan), Townsend, Richardson, Linton//Britannia-Miss Poole .
Principal Vocal Performers-Incledon (with Hark! the Drum beats to Arms, composed by J. Worgan), Townsend, Richardson, Linton//Britannia-Miss Poole .
Afterpiece
Title:
THE BELLE'S STRATAGEM
Comments:
As17931010, but omitted: Villers, Courtall, French Valet, Porter, Miss Ogle, Kitty Willis .
As17931010, but omitted: Villers, Courtall, French Valet, Porter, Miss Ogle, Kitty Willis .
Cast:
- Role: M'Gilpin Actor: Quick
- Role: Shelty Actor: Munden
- Role: Sandy Actor: Incledon
- Role: Serjeant Jack Actor: Williamson
- Role: Charley Actor: Blanchard
- Role: Captain Dash Actor: Davies
- Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Moggy Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Afterpiece
Title:
THE HIGHLAND REEL
Comments:
As17931010, but Shelty (for that night)-Bernard; omitted: Serieant Jack, Captain Dash . omitted: Serieant Jack, Captain Dash .
As17931010, but Shelty (for that night)-Bernard; omitted: Serieant Jack, Captain Dash . omitted: Serieant Jack, Captain Dash .
Cast:
- Role: Shelty Actor: Bernard
- Role: M'Gilpin Actor: Quick
- Role: Sandy Actor: Incledon
- Role: Serjeant Jack Actor: Williamson
- Role: Charley Actor: Blanchard
- Role: Captain Dash Actor: Davies
- Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Moggy Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Dance
Comment:
In Act IV of 2nd piece a Masquerade, in which a Minuet by Mrs Pope and Byrn
Song
Comment:
In Masquerade Old Towler by Incledon; End of 2nd piece A Catalogue of Plays and Farces; or, a Love Letter from Dick Ranter to Kitty Sprightly, to an old Tune, by Bernard; After which Sally in our Alley by Incledon