18 January 1712
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1711-1712
Volume:
2
Comments:
At the Request of seveal Persons of Quality. The Spectator, 18 Jan., has a letter from Thomas Clayton, Nicolino Haym, and Charlies Dieupart, who deny the rumor that their purpose in presenting concerts is to destroy opera. Rather they wish to improve the art of music, which they feel is utterly destroyed at the moment; however, there will be no performances at York Buildings until after that of the Subscription
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Amorous Widow
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
- Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
- Role: Barnaby Actor: Dogget
- Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
- Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
- Role: Merryman Actor: Pinkethman
- Role: Clodpole Actor: Bullock
- Role: Jeffery Actor: Pack
- Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
- Role: Amorous Widow Actor: Mrs Powell
- Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Porter
- Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
- Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Saunders.
Entertainment
Comment:
With several additional Entertainments-