11 May 1796
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1794-1795
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for Master Welsh. [2nd piece in place of The Sultan, advertised on playbill of 10 May. Medley is identified in MS list in Kemble playbills of new performers for this season.] "A riot took place this evening, occasioned by the performance of Skirmish by a new actor. This person, wanting every quality requisite for the stage, performed so very much to the dissatisfaction of the audience, that the piece was mutilated in such a manner that for some time it was insisted on that the whole should be repeated more perfectly and by another actor. This being impossible, some mischief was threatened, but after a short time the disturbance ceased" (European Magazine, June 1796, p. 396). Morning Herald, 30 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Master Welsh, No. 9, St. Margaret-street, Westminster. Receipts: #292 4s. (84.11.6; 47.15.6; 12.14.0; tickets: 146.19.6; odd money: 0.3.6). (charge: free)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Smugglers
Cast:
- Role: Captain Actor: Packer in place of Aickin
- Role: Valentine Actor: Trueman in place of Dignum.
- Role: Captain Pendant Actor: Aickin
- Role: Shingle Actor: Suett
- Role: Sample Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Trim Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Beacon Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Edward Actor: Master Welsh
- Role: Stella Actor: Miss DeCamp
- Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Leak
- Role: Margery Actor: Miss Mellon.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Virgin Unmask'd
Comments:
As17960505, but Timothy-_.
As17960505, but Timothy-_.
Cast:
- Role: Abraham Actor: Waldron
- Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Hopkins
- Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
- Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
- Role: Blister Actor: Suett
- Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
- Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Jordan
- Role: Timothy Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Deserter
Comments:
Henry-Kelly; Russet-Bannister; Simpkin-Suett; Skirmish-A Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [Medley]); Flint-Burton; Serjeant-Phillimore; Louisa-Miss Leak; Jenny-Mrs Bland; Margaret-Mrs Maddocks.
Henry-Kelly; Russet-Bannister; Simpkin-Suett; Skirmish-A Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [Medley]); Flint-Burton; Serjeant-Phillimore; Louisa-Miss Leak; Jenny-Mrs Bland; Margaret-Mrs Maddocks.
Song
Comment:
End: the favourite duett from Sampson, My Faith and Truth-Miss Leak, Master Welsh; End 2nd piece: Listen to the Voice of Love (composed by Hook)-Master Welsh