12 November 1796
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1796-1797
Volume:
5
Comments:
The Publick is most respectfully informed that on account of the sudden Indisposition of a Principal Performer, the new Tragedy of The Conspiracy [advertised on playbill of 11 Nov.] is obliged to be deferred. "A new tragedy, entitled The Conspiracy, written by Mr Jephson, was announced for representation on Saturday evening; but (as the apology stated) on account of the indisposition of a principal performer, The Grecian Daughter was substituted in its room. All the principal performers advertised for the new play having, however, appeared in The Grecian Daughter, it is supposed, and generally understood, that it was the interference of the Lord Chamberlain's interdiction (who, by the mighty virtues of his white wand, valiantly frustrated the meditated Conspiracy), that produced the sudden change of performance" (Morning Herald, 14 Nov.), Receipts: #256 7s. 6d. (167.6.6; 84.11.0; 4.10.0)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Grecian Daughter
Comments:
As17961013, but Arcas-Caulfield; Greek Soldier-_.
As17961013, but Arcas-Caulfield; Greek Soldier-_.
Cast:
- Role: Arcas Actor: Caulfield
- Role: Evander Actor: Kemble
- Role: Philotas Actor: Whitfield
- Role: Melanthon Actor: Packer
- Role: Phocion Actor: Barrymore
- Role: Dionysius Actor: Palmer
- Role: Greek Herald Actor: C. Kemble
- Role: Calippus Actor: Trueman
- Role: Greek Soldier Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Euphrasia Actor: Mrs Siddons
- Role: Erixene Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Afterpiece
Title:
My Grandmother
Comments:
As17961001.
As17961001.
Cast:
- Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
- Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
- Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
- Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
- Role: Soufrance Actor: Wewitzer
- Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp
- Role: Florella Actor: Miss Leak.
Ballet
Comment:
End: The Scotch Ghost. As17961108, but Glaude-Grimaldi