28 December 1796
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1796-1797
Volume:
5
Comments:
[Murray's 1st appearance as Dr Caius was at Bristol, 11 June 1787. In adterpiece the playbill retains Incledon, but "Last night at Covent Garden an apology [was] made for the indisposition of Incledon, and a request that Bowden might sing the Hunting Song in his stead" (Morning Herald, 29 Dec.).] Receipts: #216 15s. 6d. (208.17.6; 7.18.0)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Merry Wives Of Windsor
Comments:
As17961107, but Dr Caius-Murray (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Mrs Ford-Mrs Pope; Justice Shallow-_; Host-_; Jack Rugby-_.
As17961107, but Dr Caius-Murray (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Mrs Ford-Mrs Pope; Justice Shallow-_; Host-_; Jack Rugby-_.
Cast:
- Role: Dr Caius Actor: Murray
- Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Pope
- Role: Mr Ford Actor: Pope
- Role: Mr Page Actor: Macready
- Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Townsend
- Role: Slender Actor: Knight
- Role: Fenton Actor: Toms
- Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Powel
- Role: Host Actor: Thompson
- Role: Jack Rugby Actor: Farley
- Role: Simple Actor: Simmons
- Role: Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Mattocks
- Role: Anne Page Actor: Miss Mansel
- Role: Dame Quickly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin and Oberon
Comments:
As17961226, but Principal Vocal Parts-_Incledon.
As17961226, but Principal Vocal Parts-_Incledon.
Cast:
- Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: _Incledon.
- Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Bowden.
- Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton
- Role: Fantoccini Actor: , executed byMarinelli
- Role: Postman Actor: Townsend
- Role: Lieutenant Actor: Linton
- Role: Gypsies Actor: Gray, Street
- Role: Oberon Actor: Miss Gray
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
- Role: Clown Actor: Follett
- Role: Lover Actor: Delpini
- Role: Father Actor: Hawtin
- Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Simmons
- Role: Old Gypsey Actor: Mrs Henley
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mlle St.Amand. No other parts assigned.