05 June 1797
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1796-1797
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for Mr and Mrs Follett. [Egerton was from the hay (see 23 Jan.).] 2nd piece: In one Act. 3rd piece: Two new Scenes, as 17 Apr.; Procession, as 26 May. Morning Herald. 5 June: Tickets to be had of Follett, No. 46, Drury-lane. Receipts: #360 18s. (116.13.6; 3.11.0; tickets: 240.13.6)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Road To Ruin
Comments:
As17961014, but Goldfinch (for that night only)-Fawcett (1st appearance in that character); Milford-Egerton (1st appearance on this stage); Sophia (with Somebody)-Mrs Mountain; Sheriff's Officer-_; Tradesmen-_; Milliner-_; Mantuamaker-_.
As17961014, but Goldfinch (for that night only)-Fawcett (1st appearance in that character); Milford-Egerton (1st appearance on this stage); Sophia (with Somebody)-Mrs Mountain; Sheriff's Officer-_; Tradesmen-_; Milliner-_; Mantuamaker-_.
Cast:
- Role: Goldfinch Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Milford Actor: Egerton
- Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Silky Actor: Quick
- Role: Harry Dornton Actor: Holman
- Role: Dornton Actor: Munden
- Role: Sulky Actor: Davenport
- Role: Smith Actor: Powel
- Role: Hosier Actor: Macready
- Role: Jacob Actor: Abbot
- Role: Marker Actor: Farley
- Role: Sheriff's Officer Actor: Thompson
- Role: Tradesmen Actor: Lee, Street, Gray, Coombs
- Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Norton
- Role: Mrs Ledger Actor: Mrs Platt
- Role: Milliner Actor: Miss Leserve
- Role: Mantuamaker Actor: Mrs Blurton
- Role: Mrs Warren Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Waterman
Comments:
Tom Tug (with additional songs)-Incledon; Bundle-Powel; Robin (with an additional song)-Munden; Mrs Bundle-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Mrs Mountain.
Tom Tug (with additional songs)-Incledon; Bundle-Powel; Robin (with an additional song)-Munden; Mrs Bundle-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Mrs Mountain.
Cast:
- Role: Tom Tug Actor: Incledon
- Role: Bundle Actor: Powel
- Role: Robin Actor: Munden
- Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
- Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Afterpiece
Title:
Harlequin and Oberon
Comments:
As17970526, but Principal Vocal Parts-Master _Woodham, Master _Platt, Master _Goodwin, Master _Paul, Master _Ramage, Master _Speare, Master _Bernard; Principal Pantomime Characters-Mrs _Gilbert, Mrs _Norton, Mrs _Lloyd, Mrs _Blurton.
As17970526, but Principal Vocal Parts-Master _Woodham, Master _Platt, Master _Goodwin, Master _Paul, Master _Ramage, Master _Speare, Master _Bernard; Principal Pantomime Characters-Mrs _Gilbert, Mrs _Norton, Mrs _Lloyd, Mrs _Blurton.
Cast:
- Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Master _Woodham, Master _Platt, Master _Goodwin, Master _Paul, Master _Ramage, Master _Speare, Master _Bernard
- Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Mrs _Gilbert, Mrs _Norton, Mrs _Lloyd, Mrs _Blurton.
- Role: 970306but added to Principal Pantomime Characte Actor:
- 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.
Entertainment
Comment:
Vaudeville. In 3rd piece: (for that Night only) a Leap through a Wheel of Fire@Works and a Hoop of Daggers-Simpson