Event Comment: Play never acted. 'Tis hoped no gentleman will take it ill that he cannot possibly be admitted behind scenes this night (
General Advertiser). This play was wrote by
Mr Whitehead Tutor to my
Lord Jersey,--it was receiv'd with Extravagant applause--& it was Agreed Mr-(
Cross). Paid
Mr Ackman for writing voice parts in
Don Severio #1 1s.; Salary list #305 6d. Norton 6 chorus #1 10s. (Treasurer's Book). [Of some interest is the fact that a ship plying between
London and
Dublin was named the
Roman Father, perhaps in response to the popularity of this play. See note of its safe arrival in
Crookhaven in
General Advertiser 25 Oct. 1750.] Receipts: #190 (Cross); #191 7s. 6d. [Treasurer's Book)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Roman Father