Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 5, by
Matthew Gregory Lewis; incidental music by
Michael Kelly (see 2 Feb. 1798), with one selection from
Jomelli. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (
Monthly Mirror, Dec. 1797, pp. 357-58)]: With new Dresses, Scenery, and Decorations. The Scenery designed by the late
Mr Greenwood [who died on 1 Nov.], and executed by his Son,
Pugh, and others.
Times, 15 Jan. 1798: This day is published
The Castle-Spectre (2s.). "There is a sufficient number of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, Cells and Trap-doors to serve for a pantomimical exhibition of the most extravagant nature, and the whole may, with no breach of propriety, be termed a Speaking Pantomime, of which
Kemble is made the
Harlequin and
Mrs Jordan the
Columbine" (
Morning Herald, 16 Dec.). Receipts: #316 18s. 6d. (257.6.6; 58.17.0; 0.15.0)