Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; MD 3, by
James Boaden; some of the songs written by
George Colman, ynger]: With new Musick, Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The new Musick by
Dr Arnold. With an appropriate Overture, accompanied by two Pedal Harps and the Union Pipes, by
Weippert,
C. Jones, and
Murphy. The Scenery by
Marinari. The Dresses and Decorations designed by
A. Johnston, and executed by him and
Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "Any exertion of impartial criticism to check the prevalent taste for the marvellous and the horrific which so wantonly conjures up the spirit (it was once thought had been for ever laid) of gross superstition and Gothic barbarism must, we fear, prove at present unavailing" (
Times, 23 July).
Morning Chronicle, 30 July 1798: This Day is published
Cambro-Britons (2s.)