Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; ball. P 3, adapted by
Sir George Collier from
La Mort du Capitaine Cook a son Troisieme Voyage au Nouveau Monde, by
Jean Francois Mussot, dit
Arnould. For a detailed synopsis of the action, see 13 Apr.]: As now representing in
Paris with uncommon Applause. With the original French Music. New Dresses, Scenery, Machinery and Decorations. Books, containing a description of the Ballet [by
James Byrne (
World, 23 Mar.)], to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #257 16s. 6d. (247.16.0; 10.0.6)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Comedy Of Errors
Afterpiece Title: The Death of Captain Cook
Performance Comment: Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1789), and Parke, I, 115: Terreeobo-Blurton; Pareea-Byrne; Koah-Delpini; Captain Cook-Cranfield; His Lieutenant-Evatt; Priest-Darley; Lieutenant of Marines-Ratchford; Emai-Miss Francis.Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier