Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1, by
Andrew Franklin. It refers to the King's departure from
Greenwich on the
Royal Charlotte yacht, 30 Oct. 1797, to visit
Lord Duncan's fleet at the
Nore. The visit was subsequently cancelled because of inclement weather]: With new Scenery, and Machinery. The Music partly new [by
William Linley] and partly compiled; with an introductory Full Piece. In the course of the Piece a View of
Greenwich Hospital, and an exact Representation of the Departure of the Royal Yatch [sic]. To conclude with a View of the
British Fleet, and the
Dutch Prizes [taken at
Camperdown. 11 Oct.]. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre.
Morning Herald, 16 Nov. 1797: This day is published
A Trip to the Nore (1s.). Receipts: #317 5s. 6d. (234.8.6; 76.10.6; 6.6.6)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, George Barnwell
Afterpiece Title: A Trip to the Nore
Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd
Dance: In 2nd piece: Dance of Sailors-; Hornpipe-Sga Bossi DelCaro