Event Comment: Mainpiece: Altered into Three Acts. "All the comic part of the play is cut out" (
Monthly Mirror, Dec. 1795, p. 123). Afterpiece [1st time; P 2, by
William Pearce]: The Incidents principally selected from the legendary Ballads of the 13th Century. The Scenery, Machinery, Music, Dresses and Decorations entirely new, and in correct conformity to the Times. The Pantomime invented by
Mr Lonsdale. The Songs written by
Mr O'Keeffe. The Overture and the Music (with the exception of a few Antient Ballad Tunes) by
Reeve. The Dances invented by
Byrn. [The concluding Grand Scene regulated by
Thomas Harris (Monthly Mirror, supra).] The Scenery painted by
Hodgins,
Lupino,
Phillips,
Thorne,
Hollogan,
Blackmore, and assistants. The Machinery by
Sloper and
Goosetree. The Dresses by
Dick and
Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [For a further assignment of the Vocal Characters and for a more detailed synopsis, see 4 Jan. 1796.] Account-Book, 16 Jan. 1796: Paid Goosetree for the Keep and Hire of Horses for the Pantomime #15 13s. Receipts: #321 19s. (318.10; 3.9)