Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2 (?), by
William Linley. Also attributed to
Cordal Powel, librarian to the
Prince of Wales (
London Chronicle, 19 Jan. 1796).
Larpent MS 1106; not published, except for Airs (
C. Lowndes, 1796). Synopsis of action in
Pocket Magazine, Jan. 1796, p. 59]. The Musick composed by W. Linley. The Scenes [for a description of which see
Theatre Notebook, 1965, XIX, p. 58] entirely new, and painted by
Greenwood. The Machinery and Decorations by
Cabanel,
Johnston and
Jacobs. The Dresses by
Johnston and
Miss Rein. Nothing under Full Prince will be taken. Account-Book, 22 Jan.: Paid Wm. Linley for music of new pantomime #25. Receipts: #619 3s. (608.9; 10.14)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: Douglas
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home
Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive; or, The Magick Fire