Event Comment: MMrs Woffington fainted (
Rylands MS.). Last night, in the First Act of
All's Well, which was acted at
Drury Lane, Mrs Woffington was taken so violently ill, that she fainted away, as she stood at the scenes, ready to come on; After a proper Apology being made, the Audience with great Humanity and Patience, waited till another person dress'd to read the part.--This night the
Alchemist (by Particular Desire) is to be performed; and on Thursday, His Royal Highness and
the Duke and
Princesses have commanded the
Tender Husband. On Friday the Play All's Well will be represented; when if Mrs Woffington is not recover'd,
Mrs Mills will be ready in the part. Receipts: #100
Performances
Mainpiece Title: Alls Well That Ends Well
Related Works
Related Work: All's Well that Ends Well Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Afterpiece Title: The Harlots Progress
Song: I: Sylvia wilt thou was e thy Prime, a new song of Mr Arne's,-Lowe; III: Was ever nymph like Rosamond-Lowe
Dance: II: A Concerto, as17420105; IV: The Italian Peasants, as17411205