Event Comment: Mainpiece: A New Tragedy never performed before. This Tragedy was written by
Mr Murphy & has great Merit, it is very carefully got up & well perform'd, & receiv'd uncommon Applause
Mrs Barry Display great Tragick powers & receiv'd the vast Applause She merited--She will gain great Reputation in the part (
Hopkins Diary). New Scenes, Dresses, Decorations.
Theatrical Review, 26 Feb.: Mrs Barry rose beyond herself, if we may be allowed the expression, in the laborious Character of
Euphrasia....The scenes
and decorations were well adapted to the importance of the piece. The representation of the city of
Syracusev, with a view of the sea;
and the Temple scene, with the mausoleum, in particular are extremely well executed,
and do credit to the theatre,
and honor to the artists who designed
and painted them. Paid two notes for
Mr J. Aickin, per order #12 1s. 8d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #251 7s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)