Event Comment: Afterpiece An Historical Dramatic Piece of on act (taken from
Shakespear) with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, in the Reign of King
Henry V. The Characters dress'd in the Habits of the times. With proper Scenes and Decorations. On account of the Extraordinary Scenery, &c, and to prevent any interruption in the performance, it's desired no persons will take it ill that they cannot admitted behind the Scenes.--
General Advertiser. [This adaption most certainly occasioned by the trial, which began in
Westminster Hall on 28 July of
Lord Kilmarnock,
Lord Cromarty, and
Lord Balmerino for participation in the Rebellion of '45! (
Hogan,
Shakespeare in the Theatre, p. 199).] An Historical Dramatic Piece of one act, taken from Shakespear, will be perform'd, after a play, at
Drury Lane; it will be a
Representation of the trials of Lord Cambridge, Lord Scroopv, &c for High Treason, in the reign of King
Henry the Fifth. The Characters are to [be] dress'd in rich antique Habits of the times.--
Daily Advertiser, 31 July. Last night the Dramatick Piece call'd
The Conspiracy Discover'd; or French Policy Defeated, with a representation of the Trials of the Lords for High Treason, was acted at
dl, with great applause, and will be performed again tomorrow night at the desire of several persons of Distinction.--
General Advertiser, 5 Aug