Event Comment: [
Fennell had acted
Douglas at
Edinburgh on 5 July 1788, and perhaps Previously.] Afterpiece [1st time: P 2, by
Charles Bonnor and
Robert Merry.
Larpent MS 886; not published. Synopsis of action in
Universal Magazine, Dec. 1790, pp. 321-23. Author of Prologue unknown]: Interspersed with Dialogue, Airs, Duettos, Chorusses, Dances, &c. &c. &c. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely new, and painted by
Richards,
Carver,
Hodgins,
Pugh,
Malton, with many Assistants [including
W. Hamilton (
European Magazine, Dec. 1790, p. 468]. Among others will be exhibited the following Scenes taken from accurate Drawings made on the Spot: The Jacobines Convent, Rue St.
Honorie; Places de Greve; Inside of the Hotel de Ville; View of the New Bridge called Pont Louis Seize; Fountain des Innocens; Palais Bourbon; View of the Champ de Mars, with the Grand Pavillion preparatory to the Festival; A Grand Assembly; View of the Triumphal Arch, prepared for the Procession to the Champ de Mars; Perspective View of the Champ de Mars, with the Bridge of Boats. With an exact Representation of the Banners, Oriflammes, &c. &c. in the Grand Procession to the Champ de Mars. The Whole to conclude with a Representation of the Grand Illuminated Platform, as prepared by the City of Paris, on the Ruins of the Bastille, for the Entertainment of the Provincial Deputies, and the Public. [The above has reference to the "
Grand National Fete" held in
Paris, 14 July 1790, in commemoration of the first anniversary of the fall of the
Bastille. It is included in all subsequent playbills.] The Dances [composed] by
Byrn. The Music composed and compiled [from
Reeve and
Naumann] by
Shield. The Dresses all Characteristically
French and New. Books of the Songs, &c. with a short Description of the Performance [
T. Cadell, 1790] to be had at the Theatre. Nothing under Full Price will be taken. Account-Book, 11 Jan. 1791: Paid
Bonnor #200. Receipts: #316 16s. (296.14; 20.2)