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