Event Comment: Mr Reddish who has to perform the part of
Alonzo was not come to begin the 3d Act, which put us in great Confusion, at Length
Mr J. Aickin consented to read the part, & we Cut Mr Aickins part quite out-An Apology was made to the Audience that Mr Reddish was not come, nor had he sent any Message-The Play went on;-before the play was finish'd Mr Reddish came to the House when the Play was over
Mr King & Mr Reddish went on the Stage Mr King apologis'd the Audience in behalf of Mr Reddish & told them that Mr R. was ready to make oath that he had entirely forgot that it was a play Night, & that it was by meer chance he came to the House at all-his looks were so truely pitiable, the Audience had Compassion & excus'd him (
Hopkins Diary). [
MacMillan's note from
Kemble differs slightly.
Genest, V, 353, notes that the rebellion of the audience was quelled by an offer of return of entrance money to those wished to leave. He also notes that Reddish on the eleventh published an affidavit in confirmation of his s
tatement, begging Pardon for disappointing the public.] Paid
Mr Wright per order
Mr G. G. #13 5s. 2d. Receipts: #143 7s. (Treasurer's Book)
Performances
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