Event Comment: ["To
wards the begining of the second act of
Marian,
Miss Poole, while on the stage, was taken suddenly ill, and literally fainted away; and it was with much difficulty that
Mr Thompson [on 18 Nov. 1793 he is listed as acting
Oliver], who stood near her at the time, prevented her falling down. She was carried off motionless, and an apology being made to the audience by
Incledon, the piece was brought to a conclusion" (
Morning Herald, 17 Nov.).] Receipts: #201 19s. (194.7.6; 7.11.6)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Rage
Afterpiece Title: Marian
Performance Comment: Edward-Johnstone; Sir Henry Freeman (with Old Towler)-Incledon; Robin-Townsend; Thomas-Gray; Jamie-Powel; Peggy-Mrs Mountain; Patty-Mrs Martyr; Marian-Miss Poole.