Event Comment: Mainpiece: A New
English Burletta, never performed, by
the Author of
Midas [
Kane O'Hara], in three parts. Books of
the Burletta to be had at
the Theatre. Receipts: #229 14s. [
The mainpiece had been censored by Licenser 5 April 1772 (
Larpent MS 330) but had been passed later.
The MS indicates stage directions "Curtain rising discovers a splendid Pavilion in
the Clouds,
Juno,
Pallas and
Venus at card table." Reviewed in
the Westminster Magazine. Rev.
Charles Jenner wrote
the following "
Ode to Miss Catley in the character of Juno." (
Harvard Library original MSS No. 65 [1930].)] @Hail vulgar Goddess of
the foul mouth'd race!@If modest Bard may hail without offence)@In whose majestic, blush-disdaining face@
The steady hand of Fate wrote Impudence;@Hail to thy dauntless front, and aspect bold;@Thrice hail, magnificent, immortal scold!@ @
Thee, Goddess, from
the upper gallery's height@With heedful look
the jealous fish-wife eyes,@Tho early train'd to urge
the mouthing flight,@She hears thy bellowing powers with surprize.@Returns instructed to
the realms that bore her,@Adopts thy tones and carries all before her.@ @Proceed
then,
Catley, in thy great career@And nightly let our maidens hear and see@
The sweetest voice disgust
the listning ear@
The fairest face assume deformity!@So shalt thou arm
them with
their best defense,@And teach
them Modesty by Impudence.