Event Comment: [See note for 9 Jan. 1770 of a mild riot this night during best scene of
The Orphan.] Afterpiece: A New Opera [by
George Alexander Stevens] the Music composed by
Mr Fisher. Books of the entertainment to be had at the theatre. Gave
Duke of Glocester's Footmen #2 2s. (Account Book). [Afterpiece a roaring burlesque of
Lee's
Rival Queens.
Larpent MS 302 includes Semi Chorus, Grand Chorus, and
Perdiccas, not listed in the Playbill. The Court awakes with total hangover.
Alexander orders a pot of coffee to clear his head.
Thais begs him to leave the gout giving juice-Retire with me @ In my
Chinese pavilion, drink some Tea." Afterpiece reviewed inthe
Freeholder's Magazine for Jan.]
Mr Shuter and
Mrs Mattocks gave great satisfaction in their different characters; the words of the songs were written by
Mr George Alexander Stephens, author of the celebrated
Lecture upon Heads, and several other whimsical productions; and the airs which had Uncommon merit, were composed by Mr Fisher, a young genius, who has hitherto been but little known in the musical world. Receipts: #215 8s. 6d