Event Comment: This tragedy was wrote by
Mr Dow,--went off but So, so.--some hisses thro' the play, and at the end also when given out.--The scenery and dresses was very fine, was well adapted, and had applause.--
Miss Younge played very bad, and much disliked--
Mr Holland and
Mr Aickin played well (
Hopkins Diary). New Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. [The
Prologue is
Larpent MS 289. It follows in content the suggestions of the Prologue to the
Orphan of China ten seasons earlier:@"Too much the Greek and Roman chiefs engage@The Muse's care--they languish on our stage;@The modern bard struck with the vast applause@Of ancient masters, like the painter draws@From models only.--Can such copies charm@The Heart, or like the glow of Nature warm?@To fill the scene, tonight our author brings@Originals at least, --Warriours and Kings,@Heroes who like their Gems, unpolish'd shine,@The mighty fathers of the Tartar line,@Greater than those whom classic pages boast,@If those are greatest who have conquored most."@ An account of the plot of the mainpiece is in
Lloyd's Evening Post, 16-19 Dec. Concludes: The play is said to have been written by Mr Dow, who lately favored the public with an accurate
History of the Hindoos. The decorations and dresses were very magnificent. The performers who were the most distinguished by the audience were Mr Holland,
Miss Younge, Mr Aickin, and
Mr Jefferson. Mr Holland spoke the Prologue and
Mrs Abington the
Epilogue the latter of which furnished infinite entertainment, from the spirit and humour of that admirable actress. A
Two column resume of the play appears in the
Public Advertiser, 19 Dec.