Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by
James Cobb.
Larpent MS 961; not published; synopsis of plot in
Universal Magazine, Nov. 1792, p. 393]:
The Scenes entirely new, designed and executed by
Greenwood. With new Dresses and Decorations.
The Music composed principally by
Storace, with a few Pieces selected from
Anfossi,
Bianchi and [
La Bella Pescatrice, by]
Guglielmi. Books of
the Songs to be had at
the Theatre.
The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15 [see 15 Apr. 1793]. "
The dialogue of operas now a days is thought of little consequence, and in this instance,
the author has certainly strictly adhered to that opinion; however, by
the aid of Painter, Composer, Taylor and Performers [
The Pirates] will certainly long continue to attract admiration" (
Thespian Magazine, Jan. 1793, p. 169). Receipts: #359 10s. 6d. (336.6.6; 23.0.0; 0.4.0)