Event Comment: [
Miss Humphries, who was from
the Private Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, is identified by MS annotation on
Kemble playbill. In afterpiece
the playbill retains
Barrymore as
Sir Rowland, and
Bannister Jun. as
Walter, but "
The Public are respectfully informed that Bannister being suddenly afflicted with a Hoarseness, and Barrymore having met with an unfortunate Accident, are both rendered incapable of
the honour of appearing before
them this Evening. To prevent a disappointment of
The Children in the Wood Dowton will perform...Walter, and
C. Kemble Sir Rowland, presuming humbly upon
the usual kind indulgence experienced upon such emergencies" (printed slip attached to Kemble playbill).] Receipts: #259 18s. (160.0.6; 98.12.6; 1.5.0)
Performances
Mainpiece Title: The Heiress
Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood
Entertainment: Entertainment. Not listed on playbill (see17971016). Morning Herald, 16 Oct.: A representation of the late engagement with the Dutch-; was unexpectedly given after the play. It was followed by some fire@works-, in which was a star, ending after various mutations in a sun, emblematic of British Glory!
Performance Comment: Not listed on playbill (see17971016). Morning Herald, 16 Oct.: A representation of the late engagement with the Dutch-; was unexpectedly given after the play. It was followed by some fire@works-, in which was a star, ending after various mutations in a sun, emblematic of British Glory!.