05 September 1748
Event Information
Theatre:
Haymarket Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1748-1749
Volume:
4
Comments:
At the Desire of several Eminent Citizens. A concert, etc. Benefit for Stevens (bookseller). Mainpiece: Written by E. Young, author of the Midnight Thoughts. Boxes 5s. Pit 2s. 6d. Gallery 1s. 6d
Mainpiece
Title:
Busiris, King Of Egypt
Comments:
Nicanor-Stevens; Miris-Mrs Hickson; Mandana-Young Lady, first time on any stage; with an Occasional Prologue-a gentleman, lady in the character of the ghosts of Mr Booth and Mrs Oldfield.
Nicanor-Stevens; Miris-Mrs Hickson; Mandana-Young Lady, first time on any stage; with an Occasional Prologue-a gentleman, lady in the character of the ghosts of Mr Booth and Mrs Oldfield.
Cast:
- Role: Nicanor Actor: Stevens
- Role: Miris Actor: Mrs Hickson
- Role: Mandana Actor: Young Lady, first time on any stage
- Role: with an Occasional Prologue Actor: a gentleman, lady in the character of the ghosts of Mr Booth and Mrs Oldfield.
Song
Comment:
IV: A Cantata-Doorsming, who never appeared in public
Dance
Comment:
V: Drunken Peasant-Matthews