09 March 1749
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1748-1749
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benefit for Barry. Pit and boxes laid together, and Front and Side Boxes built on Stage [see 7 March]. Tickets to be had at Mr Barry's, the corner of Bow St., Covent Garden. Mr Garrick first play'd Iago (Cross). [He had played it in Dublin 28 Feb. 1746.] Receipts: #289 (Cross); house charges, #60 (Powel)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Othello
Comments:
As17490106, but Iago-Garrick 1st time; Cassio-Palmer.
As17490106, but Iago-Garrick 1st time; Cassio-Palmer.
Cast:
- Role: Iago Actor: Garrick 1st time
- Role: Cassio Actor: Palmer.
- Role: Roderigo Actor: Yates.
- Role: Othello Actor: Barry
- Role: Brabantio Actor: Berry
- Role: Duke Actor: Winstone
- Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Cibber
- Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Pritchard
- Role: Montano Actor: Bransby
- Role: Gratiano Actor: Simpson
- Role: Ludovico Actor: Blakes.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Devil to Pay
Comments:
As17481105.
As17481105.
Cast:
- Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet.
- Role: Sir John Actor: Beard
- Role: Jobson Actor: Berry
- Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive.
Dance
Comment:
Cooke, the Aurettis