14 May 1751
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1750-1751
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benefit for one Barry a Jeweller (Cross). A Charity Play, recommended by the City of London for Barry, Jeweller in Salisbury Court (being in great distress). Tickets at Grigsby's, Shadwell's, Janeway's and Sam's Coffee Houses by the Royal Exchange; Peele's, Nando's Anderton's and Temple Exchange in Fleet St., Marsh's Coffee House in Silver St., and at the stage door. Stage will be form'd into an Amphitheatre (General Advertiser). Mr Reinhold dy'd (Cross). A man no less admired for his private character than his publick performance. He has left behind him a Wife and Four small children in great distress; for the relief of whom the Managers of Drury Lane, and the actors have agreed to perform a play Gratis, some time next week; when it is hop'd the good nature of the publick will favour the intention of the performers. Tickets to be had of Mr Beard, at his house in North St., Red Lion Square, and at the theatre (General Advertiser, 16 May). Receipts: #60 (Cross)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The London Merchant
Comments:
As17501227, but Uncle-Simson; Maria-Mrs Ward.
As17501227, but Uncle-Simson; Maria-Mrs Ward.
Afterpiece
Title:
The Lying Valet
Comments:
As17500915.
As17500915.
Cast:
- Role: Sharp Actor: Yates
- Role: Gayless Actor: Blakes
- Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Bennet
- Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Green.
Dance
Comment:
IV: Comic Dance, as17501231