20 December 1768
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1768-1769
Volume:
4
Comments:
Benfit towards the increase of a Fund (Established by the Performers of this Theatre) for the support of such actors, and their families, who from Age or Infirmities, shall be oblig'd to quit the stage. Charges #65 7s. 6d. [including candles, extra kettle drum, side drum, organ and tabor & pipe]. Balance due Fund #101 17s. 6d. plus a special income of #17 13s. from 64 Box tickets (Account Book). Receipts: #167 5s. (Account Book)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
King Lear
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Cast:
- Role: Lear Actor: Powell
- Role: Edgar Actor: Smith
- Role: Albany Actor: Hull
- Role: Cornwall Actor: Gardner
- Role: Gloster Actor: Gibson
- Role: Bastard Actor: Bensley
- Role: France Actor: Davis
- Role: Burgundy Actor: Lewes
- Role: Kent Actor: Clarke
- Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Cushing
- Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Vincent
- Role: Regan Actor: Mrs DuBellamy
- Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Yates
- Role: Doctor Actor: Redman
- Role: Captain Actor: Wignell
- Role: Old Man Actor: Hallam
- Role: Herald Actor: Holtom
- Role: Cornwall's Servt Actor: T. Smith
Afterpiece
Title:
The Oxonian in Town
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Cast:
- Role: MacShuffle Actor: Barrington.
- Role: Careless Actor: Woodward
- Role: Knowell Actor: Bensley
- Role: Rook Actor: DuBellamy
- Role: Shark Actor: Mahon
- Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks.