02 January 1769
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1768-1769
Volume:
4
Comments:
This year was publish'd, Observations on the Importance and use of Theatres, present Regulation and possible Improvement [40 pp. Advocates Government control of Theatres and selection of plays and taxation on theatrical entertainments.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Hypocrite
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Dr Cantwell Actor: King
- Role: Sir John Lambert Actor: Packer
- Role: Lambert Actor: Jefferson
- Role: Darnley Actor: Reddish
- Role: Charles Actor: Cautherly
- Role: Mawworm Actor: Weston
- Role: Old Lady Lambert Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
- Role: Lady Lambert Actor: Mrs W. Barry
- Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Smith
- Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Abington
- Role: Tipstaff Actor: Strange
- Role: Servt Actor: Watkins
Afterpiece
Title:
Queen Mab
Comments:
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Cast:
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
- Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
- Role: Sylvio Actor: Wright
- Role: Watchman Actor: Moody
- Role: Fairy Actor: Miss Rogers
- Role: Clod Actor: Ackman
- Role: Maigre Actor: Keen
- Role: Cook Actor: Johnston
- Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs King
- Role: to conclude with a Masquerade Actor: with additions.
- Role: with a New Allemande Actor: Dagueville, Sga Vidini
- Role: only Harlequin Actor: Rooker