04 May 1784
Event Information
Theatre:
Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1783-1784
Volume:
5
Comments:
"[Mrs Siddons's] Impatience, her impassioned Gestures, during the Narrative of Old Norval--the Towering of her Transports after it--the Transports of Tenderness maternal... were given with an enthusiastic Grace of Truth" (Public Advertiser, 7 May). Receipts: #242 17s. (225/5; 16/13; 0/9; tickets not come in: 0/10)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Douglas
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Cast:
- Role: Douglas Actor: Brereton
- Role: Glenalvon Actor: Palmer
- Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Farren
- Role: Officer Actor: Wilson
- Role: Servant Actor: Phillimore
- Role: Norval Actor: Bensley
- Role: Anna Actor: Miss Wheeler
- Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Siddons
Afterpiece
Title:
Too Civil by Half
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Cast:
- Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
- Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
- Role: Bustle Actor: Wrighten
- Role: Lieutenant Bumper Actor: Chapman
- Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Parsons
- Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
- Role: Bridget Actor: Miss Wheeler
- Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Phillips
Dance
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