Event Comment: Benefit for the Widow and the Distressed Family of Mr Lambe, who was unfortunately killed at the late Fire, near Wardour St., Soho. The widow Lambe having a large family of children, the youngest of which being but 5 months old, humbly hopes those charitably disposed persons who intend to honor her by their appearance on this occasion, will excuse her application in person. Boxes 10s. 6d. Pit 5s. Gallery 3s. To begin at 6:30 p.m

Event Comment: Books of the new Dance to be had at the Theatre. "Nothing could equal the manner in which the whole was conducted: the wrestling, the gladiators; the defeat of the Sabines; the besieging of Rome by the latter; their reconciliation with the Romans, &c." (Morning Herald, 13 Dec)

Event Comment: Benefit for Mme Simonet. There being a few Boxes to be disposed of, those who would wish to be accomodated are requested to direct their commands as above, as soon as possible. Tickets, half a guinea each, to be had of Mme Simonet, No. 33, Pall-mall

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs duRuel

Event Comment: Mainpiece:In I A Grand Masqueradev. Afterpiece [1st time; M. INT 1, by Thomas John Dibdin]: To conclude with a new Scenic Representation of Britannia Triumphantv. Interspersed With a Variety of favorite old Airs, popular Songs, Parodies, &c. The Overture and new Songs composed and the Music in general arranged by Moorehead. The Machinery invented and executed by Cresswell. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre, price Six-pence. Morning Chronicle, 16 Oct. 1799: This day is published The Naval Pillar (price not listed). The afterpiece had reference to the contemplated erection of a "Naval Pillar" on Portsdown Hill, near Portsmouth, in commemoration of the recent victbries of the English navy. A plain pillar is at the last introduced, with the names of the most celebrated admirals on a scroll, round which the sailors and their sweethearts dance with peculiar festivity. The pillar now flies open, and displays a most magnificent and appropriate spectacle--consisting of Britannia, personated by Mrs Chapman, under a rich canopy, with the figures of a sailor and a soldier for supporters, pointing to the letters G. R. over a brilliant sun, which turns on the center; shrouded in clouds above, and surrounded by angels, is a medallion of Lord Howe, and on columns on each side of the canopy are medallions of your great living naval commanders" (Monthly Visitor, Oct. 1799, p. 180). Receipts: #284 10s. 6d. (277.18.6; 6.12.0)

Event Comment: By Subscription. The music for The Judgment of Paris composed by Weldon. [Note that both duRuel and Mrs Mayers are advertised to appear at both theaters this day.

Event Comment: Benefit Rob. Williams, Mrs Whitherilt [Mrs Wetherilt], Mrs Boman, Miss Davison. Afterpiece: Set to Musick by Mr Eccles

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mrs Centlivre. Afterpiece: Written by the Author of the Toy Shop. N.B. Whereas several Audiences have of late been very much disgusted at the Performances being interrupted by Persons crouding upon the Stage; none for the future can be admitted behind the Scenes, except those who have Annual Silver Tickets

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of the Turkish Ambassadour. Benefit Phillips, in confinement in King's Bench. [Prices 3s., 2s., 1s.] Mr Phillips humbly begs leave to inform his Friends, being under Confinement in the King's Bench, He has not at present an Opportunity to wait on such Gentlemen and Ladies, as he may have hopes to esteem his well wishers. But in order to render Mrs Phillips's Entertainment as agreeable as possible to the Publick, Mr Phillips will be there on that Night. Tickets at Mrs Phillips's / Lodgings, at Mrs Norman's in Ayliffe St.; and of Mr Phillips in the King's Bench Prison, Southwark