Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years [acted 28 Dec. 1787.
Toms is identified in
Morning Herald, 22 Sept. 1795: A Mr Toms made a probationary essay last night in the character of
Romeo. The bills erroneously announced it as his first appearance on this stage [
cg]; for his unsuccessful attempt in
Young Norval [i.e.
Douglas], about five years ago, on the same boards, is perfectly within our recollection.
London Chronicle, 22 Sept. 1795, also refers to Toms as Douglas.
European Magazine, Oct. 1790, p. 305, gives the name as
Turner, but in Oct. 1795, p. 273, states that Toms performed on one night only "a few years since."]. Afterpiece [1st time; BALL. P 2 (?), by
James Byrne, based partly on his
Nootka Sound,
and in May 1793 agin altered as
The Shipwreck; or, French Ingratitude. Not in
Larpent MS; not published; synopsis of action in
Diary, 5 Oct.]: A Ballet Pantomime, with new Scenes, Dresses,
and Decorations. The Overture
and Music compiled by Byrne, from
Haydn,
Rochefort,
Pleyel,
Gyrowetz,
Reeve,
Pieltain,
Dibdin. The new Music by
Shield. On account of some Scenes which are introduced from the Entertainment of Nootka Sound (performed last Season [on 4 June 1790]) Half Price will be taken. [This alludes to the custom of not llowing half-price during the run of entirely new pantomimes.] Paid
Brodie, for Stoves for the Theatre, #19 8s. Receipts: #207 8s. 6d. (201.16.0; 5.12.6)