Event Comment: This tragedy was wrote by
Mr Dow,--went off but So, so.--some hisses thro'
the play, and at
the end also when given out.--
The scenery and dresses was very fine, was well adapted, and had applause.--
Miss Younge played very bad, and much disliked--
Mr Holland and
Mr Aickin played well (
Hopkins Diary). New Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. [
The Prologue is
Larpent MS 289. It follows in content
the suggestions of
the Prologue to
the Orphan of China ten seasons earlier:@"Too much
the Greek and Roman chiefs engage@
The Muse's care--
they languish on our stage;@
The modern bard struck with
the vast applause@Of ancient masters, like
the painter draws@From models only.--Can such copies charm@
The Heart, or like
the glow of Nature warm?@To fill
the scene, tonight our author brings@Originals at least, --Warriours and Kings,@Heroes who like
their Gems, unpolish'd shine,@
The mighty fa
thers of
the Tartar line,@Greater than those whom classic pages boast,@If those are greatest who have conquored most."@ An account of
the plot of
the mainpiece is in
Lloyd's Evening Post, 16-19 Dec. Concludes:
The play is said to have been written by Mr Dow, who lately favored
the public with an accurate
History of the Hindoos.
The decorations and dresses were very magnificent.
The performers who were
the most distinguished by
the audience were Mr Holland,
Miss Younge, Mr Aickin, and
Mr Jefferson. Mr Holland spoke
the Prologue and
Mrs Abington the Epilogue the latter of which furnished infinite entertainment, from
the spirit and humour of that admirable actress. A Two column resume of
the play appears in
the Public Advertiser, 19 Dec.