Cumberland’s Comedy Receives Warm Public Praise
Nume public are indebted to Mr Cumberland for a finished stage piece. The Summer's Tale and the Brothers had mixed receptions. The Banishment of Cicero showed potential for future drama. The new Comedy, with Hamlet discussion, earns universal applause despite minor objections. Mrs Rogers replaces Mrs Baddeley as Louisa Dudley, a substitution deemed poetically unjust by some. The piece by Mr Monaca, with music by Mr Boyce, is praised as natural and engaging, a standout musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Cicero
Avery Jucking
Outjos
Traagedy
Mey
Gar- Tick
Tragedy of Hamlet reviewed at Covent Garden Theatre
A September performance at Covent Garden examines Shakespeare Hamlet the Danish tragedy. The review critiques the acting cast including Hamlet and Ophelia, praises Johnsonian insights, notes changes to scenes and the representation of characters, and laments the absence of a few ideal performers while highlighting management shortcomings.
Polonius Advice Paraphrase At Athenian Stage
A noted performance features Mrs. Mattocks as Ophelia in a simple plot by Bickerstaff. The piece parades Shakespearean garb with Polonius and Laertes in a comic frame, using Arne’s music and Sally’s integrity to heighten the drama amid social temptations and class contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakepear
Polonius
Ophelia
Mrs. Mattocks
Thonas
Sally
Mr. Bickerstaff
Thomas
Arne
To Be Let at Dummer House in Hampshire
A large house with two parlours kitchen servants hall and multiple pantries, five bedrooms with garrets, brewhouse laundry stable and garden. Located five miles from Basingstoke in a good sporting area. Inquiries to Mr John Othen Basingstoke or James Smith Dummer Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummer
County of Hants
Basingstoke
Great Western
John Othen
James Smith
Dummer Hall
George Inn
Battle
Sussex
Edward Drury
Ladyday
Critt Nden
John Heywood
Melis
J. l’Anson
Cannon-row
Westminster
Diana
Rco
Gleed
Pool
William Partons
Browrfea
N.B
White Hart Inn
Thrapton
Northampton
Brighton
Kimbolton
Thrasston
Gurcie
Maynard
Thomas Perther
Cople
Bedford
Maynad
Banwell
Newcastle Upon Tyng
Northumberland
Benwell
Newcastle
Carlisle
Mathew Duane
Lincoln’s Inn
Morgar
White Lion Inn
Kit's End
Barnet
Great North Road
Middlesex
Rowe and Crown
Heunflow
St. Albans
Eppin
Bir
Morgan
Great Queen-street
Lincoln’s-inn-felds
London
John Shaw
Houshold
John Marshe Bickinson
Dunstable
Efa
Rose and Crown
St. John’street
St. Alban’s
Hemel Hempsteae
Leighton
Luton
Shaw
Woburn
Ta Bisistele
Whelsham
Davien
Chet
Afihachmie
Mureur
Tate
Mies
Maberly
Chot
Gofuical
Peron
Meff
Eyres
Christ Hospital
King's Arms Inn
Great Berkhampstead
Richardson
Goorluck
Carty
Richtar
CRIA
Sant
Eas
Thera
Pert Imers
Pontes Fo
Olin Stray
Price
Vocabulary of the Language of Otantice and Endeavour Voyage
A journal from Captain Cook's Endeavour voyage 1768 to 1771 describes new southern hemispheric lands and peoples. It notes fashion, customs, and industry, with observations on tools, manufacture, and daily life. Published in the Strand with Royal Society backing and Admiralty reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavour
Royal Society
T, Decker and
A. D. Henri
Strand
An Bes
Acts
Lords of the Admiralty
Balli
Saunder
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Theatrical Review
Drury-Lane Theatre
Covent-Carden Theatre
Fialile
Shak-Peare
Saxi Grammaticus
Johnson
Kesper
Handel
Hamner
Rarulet
Opheia
Hanlet
Liereet
Evin
Dramatick
Fheing
Smith
Hamlet
Pritchard
France
derBe
T. RB
Edmund Waller
Leazonsfeld
Edazunt Waller
James Jackson
Furnival’s Inn
Kent
Robert Mitchell
Guildford
Surry
Messrs
John Iad
Wiliam Shaw
John Martyr
Mitchel
Society of London Annulianuts
Keeby
Armourers Hall
Coleman-street
N.B. S.ch
Lye
Benjamin White
Palace’s Head
Aidto
Lord Crosvenor
Prc
Lomica
Ovite
William Mreniield
Unover-Square
Olbel
Caine
Matter
Ly Rice Ard Pierce
Academy
Burlington-Garcens
L. Llawes
W. Clarke
R. Collins
Oliver Pigzot
Rortihan
Cambridgeshire
England
Ipswich
Newsarket
Mount Airy
York
Duke of Granon
Mr. Panton
Jerr Ramsden
Yorshire
Sue
Bajazet
Gekiin
Whiteroot
Ech
Lord Loathabes
Nes Iarket
King’s Arms Inn
Great Leswhar
Lerford
Great Berkhan
Pead
Hertfocd
Chellanni
Suck Lorre
Rid
Rid, Lettye
Chet Harm
Actio
Rothway
Parifia
Bait Luins
U.S
Yosay
Gil
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