Lovea-la-mode and Midas at Drury Lane in 1767
In a December 15 1767 letter from Temple the writer notes Lovea-la-mode was slated for Friday and Saturday but Love a-la-mode was deferred due to Mr Woodwards illness while Midas was scheduled for Saturday. The writer sat beside Woodward at Drury Lane House and praises Theatrical Monitor for timely information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garrick
Temple
Notes on Garrick's New Play and Patron Requests
The AVID SIMPLE journal praises Mr Monitor and reports on the additio to the bill for Widow'd Wife. It notes the house has not been half full except the first night and urges those with reserved seats to send their servants by one o'clock to secure them.
A Satirical Exchange Between Garrick and Colman
An era dialogue mocks critics and papers that puff actors Garrick and Colman. The speakers admit past overselling and distortions of tragedy and comedy, noting their own shared flaws and a cynical aim to ignore blame as they resume performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick
Colman