''The Rage'' is a 1794
comedy play by the British writer
Frederick Reynolds. It premiered at the
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden
The Royal Opera House (ROH) is an opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London. The large building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site. It is the home of The Royal Ope ...
in
London on 23 October 1794. The original cast included
William Thomas Lewis
William Thomas Lewis (1748?–1811), known as "Gentleman" Lewis, due to his refined acting style, was an English actor. He was said to be "the most complete fop on the stage". In later life he went into theatrical management.
Early days in Ir ...
as Gingham,
Alexander Pope as Darnley,
James Middleton as Sir George Gauntlet,
John Fawcett John Fawcett may refer to:
*John Fawcett (theologian) (1739–1817), British theologian, pastor and hymn writer
*John Fawcett (of Bolton) (1789–1867), composer/musician
*John Fawcett (organist) (1825–1857), his son, English organist
*John Fawce ...
as Honourable Mr Savage,
John Quick as Sir Paul Perpetual,
Joseph Shepherd Munden
Joseph Shepherd Munden (1758 – 6 February 1832) was an English actor.
He had a long provincial experience as actor and manager. His first London appearance was in 1790 at Covent Garden, where he mostly remained until 1811, becoming a lea ...
as Flush,
George Davenport as Ready,
John Bernard as Signor Cygnet,
Rosemond Mountain
Rosemond Mountain or Rosemond Wilkinson ( – died 3 July 1841) was a British actress and soprano. She was said to be the "best female singer on the English stage" from 1800.
Life
Wilkinson was born in London around 1768 to a family of performe ...
as Clara Sedley,
Isabella Mattocks as Lady Sarah Savage and
Jane Pope as Mrs Darnley. The Irish premiere took place at the
Crow Street Theatre
Crow Street Theatre was a theatre in Dublin, Ireland, originally opened in 1758 by the actor Spranger Barry. From 1788 until 1818 it was a patent theatre.
History
Spranger Barry and Henry Woodward
The actor Spranger Barry (1719–1777), born i ...
in
Dublin on 16 January 1795.
[Greene p.4502]
References
Bibliography
* Greene, John C. ''Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6''. Lexington Books, 2011.
* Nicoll, Allardyce. ''A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume IV''. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
1794 plays
Comedy plays
West End plays
British plays
Plays by Frederic Reynolds
Plays set in London
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