Monday 28 April 1783

Plays

Performances
The Beggar's Opera, The Flitch of Bacon, Hornpipe, The Poney Races
Event Type
Benefit
Revenue
£276 10s 6d
Available Revenue
56%
Capacity
81%
Beneficiary(ies)
Charles Bannister
Commanded by
N/A
Requested by
N/A
Charge
£105
Additional Charge
Unknown
Notes
Benefit: Bannister
The great Overflow from Covent Garden Theatre on Tuesday last has induced many of Mr Bannister's Friends to desire he would again perform the Part of Polly, In Compliance with the Wish of those to whom he is under so many Obligations he will this Evening make his Appearance in that Character for the last Time of his appearing in Petticoats
Tickets delivered for Alexander and Acis and Galatea will be admitted

Business

Income

Category Amount Full price Half price Aftermoney Supplementary Notes
Door Receipts £167 11s 6d £167 11s 6d £0 £0 £0
Beneficiaries
Tickets Amount Box Pit Gallery Total
Charles Bannister £108 19s 283 18 130 431
Total £276 10s 6d

Expenditure

Category Amount Payment Type A/c book entry Notes
Actors £31 10s Internal Paid Mr: Macklin one Nights Performance, the 13th: Febry[.] last
Musicians (Band) £7 14s 10d Internal Music the 26th: Instant
Musicians (Kettle Drums) 5s Internal Kettle Drum
Properties 2s Departmental Properties Do. [the 26th: Instant]
Total £39 11s 10d