Hughes, Richard, 1814 - [?]
Person
Dates
- Existence: Born 1814
Biography
As well as displaying his acting abilities on occasions, he gained notoriety through his musical ability leading the band at the Covent Garden Theatre. A tribute was made to him in 1841 for his “courteous and gentlemen like conduct” during performances.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
'Gamester'; 'Harlequin and Duke Humphry's Dinner' or 'Jacke Cade, The Lord of London Stone'; 'Point of Honour' and 'The Windmill'; 'Handel' Playbill, 1842
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/57
Scope and Contents
'Gamester' and 'Harlequin and Duke Humphry's Dinner' or 'Jack Cade, The Lord of London Stone' performed on Wednesday 26 January 1842. 'Point of Honour' and 'The Windmill' performed on Saturday 29 January 1842. 'Handel' performed on Thursday 3 February 1842 at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Dates:
1842
'Miller's Maid'; 'Pas Deux; 'Don Juan' or 'The Spectre on Horseback'; 'Song'; 'Luke, The Labourer' or 'The Lost Son' Playbill, 1845
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/67
Scope and Contents
Performed on Tuesday 25 March 1843 at Theatre, Sheffield.
Dates:
1845