1808-9.—Drury Lane.
"Venoni" (Monk Lewis, from Monvel). Venoni, Elliston.
"Man and Wife" (Arnold). Sir Willoughby and Lady Worrett, Dowton and Mrs. Harlowe.
Theatre burnt down 24th February 1809. The Company played at the Opera House and the Lyceum during the remainder of the season.
1808-9.—Covent Garden.
Theatre burnt down 19th September 1808, after the play of "Pizarro." The Company acted at the Opera House, where the only new piece of any merit that was produced was the "Exile" (Reynolds). Daran, by Young, from the Haymarket.
1809-10.
The Drury Lane Company continued at the Lyceum without producing any novelty of mark.
1809-10.
Covent Garden opened at increased prices for admission on the 18th of September. No new piece deserving of record was produced throughout the season.