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‘Mrs Deacle has the honor to announce that on Friday Evening the 5th instant, will be presented the Petit Comedy of Catching an Heiress.
Dramatis Personae.
Captain Poodle, a cavalry officer, possessing the usual military accomplishments……Fribble
Captain Killingly, his friend and comrade–possessing the same qualifications……An Amateur
Mr Gayton, a respectable elderly gentleman, possessing a moderate fortune, and a handsome daughter……Captain Cannon
Tom Twigg, An Ostler, a White-chappler, a “wild young youth” who was not born yesterday–possessing an extensive knowledge of the polite arts and fashionable sciences……Wigler.
Baron Sowercroutzensausengen, a German minstrel possessing the O-E-I-O-E in beautiful perfection……Wigler.
Stubby, a facetious Waiter possessing a talent for invention……Nicodemus
Caroline Gayton, a supposed heiress, daughter of the respectable elderly gentleman–a lady possessing great powers of attraction……Mrs Deacle.
Mr Fip Gayton, an Exquisite Exclusive possessing every attribute of puppyism……Mrs Deacle.
Sally Giggle, Miss Gayton’s maid–a young person possessing many useful as well as ornamental qualities……Miss Glavonelly.
Jessamy, Mr Fip Gayton’s Tiger–a lad possessing a good stock of impudence, and various Tiger accomplishments……Miss Glavonelly.
After which, a Comic Song by……Hector Timid
To be followed by the Burletta of Antony and Cleopatra.
Dram. Pers.
Antony a Gentleman fond of Fun and Champagne……Hector Timid.
Cleopatra a Sempstress returning from Masquerade……Mrs Deacle.
After which, a comic song……Wigler.
The whole to conclude (by particular desire with the laughable farce of The Dead Shot.
Dram. Pers.
Captain Cannon……Colonel Tweezer.
Mr Wiseman……Wigler.
Frederick……An Amateur
Mr Hector Timid……Hector Timid.
Louisa Lovetrick……Mrs Deacle.
Chatter (her maid)……Miss Glavonelly.
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| Date | Time | Frequency | Venue |
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| From 05-July-1844 to 05-July-1844 | From 19:00 | – | – |
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| Running Order | Schedule Item | Type | Date and Time |
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Person and Troupe
| Name | Type | Role in Performance |
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| Mrs Deacle | Person | Actor – Caroline Gayton; Actor – Mr Fip Gayton; Actor – Louisa Lovetrick |
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Sources
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 11 July 1844, Page 2. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/singfreepressa18440711-1.2.6.2
Contributor
2026. “Catching an Heiress, Antony and Cleopatra, and Dead Shot – 1844 – San Souci Theatre”. In Performing Archipelagos, edited by Kyueun Kim, Alvin Eng Hui Lim and Hedren Wai Yuan Sum. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
