Misprint In The Graphic

The Grauniad are not the only rag to make the odd mistake. The Graphic's review of Pittore e Duca (4 February 1882) performed at Her Majesty's Theatre by the Carl Rosa Company refers to Herbert d'Egville's efficient performance. However, unless there were two d'Egvilles in the Carl Rosa Company this is likely to be John Hervet d'Egville.

John Hervet d'Egville as the Mikado

John spent to years with the Carl Rosa Company before moving on to the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Now Herbert is added to my list of synonyms for Hervet fate will likely conspire in compounding my reputation as an idiot by revealing Herbert d'Egville of the Carl Rosa Company.