*p1780 09 02 hay A Widow and no Widow. ^As17800719^.*a1780 09 02 hay The Genius of Nonsense. Harlequin Vocal and Rhetorical-Bannister Jun.; Ditto Mum!-Lamash; Agreeable Companion [in a Post-Chaise-Webb; Landlord-Usher; Dame Turton-Edwin; Goody Burton-Webb; Gammer Gurton-Bannister; Pantaloon-Massey; Clown-Hussey (1st appearance on any stage these 20 years); Head Boy [of the Marine Society-Master Edwin; Officer in the Camp-Wood [i.e. doubled <i>Goody Burton</i>r]; Attendant-Stevens; Irishman-Egan; Emperor of the Quacks-Bannister Jun. [i.e. doubled <i>Harlequin</i>r]; Columbine-Miss Wewitzer; Maid-Miss Wood; Chambermaid-Mrs W. Palmer; Goddess of Health, Genius of Nonsense-Mrs Cargill.*d1780 09 02 hay In afterpiece: Master and Miss Byrne.[This dance was included in all subsequent performances.]*c1780 09 02 hay Afterpiece [1st time; P I, by $George Colman=, the elder. His authorship has hitherto been questioned, but for its authentication see $Peake=, II, 54. <i>Larpent MS 532</i>; not published]: An Original, Whimsical, Operatical, Pantomimical, Farcical, Electrical, Naval, Military, Temporary, Local Extravaganza.The Overture and new Musick by $Dr Arnold=. With new Scenes [by $Canter= (<i>Public Advertiser</i>, 5 Sept.)], Dresses and Decorations. The Views of the Temple of Health and the Camp in <i>St. James's Park</i> designed and executed by $Rooker=. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre.