20 May 1794
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1793-1794
Volume:
5
Comments:
Benefit for Miss Chapman. [In 1st piece the Young Lady is identified in Morning Herald, 20 May, only as "Niece to the late Alexander Fordyce, Esq., and a pupil of the veteran Macklin."] Morning Herald, 10 May: Tickets to be had of Miss Chapman, No. 33, Norfolk-street, Strand. Receipts: #199 8s. 6d. (62/4/0; 10/12/6; tickets: 126/12/0)
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Suspicious Husband
Comments:
As17931223, but Mrs Strickland-A Young Lady (1st appearance on any stage); Jacintha-Miss Chapman; omitted: Tester . omitted: Tester .
As17931223, but Mrs Strickland-A Young Lady (1st appearance on any stage); Jacintha-Miss Chapman; omitted: Tester . omitted: Tester .
Cast:
- Role: Mrs Strickland Actor: A Young Lady
- Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Chapman
- Role: Ranger Actor: Lewis
- Role: Strickland Actor: Farren
- Role: Bellamy Actor: Davies
- Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Bernard
- Role: Tester Actor: Blanchard
- Role: Buckle Actor: Thompson
- Role: Frankly Actor: Holman
- Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Mattocks
- Role: Milliner Actor: Mrs Follett
- Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Pope.
Afterpiece
Title:
THE SAILOR'S FESTIVAL
Comments:
As17940425.
As17940425.
Cast:
- Role: . The Mid Actor: Watch, When 'tis Night, by Incledon. The good Subjects of England by Incledon, Richardson, Townsend. SCENE II. A Landscape. The Disconsolate Sailor, When my Money was gone, by Mrs Martyr, in character. When Daisies mead by Miss Barnett. SCENE III. Irish Song by Johnstone. Treble Hornpipe by Byrn, Holland, Mme Rossi. Rule Britannia by Incledon. With a Representation of the Grand Fleet at Anchor in Portsmouth Harbour
- Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies.
- Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Miss Standen
- Role: Grizzle Actor: Blanchard
- Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
- Role: Noodle Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Ghost Actor: Powel
- Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
- Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.
- Role: Lubin Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Lord of the Manor Actor: Evatt
- Role: Bailiff Actor: Cubitt II Annette-Mrs Mountain
- Role: Cubitt II Annette Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Count Conolly Villars Actor: Holman
- Role: Mr Dermot Actor: Johnstone
- Role: Mr Dorimont Actor: Farren
- Role: Sir Paul Peckham Actor: Fawcett
- Role: Sir Samuel Sheepy Actor: Munden
- Role: Picard Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Exempt Actor: Thompson
- Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Chapman
- Role: Lydia Actor: Miss Hopkins
- Role: Lady Peckham Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
- Role: : Ballad Singer Actor: Fawcett
- Role: : Lucifer Actor: Campbell
- Role: Zephyrus Actor: Holland
- Role: Dancing Actor: Master
- Role: Master Actor: Fawcett
- Role: : Zany Actor: Simmons
- Role: . Lucifer Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Pillardoc Actor: Richardson
- Role: Asmodius Actor: Townsend
- Role: Orchus Actor: Blurton
- Role: Bclial Actor: Linton
- Role: Ades Actor: Street. II. The Study of Dr Faustus
- Role: Dr Faustus Actor: Farley
- Role: Zany Actor: West. III. A Landscape and Water Mill
- Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
- Role: Pierrot Actor: Follett
- Role: Miller Actor: Hawtin
- Role: Taylor Actor: Simmons
- Role: Bridemen Actor: Cranfield, Ratchford, Blurton, Wilde, Rayner, Jackson, &c.Miller's Wife-Miss Leserve
- Role: Miller's Wife Actor: Miss Leserve
- Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
- Role: Colombine Actor: Mme Rossi
- Role: Philidel Actor: Mrs Mountain. IV. A View of a Country Inn: The Bull and Dog
- Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Henley. V. A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for erecting the New Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
- Role: A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for e Actor: Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
- Role: A View of Smithfield on a Market Actor: Day
- Role: ByrnFlora Actor: Mlle St. Amand. VIII. A Tobacco Warehouse, which changes to an Equestrian Figure by Roubiliac. IX. A Street, in which is introduced two Irish Sedan Chairs
- Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Byrn, Holland, Mlle St. Amand, Cranfield, Ratchford, King, Blurton, Wilde, Mrs Castelle, Miss Kirton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Blurton
- Role: Alban Actor: Holman
- Role: Captain O'Leary Actor: Johnstone
- Role: Patrick Actor: Rock
- Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
- Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Brunton
- Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
- Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Farley
- Role: Marquis Actor: W. Powel
- Role: Pioneer Actor: Cranfield
- Role: Dusty Gentleman Actor: Bernard
- Role: Poet Actor: Marshall
- Role: Shoe@Black Actor: Rees
- Role: Jacobine Actor: Cross
- Role: Lemonadier Actor: C. Powell
- Role: Poissards Actor: Blurton, Rayner
- Role: Gardener Actor: Milburne
- Role: Grotesque Actor: Follett
- Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd
- Role: : Recruiting Serjeant Actor: Townsend
- Role: Gripe Actor: Quick
- Role: Lively Actor: Davies
- Role: Mustapha Actor: Richardson
- Role: Osmond Actor: Townsend
- Role: Ali Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Hunks Actor: FawcettJenny-Mrs Mountain
- Role: FawcettJenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
- Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Poole
Afterpiece
Title:
MODERN ANTIQUES
Comments:
As17931109, but Belinda-Miss Hopkins; omitted: Napkin, Hearty . omitted: Napkin, Hearty .
As17931109, but Belinda-Miss Hopkins; omitted: Napkin, Hearty . omitted: Napkin, Hearty .
Cast:
- Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Hopkins
- Role: Sandy Actor: Johnstone.
- Role: Solyman Actor: Davies
- Role: Osman Actor: Cubitt
- Role: Ismene Actor: Mrs Martyr
- Role: Elmira Actor: Miss Chapman
- Role: Roxalana Actor: Mrs Esten.
- Role: Cockletop Actor: Quick
- Role: Joey Actor: Blanchard
- Role: Frank Actor: Munden
- Role: Napkin Actor: Wilde
- Role: Hearty Actor: Powel Mrs Camomile-Miss Chapman
- Role: Powel Mrs Camomile Actor: Miss Chapman
- Role: Flounce Actor: Miss Stuart
- Role: Nan Actor: Mrs Watts
- Role: Mrs Cockletop Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Song
Comment:
End of Act IV of 1st piece Mad Bess, as17940425; In the course of the Evening Black-Eyed Susan, as17940502