24 October 1796

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Theatre: Covent Garden
Theatrical Season: 1796-1797
Volume: 5
Comments: Afterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from The Choice of Harlequin. The Magic Cavern, The Enchanted Castle, The Sylphs, The Sorcerer. The Music compiled from, and composed by Michael Arne, Shield, J. C.? Bach, Spofforth, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by Hodgins, Phillips, Hollogan. Blackmore, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0)

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    *p cg Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello-Pope; Roderigo-Knight; Cassio-Macready; Brabantio-Hull; Lodovico-Toms; Duke-Thompson; Gratiano-Powel; Montano-Claremont; Iago-Murray; Emilia-Mrs Fawcett; Desdemona-Mrs Pope. *aHarlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set. [<i>Pantomimic Characters</i>r.% Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [<i>Vocal Characters</i>r.% Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-MrsMountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; <i>Glees</i> and <i>Chorusses</i>-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, painted by $Richards=, the music by $Shield=);% A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, $Dall=, and $Smirk=; the music by $Michael Arne=. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from <i>The Sorcerer</i>) invented by $Rich=. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>)% <i>Come pass the Box</i>(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a% <i>Hornpipe</i> in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact <i>Representation of the Telegraphe</i>v. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A <i>View of Dover</i>v. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with% <i>Rule Britannia</i>-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The <i>Kitchen Scene</i>v by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A <i>Landscape</i>v painted by $Lambert=, which changes to the <i>Wash-House Scene</i>v (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outsideof a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to aWheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-HarlequinGladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i>r and <i>Columbine</i>r, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>r. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen%. *cAfterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>. <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, <i>The Enchanted Castle</i>, <i>The Sylphs</i>, <i>The Sorcerer</i>. The Music compiled from, and composed by $Michael Arne=, $Shield=, $J. C.? Bach=, $Spofforth=, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by $Hodgins=, $Phillips=, $Hollogan=. $Blackmore=, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0).
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    *p1796 10 24 cg Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello-Pope; Roderigo-Knight; Cassio-Macready; Brabantio-Hull; Lodovico-Toms; Duke-Thompson; Gratiano-Powel; Montano-Claremont; Iago-Murray; Emilia-Mrs Fawcett; Desdemona-Mrs Pope.*a1796 10 24 cg Harlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set. <i>Pantomimic Characters</i>r. Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [<i>Vocal Characters</i>r. Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-Mrs Mountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; <i>Glees</i> and <i>Chorusses</i>-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, painted by $Richards=, the music by $Shield=); A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, $Dall=, and $Smirk=; the music by $Michael Arne=. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from <i>The Sorcerer</i>) invented by $Rich=. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>) <i>Come pass the Box</i>(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a <i>Hornpipe</i> in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact <i>Representation of the Telegraphe</i>v. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A <i>View of Dover</i>v. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with <i>Rule Britannia</i>-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The <i>Kitchen Scene</i>v by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A <i>Landscape</i>v painted by $Lambert=, which changes to the <i>Wash-House Scene</i>v (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i>r and <i>Columbine</i>r, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>r. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.*c1796 10 24 cg Afterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>. <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, <i>The Enchanted Castle</i>, <i>The Sylphs</i>, <i>The Sorcerer</i>. The Music compiled from, and composed by $Michael Arne=, $Shield=, $J. C.? Bach=, $Spofforth=, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by $Hodgins=, $Phillips=, $Hollogan=. $Blackmore=, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0).
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    Event: 50374 | 17961024 | cg | Afterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>. <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, <i>The Enchanted Castle</i>, <i>The Sylphs</i>, <i>The Sorcerer</i>. The Music compiled from, and composed by $Michael Arne=, $Shield=, $J. C.? Bach=, $Spofforth=, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by $Hodgins=, $Phillips=, $Hollogan=. $Blackmore=, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0)
    Performance: 111598 | 50374 | p | Othello, Moor Of Venice | Othello-Pope; Roderigo-Knight; Cassio-Macready; Brabantio-Hull; Lodovico-Toms; Duke-Thompson; Gratiano-Powel; Montano-Claremont; Iago-Murray; Emilia-Mrs Fawcett; Desdemona-Mrs Pope.
    Cast:
    204100 | 111598 | Othello | Pope
    204101 | 111598 | Roderigo | Knight
    204102 | 111598 | Cassio | Macready
    204103 | 111598 | Brabantio | Hull
    204104 | 111598 | Lodovico | Toms
    204105 | 111598 | Duke | Thompson
    204106 | 111598 | Gratiano | Powel
    204107 | 111598 | Montano | Claremont
    204108 | 111598 | Iago | Murray
    204109 | 111598 | Emilia | Mrs Fawcett
    204110 | 111598 | Desdemona | Mrs Pope.
    Performance: 111599 | 50374 | a | Harlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set | <i>Pantomimic Characters</i>. Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [<i>Vocal Characters</i>. Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-Mrs Mountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; <i>Glees</i> and <i>Chorusses</i>-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from <i>The Magic Cavern</i>, painted by $Richards=, the music by $Shield=); A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, $Dall=, and $Smirk=; the music by $Michael Arne=. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from <i>The Sorcerer</i>) invented by $Rich=. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from <i>The Choice of Harlequin</i>) <i>Come pass the Box</i>(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a <i>Hornpipe</i> in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact <i>Representation of the Telegraphe</i>v. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A <i>View of Dover</i>v. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with <i>Rule Britannia</i>-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The <i>Kitchen Scene</i>v by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A <i>Landscape</i>v painted by $Lambert=, which changes to the <i>Wash-House Scene</i>v (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    Cast:
    204111 | 111599 | Persian Merchant and Lover | Farley
    204112 | 111599 | Harlequin | Simpson
    204113 | 111599 | Clown | Follett
    204114 | 111599 | Pantaloon | Hawtin
    204115 | 111599 | Fop's Servant | Simmons
    204116 | 111599 | Punch | Rayner
    204117 | 111599 | Cooper | Blurton
    204118 | 111599 | Lemon Merchant | Wilde
    204119 | 111599 | Landlord | Thompson
    204120 | 111599 | Cook | Mrs Henley
    204121 | 111599 | Columbine | Mlle St.Amand
    204122 | 111599 | Gamblers | Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps
    204123 | 111599 | Pleasure | Mrs Martyr
    204124 | 111599 | Virtue | Mrs Mountain
    204125 | 111599 | Arabian Girl | Mrs Clendining
    204126 | 111599 | <i>Glees</i> and <i>Chorusses</i> | Linton, Street, Gray
    204127 | 111599 | A Garden@song | Mrs Clendining
    204128 | 111599 | The Outside of Pantaloon's House | the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
    204129 | 111599 | the Mandarine | the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
    204130 | 111599 | the Inside | the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
    204131 | 111599 | the Magic Candles | Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by $Messink= and $Martinelli=. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
    204132 | 111599 | Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray
    204133 | 111599 | Prison Scene | with a <i>Hornpipe</i> in Fetters-Blurton
    204134 | 111599 | with a <i>Hornpipe</i> in Fetters | Blurton
    204135 | 111599 | with the Fleet prepared for Sea | The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with <i>Rule Britannia</i>-Townsend, Chorus
    204136 | 111599 | The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the | the Sailing of the Fleet, with <i>Rule Britannia</i>-Townsend, Chorus
    204137 | 111599 | with <i>Rule Britannia</i> | Townsend, Chorus
    204138 | 111599 | which changes to the <i>Wash | House Scene</i>v
    204139 | 111599 | Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall | a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204140 | 111599 | a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder | with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204141 | 111599 | Outside of a Pantaloon's House | the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204142 | 111599 | the art of making Punch | the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204143 | 111599 | the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel | Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204144 | 111599 | The Statuary Yard invented by Messink | Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-<i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
    204145 | 111599 | A Dark Wood | <i>Harlequin</i> and <i>Columbine</i>, guarded by <i>Virtue</i>. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a <i>Representation of the Temple of Virtue</i>vv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.

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Comments:
Othello-Pope; Roderigo-Knight; Cassio-Macready; Brabantio-Hull; Lodovico-Toms; Duke-Thompson; Gratiano-Powel; Montano-Claremont; Iago-Murray; Emilia-Mrs Fawcett; Desdemona-Mrs Pope.
Cast:

Afterpiece

Comments:
Pantomimic Characters. Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [Vocal Characters. Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-Mrs Mountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; Glees and Chorusses-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from The Magic Cavern, painted by Richards, the music by Shield); A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, Dall, and Smirk; the music by Michael Arne. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from The Choice of Harlequin) Come pass the Box(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact Representation of the Telegraphev. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A View of Doverv. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The Kitchen Scenev by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A Landscapev painted by Lambert, which changes to the Wash-House Scenev (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
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