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123 results for: Author - Voltaire
Results not only include performances of plays known to be by 'Voltaire', but also performances of associated titles, including adaptations.

26
30 October 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

27
20 May 1784 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Demofoonte

Dance: End of Act II a Grand Heroic Pantomime Ballet (1st time; composed by Lepicq), Semiramis (the subject taken from the well-known tragedy of that name). Assures-Pitrot (some years ago Ballet-Master and 1st Dancer at this Theatre); Arsaces or Ninias-Lepicq; Semiramis-Mme Rossi; Azema-Mme Simonet; other Principal Dancers-Henry, Vestris [Jun.], Mme Theodore; End of Opera Le Deserteur, as17840513, but omitted: Henry, Zuchelli

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02 July 1736 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alzira

Related Works
Related Work: Alzira; or, The Americans Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Alzira Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

29
21 July 1736 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alzira

Related Works
Related Work: Alzira; or, The Americans Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Alzira Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

30
21 April 1737 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alzira

Related Works
Related Work: Alzira; or, The Americans Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Alzira Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Dance: III: Clown-Vallois; V: French Peasants-Master Oates, Miss Oates

Song: IV: Singing in Italian-Mrs Chambers

31
16 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

32
20 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

33
03 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

34
07 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

35
08 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

36
11 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

37
15 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

38
20 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

39
01 February 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Hotel

40
05 February 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

41
03 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orestes

Related Works
Related Work: Electra Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Orestes Author(s): Voltaire

Song: Vocal Parts-Leveridge, Laguerre, Rochetti, Salway, Mrs Wright, Mrs Carter, Mrs Cantrel

Dance: Salle, Nivelon, DuPre, Poitier, Glover, Newhouse, Pelling, DuPre Jr, Salle, Mrs Laguerre, Mrs Pelling, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Ogden, Miss LaTour

42
25 May 1775 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Marchesa Giardiniera

Dance: I: Chaconne-Mlle Baccelli; (by Particular Desire) a Minuet-M and Mme Vallouis; II: Ballet Pastorale et Pantomime-M and Mme Vallouis

Ballet: End Opera: Grand Ballet Tragique called Oreste et Electre. Oreste-Vallouis; Electre-Mme Vallouis; Clytemnestre-Mlle Baccelli

43
23 August 1725 @ Bartholomew Fair

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The True And Famous History Of Semiramis, Queen Of Babylon: Or, The Woman Wears The Breeches, Containing The Distressful Loves Of The Prince Alexis An Ulamia; The Pleasant Adventures Of Sir Solomon Gundy And His Man Spider; And The Comical Humours Of Alderman Doodle, His Wife, And Daughter Hoyden

Song: Platt

Dance: Houghton, Mrs Houghton

44
03 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

45
06 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

46
10 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

Related Works
Related Work: Semiramis Author(s): Voltaire

47
29 May 1784 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Issipile

Dance: End of Act I Le Tuteur Trompe, as17840511; End of Opera Semiramis, as17840520, but added: Oroe-Henry; omitted: Vestris [Jun.], Mme Theodore

48
06 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orestes

Related Works
Related Work: Electra Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Orestes Author(s): Voltaire

49
10 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orestes

Related Works
Related Work: Electra Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Orestes Author(s): Voltaire

50
19 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orestes

Related Works
Related Work: Electra Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Orestes Author(s): Voltaire