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

1
25 April 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet The Imposter

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Related Work: Mahomet the Imposter Author(s): Voltaire

2
09 January 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zaire

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Related Work: Zaire Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Always Harlequin

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3
10 April 1722 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipe

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Related Work: Oedipe Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Le Cocher Suppose

4
09 May 1733 @ Chelsea

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zaire

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Related Work: Zaire Author(s): Voltaire

5
10 May 1733 @ Chelsea

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zaire

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Related Work: Zaire Author(s): Voltaire

6
11 May 1733 @ Chelsea

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zaire

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Related Work: Zaire Author(s): Voltaire

7
14 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Dance: End I afterpiece: The Irish Fair, as17761031

8
30 October 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

9
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

10
16 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

11
20 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

12
03 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

13
07 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

14
08 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

15
11 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

16
15 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

17
20 January 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

18
01 February 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: The Hotel

19
05 February 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Invasion

20
03 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orestes

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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

21
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

22
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

23
03 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

24
06 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

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Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire

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10 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

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Mainpiece Title: Semiramis

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Related Work: Sémiramis Author(s): Voltaire