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51
27 November 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With the Grand Triumphal Entryv. Receipts: #156 5s. 6d. (117.0.0; 37.19.0; 1.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: or, The Rival Queens. Alexander-Smith; Cassander-Farren; Lysimachus-Brereton; Hephestian-R. Palmer; Polyperchon-Phillimore; Thessalus-Wright; Perdiccas-Chaplin; Eumenes-Norris; Aristander-Wrighten; Clytus-Bensley; Roxana-Mrs Ward; Parisatis-Mrs Sharp; Sisigambis-Mrs Johnston; Statira-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Farren
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Brereton
Role: Hephestian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Norris
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Crawford.

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brereton.

52
17 April 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bensley. Mainpiece: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon. Receipts: #122 6s. 6d. (64.0.0; 18.15.0; 0.19.6; tickets: 38.12.0) (charge: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Cast
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Farren
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Brereton
Role: Hephestian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Norris
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Johnston

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Cast
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

53
17 December 1787 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: As17871022, but Alexander-Pope.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Pope.
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Farren
Role: Hephestion Actor: Davies
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Macready
Role: Thessalus Actor: Helme
Role: Aristander Actor: Gardner
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Thompson
Role: Clytus Actor: Aickin
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer

Cast
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain in place of Miss Rowson.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Edwin, Johnstone, Blanchard, Fearon, Thompson, Darley, Booth, Mrs Martyr, Miss Rowson, Mrs Platt, Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Jemmy Jumps Actor: Edwin
Role: Valentine Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rundy Actor: Blanchard
Role: Colonel Dormont Actor: Fearon
Role: Farmer Stubble Actor: Thompson
Role: Farmer Blackberry Actor: Darley
Role: Fairly Actor: Booth
Role: Counsellor Flummery Actor: Rock
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Molly Maybush Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Song: the Grand Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon, as17871022; Vocal Parts, as17871022, but Bonville, +Janson, Mrs +Gray, Miss +Rowson, Miss +Paye, Mrs +Byrne, _Brown, Mrs _Morton, Miss _Blower

54
12 May 1789 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Pope. Mainpiece: Grand Triumphal Entryv, as 28 Apr. Public Advertiser, 9 May: Tickets to be had of Pope, Half-moon-street, Piccadilly. For the remainder of the Season the Doors to be opened at 5:30, and to begin at 6:30. Receipts: #138 18s. (80.18.6; 9.4.6; tickets: 48.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: As17890428, but Alexander-Pope.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Pope.
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Farren
Role: Hephestion Actor: Davies
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Macready
Role: Thessalus Actor: Evatt
Role: Clytus Actor: Aickin
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp

Performance Comment: As17890211, but Father Luke-Rock.
Cast
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock.
Role: Rupert Actor: Lee.
Role: Captain Patrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Quiz Actor: Quick
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Marshal Fherbelin Actor: Davies
Role: Olmutz Actor: Cubitt
Role: Adjutant Actor: Gardner
Role: Mabel Flourish Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Norah Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Dance: End: Mirth by Moonshine-[, as17890113

55
28 May 1794 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Middleton. [1st piece in place of NAPLES BAY, advertised on playbill of 27 May.] 3rd piece [1st time; MD 3, by Henry Siddons. Author of Prologue unknown]: Taken from the Sicilian Romance of the Author of the Romance of the Forest [Ann Radcliffe}. Overture and Music entirely new by Reeve. Morning Herald, 6 June 1794: This Day is published THE SICILIAN ROMANCE (1s.) [In 3rd piece the playbill lists Incledon, but "an apology was made on account of Incledon's indisposition, whose character in the After-piece was well supported by Townsend" (Thespian Magazine, July 1794, p. 281).] Morning Herald, 22 May: Tickets to be had of Middleton at Vint's, perfumer, No. 3, Tavistock-row, CoventGarden. Receipts: #203 13s. 6d. (92/14/0; 9/3/0; tickets: 101/16/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rose And Colin

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Holman
Role: Ghost Actor: Farren
Role: Horatio Actor: Harley
Role: Laertes Actor: Middleton
Role: King Actor: Powel
Role: Polonius Actor: Munden
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bernard
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Macready
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Davies
Role: Player King Actor: Thompson
Role: Marcellus Actor: Evatt
Role: Grave@Diggers Actor: Quick, Rees
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Poole
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Miss Poole
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Performance Comment: As17940506, but Alexander-Middleton (1st appearance in that character); Cassander-The Gentleman who was so very favourably received in Douglas [on 13 Jan.: Talbot//Statira-Mrs Powell (of DL); Roxana (1st time)-Miss Morris .
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Middleton
Role: Cassander Actor: The Gentleman who was so very favourably received in Douglas
Role: TalbotStatira Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Morris
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
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Dermot Actor: Incledon
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Darby Actor: Munden
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: THE SICILIAN ROMANCE; or, The Apparition of the Cliffs

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Townsend, Munden, Powel, Thompson, Campbell, Abbot, Middleton//Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain, Miss Standen, Miss Morris. [Cast from text Q. Barker, 1794): Gerbin-Quick; Lindor-Townsend; Martin-Munden; Don Lope-Powel; Prior of the Convent-Thompson; Vincent-Campbell; Jaques-Abbot [in text: Farley]; Sancho-Cross; Ferrand, Marquis of Atranto-Middleton//Clara-Mrs Martyr; Alinda-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Miss Standen; The Lady-Miss Morris.] Prologue spoken by Middleton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Middleton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Gerbin Actor: Quick
Role: Lindor Actor: Townsend
Role: Martin Actor: Munden
Role: Don Lope Actor: Powel
Role: Prior of the Convent Actor: Thompson
Role: Vincent Actor: Campbell
Role: Jaques Actor: Abbot
Role: Sancho Actor: Cross
Role: Marquis of Atranto Actor: MiddletonClara-Mrs Martyr
Role: MiddletonClara Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Standen
Role: The Lady Actor: Miss Morris.

56
08 April 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Cast
Role: Sir David Daw Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tempest Actor: King
Role: Penruddock Actor: Kemble
Role: Woodville Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sydenham Actor: Palmer
Role: Henry Woodville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Weazel Actor: Suett
Role: Woodville's Servant Actor: Waldron
Role: Attendant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bland
Role: Servants of Sir George Penruddock Actor: Maddocks, Banks, Evans, Fisher, Lyons
Role: Livery Servant Actor: Trueman
Role: Servant to Tempest Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Woodville Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Emily Tempest Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Dame Dunckley Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Maid of the Lodging Actor: Miss Tidswell

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

Performance Comment: As17950303but Alexander-Aumer.
Cast
Role: 950303but Alexander Actor: Aumer.
Role: Hephestion Actor: C. Kemble.
Role: Attendant Females Actor: Mrs Brigg, Miss +Wheatley.
Role: Alexander Actor: J. D'Egville
Role: Clytus Actor: Dubois
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Parmenio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ptolemy Actor: Caulfield
Role: Attalus Actor: Benson
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bland
Role: Philip Actor: G. D'Egville
Role: Officers Actor:
Role: Guards Actor:
Role: Attendants Actor:
Role: Thalestris Actor: Mrs Fialon
Role: Amazons Actor: Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss D'Egville, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Stuart, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bramwell
Role: Darius Actor: Fialon
Role: Son of Darius Actor: Master Menage
Role: Oxathres Actor: Boimaison
Role: Memnon Actor: Webb
Role: Arsites Actor: Maddocks
Role: Spithridates Actor: Banks
Role: Raesaces Actor: Lyons
Role: High Priest of the Sun Actor: Roffey
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Artemisia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Statira Actor: Miss J. Hilligsberg
Role: Satraps Actor: Kelly Jun., Evans, Brady, Caulfield Jun., Powell, Creed
Role: Priests Actor:
Role: Persian Army Actor: .

57
23 November 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [altered by John Philip Kemble]: With new Scenes, Dresses, Decorations, and Machinery. In Act I, at the opening will be introduced, for the First Time a Battle between the Macedonians and the Persians. In Act IV, the Royal Banquet. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] The Scenes designed and painted by Marinari. The Dresses and Decorations by Johnston and Miss Rein. The Machinery by Cabanel. "[In the last scene] the expiring tone with which [Kemble] pronounces 'Cover me'; his shivering, when wrapt round in the imperial robes; his wan and wasted countenance; the manner of his labouriously drawing his legs together, and their aguish knocking when they meet, surpass all description" (Monthly Mirror, Jan. 1796, p. 180). Receipts: #375 2s. 6d. (306.14.6; 67.3.0; 1.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Characters by Kemble, Bensley, Palmer, Barrymore, C. Kemble, Caulfield, Whitfield, Maddocks, Benson, Packer, Trueman, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Powell, Miss Miller, Mrs Siddons. Cast from text (C. Lowndes, 1795): Alexander-Kemble; Clytus-Bensley; Cassander-Palmer; Lysimachus-Barrymore; Hephestion-C. Kemble; Polyperchon-Caulfield; Perdiccas-Whitfield; Thessalus-Maddocks; Eumenes-Benson; Aristander-Packer; Slave-Trueman; Sysigambis-Mrs Hopkins; Statira-Mrs Powell; Parisatis-Miss Miller; Roxana-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Kemble
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Cassander Actor: Palmer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Barrymore
Role: Hephestion Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Caulfield
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Whitfield
Role: Thessalus Actor: Maddocks
Role: Eumenes Actor: Benson
Role: Aristander Actor: Packer
Role: Slave Actor: Trueman
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: As17950922, but Sir Matthew Medley-_; Woodly-_; Soufrance-_; Charlotte-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woodly Actor: Cooke
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Soufrance Actor: Benson
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Florella Actor: Sga Storace.

Song: In II: Alexander's Triumphal Entry into Babylon-; The Grand Chorus of Priests Youths Virgins-Bannister, Sedgwick, Dignum, Wathen, Welsh, Wentworth, Trueman, Cooke, Danby, Evans, Fisher, Master Welsh, Master DeCamp, Master Gregson, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Arne, Miss Mellon, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Boimaison, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Menage, Miss Jackson, Miss Granger, Miss Chatterley, Miss Wentworth, Mrs Butler

58
15 January 1765 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Powell; Cassander-Havard; Clytus-Love; Polyperchon-Bransby; Aristander-Burton; Perdiccas-Lee; Lysimachus-Jackson; Hephestion-Packer; Eumenes-Fox; Thessalus-Adcock; Statira-Mrs Palmer; Sysigambis-Mrs Bennet; Parisatis-Miss Plym; Roxana-Mrs Pritchard; In which will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-, with great additions and alterations.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Powell
Role: Cassander Actor: Havard
Role: Clytus Actor: Love
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Bransby
Role: Aristander Actor: Burton
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Lee
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Jackson
Role: Hephestion Actor: Packer
Role: Eumenes Actor: Fox
Role: Thessalus Actor: Adcock
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Plym
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: In which will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of Actor: , with great additions and alterations.

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Yates.
Role: Cook Actor: Clough
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Lee
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Bennett
Role: Gayless Actor: Ackman
Role: Guttle Actor: Philips.

59
06 October 1762 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-Smith; Clytus-Sparks; Hephestion-Dyer; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-White; Aristander-Perry; Perdiccas-Davis; Thessalus-Anderson; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Hallam; Statira-Mrs Ward; Roxana-Mrs Baker , 1st appearance that stage; In which will be the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon. In which will be the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: White
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Baker , 1st appearance that stage

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Younger.

60
15 January 1756 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 12 years. [See 14 March 1749.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Barry; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Gibson; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-White; Aristander-Cushing; Cassander-Ridout; Clytus-Sparks; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Mrs Baker; Eumenes-Bennet; Slave-Wignel; Statira-Mrs Bellamy; Roxana-Mrs Woffington; In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Barry
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Gibson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: White
Role: Aristander Actor: Cushing
Role: Cassander Actor: Ridout
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Slave Actor: Wignel
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Cast
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lowe
Role: Argus Actor: Collins
Role: Hearty Actor: Redman
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Chambers.

61
25 October 1756 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Barry; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Gibson; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-White; Aristander-Cushing; Cassander-Ridout; Clytus-Sparks; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Mrs Baker; Eumenes-Bennet; Slave-Wignel; Statira-Miss Nossiter; Roxana-Mrs Woffington; In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Barry
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Gibson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: White
Role: Aristander Actor: Cushing
Role: Cassander Actor: Ridout
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Slave Actor: Wignel
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Nossiter
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Cast
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lowe
Role: Argus Actor: Collins
Role: Hearty Actor: Redman
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Chambers.

Dance: As17561023

62
20 December 1757 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #146 17s. 6d. Paid Barry his one third of surplus above the #80 House Charges: #22 5s. 10s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Barry; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Gibson; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-White; Aristander-Cushing; Cassander-Ridout; Clytus-Sparks; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Mrs Baker; Eurmenes-Bennet; Slave-Wignel; Roxana-Mrs Hamilton; Statira-Mrs Bellamy; In which will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Barry
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Gibson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: White
Role: Aristander Actor: Cushing
Role: Cassander Actor: Ridout
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Eurmenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Slave Actor: Wignel
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: In which will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Loverule Actor: Lowe
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Conjuror Actor: Anderson
Role: Coachman Actor: C. Smith
Role: Butler Actor: Holtom
Role: Cook Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Dance: FFingalian Dance, as17571013

63
14 November 1758 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Gibson; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-Davis; Aristander-Perry; Cassander-Ridout; Clytus-Sparks; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Mrs Baker; Eumenes-Bennet; Slave-Wignel; Roxana-Mrs Hamilton; Statira-Mrs Bellamy; In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Gibson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Cassander Actor: Ridout
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Slave Actor: Wignel
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Cast
Role: Lovemore Actor: Lowe
Role: Stocks Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jack Sticks Actor: Dyer
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: With Scene of the Drawing in Guild Hall Actor: .

Dance: As17581111

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03 March 1761 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: By Desire. None admitted behind scenes. Boxes #44 2s. 6d. Paid Sarjant a bill for 1400 brushes #3 6s. 6d. Paid Bellamy and Settree, Silk Mercers #33 15s. Paid Hewetson, laceman, sundry Bills from June 1759: #122 4s. (Account Book). [One of these bills was for #56 10s. for Lace for His Majesty's Box.] Receipts: #172 5s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Gibson; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-Davis; Aristander-Perry; Cassander-Clarke; Clytus-Sparks; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Mrs Burden; Eumenes-Bennet; Laomedon-Wignel; Roxana-Mrs Hamilton; Statira-Mrs Ward. In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Gibson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Laomedon Actor: Wignel
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward. In which will be introduc'd the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Actors only: Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Miss Brent, Mrs Vernon
Role: Dancing Actor: Maranesi, Poitier Jr, Mrs Vernon
Role: Thomas Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Vernon

65
23 March 1762 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Polyperchon-Tindal; Thessalus-Anderson; Perdiccas-Davis; Aristander-Perry; Cassander-Clarke; Clytus-Gibson; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parasatis-Mrs Burden; Eumenes-Bennet; Laomedon-Wignel; Statira-Mrs Ward; Roxana-Mrs Hamilton; In which will be introduc'd The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon, with an Epilogue in the character of Roxana-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Tindal
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parasatis Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Laomedon Actor: Wignel
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: with an Epilogue in the character of Rox Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Florizel and Perdita

Performance Comment: As17620320 but (by particular desire the favorite) Song of Nymphs and Shepherds from the Oratorio Alfred-Miss Brent.
Cast
Role: Song of Nymphs and Shepherds from the Orato Actor: Miss Brent.
Role: Florizel Actor: Mattocks
Role: Autolicus Actor: Shuter
Role: King Actor: Hull
Role: Shepherd Actor: Gibson
Role: Perdita Actor: Miss Brent
Role: with a Dances incident to the Pastoral Actor: Granier, Mrs Granier.

Music: IV: A Solo on the Violin-Mr Piffit (his second performance in England)

Dance: TThe Pleasures of Spring, as17620212

66
09 May 1764 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-White; Clytus-Sparks; Hephestion-Dyer; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Tindal; Aristander-Perry; Perdicas-Gardner; Thessalus-Anderson; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Vincent; Statira-Mrs Ward; Roxana-Mrs Baker; Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: White
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Tindal
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Perdicas Actor: Gardner
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three Members Actor: Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.

Dance: II: The Dutch Skippers, as17640505; IV: A Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; End: The Cudgell'd Husband, as17640502, but with Miss Wilford

67
26 March 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Ward. Mainpiece: Not acted this season. Afterpiece: A comedy of one act by Mrs Cibber not acted these 12 years. [See 2 May 1753.] None admitted behind Scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-White; Clytus-Gibson; Hephestion-Dyer; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Tindal; Aristander-Perry; Perdicas-Davis; Thessalus-Anderson; Roxana (with Epilogue in character)-Mrs Ward; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Vincent; Statira-Miss Ward; 1st time. In which will be introduc'd The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: White
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Tindal
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Perdicas Actor: Davis
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Ward
Role: In which will be introduc'd The Triumphal Entry of Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Oracle

Performance Comment: Oberon-Dyer; Fairy Queen-Mrs Ward; Cynthia-Miss Ward; dance incident to the piece,-Arnauld, Leppie, Miss Twist.
Cast
Role: Oberon Actor: Dyer
Role: Fairy Queen Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Cynthia Actor: Miss Ward
Role: dance incident to the piece, Actor: Arnauld, Leppie, Miss Twist.

Dance: III: The Sicilian Peasants, as17641001; End: A Hornpipe-Miss Pitt

68
23 March 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. Tickets sold at the doors will not be admitted. Tickets and Places to be taken of Mr Smith at his house in Beaufort Buildings, Strand; and of Mr Sarjant at the stage-door of the Theatre. Charges: #70 19s. 6d. [Profit to Smith #79 10s. 6d. plus #136 16s. from tickets (Box 388; Pit 198; Gallery 101).] Receipts: #150 10s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith, 1st time; Hephestion-Dyer; Lysimachus-Hull; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Perry; Perdiccas-Davis; Clytus-Gibson; Statira-Mrs Mattocks, 1st time; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Vincent; Roxana (with Epilogue in Character 1st time)-Mrs Bellamy; In Act II, The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith, 1st time
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Mattocks, 1st time
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Dapper Actor: Cushing
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Cokayne.
Role: Citizen Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Shuter
Role: Quildrive Actor: Perry
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Dyer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Baker
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Eliot

Dance: III: The Village Romps, as17661008; End: The Female Archer, as17661215

69
24 March 1770 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. Part of Pit laid into Boxes. To prevent confusion Servants are desired to be at the theatre by 4 o'clock. Charges #73 19s. Balance to Smith #62 3s. plus income from tickets #141 9s. (Box 413; Pit 162; Gallery 139). Paid Miss Potts for walking 12 nights in Man and Wife #1 10s. and Mrs Morris for walking 26 nights in Harlequin's Jubilee #3 5s. (Account Book). Receipts: #136 2s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Lysimachus-Hull; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Perry; Thessalus-R. Smith; Perdiccas-Davis; Clytus-Gibson; Roxana-Mrs Bellamy; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Ogilvie; Statira (for that night only)-Mrs Yates , first time; With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Thessalus Actor: R. Smith
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Ogilvie
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Yates , first time
Role: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Cast
Role: Minuet Actor: Fishar, Miss Macklin.
Role: Buck Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Gibson
Role: Classick Actor: Hull
Role: Marquis Actor: Holtom
Role: Roger Actor: Bates
Role: Subtle Actor: Morris
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: With a Minuet Actor: Arnauld, Miss Macklin.

Dance: End: The Whim, as17691123

70
09 April 1771 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith; Clytus-Bensley; Cassander-Clarke; Hephestion-Wroughton; Lysimachus-Hull; Polyperchon-Perry; Roxana-Miss Miller, first time; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Pearce; Statira-Mrs Yates (that night only); With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander-into Babylon.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Hephestion Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Miller, first time
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander Actor: into Babylon.

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Mattocks, Reinhold, Baker, Mrs Mattocks
Role: The Dance Actor: Aldridge.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Barnshaw
Role: Merlin Actor: Legg
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Doctor Actor: Banks
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Mattocks, first time.
Role: Don Diego Actor: Reinhold
Role: Leander Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Mungo Actor: Quick
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Green

Dance: IV: The Old ground Young, as17701123

71
07 April 1772 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mattocks. The Young Gentleman who was to have performed the part of Lysimachus in the tragedy of Alexander...for the benefit of Mr Mattocks, being much indisposed, cannot appear in that character as was intended, it will therefore be performed as usual by Mr Hull (Winston, MS 10, newsclipping inserted). Charges #74 7s. Profit to Mattocks #108 10s., plus #38 10s. from tickets (Boxes 121; Pit 55) (Account Book). Receipts: #182 17s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith; Clytus-Younger; Cassander-Clarke; Hephestion-Wroughton; Lysimachus-Hull; Polyperchon-Perry; Thessalus-R. Smith; Roxana-Mrs Mattocks; 1st time; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Pearce; Statira (that night only)-Mrs Yates; With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Clytus Actor: Younger
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Hephestion Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Thessalus Actor: R. Smith
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: add Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Quick.
Role: Dick Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Morris
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Ogilvie.

Monologue: True Blue. As 18 Jan., but Principal Parts-Mrs Baker, Mrs _Mattocks

Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Mrs Baker, Mrs _Mattocks.

72
21 December 1773 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit towards the Establishment of a Fund for the Relief of Performers retiring from the stage. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Sarjant (only) at the Stage Door. No person admitted behind the scenes. Charges #73 16s. Profit to Fund #89 4s. 6d.; plus (presumably) the income from 12 Box tickets, #3. Receipts: #163 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith; Clytus-Clarke; Lysimachus-Hull; Hephestion-Wroughton; Cassander-Gardner; Thessalus-R. Smith; Polyperchon-Owenson; Roxana-Miss Miller; Parisatis-Miss Pearce; Sysigambis-Mrs P. Green; Statira-Mrs Hartley; With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Clytus Actor: Clarke
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Hephestion Actor: Wroughton
Role: Cassander Actor: Gardner
Role: Thessalus Actor: R. Smith
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Owenson
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs P. Green
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Hartley
Role: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Baby Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Cast
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Thompson, her first appearance any stage in 3 years.
Role: Midas Actor: Shuter
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Pan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jupiter Actor: Fox
Role: Damaetas Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sileno Actor: Baker
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Baker

73
31 January 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; With The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Powell; Clitus-Booth; Lysimachus-Husband; Hephestion-Bickerstaffe; Cassander-Mills; Polyperchon-Keene; Roxana-Mrs Barry; Statyra-Mrs Rogers; Parisatis-Mrs Norris.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Powell
Role: Clitus Actor: Booth
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Husband
Role: Hephestion Actor: Bickerstaffe
Role: Cassander Actor: Mills
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Keene
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Statyra Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Norris.

74
25 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Qaulity

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Thurmond; Clytus-Keene; Cassander-Husband; Polyperchon-Bickerstaffe; Hephestion-Smith; Sysigambis-Mrs Powell; Statira-Mrs Rogers; Roxana-Mrs Knight; Parisatis-Miss Norris.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Thurmond
Role: Clytus Actor: Keene
Role: Cassander Actor: Husband
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Bickerstaffe
Role: Hephestion Actor: Smith
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Norris.

75
23 January 1710 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens: With The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Powell; Clytus-Booth.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Powell
Role: Clytus Actor: Booth.
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