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Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

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

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set

Performance Comment: 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.
Cast
Role: Persian Merchant and Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Hawtin
Role: Fop's Servant Actor: Simmons
Role: Punch Actor: Rayner
Role: Cooper Actor: Blurton
Role: Lemon Merchant Actor: Wilde
Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Gamblers Actor: Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps
Role: Pleasure Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Virtue Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Arabian Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Glees and Chorusses Actor: Linton, Street, Gray
Role: A Garden@song Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: 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
Role: the Mandarine Actor: 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
Role: the Inside Actor: 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
Role: the Magic Candles Actor: Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: Actor: Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray
Role: Prison Scene Actor: with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Blurton
Role: with a Hornpipe in Fetters Actor: Blurton
Role: with the Fleet prepared for Sea Actor: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Actor: the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: with Rule Britannia Actor: Townsend, Chorus
Role: which changes to the Wash Actor: House Scenev
Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: 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.
Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: 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.
Role: Outside of a Pantaloon's House Actor: 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.
Role: the art of making Punch Actor: 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.
Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: 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.
Role: The Statuary Yard invented by Messink Actor: 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.
Role: A Dark Wood Actor: 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.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Cast
Role: Young Rapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Vortex Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Pope
Role: Old Rapid Actor: Munden
Role: Frank Oatland Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Hubert Stanley Actor: Murray
Role: Heartley Actor: Hull
Role: Bronze Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Oatland Actor: Waddy
Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Street
Role: Hair@dresser Actor: Wilde
Role: Sir Hubert's Servant Actor: Blurton
Role: Vortex's Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Ellen Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Macready
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Holman; Principal Bacchanal-Incledon; Bacchanals-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Linton; Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Macready, Claremont; The Lady-Miss Chapman; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Clendining; Bacchants-Mrs Henley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Gilbert; Pastoral Nymph (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the Hautboy by W. Parke)-Mrs Mountain; Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Cast
Role: Ellen Actor: Miss Mansel in place of Mrs Pope.
Role: Young Rapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Vortex Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Pope
Role: Old Rapid Actor: Munden
Role: Frank Oatland Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Hubert Stanley Actor: Murray
Role: Heartley Actor: Hull
Role: Bronze Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Oatland Actor: Waddy
Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Street
Role: Hair@dresser Actor: Wilde
Role: Sir Hubert's Servant Actor: Blurton
Role: Vortex's Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Afterpiece Title: Bantry Bay

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Johnstone, Murray, Townsend, Haymes, Claremont, Gray, Linton, Street, Mrs Clendining. [Cast from text (Richard White, 1797). and Monthly Visitor, Feb. 1797, p. 165: O'Laughlin-Johnstone; Justice-Murray [in text: Hull]; Lieut. Hamilton-Townsend; Capt. Broadside-Haymes [in text: Incledon]; Patrick-Claremont; Nelly-Mrs Clendining; [The text adds Shaneen O'Shee-Waddy; M'Huckaback-Powel; La Jeunesse-Farley; Louisa-Mrs Mountain; Principal Characters-Gray, Linton, Street; Irish Peasants-Delpini, Blurton, Abbot, Simmons, Hawtin, Curties, Lee, Little, Sawyer, Tett, Kenrick, J. Linton, Thomas, Oddwell, Cooke, Everett, Philipps, Cranfield, Rayner, Wilde, [J.] Lee, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Follett, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Masters, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Norton, Mrs Watts, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Mrs Henley, Miss Owen, Miss Logan, Mlle St.Amand.J.] Lee, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Follett, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Masters, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Norton, Mrs Watts, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Mrs Henley, Miss Owen, Miss Logan, Mlle St.Amand.

Afterpiece Title: The Ghost

Cast
Role: Farmer Harrow Actor: Knight
Role: Trusty Actor: Powel
Role: Clinch Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jeffery Actor: Davenport
Role: Constant Actor: Claremont
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Davenport.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant; Or, A Sick Lady's Cure

Cast
Role: Atall Actor: Lewis
Role: Careless Actor: Holman
Role: Clerimont Actor: Macready
Role: Finder Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Harry Atall Actor: Thompson
Role: Dr Bolus Actor: Davenport
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Wilde
Role: Mr Wilful Actor: Powel
Role: Supple Actor: Simmons
Role: Sir Solomon Sadlife Actor: Quick
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Miss Wallis.

Afterpiece Title: Duke and No Duke; or, Trapolin's Vagaries

Cast
Role: Trapolin Actor: Lewis
Role: Duke of Tuscany Actor: Macready
Role: Alberto Actor: Thompson
Role: Barbarino Actor: Powel
Role: Brunetto Actor: Claremont
Role: Mago Actor: Davenport
Role: Puritan Actor: Simmons
Role: Three Young Devils Actor: Masters Standen, Goodwin, Griffiths
Role: Flametta Actor: Miss Logan
Role: Prudentia Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Rogera Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Algera Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Duchess of Tuscany Actor: Mrs Follett.

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomimic Characters-Farley, Follett, Simpson, Cranfield, Blurton, Hawtin, Abbot, Curties, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Burnett, Mlle St.Amand; Principal Musical Characters-Townsend, Linton, Street, Gray, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Martyr. [For assignment of parts see17970322 .For assignment of parts see17970322 .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way To Get Married

Cast
Role: Servants Actor: _. Epilogue as17960916 .
Role: Tangent Actor: Lewis
Role: Toby Allspice Actor: Quick
Role: Faulkner Actor: Pope
Role: Caustic Actor: Munden
Role: Dick Dashall Actor: Fawcett
Role: M'Query Actor: Macready
Role: Landlord Actor: Davenport
Role: Bailiff Actor: Thompson
Role: John Actor: Farley
Role: Undertaker Actor: Street
Role: Shopman Actor: Abbot
Role: Postillion Actor: Ledger
Role: Ned Actor: Wilde
Role: Officer Actor: Blurton
Role: Clementina Allspice Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Sorrel Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Julia Faulkner Actor: Miss Wallis

Afterpiece Title: What d'ye Call It

Performance Comment: JonasDock, alias Timothy Peascod-Munden; Sir Roger-Davenport; Sir Humphrey-Thompson; Justice Statue-Street; Steward-Powel; Peter Nettle-Farley; Constable-Abbot; Countryman-Follett; Unborn Ghost-Master Standen; Smut, the Farrier's Ghost-Simmons; Squire Thomas, alias ThomasFilbert-Knight; Mother's Ghost-Mrs Henley; Grandmother-Mrs Gilbert; Dorcas-Mrs Watts; Aunt-Mrs Platt; Ghost of Bees-Mrs Norton; Kitty Carrots (with the original song, 'Twas when the seas were roaring)-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: alias Timothy Peascod Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Davenport
Role: Sir Humphrey Actor: Thompson
Role: Justice Statue Actor: Street
Role: Steward Actor: Powel
Role: Peter Nettle Actor: Farley
Role: Constable Actor: Abbot
Role: Countryman Actor: Follett
Role: Unborn Ghost Actor: Master Standen
Role: the Farrier's Ghost Actor: Simmons
Role: alias ThomasFilbert Actor: Knight
Role: Mother's Ghost Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Grandmother Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Ghost of Bees Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Kitty Carrots Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Young Standen
Role: Grizzle Actor: Munden
Role: Ghost Actor: Bowden
Role: Doodle Actor: Haymes
Role: Noodle Actor: Townsend
Role: King Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Road To Ruin

Cast
Role: Goldfinch Actor: Fawcett
Role: Milford Actor: Egerton
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Silky Actor: Quick
Role: Harry Dornton Actor: Holman
Role: Dornton Actor: Munden
Role: Sulky Actor: Davenport
Role: Smith Actor: Powel
Role: Hosier Actor: Macready
Role: Jacob Actor: Abbot
Role: Marker Actor: Farley
Role: Sheriff's Officer Actor: Thompson
Role: Tradesmen Actor: Lee, Street, Gray, Coombs
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Mrs Ledger Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Milliner Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Mantuamaker Actor: Mrs Blurton
Role: Mrs Warren Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Performance Comment: Tom Tug (with additional songs)-Incledon; Bundle-Powel; Robin (with an additional song)-Munden; Mrs Bundle-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Mrs Mountain.
Cast
Role: Tom Tug Actor: Incledon
Role: Bundle Actor: Powel
Role: Robin Actor: Munden
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Mountain.

Entertainment: Vaudeville. In 3rd piece: (for that Night only) a Leap through a Wheel of Fire@Works and a Hoop of Daggers-Simpson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Travellers In Switzerland

Performance Comment: Daniel-Quick; Dorimond-Johnstone; Sidney-Munden; Count Friponi-Fawcett; Robin-Townsend; Sir Leinster M'Laughlin-Haymes; Swiss Burgher-Thompson; Dalton-Incledon; Nerinda-Mrs Martyr; Miss Somerville-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Mrs Clendining; Margery-Mrs Henley; Lady Philippa Sidney-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Daniel Actor: Quick
Role: Dorimond Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sidney Actor: Munden
Role: Count Friponi Actor: Fawcett
Role: Robin Actor: Townsend
Role: Sir Leinster M'Laughlin Actor: Haymes
Role: Swiss Burgher Actor: Thompson
Role: Dalton Actor: Incledon
Role: Nerinda Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Miss Somerville Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lady Philippa Sidney Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Two Strings to Your Bow

Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Follett.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Munden
Role: Borachio Actor: Davenport
Role: Octavio Actor: Toms
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Macready
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Powel
Role: Don Sancho Actor: Thompson
Role: Drunken Porter Actor: Farley
Role: Waiters Actor: Ledger, Curties
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Donna Clara Actor: Miss Mansel.

Song: End: The Little Farthing Rushlight-Young Standen

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mask'd Friend

Cast
Role: Timid Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Hornet Armstrong Actor: Munden
Role: Squire Turnbell Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Harry Portland Actor: Macready
Role: Scrip Actor: Thompson
Role: Mr Osborne Actor: Holman
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Miss Turnbull Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Mansel.

Afterpiece Title: The Folly of Age; or, The Accomplished Lady

Performance Comment: Old Gentleman-Delpini; Dancing Master-Cranfield; Music Master-Simmons; Footman-Abbot; Old Lady-Mrs Henley; Maid-Miss Burnett; Young Lady-Mr Delpini.
Cast
Role: Old Gentleman Actor: Delpini
Role: Dancing Master Actor: Cranfield
Role: Music Master Actor: Simmons
Role: Footman Actor: Abbot
Role: Old Lady Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Burnett
Role: Young Lady Actor: Mr Delpini.

Afterpiece Title: Barataria

Cast
Role: Duchess Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Mary the Buxom Actor: Mrs Delpini
Role: Sancho Pancha Actor: Quick
Role: Duke Actor: Claremont
Role: Manuel Actor: Davenport
Role: Pedro Actor: Thompson
Role: Recorder Actor: Powel
Role: Alonzo Actor: Haymes
Role: Don Quixotte Actor: Follett
Role: Custom@house Officer Actor: Farley
Role: Thin Man Actor: Simmons
Role: Taylor Actor: Wilde
Role: Gardener Actor: Gray
Role: Cryer Actor: Street
Role: Lady Tereza Pancha Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Big Woman Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Spanish Lady Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Medley

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Hawtin
Role: Lover Actor: Simmons
Role: Undertaker Actor: Wilde
Role: Anatomist Actor: Abbot
Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Master Webb
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Witch Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle St.Amand.

Dance: In 2nd piece: A la Parisot, Le Pas Russe-Delpini

Song: In 2nd piece: La Verginella, My dear Molly@oh! what Folly (composed by Carter)-Delpini

Cast
Role: hat Folly Actor: Delpini.

Entertainment: Vaudeville. In 4th piece: The Farm Yard- (from The Rape of Proserpine), with the Birth of Harlequin, and his Emancipation from the Egg Shell; The favorite Scene from Aladin of Pantaloon's Death-, and the Whimsical Lamentation of Pierrot; A Jump through a Hogshead of Fire-; and the celebrated Dying and Skeleton Scenes-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Cast
Role: Young Rapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Vortex Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Pope
Role: Old Rapid Actor: Munden
Role: Frank Oatland Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Hubert Stanley Actor: Murray
Role: Heartley Actor: Hull
Role: Bronze Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Oatland Actor: Waddy
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Ellen Actor: Miss Mansel.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Mrs Watts, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Miss Gray; Principal Pantomime Characters-Simpson, Follett, Abbot, Hawtin, Simmons, Findlay, Wilde, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mysteries Of The Castle

Performance Comment: Hillario-Lewis; Fractioso-Quick; Montauban-Incledon; Carlos-Pope; Valoury-Munden; Cloddy-Fawcett; Count Montoni-Toms; Bernardo-Clarke; Chorus of Soldiers and Sailors-Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Little; Chorus of Country Girls-Miss Wheatley, Miss Sims, Mrs Henley, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Miss Gray, Miss Burnett; Annette-Mrs Mattocks; Constantia-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Miss Mansel.

Dance: As17971013

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Betterton.
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Clarke
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Ledger
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc; or, The Maid of Orleans

Performance Comment: Ballet Characters. English: Young Talbot-Bologna Jun.; General Talbot-Bologna; Herald-Helme; Officers-Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna; [French: Alenson-Farley; Charles (King of France)-Simpson [in Airs: Claremont (see17980214)]; Cardinal-Powel; Abbot-Thompson; Nobles and Officers-Dyke, Lee, Curties; Joan of Arc-Mrs Parker; [Infernals: Lucifer-Follett; Demons-Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins; [Vocal Characters. British Officer-Incledon; Edwin (the Page) [in Airs: Aerial Spirit, disguised as...(see17980226)]-Miss Sims; French and English Officers and Choristers-Linton, Street, Gray; Minstrel-Mrs Clendining; Female Choristers-Mrs Henley, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Miss D'Evelyn, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Mrs Ward, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bologna, Miss Leserve; Blanche-Mrs Mountain; Grand Historical Pageant-. [The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Hastings Actor: Holman
Role: Gloster Actor: Murray
Role: Belmour Actor: Whitfield
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Toms
Role: Catesby Actor: Claremont
Role: Derby Actor: Thompson
Role: Porter Actor: Davenport
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Shore Actor: Pope
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Crawford.

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina; or, The Hall of Fingal

Performance Comment: The Hall of Fingalv. Oscar (the Descendant of Fingal)-Bologna Jun.; Fingal-Bologna; Male Domestics-Blurton, Platt, Wilde, Dyke, T. Cranfield, Gourion, Pitman, Parsloe; Male Bards-Linton, Street, Sawyer, Smith; Malvina-Mrs Parker; Female Domestics-Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Mrs Bologna, Miss Cranfield, Miss Burnett, Miss Cox, Miss Crow, Miss Davenett; Female Bards-Mrs Castelle, Mrs Henley, Miss Wheatley, Miss Gray; A View of a Cataractv, with the Descent of the Irish from the Mountains of Ben Lomond. Carrol (the Irish Chieftain)-Follett; Draco (his Captain)-Simpson; Officers-Lee, Abbot, Barnes; Morven (his lieutenant)-Farley; Vocal Charactersv. Scotch Lad-Mrs Martyr; Scotch Pedlar (with I'm a jolly gay Pedlar)-Simmons; Farmer-Gray; Scotch Lassie-Mrs Mountain.

Song: In afterpiece: Come every jovial Fellow-Mrs Martyr, Gray, Mrs Mountain; O ever in my Bosom live-Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain

Performances

Mainpiece Title: False Impressions

Cast
Role: Scud Actor: Quick
Role: Algernon Actor: Holman
Role: Simon Single Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Oliver Montrath Actor: Murray
Role: Earling Actor: Whitfield
Role: Farmer Gawdry Actor: Davenport
Role: Frank Actor: Thompson
Role: Jack Actor: Simmons
Role: Isaac Actor: Follett
Role: Peter Actor: Curties
Role: Lady Cypress Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Jenny Scud Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Rachel Williams Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Emily Fitzallan Actor: Miss Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Performance Comment: Tom Tug-Taylor (1st appearance on any stage); Bundle-Powel; Robin-Munden; Mrs Bundle-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Miss Wheatley.
Cast
Role: Tom Tug Actor: Taylor
Role: Bundle Actor: Powel
Role: Robin Actor: Munden
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Miss Wheatley.

Afterpiece Title: Retaliation; or, The Citizen a Soldier

Cast
Role: Old Rebate Actor: Munden
Role: Trueman Actor: Whitfield
Role: Frank Actor: Clarke
Role: Ezekiel Spotless Actor: Simmons
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Praecipe Actor: Fawcett
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Song: In course: by permission of Dibdin, Old England's tree of Liberty-Taylor; a new Comic Song, Patents all the Rage-Munden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Voluntary Contributions

Performance Comment: Irishman-Johnstone; Englishman-Murray; Mail Coach Guard-Townsend; Ostler-Powel; Serjeant-Farley; Old Soldier-Thompson; Son-Simmons; Scotchman-Wilde; Welchman-Rees; Hawker-Gray; 2nd Irishman-Dyke; 2nd Sailor-Abbot; 1st Sailor-Farley [i.e. doubled Serjeant]; Old Woman-Mrs Henley; Persons represented in the Allegorical Action: Genius of the Isle; Demon of Discord; Children of Britain; Peace, with her Attributes; Britannia-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Johnstone
Role: Englishman Actor: Murray
Role: Mail Coach Guard Actor: Townsend
Role: Ostler Actor: Powel
Role: Serjeant Actor: Farley
Role: Old Soldier Actor: Thompson
Role: Son Actor: Simmons
Role: Scotchman Actor: Wilde
Role: Welchman Actor: Rees
Role: Hawker Actor: Gray
Role: 2nd Irishman Actor: Dyke
Role: 2nd Sailor Actor: Abbot
Role: 1st Sailor Actor: Farley
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Britannia Actor: Miss Chapman.

Afterpiece Title: Curiosity

Afterpiece Title: Florizel and Perdita; or, The Sheep Shearing

Cast
Role: Florizel Actor: Holman
Role: Polixenes Actor: Murray
Role: Antigonus Actor: Hull
Role: Camillo Actor: Powel
Role: Clown Actor: Simmons
Role: Autolicus Actor: Munden
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mopsa Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Perdita Actor: Miss Murray

Song: End 1st piece: Black Ey'd Susan-; End 2nd piece: Admiral Benbow-Incledon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Herod And Mariamne

Performance Comment: Edition of 1673: Prologue at the Theatre in Lincolns@Inn@Fields-; Epilogue-Mariamne; Herod-Medburn; Pheroras-Crosby; Alexas-John Lee; Tyridates-Smith; Arsanes-Norris; Polites-Anthony Lee; Sosius-Gillow; Mariamne-Mrs Spencer; Salome-Mrs Mary Lee; Alexandra-Mrs Osborn.
Cast
Role: Prologue at the Theatre in Lincolns@Inn@Fields Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mariamne
Role: Herod Actor: Medburn
Role: Pheroras Actor: Crosby
Role: Alexas Actor: John Lee
Role: Tyridates Actor: Smith
Role: Arsanes Actor: Norris
Role: Polites Actor: Anthony Lee
Role: Sosius Actor: Gillow
Role: Mariamne Actor: Mrs Spencer
Role: Salome Actor: Mrs Mary Lee
Role: Alexandra Actor: Mrs Osborn.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Virtuoso

Performance Comment: Edition of 1676: Prologue-; Epilogue-; A copy in the William Andrews Clark Jr Memorial Library, Los Angeles, has the following manuscript cast, which may well be the original cast. (The trimming of the page has sometimes cut off the first letter or two of a name, and these have been supplied.) Sir NicholasGimcrack-Percivall; Sir Formal Trifle-Anthony Leigh; Sir Samuel Hearty-Underhill; Longvill-Betterton; Bruce-Smythe; Hazard-Jevon; Lady Gimcrack-Mrs Shadwell; Clarinda-Mrs Currer; Miranda-Mrs Betterton; unassigned-Mrs Price.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Sir NicholasGimcrack Actor: Percivall
Role: Sir Formal Trifle Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Sir Samuel Hearty Actor: Underhill
Role: Longvill Actor: Betterton
Role: Bruce Actor: Smythe
Role: Hazard Actor: Jevon
Role: Lady Gimcrack Actor: Mrs Shadwell
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Currer
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: unassigned Actor: Mrs Price.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Madam Fickle; Or, The Witty False One

Performance Comment: Edition of 1677: Prologue-Mr Smith; Epilogue-; Lord Bellamore-Betterton; Manley-Smith; Sir Arthur Oldlove-Sandford; Captain Tilbury-Medbourn; Zechiel-Anthony Leigh; Toby-James Nokes; Old Jollyman-Underhill; Harry-Jevan; Flaile-Richards; Dorrel-Norrice; Madam Fickle-Mrs Mary Lee; Constantia-Mrs Barrer [Barry]; Arbella-Mrs Gibbs; Silvia-Mrs Napper.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Lord Bellamore Actor: Betterton
Role: Manley Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Arthur Oldlove Actor: Sandford
Role: Captain Tilbury Actor: Medbourn
Role: Zechiel Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Toby Actor: James Nokes
Role: Old Jollyman Actor: Underhill
Role: Harry Actor: Jevan
Role: Flaile Actor: Richards
Role: Dorrel Actor: Norrice
Role: Madam Fickle Actor: Mrs Mary Lee
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Barrer
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Napper.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The French Conjuror

Performance Comment: Edition of 1678: Prologue-; Avarito-Jevon; Claudio-Crosby; Dorido-Gillo; Horatio-Norris; Truro-Percival; Monsieur-Anthony Leigh; Audacio-Richards; Pedro-John Lee; Clorinia-Mrs Barry; Leonora-Mrs Hughes; Sabina-Mrs Norris; Scintilla-Mrs Leigh; The Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Avarito Actor: Jevon
Role: Claudio Actor: Crosby
Role: Dorido Actor: Gillo
Role: Horatio Actor: Norris
Role: Truro Actor: Percival
Role: Monsieur Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Audacio Actor: Richards
Role: Pedro Actor: John Lee
Role: Clorinia Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Hughes
Role: Sabina Actor: Mrs Norris
Role: Scintilla Actor: Mrs Leigh
Role: The Epilogue Actor: .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Patient Fancy

Performance Comment: Edition of 1678: Prologue-Mr Betterton; Sir Patient Fancy-Anthony Leigh; Leander Fancy-Crosby; Wittmore-Betterton; Lodwick Knowell-Smith; Sir Credulous Easy-Nokes; Curry-Richards; Lady Fancy-Mrs Corrar; Lady Knowell-Mrs Gwin [Quin]; Lucretia-Mrs Price; Isabella-Mrs Betterton; Maundy-Mrs Gibbs; Epilogue-Mrs Gwin [Quin].Quin].
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Betterton
Role: Sir Patient Fancy Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Leander Fancy Actor: Crosby
Role: Wittmore Actor: Betterton
Role: Lodwick Knowell Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Credulous Easy Actor: Nokes
Role: Curry Actor: Richards
Role: Lady Fancy Actor: Mrs Corrar
Role: Lady Knowell Actor: Mrs Gwin
Role: Lucretia Actor: Mrs Price
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: Maundy Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Gwin

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Counterfeits

Performance Comment: Edition of 1679: Prologue-; Don Gomez-Anthony Lee; Don Luis-Gilloe; Vitelli-Betterton; Antonio-Harris; Carles-Medburne; Peralta-Smith; Dormilon-Persivall; Fabio-Underhill; Crispin-Williams; Tonto-Richards; Boy-Young Mumford [Mountfort]; Elvira-Mrs Lee; Violante-Mrs Price; Clara-Mrs Barrer; Flora-Mrs Gibbs; Epilogue-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Don Gomez Actor: Anthony Lee
Role: Don Luis Actor: Gilloe
Role: Vitelli Actor: Betterton
Role: Antonio Actor: Harris
Role: Carles Actor: Medburne
Role: Peralta Actor: Smith
Role: Dormilon Actor: Persivall
Role: Fabio Actor: Underhill
Role: Crispin Actor: Williams
Role: Tonto Actor: Richards
Role: Boy Actor: Young Mumford
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Lee
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Price
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Barrer
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Barry.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Woman Captain

Performance Comment: Edition of 1680: Prologue-Anthony Lee; Woman@Captain-Mrs Barry; Epilogue-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Anthony Lee
Role: Woman@Captain Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Barry.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lancashire Witches And Tegue O Divelly The Irish Priest

Performance Comment: Edition of 1682: Prologue-; Epilogue-Mrs Barry, Tegue. [Mrs Barry probably acted Isabella; Anthony Leigh, Teague.]Mrs Barry probably acted Isabella; Anthony Leigh, Teague.]
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Barry, Tegue.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mr Turbulent; Or, The Melanchollicks

Performance Comment: Edition of 1682: Timothy Turbulent-Underhil; Furnish-Jevon; Hangby-Gillow; Grin Sneak-Norris; Finical Cringe-Nokes; Rabsheka Sly-Bowman; Abednego Suck Thumb-Anthony Leigh; Fairlove-Williams; Friendly-Wiltsher; Dr Quibus-Peircival; Pollux-Richards; Mrs Turbulent-Mrs Norris; Lady Medler-Mrs Currer; Lucia-Lady Slingsby; Priscilla-Mrs Price; Mrs Sly-Mrs Osborn; The Prologue-Lady Slingsby; The Epilogue-Mr Turbulent.
Cast
Role: Timothy Turbulent Actor: Underhil
Role: Furnish Actor: Jevon
Role: Hangby Actor: Gillow
Role: Grin Sneak Actor: Norris
Role: Finical Cringe Actor: Nokes
Role: Rabsheka Sly Actor: Bowman
Role: Abednego Suck Thumb Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Fairlove Actor: Williams
Role: Friendly Actor: Wiltsher
Role: Dr Quibus Actor: Peircival
Role: Pollux Actor: Richards
Role: Mrs Turbulent Actor: Mrs Norris
Role: Lady Medler Actor: Mrs Currer
Role: Lucia Actor: Lady Slingsby
Role: Priscilla Actor: Mrs Price
Role: Mrs Sly Actor: Mrs Osborn
Role: The Prologue Actor: Lady Slingsby
Role: The Epilogue Actor: Mr Turbulent.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The City Heiress; Or, Sir Timothy Treatall

Performance Comment: Edition of 1682: The Prologue by Mr Otway-Mrs Barry; Sir Timothy Treatall-Nokes; Tom Wilding-Betterton; Sir Anthony Meriwill-Lee; Sir Charles Meriwill-Williams; Dresswell-Boman; Fopington-Jevon; Lady Galliard-Mrs Barry; Charlot-Mrs Butler; Diana-Mrs Corror; Mrs Clacket-Mrs Norice; Mrs Closet-Mrs Lee; Epilogue by a Person of Quality-Mrs Butler.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice; Or, It Cannot Be

Performance Comment: Edition of 1685: Prologue-; Epilogue-; Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 40): Sir Courtly-Mountfort; Hothead-Underhill; Testimony-Gillo; Lord Beaugard-Kynaston; Surly-Griffin; Sir NicholasCallico-Anthony Leigh; Leonora-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Mountfort
Role: Hothead Actor: Underhill
Role: Testimony Actor: Gillo
Role: Lord Beaugard Actor: Kynaston
Role: Surly Actor: Griffin
Role: Sir NicholasCallico Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barry.