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6848 results for: Keyword - Bannister</i>.] Half past six went into ye Pit to see $Barry
We found 4327 matches on Event Comments, 3001 matches on Performance Comments, 405 matches on Performance Title, 4 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

2651
21 February 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: 3rd piece [1st time; past 2, by Matthew Feilde. MS: Larpent 585; not published; synopsis of plot in Public Advertiser, 22 Feb.]: With New Overture and Music, composed by [Michael] Arne. New Dresses, Scenes and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #247 12s. (243/19/6; 3/12/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Which Is The Man

Afterpiece Title: The Dramatic Puffers

Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reinhold

Afterpiece Title: Vertumnus and Pomona

Dance: End of Epilogue a new Pastoral Dance, Palemon and Lavinia, by Aldridge, Langrish, Mrs Davenett, Miss Francis, Miss Rowson, Miss Besford

2652
07 February 1797 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd ballet: With entirely new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Scenes painted by Greenwood, and under his direction. "Magnificent, perhaps beyond parallel on a British stage, but it is considerably too long, as it was past twelve before it was concluded" (True Briton, 8 Feb.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The 1st Act Of La Modista Raggiratrice

Performance Comment: See17970107.

Afterpiece Title: Il Consiglio Imprudente

Performance Comment: See17961220.

Dance: End 1st piece: Les Delassements Militaires- As17970124

Ballet: End 2nd piece: Pizarre; ou, La Conquete du Perou (1st time; composed by Gallet [with music by Mazzinghi]). Pizarre-Gallet; the other characters-Mme Rose, Didelot, Mme Hilligsberg, Mlle Parisot, Marcadet, Gentili

2653
28 April 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Johnston. [He had 1st acted Hamlet at Edinburgh, 9 July 1794: Egerton's 1st appearance at cg was on 5 June 1797.] 2nd piece [1st time at this theatre; M. PAST 1, author unknown. Larpent MS 1207; not published. 1st acted at Sadler's Wells, 28 May 1787, when the playbill gives the 2nd title as "The Highland Laddie", and adds "The Words of the Airs selected from Allan Ramsay"]. Times, 13 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Johnston, No. 31, King-street, Covent-garden. Receipts: #230 19s. 6d. (110.2.6; 1.14.0; tickets: 119.3.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Afterpiece Title: Hooly and Fairly or The Highland Lad and Lowland Lass

Afterpiece Title: A Divertisement

Dance: 2nd piece to conclude with: Highland Reel-; In 3rd piece: Ballet, as17971013

Song: In V 1st piece: a Dirge, as17970925; In 2nd piece: Highland Laddy-; Hooly and Fairly-; Katharine Ogie- [recte Oggy]; Andrew and his Cutty Gun-; Todlen Hame-; Tulloch Goram-; The Little Farthing Rushlight-Graham

2654
29 December 1798 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A Serious Opera; the music by Paisiello. To begin precisely at 7:15 on Saturdays, and 7:30 on Tuesdays [see 30 Mar. 1799]. "The curtain rose to the moment, and the whole was over at a quarter past eleven" (Morning Herald, 31 Dec.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Elfrida

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Viganoni, Rovedino, Benelli, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Adelvolto-Viganoni; Orgando-Rovedino; Egardo-Benelli; Siveno-Braghetti; Osmondo-DeGiovanni; Elfrida-Mme Banti; Evelina-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Evelina Actor: Sga Pastorelli.

Dance: As17981226

2655
13 December 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Carnival Of Venice

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bannister, Parsons, Du-Bellamy, Bannister Jun., Suett, Dodd; Mrs Cargill, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Phillips, Miss Pope. [Cast from London Chronicle, 13 Dec: Valencio-Palmer; Lucio-Bannister; Sir Peter Pagoda-Parsons; Melvil-Du-Bellamy; Travelling Author-Bannister Jun.; Piano-Suett; Charles-Dodd; Servant-Chaplin; Marinetta-Mrs Cargill; Francisca-Mrs Wrighten; Emily-Miss Phillips; Isabella-Miss Pope; Maid-Miss Simson.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: , Du Actor: Bellamy, Bannister Jun., Suett, Dodd
Role: Lucio Actor: Bannister
Role: Travelling Author Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.

2656
05 August 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John Dent. Prologue ascribed to George Colman, the elder (see Town and Country Magazine, Aug. 1782, p. 400)]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The East Indian

Cast
Role: Edmonds Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Candidate

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Bannister, Swords, Davis, Baddeley, Kenny, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Barrett, Pierce, Staunton, Wilson; Miss Kirby, Mrs Lloyd. [Cast from text (J. Stockdale, 1782) and London Chronicle, 6 Aug.: Sir Gregory Gander-Parsons; Serjeant Glib-Bannister; Wrinkle-Swords; Town Clerk-Davis; Cook-Baddeley [in text: Wewitzer (see17820808)]; Twilight-Kenny [in text: Massey (see17820808)]; Waiters-Ledger, Barrett; Harry-Bannister Jun.; Mayor-Pierce; Captain Allspice-Staunton; Negus-Wilson; Sally-Miss Kirby; Maria-Mrs Lloyd.] New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Serjeant Glib Actor: Bannister
Role: Harry Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: As17820613

2657
16 November 1782 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Interview

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Smith, Aickin, Farren, Bannister Jun., Williames, Brereton; Mrs Bulkley, Mrs Brereton, Miss Wheeler, Miss Hale, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from London Chronicle, 20 Nov.: Mr Montague-Smith; Somerville-Aickin; Lord Sidney-Farren; Charles Somerville-Bannister Jun.; Belville-Williames; Lennox-Brereton; Servant-Phillimore; Lady Sidney-Mrs Bulkley; Emily-Mrs Brereton; Isabella-Miss Wheeler; Nelson-Miss Hale; Louisa-Mrs Siddons.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Siddons . Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Charles Somerville Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymore

2658
05 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Son in law

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Edwin, Wewitzer, Wood, Egan, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister; Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Parsons; Bowkitt-Edwin; Vinegar-Wewitzer; Bouquet-Wood; Idle-Egan; Orator Mum-Barrett; John-Stevens; Signor Arionelli-Bannister; Dolce-Mrs Lefevre; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.] Prologue as17830531 . Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

2659
10 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement Or An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Wood, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson; Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Wood; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Genius of Nonsense

Cast
Role: , Vocal and Rhetorical Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gammer Gurton Actor: Bannister
Role: Emperor of the Quacks Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: End of Act I of Mainpiece, as17830531

2660
28 August 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Separate Maintenance

Afterpiece Title: GRETNA GREEN

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Gaudrey, Swords, Egan, Davis, Ledger, Kenny, Bannister; Sga Sestini, Mrs Webb, Miss Morris, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1783), and Larpent MS 634: Rory-Wilson; Crack-Swords; Captain Tipperary-Egan; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Kenny; Captain Gorget-Bannister; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Miss Plumb-Miss Morris; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Gaudrey, Davis are unassigned.] New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Captain Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudrey, Davis are unassigned.

Music: Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Song: As17830613

2661
04 November 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. [Prologue by Nicholas Rowe.] Afterpiece [1st time; co 2, by John O'Keeffe, altered from his The Shamrock (see CG, 7 Apr. 1783); published (1st authorized) as noted above]: The selected Music by the Author of the Piece. The Overture, new Airs and Accompaniments by Shield. With New Dresses, Scenery, &c. The Words of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Account-Book, 30 June 1784: Paid O'Keeffe for Copyright, &c. of The Poor Soldier #315. Receipts: #218 14s. (215/7; 3/7)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Mrs Kennedy, Bannister, Johnstone, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer; Mrs Martyr, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from London Chronicle, 5 Nov.: Patrick-Mrs Kennedy; Fitzroy-Bannister; Dermot-Johnstone; Darby-Edwin; Father Luke-Wilson; Bagatelle-Wewitzer; Kathlane-Mrs Martyr; Norah-Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1 (T. Woodfall, 1798) adds: Boy-Master Simmons.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1

Song: In mainpiece To thee, O, gentle sleep by Brett

2662
17 April 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Robin Hood Or Sherwood Forest

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Quick, Edwin, Johnstone, Brett, Davies, Booth; Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1784): Robin Hood-Bannister; Little John-Quick; Ruttekin-Edwin; Edwin-Johnstone; Scarlet-Brett; Allen a Dale-Davies; Fitzherbert-Booth; Bowman-Darley; Margaret-Mrs Kennedy; Clorinda-Mrs Martyr; Annette-Mrs Wilson; Stella-Mrs Kemble; Angelina-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Robin Hood Actor: Bannister
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Rambler

Cast
Role: Sea Captain Actor: Bannister

Dance: End of mainpiece a New Dance by Le Bccuf and Mlle Constance (from the King's Theatre in Paris; 1st appearance)

2663
19 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Veil

Afterpiece Title: Jewish Education

Afterpiece Title: The Quacks or The Credulous Man

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Farren, Bannister Jun., Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Phillimore, Baddeley; Mrs Booth, Mrs Love, Mrs Brereton. [Cast from Gazetteer, 20 Apr.: Sir Toby Meagrim-Parsons; Temple-Farren; Sharper-Bannister Jun.; John-Waldron; Christopher Camp-R. Palmer; Dr Humberg-Burton; Martel-Phillimore; Dr Seraglio-Baddeley; Lady Meagrim-Mrs Booth [Gazetteer: Mrs Hopkins]; Betty-Mrs Love; Miss Kitty-Mrs Brereton.] Prologue in the Character of an Undertaker spoken by Bannister Jun . Prologue in the Character of an Undertaker spoken by Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Sharper Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17840311athi

2664
31 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fox

Performance Comment: Volpone-Palmer; Mosca-Bensley; Voltore-Bannister Jun.; Corvino-Aickin; Bonario-R. Palmer; Corbachio-Parsons; Caelia-Mrs Inchbald .
Cast
Role: Voltore Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Gaudry, Swords, Egan, Barrett, Ledger, Painter, Bannister; Sga Sestini, Mrs Webb, Miss Morris, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1783) and Larpent MS 634: Rory-Wilson; Crack-Swords; Capt. Tipperary-Egan; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Painter; Capt. Gorget-Bannister; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Miss Plumb-Miss Morris; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.] New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.

Music: [Prologue by George Colman, the elder.]

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece, as17840528

2665
02 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Election Of The Managers

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, Egan, Bannister, R. Palmer, Riley, Bannister Jun., Stevens, Swords, Barrett, Ledger, Edwin; Mrs Webb, Miss Farren. [Cast from European Magazine, June 1784, p. 471: Buckram-Palmer; Type-Parsons; Bayes-Aickin; Holly-Williamson; Canker-Baddeley; Irishman-Egan; Quirk-Bannister; Smatter-R. Palmer; Ivy-Riley; Supple-Bannister Jun.; Tom Tipple-Edwin; Mrs Buckram-Mrs Webb; Mrs Simper-Miss Farren. Stevens, Swords, Barrett, Ledger are unassigned.] New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Quirk Actor: Bannister
Role: Supple Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The English Merchant

Performance Comment: Freeport-Aickin; Sir William Douglas-Bensley; Lord Falbridge-Bannister Jun.; Owen-Usher; La France-Baddeley; Spatter-Palmer; Lady Alton-Mrs Bulkley (1st appearance in that character); Molly-Mrs Wells; Mrs Goodman-Mrs Poussin; Amelia-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.

2666
04 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement Or An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Davies, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson; Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Davies; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Election of the Managers

Cast
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: As17840601

2667
02 August 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Noble Peasant

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Riley, Gardner, Aickin, Davies, Swords, Barrett, Edwin, Brett, Bannister; Miss George, Miss Morris, Miss Brett, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (George Robinson, 1784): Leonard-Palmer; Earl Egbert-Parsons; Harold-Riley; AnlafF-Gardner; Earl Walter-Aickin; Will Cloudeslee-Davies; Fool-Edwin; Clym o' the Clough-Brett; Adam Bell-Bannister; Adela-Miss George; Alice-Miss Morris; Dwarf-Miss Brett; Edwitha-Mrs Bannister. Swords, Barrett are unassigned.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Adam Bell Actor: Bannister
Role: Edwitha Actor: Mrs Bannister. Swords, Barrett are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Related Works
Related Work: L'Honorata Poverta di Rinaldo: viz, The honourable Poverty of Rinaldo, false accused by the Maganzesians: With Harlequing Guardian to his Master's Family and Defender of his Castle Author(s): Giacinto Andrea Cicognini

2668
21 August 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lord Russel

Cast
Role: Cavendish Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: Hunt the Slipper

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Edwin; Miss Morris, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Webb. [Cast from text (Dublin: For the Booksellers, 1792): Old Winterbottom-Wilson; Captain Clement-Bannister Jun.; Glib-R. Palmer; Billy Bristle-Edwin; Maria-Miss Morris; Jenny-Mrs Lloyd; Winterbottom's Sister-Mrs Webb.] New Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Captain Clement Actor: Bannister Jun.

2669
06 September 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lord Russel

Cast
Role: Cavendish Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Wewitzer, Gardner, Riley, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Miss Bran gin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1784): Harold-Bannister; Mayor of Coventry-Wilson; Crazy-Wewitzer; Earl of Mercia-Gardner; Count Louis-Riley; Tom-Edwin; Maud-Mrs Wells; Mayoress-Mrs Webb; Lady Godiva-Miss Brangin; Emma-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Harold Actor: Bannister
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.

2670
27 April 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Essex Or The Unhappy Favourite

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist or Whos Who

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Bannister Jun., Williames, Alfred, Baddeley; Mrs Ward, Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Hopkins. [Cast from London Chronicle, 29 Apr., and Town and Country Magazine, May 1785, p. 231: Sir Anthony Halfwit-Parsons; Dabble-Bannister Jun.; Beaumont-Williames; Blunt-Alfred; Frolick-Baddeley; Miss Halfwit-Mrs Ward; Mrs Meddle-Mrs Wilson; Diana-Miss Tidswell; Jenny-Miss Hale; Mrs Matadore-Mrs Hopkins.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Parsons
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Halfwit Actor: Mrs Ward

Dance: As17850307athi

2671
30 May 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Wewitzer, Gardner, Riley, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Miss Brangin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1784): Harold-Bannister; Mayor of Coventry-Wilson; Crazy-Wewitzer; Earl of Mercia-Gardner; Count Louis-Riley; Tom-Edwin; Maud-Mrs Wells; Mayoress-Mrs Webb; Lady Godiva-Miss Brangin; Emma-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Harold Actor: Bannister
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Davies, Gardner, Swords, Stevens, Painter, Ledger, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1782): Compton-Bannister; Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Gardner; John-Swords; Thomas-Stevens; Stump-Painter; Cudden-Ledger; Lingo-Edwin; Cowslip-Mrs Wells; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Dance: End of 1st piece, by the two Miss Simonets

2672
31 May 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement Or An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Davies, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson, Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Davies; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: A Mogul Tale

Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece, by Giorgi's Scholars; End of Act I of afterpiece New Dance by the two Miss Simonets, Master Giorgi, Miss Byrne, and others

2673
20 July 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Cast
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: Booth

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, R. Palmer, Barrett, Ledger, Lyons, Painter, Swords, Booth; Sga Sestini, Miss George (1st time), Mrs Webb, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text(T. Cadell, 1783) and Larpent MS 634: Capt. Gorget-Bannister; Capt. Tipperary-R. Palmer; Anvil-Barrett; Landlord-Ledger; Crack-Swords; Rory-Booth; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Miss Plumb-Miss George; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Lyons, Painter are unassigned.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: . Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Lyons, Painter are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Teague

Music:

2674
08 December 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Strangers At Home

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by King, Bannister Jun., Barrymore, Dignum, Williames, Phillimore, Bannister; Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Jordan, Miss Field, Mrs Crouch. [Cast from text (Harrison and Co., 1786): Aldobrand-King; Laurence-Bannister Jun.; Montano-Barrymore; Octavio-Dignum; Regnalto-Williames; Fabio-Phillimore; Firelock-Bannister; Roberto-Jones; Alice-Mrs Wrighten; Rosa-Mrs Jordan; Laura-Mrs Forster [i.e. formerly Miss Field]; Viola-Mrs Crouch.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Laurence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Montano Actor: Barrymore
Role: Firelock Actor: Bannister

Afterpiece Title: All the Worlds a Stage

Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore

2675
18 February 1786 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Afterpiece Title: The Projects

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Baddeley, Suett, Barrymore, R. Palmer, Bannister Jun.; Mrs Wilson, Mrs Forster, Miss Kemble. [Cast from London Chronicle, 20 Feb.: Don Francisco-Parsons; Don Pedro-Baddeley; Lopez-Suett; Antonio-Barrymore; Carlos-R. Palmer; Sancho-Bannister Jun.; Jacintha-Mrs Wilson; Laura-Mrs Forster; Julia-Miss Kemble.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun . Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sancho Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece The Lucky Return, as17860105

Song: In Act V of mainpiece a song by Mrs Forster