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SELECT * FROM london_stages WHERE MATCH('(@(authnameclean,perftitleclean,commentcclean,commentpclean) "Ben Johnson"/1) | (@(roleclean,performerclean) "Ben Johnson")') GROUP BY eventid ORDER BY weight() desc, eventdate asc OPTION field_weights=(perftitleclean=100, commentpclean=75, commentcclean=75, roleclean=100, performerclean=100, authnameclean=100), ranker=sph04

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2563 results for: Keyword - Ben Johnson
We found 1591 matches on Performance Comments, 956 matches on Author, 424 matches on Event Comments, 15 matches on Performance Title, and 5 matches on Roles/Actors.

476
18 November 1749 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Volpone; Or, The Fox

Related Works
Related Work: Volpone; or, The Fox Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Phebe

477
08 January 1750 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Volpone

Related Works
Related Work: Volpone; or, The Fox Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda

Cast
Role: Cyclops Actor: Roberts, Smith, Holtham, Bennet, Davis
Role: Hussar Actor: Bencraft

Dance: Dancing-; In II: the Two Pierots-Lalauze, Desse; In III: a Tambourine-Mons. DeJardin 1st appearance on the English Stage since his arrival

478
18 April 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bridges and Blakes. Rec'd Cash #47 3s., plus #100 4s. from tickets. Total #147 7s. (Treasurer's Book). Yesterday Morning died of a Dropsy, Mr William Mills, belonging to the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane; a person formerly well esteem'd in his profession, and if his infirmities in the latter part of his life render'd him less useful to the stage, yet he amply made amends for it, in the deserv'd character of an Honest man, and an indulgent Husband. -The Stratagem will be play'd on Sat. next, for the benefit of Mrs Mills (General Advertiser). Receipts: #160 (Cross); charges #63 (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchemist

Related Works
Related Work: The Alchemist Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Dance: HHornpipe-Mathews, the Little Swiss

479
30 November 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchemist

Related Works
Related Work: The Alchemist Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Ballet: TThe Bird Catchers. As17501127

480
09 January 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchemist

Related Works
Related Work: The Alchemist Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

481
25 January 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchemist

Related Works
Related Work: The Alchemist Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Dance: Devisse, Mad Auretti

482
02 May 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Ray, W. Vaughan, G. Burton & ye Sub-Treasurer (Cross). Tickets of Ray, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, St Clement's Church; at the Black Swan Tavern, in Bartholomew Lane; the Old King's Head Tavern, Facing Somerset House; For Vaughan, at the One Ton Coffee House, St. James' Market; for Burton, at Pope's next the Stage Door, Russel St.; and of Hobson at the Stage Door. Tickets deliver'd for the Lady's Last Stake, or the Wife's Resentment will be taken. Receipts: #214 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchemist

Related Works
Related Work: The Alchemist Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Bennet

Dance: Devisse, Mad Auretti, Little Swiss

483
02 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherd's Lottery

484
06 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet

485
09 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

486
11 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet

Dance: LL'Entree de Flore, as17511015; Peasant Dance, as17511015

487
13 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Dance: LLes Caprices de la Dance, as17511212

488
19 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

489
21 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherd's Lottery

Dance: LLes Caprices de la Dance-Mad Auretti

490
10 January 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Ranger

491
16 January 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Ranger

Cast
Role: Other characters Actor: Johnson, Mrs +Simpson.

492
25 January 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherd's Lottery

493
31 January 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

494
10 March 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The farce went off dull. Taken from a play so call'd (Cross). Part of pit laid into the boxes, and Stage formed into an Amphitheatre & Commodiously enclos'd for the Reception of Ladies. Ladies send servants by three. Doors opened at half past three. Benefit for Woodward. Boxes and Stage 5s. Receipts: #280 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Man of Taste

495
04 April 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr Berry. Tickets at Mr Pope's Peruke maker, Russel St., Covent Garden. Receipts: #180 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherd's Lottery

496
08 May 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Ranger

497
27 October 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Cast
Role: Lady Centaure Actor: Mrs Bennett
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Dance: [As17521026

498
31 October 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Cast
Role: Lady Centaure Actor: Mrs Bennett
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: [Queen Mab

Dance: [As17521026

499
01 November 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Cast
Role: Lady Centaure Actor: Mrs Bennett
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: [The Intriguing Chambermaid

Cast
Role: Mrs Highman Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Dance: [As17521026

500
11 November 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Cast
Role: Lady Centaure Actor: Mrs Bennett
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: [Harlequin Ranger

Cast
Role: Other characters Actor: Johnson, Mrs +Simpson.

Dance: [As17521102