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2326
30 May 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Nabob

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Foote, Weston, Wilson, first time

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Don Diego-Bannister; Leander-Owenson; Scholars-Everard, Johnson; Mango-Wilson; Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Leander Actor: Owenson
Role: Scholars Actor: Everard, Johnson
Role: Mango Actor: Wilson
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Dance: As17740516

2327
08 June 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Devil Upon Two Sticks

Performance Comment: Parts-Foote, Aickin, Wilson, Fearon, Palmer, Owenson, Walker, Jacobs, Follett, Jones, Everard, Lloyd, Courtney, Johnson, Pierce, Weston, Mrs Gardner, Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Foote, Aickin, Wilson, Fearon, Palmer, Owenson, Walker, Jacobs, Follett, Jones, Everard, Lloyd, Courtney, Johnson, Pierce, Weston, Mrs Gardner, Mrs Jewell.

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Gayless Actor: Davis
Role: Guttle Actor: Lloyd
Role: Cook Actor: Jacobs
Role: Beau Trippit Actor: Everard
Role: Melissa Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Trippit Actor: Mrs Weston
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Dance: As17740516

Monologue: End: Piety in Pattens. As 1 June

2328
17 June 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Commissary

Performance Comment: Commissary-Foote; Isaac Fungus-Fearon; Gruel-Aickin; Young Loveit-Davis; Dr Catgut-Follet; Simon-Owenson; Bridoun-Courtney; Paduasoy-Jones; Harpy-Lloyd; LaFleur-Johnson; John-Pierce; Coachman-Jacobs; Mrs Loveit-Wilson; Jenny-Mrs Fearon; Dolly-Miss Platt; Mrs Mechlin-Mrs Gardner.
Cast
Role: Commissary Actor: Foote
Role: Isaac Fungus Actor: Fearon
Role: Gruel Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Loveit Actor: Davis
Role: Dr Catgut Actor: Follet
Role: Simon Actor: Owenson
Role: Bridoun Actor: Courtney
Role: Paduasoy Actor: Jones
Role: Harpy Actor: Lloyd
Role: LaFleur Actor: Johnson
Role: John Actor: Pierce
Role: Coachman Actor: Jacobs
Role: Mrs Loveit Actor: Wilson
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Fearon
Role: Dolly Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Mechlin Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Foote
Role: Cape Actor: Aickin
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Davis
Role: Vamp Actor: Wilson
Role: Sprightly Actor: Fearon
Role: Poet Actor: Jones
Role: Printer's Devil Actor: Jacobs
Role: Robin Actor: Lloyd
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Dance: As17740613

2329
27 June 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Foote; parts-Weston, Aickin, Davis, Wilson, Jacobs, Lloyd, Johnson, Follett, Pierce, Owenson, Fearon, Courtney, Jones, Palmer, Francis, Miss Ambrose, Miss Platt, Mrs Weston, Miss Francis; with the reinforcement of Mr Bayes's new rais'd troops-.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Foote
Role: parts Actor: Weston, Aickin, Davis, Wilson, Jacobs, Lloyd, Johnson, Follett, Pierce, Owenson, Fearon, Courtney, Jones, Palmer, Francis, Miss Ambrose, Miss Platt, Mrs Weston, Miss Francis
Role: with the reinforcement of Mr Bayes's new rais'd tr Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Brett
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Scholars Actor: Everard, Johnson
Role: Mango Actor: Wilson
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Dance: As17740613

2330
24 August 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bankrupt

Performance Comment: As17740516, but Parts-Carpenter, _Courtney, +Burton, _Johnson; +Prologue-_.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Cast
Role: Printer's Devil Actor: Everard.
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Foote
Role: Cape Actor: Aickin
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Davis
Role: Vamp Actor: Wilson
Role: Sprightly Actor: Fearon
Role: Poet Actor: Jones
Role: Robin Actor: Lloyd
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Dance: As17740613

2331
29 August 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Weston

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Devil Upon Two Sticks

Performance Comment: As17740608 but Parts-_Walker, _Courtney, _Johnson, Mrs _Gardner.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: _Walker, _Courtney, _Johnson, Mrs _Gardner.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Cook Actor: Carpenter
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Brett.
Role: Sir John Actor: Brett
Role: Butler Actor: Fearon
Role: Footman Actor: Everard
Role: Coachman Actor: Follett
Role: Conjurer Actor: Lloyd
Role: Jobson Actor: Wilson
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Weston

Monologue: Interlude. Piety in Pattens. As 1 June

Entertainment: End I: Imitations, vocal and rhetorical-Bannister; After Interlude: Abel Drugger's Return from the Fete Champetre at Marybone-Weston

Dance: Giorgi's Scholars

2332
11 October 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Lee; Johnson-Lewis; Smith-Clarke; Others-Dunstall, Quick, Clinch, Lewes, Whitefield, DuBellamy, Baker, Davis, Fearon, Cushing, Thompson, Hollingsworth, Wewitzer, Fox, Bates, Burton, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Miss Besford, Miss Barsanti; With Suitable Dances-, Machinery, Decorations, a Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Raised Troops.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Lee
Role: Johnson Actor: Lewis
Role: Smith Actor: Clarke
Role: Others Actor: Dunstall, Quick, Clinch, Lewes, Whitefield, DuBellamy, Baker, Davis, Fearon, Cushing, Thompson, Hollingsworth, Wewitzer, Fox, Bates, Burton, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Miss Besford, Miss Barsanti
Role: With Suitable Dances Actor: , Machinery, Decorations, a Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Raised Troops.

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mattocks
Role: Palemon Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

2333
18 March 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for King. The Play was very Imperfect. Bon Ton is a Comedy in Two Acts. Written 15 or 16 years ago Mr G. out of Friendship for Mr King gave it him to get up for his Benefit-It was verY well perform'd & receiv'd with the highest Applause (Hopkins Diary). Mainpiece: Not acted these 16 years. [See 29 Jan. 1759.] Part of Pit laid into boxes. Paid 4 days salary, list #377 4s.; J. French on acct #5 5s.; Mr Carter in full for Music for Rival Candidates #42 (Treasurer's Book). [Rather unfavorable review of Bon Ton in Westminster Magazine for March. Ascribes it to Burgoyne, with touches form Garrick.] Receipts: #291 2s. 6d. Charges: #66 7s. 6d. Profits to King: #224 15s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Claudio-Reddish; Angelo-Palmer; Escalus-J. Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Davies; Friar Peter-Usher; Elbow-Wright; Barnardine-Keen; Abhorson-Carpenter; Lucio-King; Mariana-Miss Hopkins; Juliet-Miss Platt; Mistress Overdone-Mrs Bradshaw; Francisca-Mrs Johnson; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Claudio Actor: Reddish
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Escalus Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Usher
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Barnardine Actor: Keen
Role: Abhorson Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lucio Actor: King
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mistress Overdone Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs

Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: King
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Mignon Actor: Burton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Miss Titup Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Riffle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whisp Actor: Wheeler

2334
23 October 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Smith; King-Jefferson; Ghost-Bransby; Horatio-Packer; Polonius-Baddeley; Laertes-Aickin; Rosencranz-Davies; Guildenstern-Fawcett; Marcellus-Wrighten; Player King-Usher; Lucianus-Parsons; Messenger-Wright; Bernardo-Griffiths; Francisco-Norris; Queen-Mrs Hopkins; Player Queen-Mrs Johnson; Ophelia-Mrs Smith.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Jefferson
Role: Ghost Actor: Bransby
Role: Horatio Actor: Packer
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Rosencranz Actor: Davies
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Fawcett
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Player King Actor: Usher
Role: Lucianus Actor: Parsons
Role: Messenger Actor: Wright
Role: Bernardo Actor: Griffiths
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Smith.

Afterpiece Title: The Theatrical Candidates

Cast
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Cast
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Parts Actor: King, Dodd, Parsons, Brereton, Lamash, Burton, Mrs King, first appearance in that character, Miss Platt, Mrs Abington
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time

2335
30 October 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17751021, but Young Bevil-Reddish; Cimberton-Waldron; Daniel-Burton; Lucinda-Mrs Hopkins; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Johnson; Isabella-Miss Platt.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Reddish
Role: Cimberton Actor: Waldron
Role: Daniel Actor: Burton
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Platt.
Role: Humphrey Actor: Usher
Role: Myrtle Actor: Jefferson
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Bransby
Role: Sealand Actor: Aickin
Role: Tom Actor: King
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Abington, first time
Role: Indiana Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Singing Actor: Mrs Scott.

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Cast
Role: Lover Actor: Burton.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Carpenter
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Cubitt
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Country Girls Actor: Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt
Role: to conclude with the Scene of the Waterfall Actor: as originally performed.

Dance: II: The Savage Hunters, as17751020

2336
11 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for LaMash, Griffith, Blurton, and Cubitt. Paid salary list #621 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). Tickets delivered by Miss Berkley will be taken. Mainpiece: Nor acted these two years. [See 8 April 1774.] Receipts: #57 11s. 6d. Charges: #71 9s. Deficit to La Mash, Griffith, Blutton, and Cubitt: #13 17s. 6d. (Treausrer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-King; Johnson-Lamash; Smith-Aickin; Others-Baddeley, Parsons, Moody, Whitfield, Hurst, Fawcett, Waldron, Bransby, Burton, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Garland, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Messink, Cubitt, Everard, Master Pulley, Mrs W. Palmer, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies; With an Additional Reinforcement of Bayes's New Raised Troops-.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: King
Role: Johnson Actor: Lamash
Role: Smith Actor: Aickin
Role: Others Actor: Baddeley, Parsons, Moody, Whitfield, Hurst, Fawcett, Waldron, Bransby, Burton, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Garland, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Messink, Cubitt, Everard, Master Pulley, Mrs W. Palmer, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies
Role: With an Additional Reinforcement of Bayes's New Ra Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Election

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003; II: The Sailors Revels, as17751220

2337
17 September 1776 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission. Benefit for Palmer

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part I; With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Shuter; Hotspur-Aickin; Henry-L'Estrange; Worcester-Fearon; Poins-Davies; Northumberland-Johnson; Westmoreland-Griffiths; Vernon-R. Palmer; Blunt-Wright; Bardolph-Lloyd; Gadshill-Stephens; Carriers-Parsons, Waldron; Prince of Wales-Palmer; Hostess-Mrs Love; Lady Piercy-Miss Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Hotspur Actor: Aickin
Role: Henry Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Worcester Actor: Fearon
Role: Poins Actor: Davies
Role: Northumberland Actor: Johnson
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Griffiths
Role: Vernon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Blunt Actor: Wright
Role: Bardolph Actor: Lloyd
Role: Gadshill Actor: Stephens
Role: Carriers Actor: Parsons, Waldron
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Miss Hopkins.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: Whittle-Parsons; Kecksy-Johnson; Nephew-L'Estrange; Bates-Fearon; Thomas-Waldron; Sir Patrick O'Neal-Palmer; Irish Widow, with Epilogue song-Mrs Greville.
Cast
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Johnson
Role: Nephew Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Bates Actor: Fearon
Role: Thomas Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neal Actor: Palmer
Role: with Epilogue song Actor: Mrs Greville.

Entertainment: End: Bucks Have at Ye All-Palmer

2338
23 September 1776 @

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Taylor. Mainpiece: Written by Hugh Kelly Esq. Tickets to be had of Miss Taylor at Sergeant's, Paradise-street. Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 5:00. To begin precisely at 6:00

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Wives

Performance Comment: General Savage-Massey; Captain Savage-Johnson; Leeson-Smith; Torrington-Lewis; Spruce-Dancer; Conolly-Comerford; Belville-Saul; Mrs Belville-Mrs Massey; Lady Rachel Mildew-Mrs Ross; Miss Walsingham-Mrs Wilks; Mrs Tempest-Mrs Russell; Miss Leeson-Miss Taylor.
Cast
Role: General Savage Actor: Massey
Role: Captain Savage Actor: Johnson
Role: Leeson Actor: Smith
Role: Torrington Actor: Lewis
Role: Spruce Actor: Dancer
Role: Conolly Actor: Comerford
Role: Belville Actor: Saul
Role: Mrs Belville Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Lady Rachel Mildew Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Miss Walsingham Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mrs Tempest Actor: Mrs Russell
Role: Miss Leeson Actor: Miss Taylor.

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: Midas-Newton; Sileno-Comerford; Damaetas-Dancer; Pan-Massey; Jupiter-Johnson; Apollo-Kenny; Juno-Mrs Wilks; Mysis-Mrs Russell; Daphne-Miss Taylor; Nysa-Mrs Davies.
Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Newton
Role: Sileno Actor: Comerford
Role: Damaetas Actor: Dancer
Role: Pan Actor: Massey
Role: Jupiter Actor: Johnson
Role: Apollo Actor: Kenny
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Russell
Role: Daphne Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Davies.

Song: End: Moderation and Alteration; or a Touch on the Times-Massey

Entertainment: Monologue. Preceding: the celebrated Satyric Lecture on Hearts and Dissertation on Noses, illustrated by Hearts of different colours and Noses of various sizes,-Comerford; End III: Imitations-Master Russell

Cast
Role: illustrated by Hearts of different colours and Nos Actor: Comerford
Role: Imitations Actor: Master Russell.

2339
25 September 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Reynolds. [Afterpiece usually acted as The Man of Quality.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Viii; With The Fall Of Cardinal Wolsey

Performance Comment: King Henry-A Gentleman (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh [unidentified]); Duke of Buckingham-Stacy; Duke of Norfolk-Comerford; Duke of Suffolk-Kenny; Earl of Surry-Garland; Cranmer (Archbishop of Canterbury)-Lewis; Gardiner (Bishop of Winchester)-Massey; Lord Sands-Ware of Deptford; Lord Chamberlain-Johnson; Cardinal Campeius (the Pope's Legate)-Sparrow; Cromwell (Gentleman Usher)-W. Smith; Doctor Butts (Physician to the King)-Ward; Cardinal Wolsey-Stokes; Queen Katherine-Miss Reynolds; Anne Bullen-Mrs West; Patience (with a song in character)-Mrs Davies; Dame Prattle-Mrs Ross; Lady of the bed chamber [to Queen Katherine-Miss C. Reynolds.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Duke of Buckingham Actor: Stacy
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Comerford
Role: Duke of Suffolk Actor: Kenny
Role: Earl of Surry Actor: Garland
Role: Cranmer Actor: Lewis
Role: Gardiner Actor: Massey
Role: Lord Sands Actor: Ware of Deptford
Role: Lord Chamberlain Actor: Johnson
Role: Cardinal Campeius Actor: Sparrow
Role: Cromwell Actor: W. Smith
Role: Doctor Butts Actor: Ward
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Stokes
Role: Queen Katherine Actor: Miss Reynolds
Role: Anne Bullen Actor: Mrs West
Role: Patience Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Dame Prattle Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: to Queen Katherine Actor: Miss C. Reynolds.

Afterpiece Title: Miss Hoyden; or, The Man of Quality

Performance Comment: Lord Foppington (the man of quality)-Smith; Young Fashion-Sparks; Sir John Friendly-Ward; Lory-Johnson; Coupler-Lewis; Shoemaker-Dancer; Mendlegs (the hosier)-W. Smith; Sir Tunbelly Clumsey-The Gentleman who performs King Henry; Miss Hoyden (with a song)-Miss Reynolds; Nurse-Mrs Ross.
Cast
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Smith
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Sparks
Role: Sir John Friendly Actor: Ward
Role: Lory Actor: Johnson
Role: Coupler Actor: Lewis
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Dancer
Role: Mendlegs Actor: W. Smith
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: The Gentleman who performs King Henry
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Miss Reynolds
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Ross.

Dance: A Hornpipe-Mrs Marklew

Song: Between Acts: Singing-Mrs Davies

2340
27 September 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Spooner, box-office-keeper

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Barbarossa

Performance Comment: Barbarossa-The Gentleman who performed King Henry [on 25 Sept.]; Othman-Comerford; Sadi-Johnson; Aladin-Smith; Officer-Lewis; Slave-Dancer; Selim-Stokes; Zaphira-Mrs Massey; Irene-Miss Reynolds; The original Prologue [in character-Master Kenny.
Cast
Role: Barbarossa Actor: The Gentleman who performed King Henry
Role: Othman Actor: Comerford
Role: Sadi Actor: Johnson
Role: Aladin Actor: Smith
Role: Officer Actor: Lewis
Role: Slave Actor: Dancer
Role: Selim Actor: Stokes
Role: Zaphira Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Irene Actor: Miss Reynolds
Role: in character Actor: Master Kenny.

Afterpiece Title: The King and the Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: The King-A Gentleman of Rotherhithe (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]); Dick-Johnson; Lord Lurewell-Smith; Keeper-Lewis; Joe (with a song)-Comerford; John Cockle (the Miller of Mansfield)-Newton; Peggy-Mrs Wilks; Kate-Miss Taylor; Madge-Mrs Ross.
Cast
Role: The King Actor: A Gentleman of Rotherhithe
Role: Dick Actor: Johnson
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Smith
Role: Keeper Actor: Lewis
Role: Joe Actor: Comerford
Role: John Cockle Actor: Newton
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Ross.

Song: As17760925

2341
30 September 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Massey. Tickets to be had of Massey, the Bell and Dragon, near Princes stairs

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife; Or, The Quaker's Wedding

Performance Comment: Colonel Feignwell-Comerford; Freeman-Smith; Sackbut-Lewis; Tradelove-Johnson; Obadiah Prim-Massey; Periwinkle-Newton; Simon Pure-Kenny; Quaker Boy-Master Russell; Sir Philip Modelove-Lloyd (from the Theatre Royal, Hay-market); Anne Lovely-Mrs Wilks; Betty-Miss Taylor; Masked Lady-Mrs West; Mrs Prim-Mrs Ross.
Cast
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Comerford
Role: Freeman Actor: Smith
Role: Sackbut Actor: Lewis
Role: Tradelove Actor: Johnson
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Massey
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Newton
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Kenny
Role: Quaker Boy Actor: Master Russell
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Lloyd
Role: Hay Actor:
Role: Anne Lovely Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Masked Lady Actor: Mrs West
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Ross.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Massey
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Ross.

Song: As17760925

Entertainment: Imitations-Master Russell

2342
02 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Wilks. Tickets to be had of Mrs Wilks, at Jones's, Upper Queen-street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko; Or, The Royal Slave

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Comerford; Aboan-Smith; Hotman-Johnson; Captain Driver-Saul; Blandford-Newport; Stanmore-A Gentleman [unidentified]; Jack Stanmore-Dancer; Daniel-Kenny; Governor-A Gentleman (1st appearance on this stage [unidentified]); Imoinda-A Young Lady of Rotherhithe [unidentified]; Widow Lackit-Mrs Ross; Lucy Weldon-Miss Taylor; Charlotte Weldon-Mrs Wilks.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Comerford
Role: Aboan Actor: Smith
Role: Hotman Actor: Johnson
Role: Captain Driver Actor: Saul
Role: Blandford Actor: Newport
Role: Stanmore Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Dancer
Role: Daniel Actor: Kenny
Role: Governor Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Imoinda Actor: A Young Lady of Rotherhithe
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Lucy Weldon Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Charlotte Weldon Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland

Performance Comment: Jemmy Twinkle-A Young Gentleman [unidentified]; Griskin-Massey; Sotherton-Smith; Chamberlain-Johnson; Cupid-Master Russell; Fillagree-Mrs Ross; Landlady-Mrs West; Miss Flack-Miss Taylor; Miss Griskin-Mrs Wilks.
Cast
Role: Jemmy Twinkle Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Griskin Actor: Massey
Role: Sotherton Actor: Smith
Role: Chamberlain Actor: Johnson
Role: Cupid Actor: Master Russell
Role: Fillagree Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs West
Role: Miss Flack Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Miss Griskin Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Song: As17760925

Entertainment: Monologue.Before: Bucks have at ye all-Master Russell; Imitations, as17760930

Cast
Role: Bucks have at ye all Actor: Master Russell

2343
04 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Harrison and Thompson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: King Richard-A Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]); King Henry-Comerford; Duke of Buckingham-Russell; Lord Stanley-Lewis; Oxford-Thomas; Ractliff-Johnson; Catesby-Smith; Tressel-The Gentleman who performed King Lear [at this theatre, 16 Sept. 1776; unidentified]; Lord Mayor-Massey; Prince of Wales-Mrs Wilks; Duke of York-Master Russell; Lieutenant of the Tower-Smith; Tyrell-Dancer; Earl of Richmond-West; Queen-Mrs Massey; Duchess of York-Mrs Ross; Lady Ann-Miss Taylor; Prologue-Morgan (in character of a Jew).
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: A Gentleman
Role: King Henry Actor: Comerford
Role: Duke of Buckingham Actor: Russell
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Lewis
Role: Oxford Actor: Thomas
Role: Ractliff Actor: Johnson
Role: Catesby Actor: Smith
Role: Tressel Actor: The Gentleman who performed King Lear
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Massey
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Russell
Role: Lieutenant of the Tower Actor: Smith
Role: Tyrell Actor: Dancer
Role: Earl of Richmond Actor: West
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Lady Ann Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Prologue Actor: Morgan

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Cast
Role: Gaylove Actor: Kenny
Role: Sapskull Actor: Russell
Role: Blunder Actor: Massey
Role: Slango Actor: Dancer
Role: Muckworm Actor: Lewis
Role: Combrush Actor: Mrs Russell
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs West.

Song: As17760925

Entertainment: Imitations.As17760930

2344
07 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs West. Tickets to be had of West, at the Ship, near the Seven Houses, Rotherhithe. Mainpiece: In Act II the triumphal entry of Alexander into Babylonv; In Act IV the grand Banquet where Alexander kills his faithful soldier, old Clytus. [The playbill contains a lengthy synopsis of the plot of the mainpiece; it concludes by noting that "the many flowery passages with which this tragedy abounds does honour to the pen of its author, N. Lee, Esqr., and we may justly say with Mr Pope, 'Such plays alone shou'd please a British ear, as Cato's self had not disdain'd to hear.'"]

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Alexander-West; Hephestion-Russell; Lysimachus-Smith; Cassander-Comerford; Polyperchon-Jones; Perdiccas-Johnson; Thessalus-Dancer; Aristander-Thomas; Eumenes-Brown; Clytus-Lewis; Roxana-Mrs Wilks; Sysigambis-Mrs Ross; Parisatis-Miss Taylor; Satira-A Gentlewoman [unidentified].unidentified].
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: West
Role: Hephestion Actor: Russell
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Comerford
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Jones
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Johnson
Role: Thessalus Actor: Dancer
Role: Aristander Actor: Thomas
Role: Eumenes Actor: Brown
Role: Clytus Actor: Lewis
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Satira Actor: A Gentlewoman

Afterpiece Title: Marriage a la Mode [i

Performance Comment: e. Three Weeks after Marriage]; or, What we must all come to. Sir Charles Racket-West; Drugget-Lewis; Lovelace-Smith; Woodley-Johnson; Mrs Drugget-Mrs Ross; Nancy-Miss Taylor; Dimity-Mrs Wilks; Lady Racket-Mrs West (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: West
Role: Drugget Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovelace Actor: Smith
Role: Woodley Actor: Johnson
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs West

Song: II: the grand chorus, See the conquering Hero comes-; Between Acts: Singing, as17760925

Entertainment: Monologue.The Painter's Art-[from Taste, by Samuel Foote]; Lady Pentweazle-Master Russell

Cast
Role: i>The Painter's Art Actor:
Role: Lady Pentweazle Actor: Master Russell.

2345
09 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Master Russell. Tickets to be had of Master Russell at the Swan, Elephant stairs. Afterpiece: Written by Henry Fielding, Esq. In Act I the Triumphal Entry of Tom Thumbv, attended with Giants, Giantess's, Dwarfs, Pigmies, Drums, Trumpets, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Minor

Cast
Role: The Minor Actor: Raymond
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Lloyd
Role: Mr Richard Wealthy Actor: Lewis
Role: Loader Actor: Comerford
Role: Dick Actor: Master Russell
Role: Transfer Actor: Marson
Role: Mrs Cole Actor: Russell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Taylor.

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb-Master Russell; King Arthur-Comerford; Lord Grizzle-Massey; Noodle-Russell; Doodle-Johnson; Bailiff-Dancer; Follower-Thomas; Glumdalca (Queen of the Giants)-Mr Smith; Queen Dollalolla-Mrs Ross; Princess Huncamunca-Mrs Wilks; Mustacha (a Maid of Honour)-Miss Taylor; Cleora-Mrs West.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Russell
Role: King Arthur Actor: Comerford
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Massey
Role: Noodle Actor: Russell
Role: Doodle Actor: Johnson
Role: Bailiff Actor: Dancer
Role: Follower Actor: Thomas
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs West.

Entertainment: Monologues.Preceding: Prologue to Barbarossa in the character of a Country Boy, containing an account of his Journey to London, his different Services there, first in the City, next with a Lord, then with a Lady, and last of all with a starved Poet-Master Russell; End I: a Scene from Lethe: Fine Gentleman-Master Russell; End II: an Harangue in a Tubafter the manner of the celebrated George Alexander Stevens-Master Russell; End: The Drunken Buck-Raymond

Cast
Role: and last of all with a starved Poet Actor: Master Russell
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Master Russell
Role: George Alexander Stevens Actor: Master Russell
Role: The Drunken Buck Actor: Raymond.

2346
11 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Russell; Thoroughgood-Lewis; Trueman-Johnson; Blunt-Smith; Constable-Dancer; Uncle-Comerford; Millwood-Mrs Russell; Lucy-Miss Taylor; Maria-Mrs Wilks.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Russell
Role: Thoroughgood Actor: Lewis
Role: Trueman Actor: Johnson
Role: Blunt Actor: Smith
Role: Constable Actor: Dancer
Role: Uncle Actor: Comerford
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Russell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Cast
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Saul
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Russell
Role: King Arthur Actor: Comerford
Role: Noodle Actor: Russell
Role: Doodle Actor: Johnson
Role: Bailiff Actor: Dancer
Role: Follower Actor: Thomas
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs West.

2347
14 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Newton, box-keeper. As Newton superintends the whole Performance of the Play, Farce and Interlude, the greatest care will be taken to gratify the taste of a most generous Public. Tickets to be had of Mrs Newton at the Seven Houses

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-A Young Gentleman (Pupil to Newton; 1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]); Gonzalez-Lloyd; Garcia-Garland (of Deptford); Selim-Johnson; Perez-Kenny; Alonzo-Dancer; Heli-Smith; King-Comerford; Zara-A Young Lady [unidentified]; Leonora-Miss C. Newton; Almeria (the Mourning Bride)-Miss Reynolds.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Lloyd
Role: Garcia Actor: Garland
Role: Selim Actor: Johnson
Role: Perez Actor: Kenny
Role: Alonzo Actor: Dancer
Role: Heli Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Comerford
Role: Zara Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss C. Newton
Role: Almeria Actor: Miss Reynolds.

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Harlequin

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Loutherbourgh
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Russell
Role: Frenchman Actor: Smith
Role: Clown Actor: Newton
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Reynolds.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Old Philpot-Ware (of Deptford); Young Wilding-Sparks; Old Wilding-Taylor (of Deptford); Dapper-Dancer; Quildrive-Smith; Beaufort-Johnson; Young Philpot-Garland; Maria (with Theatrical Imitations)-Miss Reynolds.
Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Ware
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Sparks
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Taylor
Role: Dapper Actor: Dancer
Role: Quildrive Actor: Smith
Role: Beaufort Actor: Johnson
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Garland
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Reynolds.

Song: As17760925

Entertainment: Monologue.End 3rd piece: Bucks have at ye all-Master Russell

Cast
Role: Bucks have at ye all Actor: Master Russell.

2348
16 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Robinson, musician, and Mrs Newby

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Comerford; Portius-Russell; Marcus-Smith; Lucius-Dancer; Sempronius-Johnson; Juba-Stokes; Decius-Mrs Kenny; Syphax-Lewis; Marcia-Miss Taylor; Lucia-Mrs Wilks.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: Comerford
Role: Portius Actor: Russell
Role: Marcus Actor: Smith
Role: Lucius Actor: Dancer
Role: Sempronius Actor: Johnson
Role: Juba Actor: Stokes
Role: Decius Actor: Mrs Kenny
Role: Syphax Actor: Lewis
Role: Marcia Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Afterpiece Title: The Election

Cast
Role: John Actor: Kenny
Role: Dick Actor: Comerford
Role: Trusty Actor: Russell
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-Russell; Freeman-Johnson; Philip-Lewis; Lord Duke-Comerford; Sir Harry-Smith; Robert-Dancer; Coachman-G. Smith; Tom-Kenny; Kingston (the Black Boy)-Master Russell; Kitty (with song)-Mrs Russell; Lady Charlotte-Miss Taylor; Lady Bab-Mrs Wilks; Cook-Mrs Newby.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Russell
Role: Freeman Actor: Johnson
Role: Philip Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Duke Actor: Comerford
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Smith
Role: Robert Actor: Dancer
Role: Coachman Actor: G. Smith
Role: Tom Actor: Kenny
Role: Kingston Actor: Master Russell
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Russell
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Newby.

Song: 2nd piece: With all the original Songs, Chorusses-

Entertainment: Imitations, as17760930

2349
18 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Lewis, Dancer & J. Smith. Tickets to be had of Lewis at the Europa; of Smith at the Ship, Seven Houses

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Captain Plume-Comerford; Worthy-Johnson; Captain Brazen-Russell; Justice Ballance-Lewis; Bullock-Newton; ThomasAppletree-Kenny; Costar Pearmain-Dancer; Serjeant Kite-Smith; Sylvia-Miss Reynolds; Melinda-Mrs West; Lucy-Miss Taylor; Rose-A Young Lady of Rotherhithe (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]).unidentified]).
Cast
Role: Captain Plume Actor: Comerford
Role: Worthy Actor: Johnson
Role: Captain Brazen Actor: Russell
Role: Justice Ballance Actor: Lewis
Role: Bullock Actor: Newton
Role: ThomasAppletree Actor: Kenny
Role: Costar Pearmain Actor: Dancer
Role: Serjeant Kite Actor: Smith
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Reynolds
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs West
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Rose Actor: A Young Lady of Rotherhithe

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Cast
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Saul
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Russell
Role: King Arthur Actor: Comerford
Role: Noodle Actor: Russell
Role: Doodle Actor: Johnson
Role: Bailiff Actor: Dancer
Role: Follower Actor: Thomas
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs West.

Dance: End: The Wapping Landlady; or, Jack in Distress-; [with a Hornpipe [in character,-a Lady from London [unidentified]

Song: As17760925

Entertainment: Imitations. As17760930 Monologue. Teague's Ramble to London. Captain O'Blunder-Broderick

Cast
Role: Captain O'Blunder Actor: Broderick.

2350
25 August 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Henderson. Public Advertiser, 19 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Henderson, No. 21, Maiden-lane, Covent Garden. [Henderson's 1st appearance as Bayes was at Bath, 28 Nov. 1772.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Henderson (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Smith-Aickin; Johnson-Palmer; The other Characters-R. Palmer, Egan, Hitchcock, Besford, T. Davis, Griffiths, Peirce, Fearon, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, Edwin, Miss Hale, Mr DuBellamy, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Love, Miss Platt, Mrs Colles who acted Amaryllis (Morning Post, 26 Aug.)]. [With an Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New-raised Troops [for which, and for a list of the other parts, see dl, 13 Dec. 1777].for which, and for a list of the other parts, see dl, 13 Dec. 1777].
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Henderson
Role: Smith Actor: Aickin
Role: Johnson Actor: Palmer
Role: The other Characters Actor: R. Palmer, Egan, Hitchcock, Besford, T. Davis, Griffiths, Peirce, Fearon, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, Edwin, Miss Hale, Mr DuBellamy, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Love, Miss Platt, Mrs Colles who acted Amaryllis
Role: With an Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Actor: raised Troops

Afterpiece Title: The Fairy Tale

Cast
Role: Bottom Actor: Parsons
Role: Quince Actor: Edwin
Role: Snout Actor: Kenny
Role: Starveling Actor: Peirce
Role: Snug Actor: Bannister
Role: Puck Actor: The Admiral of Lilliput
Role: Fairies Actor: The rest of the Lilliputians see17770515
Role: Flute Actor: Blissett
Role: Oberon Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Fairies Actor: Master Harrison, Miss Twist
Role: Titania Actor: Miss P. Farren