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2337 results for: Keyword - Collins
We found 2686 matches on Roles/Actors, 768 matches on Performance Comments, 36 matches on Event Comments, 2 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Author.

1
27 April 1758 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Crudge. Receipts: #34 15s. 6d. Charges #71 10s. [The charges were split: Collins, #31 10s.; Crudge, #40. The prorated deficits of Collins (#14 2s. 3d.) and Crudge (#22 12s. 3d.) were covered by income from tickets: Collins, #63 17s. (boxes 18; pit 277; gallery 178); Crudge, #98 (boxes 179; pit 301; gallery 81).] Rec'd from His Majesty by Mr Finch, #10 (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17571107, but Lewis-Collins, 1st time; Charino-Costollo; Manuel-White.
Cast
Role: Lewis Actor: Collins, 1st time
Role: Charino Actor: Costollo
Role: Manuel Actor: White.
Role: Carlos Actor: Ross
Role: Clodio Actor: Dyer
Role: Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Sancho Actor: Cushing
Role: Duart Actor: Ryan
Role: Jaques Actor: Bennet
Role: Monsieur Actor: Holtom
Role: Priest Actor: Wignel
Role: Lawyer Actor: Redman
Role: Page Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Condill
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: As17580404 but Drunken Man-Collins.
Cast
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Collins.
Role: Frenchman Actor: the Gentleman who performs Johnson.
Role: with Character of Lord Chalkstone Actor: Shuter
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Dyer
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: The Provincial Sailors, as17580408

2
29 April 1760 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Miss Dawson. Receipts: #84 9s. 6d. plus income from tickets: Collins #69 4s. (Boxes 36; Pit 298; Gallery 155); Miss Dawson #74 (Boxes 122; Pit 194; Gallery 144). Charges #64 5s. Total income #227 13s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Fondlewife-Collins; Belmour-Smith; Sir Joseph-Shuter; all for first time; Bluff-Marten; Setter-Bennet; Barnaby-Holtom; Betty-Miss Allen; Sylvia-Mrs Baker; Lucy-Mrs Pitt; Heartwell-Sparks; Vainlove-Gibson; Sharper-Ridout; Araminta-Mrs Barrington; Belinda-Mrs Elmy; Laetitia-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Collins
Role: Belmour Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Shuter
Role: Bluff Actor: Marten
Role: Setter Actor: Bennet
Role: Barnaby Actor: Holtom
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Heartwell Actor: Sparks
Role: Vainlove Actor: Gibson
Role: Sharper Actor: Ridout
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Dawson, 1st time
Role: Concluding with Country Dance Actor:
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Farmer Actor: Buck
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Concluding with a Country Dance Actor:
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson.

Entertainment: E+Extravaganza.Between Play and Farce: Shuter will entertain the audience (for the last time) with A Day of Taste, as17600320

Cast
Role: London Raree Show Actor: Shuter being a Ranelagh Breakfast, a Coffee House Conversation, An Auction at Noon, and the Choice Spirits at Night
Role: The Cries of London Actor: . uó‘cg To which will
Role: Mackfinnen Actor: Shuter
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Dawson, her first Time of speaking on the stage.

3
08 May 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Cervetti, Collins, Gray, Miss Bradshaw and the two Miss Scotts

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: As17440125, but Miser-Collins; Wheedle-Miss Scott; Harriet-Miss Isabella Scott (1st Time); Lappet-Miss Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Collins
Role: Wheedle Actor: Miss Scott
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Isabella Scott
Role: Lappet Actor: Miss Bradshaw.
Role: Clermont Actor: Mills
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Mills.
Role: Frederick Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ramilie Actor: Neale
Role: James Actor: Winstone
Role: List Actor: Ray
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mrs Egerton

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Butler Actor: Collins.
Role: Jobson Actor: Turbutt
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Morland
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Dance: II: Mlle Auguste

Song: IV: Miss Scott

Music: V: Concerto on Violincello-Cervetti

4
05 May 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Collins, Roger, Mrs Sibella and Mrs Toogood

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provoked Wife

Performance Comment: Sir John Brute-Macklin; Constant-Mills; Heartfree-Delane; Col Bully (with proper songs)-Lowe; Rake-Blakes; Razor-Collins; Taylor-Leigh; Justice-Winstone; Constable-Ray; Lady Francis-Mrs Clive; Belinda-Mrs Ridout; Mademoiselle-Mrs Macklin; Lady Brute-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Macklin
Role: Constant Actor: Mills
Role: Heartfree Actor: Delane
Role: Col Bully Actor: Lowe
Role: Rake Actor: Blakes
Role: Razor Actor: Collins
Role: Taylor Actor: Leigh
Role: Justice Actor: Winstone
Role: Constable Actor: Ray
Role: Lady Francis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Flora

5
29 April 1748 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Stede, Collins, Paddick and Miss Haughton. Tickets deliver'd by Miss Stevens, Miss Allen, Mrs LaFont, and Mrs Hitchcock will be taken

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Double Gallant-Cibber; Sir Solomon-Collins; Careless-Gibson; Clerimont-Ridout; Lady Dainty-Mrs Horton; Sylvia-Mrs Hale; Wishwell-Miss Haughton; Clarinda-Mrs Bland; Old Wilful-Marten; Old Atall-Dunstall; Dr Bolus-Storer; Rhubarb-Paget; Finder-James; Supple-Paddick; Strut-Stoppelaer; Situp-Miss Ferguson; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Double Gallant Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collins
Role: Careless Actor: Gibson
Role: Clerimont Actor: Ridout
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Wishwell Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Marten
Role: Old Atall Actor: Dunstall
Role: Dr Bolus Actor: Storer
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Paget
Role: Finder Actor: James
Role: Supple Actor: Paddick
Role: Strut Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Situp Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Goodwill Actor: Rosco
Role: Blister Actor: Marten
Role: Quaver Actor: Bencraft
Role: Coupee Actor: Storer
Role: Wormwood Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Thomas Actor: Anderson.

Song: Mrs Storer

Dance: Master Granier, Miss Granier

6
05 May 1752 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins, Riccard, Paddick, Miss Ferguson. Tickets for the Royal Merchant will be taken. Tickets sold at the door will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richmond Actor: Riccard.
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge.
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Stanley Actor: Redman
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Tressel Actor: Cushing
Role: Norfolk Actor: Bransby
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Tirrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Usher
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: As17520504, but Argus-Collins.
Cast
Role: Argus Actor: Collins.
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lowe
Role: Hearty Actor: Bransby
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Arathusa Actor: Mrs Storer 1st appearance there in 3 years.

7
01 May 1755 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Stede

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: As17550213, but Millamant-Mrs Woffington; Waitwell-Collins; Mincing-_; Peg-_.
Cast
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Waitwell Actor: Collins
Role: Foible Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Millament Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Shuter
Role: Mirabel Actor: Ryan
Role: Fainall Actor: Ridout
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Witwou'd Actor: Dyer
Role: Petulant Actor: Cushing
Role: Mincing Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Peg Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Elmy.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Quaver Actor: Lowe
Role: Coupee Actor: Shuter
Role: Goodwill Actor: Redman
Role: Blister Actor: Marten
Role: Wormwood Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Thomas Actor: R. Smith.

Dance: As17550430

8
06 May 1756 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Howard. No building on the Stage

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: As17560121, but Miser-Collins (first time); James-Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Collins
Role: James Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Frederick Actor: Gibson
Role: Clerimont Actor: Ridout
Role: Decoy Actor: Marten
Role: Ramilie Actor: Dyer
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Wheedle Actor: Miss Ferguson

Afterpiece Title: The Press Gang; or, The Parting Lovers

Cast
Role: Commodore Actor: Lowe
Role: True Blue Actor: Baker
Role: Careful Actor: Howard
Role: Dreadnought Actor: Bencraft
Role: Boatswain Actor: Dunstall
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: To conclude with the Song and Chorus of God Sav Actor: .

Dance: LLes Paisans Gallants, as17551203

Song: TTo Arms to Arms, Britons Strike Home-Lowe, Howard

9
03 May 1757 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Howard and Collins

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: As17561122, but Touchstone-Collins, 1st time.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: Collins, 1st time.
Role: Jaques Actor: Sparks
Role: Orlando Actor: Smith
Role: Frederick Actor: Redman
Role: Oliver Actor: Anderson
Role: Sylvius Actor: Bennet
Role: Charles Actor: Buck
Role: Duke Sr Actor: Ridout
Role: Corin Actor: Dunstall
Role: LeBeau Actor: White
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Holtom
Role: William Actor: Costollo
Role: Amiens Actor: Lowe
Role: Adam Actor: Gibson
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: To conclude with a Dance Actor: Lucas.

Song: I: A Song=-Howard; III: By Particular Desire, When Phoebus the Tops of the Hills does adorn-Lowe, Howard

10
26 April 1762 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Younger, prompter. Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Tickets deliver'd for Venice Preserv'd will be taken. No Building on Stage

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens

Cast
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Clytus Actor: Younger, first Appearance this stage.
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parasatis Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bennet
Role: Laomedon Actor: Wignel
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hamilton

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: Damon-Mattocks; Corydon-Bennet; Mopsus-Dunstall; Cymon-Collins; Arcas-Anderson; Phillida-Miss Miller, first time.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mattocks
Role: Corydon Actor: Bennet
Role: Mopsus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins
Role: Arcas Actor: Anderson
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Miller, first time.

Dance: After Epilogue: Les Sabotiers, as17620419

11
20 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [The playbill for this night announces as mainpiece MUCH ADO ABOUT NOT HING, but "The Publick are most respectfully informed that, on account of the sudden indisposition of a Principal Performer, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING cannot be acted. This Evening will be presented AS YOU LIKE IT" (printed slip attached to BM playbill, Harris, Vol. IV). "Mrs Kemble being ill, Miss Collins play'd Celia for Mrs Kemble and Miss Heard Phebe for Miss Collins" (Powell). Since Powell mentions no other changes, it may be assumed that the cast was otherwise the same as on 25 Apr.] Receipts: #208 8s. (127/1/6; 77/0/0; 4/6/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Probably as17940425, but Celia-Miss Collins; Phebe-Miss Heard .
Cast
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beu Actor: Benson
Role: Oliver Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Sylvius Actor: Bland
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Charles Actor: PhillimoreRosalind
Role: PhillimoreRosalind Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Audrey Actor: Miss Pope
Role: , King of Scotland Actor: Bensley
Role: Malcolm Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master De Camp
Role: Macbeth Actor: Kemble
Role: Banquo Actor: Wroughton
Role: Macduff Actor: Palmer
Role: Lenox Actor: Whitfield
Role: Rosse Actor: Barrymore
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Siward Actor: Aickin
Role: Seyton Actor: Benson
Role: Physician Actor: Packer
Role: Officer Actor: Banks
Role: Serjeant Actor: Caulfield
Role: Murderers Actor: Phillimore, Webb
Role: Armed Head Actor: Jones
Role: Bloody Child Actor: Master Harlowe
Role: Crowned Child Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Hecate Actor: Bannister
Role: Witches Actor: Moody, Dodd, SuettLady Macbeth-Mrs Siddons
Role: SuettLady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Gentlewoman Actor: Miss Tidswell. Apparitions of Eight Kings

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

Cast
Role: . Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Michael Actor: Bland
Role: Casimir Actor: Benson
Role: Stanislaus Actor: Webb
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska-Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison. The Horde. As above.

12
09 October 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [As afterpiece the playbill announces The Follies of a Day, but "In consequence of an accident to Miss Farren The Follies of a Day was unavoidably postponed, in lieu was represented The Liar [which is also listed in the Account-Book]. Mrs Kemble being indisposed, Miss Collins personated Miss Grantham in a manner which greatly added to Miss Collins's reputation" (Diary, 11 Oct.). And see 10 May 1791.] Receipts: #289 7s. 6d. (239.15.0; 48.7.6; 1.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Cast
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth.

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Performance Comment: See17900914, but Miss Grantham-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Miss Collins.

13
04 November 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill assigns Oriana to Mrs Goodall, but she "being indisposed, Miss Collins appeared as her substitute" (Diary, 5 Nov.).] Receipts: #207 (145.3; 60.6; 1.11)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Performance Comment: Old Mirabel-Aickin; Young Mirabel-Wroughton; Captain Duretete-Dodd; Dugard-Haymes; Petit-R. Palmer; Bravoes-Maddocks, Phillimore, Alfred, Webb; Oriana-Miss Collins; Bisarre-Miss Farren; Lamorce-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Wroughton
Role: Captain Duretete Actor: Dodd
Role: Dugard Actor: Haymes
Role: Petit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bravoes Actor: Maddocks, Phillimore, Alfred, Webb
Role: Oriana Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Bisarre Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lamorce Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Cast
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Nelly Actor: Mrs Shaw.
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Grandmother Actor: Mrs Booth.

14
03 November 1792 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill retains Mrs Goodall as Widow Brady , but as she "was incapable of performing this evening, the Farce should have been changed, for poor Miss Collins was a lamentable Mrs Brady ; before the second act was half over, the greater part of the audience quitted the theatre" (Thespian Magazine, Dec. 1792, p. 150).] Receipts: #169 1s. (129.10; 37.19; 1.12)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's The Siege Of Belgrade

Cast
Role: Anselm Actor: Cooke.
Role: Ismael Actor: Caulfield.
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Cohenburg Actor: Palmer
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Barclay
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17921002, but Widow Brady-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Whittle Actor: Waldron
Role: Nephew Actor: Benson
Role: Bates Actor: Packer
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Footman Actor: Webb
Role: Blackboy Actor: Master Gregson

15
14 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid for Beer for the Men removing Music Books #2 19s. 6d. [In mainpiece the playbill assigns First Constantia to Mrs Powell, but she "having sprain'd her Ancle [sic] Miss Collins play'd 1st Constantia" (Powell)]. Powell: Chances rehearsed at 10 (Barrymore absent; Caulfield, Cooke, Welsh each two scenes; Trueman one scene). Receipts: #139 6s. 6d. (78/10/6; 57/16/6; 2/19/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Performance Comment: Don John-Palmer; Frederick-Barrymore; Duke-Whitfield; Petruchio-Benson; Antonio-Waldron; Peter-Burton; Anthony-Trueman; Surgeon-Jones//First Constantia-Miss Collins; Mother-Mrs Hopkins; Kinswoman-Miss Heard; Landlady-Mrs Booth; Nurse-Miss Tidswell; Second Constantia-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Don John Actor: Palmer
Role: Frederick Actor: Barrymore
Role: Duke Actor: Whitfield
Role: Petruchio Actor: Benson
Role: Antonio Actor: Waldron
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Anthony Actor: Trueman
Role: Surgeon Actor: JonesFirst Constantia-Miss Collins
Role: JonesFirst Constantia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Kinswoman Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Nurse Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Second Constantia Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

Cast
Role: . Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Michael Actor: Bland
Role: Casimir Actor: Benson
Role: Stanislaus Actor: Webb
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska-Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison. The Horde. As above.

16
16 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: Beaux Stratagem rehearsed at 10 (Barrymore three scenes; Aickin one scene; Miss Collins one scene; Mrs Kemble one scene); Lodoiska at 12 (Hamoir one scene; Sedgwick two choruses). Receipts: #209 7s. (126/11/6; 78/14/0; 4/1/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beaux Stratagem

Performance Comment: Aimwell-Barrymore; Archer-Palmer; Sullen-Phillimore; Sir Charles Freeman-Benson; Foigard-Moody; Gibbet-Suett; Bonniface-Aickin; Scrub-Dodd//Lady Bountiful-Mrs Hopkins; Dorinda-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Goodall; Gipsey-Miss Tidswell; Cherry-Miss Collins .
Cast
Role: Aimwell Actor: Barrymore
Role: Archer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sullen Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: Benson
Role: Foigard Actor: Moody
Role: Gibbet Actor: Suett
Role: Bonniface Actor: Aickin
Role: Scrub Actor: DoddLady Bountiful-Mrs Hopkins
Role: DoddLady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Gipsey Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Collins

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

Cast
Role: . Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Michael Actor: Bland
Role: Casimir Actor: Benson
Role: Stanislaus Actor: Webb
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska-Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison. The Horde. As above.

17
09 January 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of The Wedding Day, advertised on playbill of 8 Jan, In it the playbill retains Mrs Goodall as Marcella, but "Marcella Miss Collins, Mrs Goodall Ill" (Powell, who also repeats same note as on 3 Jan.).] Powell: New Ballet rehearsed at 12. Receipts: #252 1s. (192.6.0; 55.17.6; 3.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cherokee

Cast
Role: Chorusses Actor: Mrs _Maddocks, Miss _Beaufort, Miss _Brooker, Mrs _Brigg, Mrs _Barrett, Miss _Bourk, Mrs _Harris, Mrs _Haskey, Miss _Phillips.
Role: Indian Warriors Actor: Phillimore, Dubois, Fairbrother, Boimaison, G. D'Egville, Butler, Keys, Nicolini, Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Garman, Banks
Role: Chorusses Actor: Danby, Evans, Lyons, Maddocks, Trueman, Welsh, Fisher, Annereau, Atkins, Aylmer, Boyce, Bardoleau, Brown, Cook, Denman, Dixon, Dorion, Dorion Jun., Fisher, Pilbrow, Tett, Walker, Willoughby, Master DeCamp, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Boimaison, Mrs Butler, Miss Chatterley, Miss Gawdry, Miss Granger, Miss Menage, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Mrs Iliff, Miss Davies, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Beaufort, Miss Brooker, Mrs Brigg, Mrs Barrett, Miss Bourk, Mrs Harris, Mrs Haskey, Miss Phillips
Role: Blandford Actor: Kelly
Role: Henry Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Officer Actor: Cooke
Role: Ramble Actor: Dignum
Role: Average Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Jack Average Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Bluster Actor: Bannister
Role: Jeremy Actor: Suett
Role: Zilipha Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Eleanor Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Malooko Actor: Barrymore
Role: Zamorin Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Ontayo Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Patowmac Actor: Caulfield
Role: Indian Actor: Phillimore
Role: Partheca Actor: Mrs Bramwell.

Afterpiece Title: The Pannel

Performance Comment: As17950103, but Marcella-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Marcella Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Muskato Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Jordan.

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15 January 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains Mrs Jordan as Corinna, but "The Public are respectfully informed that Mrs Jordan being suddenly taken ill, she cannot have the honour of appearing before them this Evening. The Part of Corinna will be performed by Miss Collins" (printed slip attached to Kemble playbill).] Powell: New Ballet rehearsed at 12. Receipts: #214 18s. (156.1; 50.19; 7.18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Performance Comment: As17941210, but Clip-Maddocks; Corinna-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Clip Actor: Maddocks
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Gripe Actor: Moody
Role: Money@trap Actor: Parsons
Role: Dick Actor: Palmer
Role: Brass Actor: King
Role: Jessamin Actor: Burton
Role: Clarissa Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Flippanta Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mrs Clogget Actor: Mrs Booth.

Afterpiece Title: Lodoiska

Cast
Role: The Horde Actor: _Bourk, Roffey
Role: Captives Actor: Mrs _Boimaison, Miss _Davies.
Role: Polanders Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Suett
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Michael Actor: Bland
Role: Casimir Actor: Benson
Role: Stanislaus Actor: Webb
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master Gregson
Role: Princess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison

19
10 March 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [The playbill assigns Jessica to Mrs Bland, but "Jessica Miss Collins. Miss Bland Ill, Leonardo [omitted from playbill] Evans, Cooke Ill" (Powell).] Powell: Edwy and Elgiva rehearsed at 11. Receipts: #285 7s. 6d. (236.16.6; 43.14.6; 4.16.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Packer; Antonio-Bensley; Bassanio-Wroughton; Solanio-Whitfield; Salarino-Barrymore; Gratiano-Dodd; Lorenzo-Dignum; Shylock-Kemble; Tubal-Waldron; Launcelot-Bannister Jun.; Gobbo-Suett; Leonardo-Evans; Portia-Mrs Siddons; Nerissa-Mrs Goodall; Jessica-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Bensley
Role: Bassanio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Solanio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Salarino Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dodd
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Dignum
Role: Shylock Actor: Kemble
Role: Tubal Actor: Waldron
Role: Launcelot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gobbo Actor: Suett
Role: Leonardo Actor: Evans
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Jessica Actor: Miss Collins.

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

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

20
02 May 1750 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins and Oates, Sr. Charges #60. Deficiency to Collins #14 8s. 9d., to Oates #34 8s. 9d., covered by income from tickets: Collins #47 7s.; Oates, Sr #88 3s. Receipts: #11 2s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Cast
Role: Strut Actor: Oates
Role: Double Gallant Actor: Dyer
Role: Clerimont Actor: Anderson
Role: Careless Actor: Gibson
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dunstall
Role: Wilful Actor: Marten
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collins
Role: Dr Bolus Actor: Redman
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Oates
Role: Finder Actor: Cushing
Role: Supple Actor: Holtham
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: India Man Actor: Bennet
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Situp Actor: Dunstall
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: only Damon Actor: Lowe mentioned.
Role: Damon Actor: Lowe
Role: Arcas Actor: Anderson
Role: Corydon Actor: Arthur
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins
Role: Mopsus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Young.

21
04 August 1741 @ Tottenham Court

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Generous Free Mason; Or, The Constant Lady

Cast
Role: Squire Noodle Actor: Woodward
Role: Clerimont Actor: Cross
Role: Doodle Actor: Vaughan.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Woodward; Squire Fatacre-Cross; Witches-Collins, Cushion, Carr, Wallis, Jones; Father to Colombine-Collins; Colombine-Miss Robinson, who never appeared on any stage before; Slouch-Warner.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Squire Fatacre Actor: Cross
Role: Witches Actor: Collins, Cushion, Carr, Wallis, Jones
Role: Father to Colombine Actor: Collins
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Robinson, who never appeared on any stage before
Role: Slouch Actor: Warner.

Dance: GGrand Dance-Fausan, Signora Fausan

22
28 March 1748 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Afterpiece Title: The Author's Farce

Performance Comment: Luckless (the Author)-Cibber; Witmore-Bridges; Bookweight-James; Player-Anderson; Jack Pudding-Dunstall; Mrs Moneywood-Mrs James; Harriet-Miss Haughton; Wherein will be introduc'd an Operatic Puppet Show, call'd The Pleasures of the Town: Punch-Dunstall; Joan-Collins; Charon-Stoppelaer; Poet-Paddick; Sailor-Barnard; Robgrave-Smith; Don Tragedio-Storer; Dr Orator-Cushing; Signior Opera-Mrs Dunstall; Mrs Novel-Miss Copin; Goddess of Nonsense-Miss Young; With the Restoration of the King of Bantum, and the Foundlings Found Out: Murdertext-Morgan; Constable-Hacket; Bantomite Governor-Anderson; Bantomime Courier-Barnard; Foundlings-Cibber, Dunstall, Collins, Miss Haughton; Concluding with the Last New Grand Country Dance, call'd The Mouse Trap, or Foot's Vagaries: Miss in her Teens-La Petite Parisienne; Sg Piede-Villeneuve; Maitre de Ballet-Bencraft; Councillor-Morris; Lady Autumn-Oates; Rout, Drum Hunters-Delagarde, Anderson, Paddick, Mrs Dunstall, Mrs Gondou, Mrs Daniel, Mrs Villeneuve.
Cast
Role: Luckless Actor: Cibber
Role: Witmore Actor: Bridges
Role: Bookweight Actor: James
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Jack Pudding Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Moneywood Actor: Mrs James
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Punch Actor: Dunstall
Role: Joan Actor: Collins
Role: Charon Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Poet Actor: Paddick
Role: Sailor Actor: Barnard
Role: Robgrave Actor: Smith
Role: Don Tragedio Actor: Storer
Role: Dr Orator Actor: Cushing
Role: Signior Opera Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Mrs Novel Actor: Miss Copin
Role: Goddess of Nonsense Actor: Miss Young
Role: Murdertext Actor: Morgan
Role: Constable Actor: Hacket
Role: Bantomite Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Bantomime Courier Actor: Barnard
Role: Foundlings Actor: Cibber, Dunstall, Collins, Miss Haughton
Role: Miss in her Teens Actor: La Petite Parisienne
Role: Sg Piede Actor: Villeneuve
Role: Maitre de Ballet Actor: Bencraft
Role: Councillor Actor: Morris
Role: Lady Autumn Actor: Oates
Role: Drum Hunters Actor: Delagarde, Anderson, Paddick, Mrs Dunstall, Mrs Gondou, Mrs Daniel, Mrs Villeneuve.

Song: I: Go lovely Rose-Beard; II: Tis Liberty-Mrs Storer; III: Sper il Fostore-Miss Faulkner; IV: Smiling Liberty-Miss Faulkner

Dance: V: Drunken Peasant-Philips

23
10 October 1755 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Valentine-Smith; Sir Sampson-Dunstall; Scandal-Ridout; Foresight-Arthur; Tattle-Dyer; Trapland-Collins; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Jeremy-Barrington; Ben-Shuter; Mrs Foresight-Mrs Elmy; Miss Prue-Mrs Baker; Angelica-Mrs Hamilton; Mrs Frail-Mrs Woffington.*a1755 10 10 cg The Double Disappointment. Loveless-Lowe; Gripe-Collins; Fanfaron-Holtom; Isabella-Miss Young; Phelim-Barrington.
Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Scandal Actor: Ridout
Role: Foresight Actor: Arthur
Role: Tattle Actor: Dyer
Role: Trapland Actor: Collins
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Jeremy Actor: Barrington
Role: Ben Actor: Shuter
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Woffington.a1755 10 10 cg The Double Disappointment. Loveless-Lowe
Role: Loveless Actor: Lowe
Role: Gripe Actor: Collins
Role: Fanfaron Actor: Holtom
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Young
Role: Phelim Actor: Barrington.

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22 September 1758 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Performance Comment: Teague-Barrington; Colonel Careless-Ryan; Colonel Blunt-Sparks; Day-Collins; Abel-Collins; Abel-Cushing; Story-Anderson; Committeeman-Redman; Bookseller-Dunstall; Mrs Chat-Mrs Copin; Obadiah-Bennet; Mrs Day-Mrs Pitt; Arabella-Mrs Dyer; Ruth-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Colonel Careless Actor: Ryan
Role: Colonel Blunt Actor: Sparks
Role: Day Actor: Collins
Role: Abel Actor: Collins
Role: Abel Actor: Cushing
Role: Story Actor: Anderson
Role: Committeeman Actor: Redman
Role: Bookseller Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Obadiah Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Knights

Cast
Role: Hartop Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Gregory Actor: Bennet
Role: Tim Actor: Costollo.

25
24 April 1761 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Collins, and Younger, Prompter. Receipts: #38 8s. plus income from tickets: Collins, #51 6s. (box 26; Pit 258; Gallery 161); Younger, #55 14s. (Box 50; Pit 152; Gallery 104) (Account Book). Charges: #63 (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Horatio Actor: Hull.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Ross
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Rosencrans Actor: Bennet
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Wignel
Role: Marcellus Actor: Anderson
Role: Bernardo Actor: Bencraft
Role: Laertes Actor: Dyer
Role: Ostrick Actor: Cresswick
Role: Lucinaus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Francisco Actor: Holtom
Role: Player King Actor: Redman
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Polonius Actor: Collins
Role: Grave Diggers Actor: Shuter, Stoppelaer
Role: Ghost Actor: Gibson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Elmy

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Younger, 1st appearance that stage.
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mattocks
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt

Dance: End: The Waggoners, as17610228; End IV: A Hornpipe-Mrs Crawford