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Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Event Comment: [in mainpiece the playbill assigns all parts as 7 Oct., but "The Public are respectfully informed that Kemble, being confined with a complaint in his Throat which prevents his having the Honour of appearing before them, the Character of Macbeth will be performed by Palmer; Macduff [by] Wroughton; Banquo [by] Packer" (printed slip attached to Kemble playbill). Powell also notes these changes, and adds, "Jones [acted] the Physician".] Afterpiece: With Alterations. Powell: New Ballet rehearsed at 10; Nobody at 12. Receipts: #201 3s. (144.9.6; 54.6.6; 2.7.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Afterpiece Title: Nobody

Song: As17941007

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Town Before You

Afterpiece Title: Netley Abbey

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Mainpiece Title: The Provokd Husband

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Dance: In II afterpiece: a Mock Minuet-R. Palmer, Miss Pope

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Mainpiece Title: The Mountaineers

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

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Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

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Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music Messiah

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: O worse than death, Angels ever bright-Miss Parke (Theodora); When his loud voice-Chorus (Jephtha); Total eclipse-Kelly; O first created beam-Chorus (Samson); Lord to thee-Mrs Hindmarsh (Theodora); The Lord shall reign-Chorus; Sing ye to the Lord-Miss Parke; The horse and his rider-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).

Music: End Part II: violin concerto by Giardini-G. Ashley

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MD 2, by William Pearce. The Masque was produced in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 8 April 1795]: The Overture composed expressly for the Occasion by Haydn, as is the rest of the Music by Salomon [and see 9 Apr.]. The Scenery, Machinery, Decorations and Dresses are entirely New, and Designed by Noverre, except St. George's Hall, painted by the late Signor Cipriani. The Scenery executed by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and many Assistants. The Machinery and Decorations by Sloper. Goosetree and Martinelli. The Dresses by Lupino, Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "On the 10th [of April] I was at the Covent Garden Theatre-to see the big Spectacul [sic]-Windsor Castle, the music by Salomon quite passable. The decorations-costumes-scenery, and the enormous amount of people on the stage are exaggerated. All the Gods of Heaven and Hell, and everything that lives on the earth are in the piece" (Haydn, 299). Morning Chronicle, 7 May 1795: This Day is published Windsor Castle (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #266 8s. 6d. (250.12.6; 15.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle

Performance Comment: A Grand Masque, invented and prepared undyr the Immediate Direction of Noverre, representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis-; [The Story from the Greek Writers. Peleus-Farley; Ganymede-Byrn; Proteus-Holland; Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Hebe-Mme Rossi; Minerva-Mrs Follett; Thetis-Mme Prevost (1st appearance); Cupid-Mrs Clendining; Terpsichore-Mlle St.Amand; Discord-Mlle Droma (1st appearance.); [The Masque commences with the View of A Grove-;[, sacred to Cupid and Hymen . Woods, Rocks, and Waterfalls form the Borders of the Sea, which terminates by the Horizon; the Genii of the Morn-; [are seen, preceded by Aurora-; [Fame sounding her Trumpet, proclaims to Mortals the Arrival of Thetis ; several splendid Barges appear, from the last of which Thetis disembarks, attended by Hymen, the Graces-; Groups of Cupids-; Zephyrs-; [Peleus enters, accompanied by Cupid and Minerva with her Suite; Thetis resigns herself to the Protection of Minerva, and perceiving Peleus, is struck with Admiration, but not knowing him, is informed by Cupid, he is her intended Husband-Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-; [with the Gods and Goddesses assembled to behold the Nuptials; the Temple of Jupiter- [is seen on one side, that of Cupid on the other; Jupiter-[seated, accompanied by; Juno-; Mars-; Hercules-; Apollo-; Bacchus-; Mercury-; Saturn-; Diana-; Venus-; Ceres-; Victory-; Cybelle-; the Destinies-; Neptune-; [and Amphitrite-; [arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto-; [and Proserpine-; [ascend, together with Rhadamanthus-; Minos-; [and Eacus-; [this is succeeded by A Magnificent Entree, in the following order: Sylvan Dancers-; Instrumental Performers-; Vocal Performers-; Rural Nymphs-; a Magnificent Column- [Richly Decorated, bearing the Emblematical Trophies ff War, Love, the Fine Arts; Rural Swains-; Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers-; [The Goddess Hebe, attended by Cupids collected in a Picturesque Corbeille de Treillage ; Nymphs and Swains-[, attendants upon Thetis; Terpsichore; Ganymede; Proteus; Minerva borne by Warriors on a Military Trophy; Peleus and Thetis in a Splendid Chariot, drawn by Cupids, and attended by Hymen, Zephyrus : The High Priest; Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen; Tripods with Incense burning, followed by the Virtues, Truth, Justice, Benevolence, Clemency, Glory, Strength and Generosity. After the Procession, Thetis and Peleus being led to the Altar by the High Priest, just as they are receiving the Conjugal Cup, the Goddess Discord appears, enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festival-She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a Magnificent Throne, attended by Hymen, Cupid, and the Grace3; variety of Dances are performed; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with Wreaths. The Appearance of the Stage then changes to another Emblematical Spectacle. Festoons of Flowers descend-Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C. [i.e. George Caroline]-the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a; Grand Chorus-; Dance-Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert.

Song: Part I: concludes with ancient British Airs-; Chorus of Bards-, accompanied on the Harp by Jones

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Woud And She Woud Not

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Dance: End: La Provencale-Fialon, G. D'Egville, Mrs Fialon, Miss F. D'Egville, Miss Menage

Song: End II: a favourite song (composed by Ross)-Master Welsh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Song: End: When 'tis night and the Mid Watch is come-Master Welsh

Dance: a Hornpipe-Butler

Event Comment: 1st piece: The Customs of the Tribunal, &c., as 3 June. Receipts: #147 12s. 6d. (118.3.0; 29.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Secret Tribunal

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Sailor

Afterpiece Title: The Tythe Pig

Dance: In 2nd piece: Double Hornpipe, as17950529

Event Comment: 1st piece: The Customs of the Tribunal, &c., as 3 June. Receipts: #152 18s. (124.17; 28.1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Secret Tribunal

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Sailor

Afterpiece Title: The Tythe Pig

Dance: As17950609

Event Comment: 2nd piece: The characters to be dressed in the habits of the Times

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

Afterpiece Title: New Hay at the Old Market

Song: 2nd piece: Vocal Parts-Cooke, Lyons, Aylmer, Boyce, Brown, Dibble, Dorion, Kenrick, Linton, Little, Walker, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Hale, Mrs Butler, Mrs Norton, Miss Menage, Miss Granger

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: Inkle and Yarico

Afterpiece Title: The Dead Alive

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Afterpiece Title: The Oracle

Song: Between the parts: singing-two Young Ladies; The Midshipman-a Young Lady; Jack Rattling (in character)-a Young Lady

Entertainment: Monologues.An Address to the Ladies-Miss C?. Kent (a Child of 6 years of Age); Collins' Ode on the Passions, Garrick's Picture of a modern Fine Lady-Miss Kent; conclude: an Address of Thanks-Kent

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Afterpiece Title: The Jew

Afterpiece Title: New Hay at the Old Market

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: The Mountaineers

Performance Comment: Octavian-Barrymore; Virolet-C. Kemble (Their 1st appearance in those characters); Kilmallock-Johnstone; Roque-Aickin; Muleteers-Bannister, Davies, Bland, Ledger; Lope Tocho-Suett; Goatherds-Palmer Jun., Burton, Cross, Waldron Jun.; Bulcazin Muley-Bensley; Ganem-Caulfield; Pacha-Benson; Ali Beg-Abbot; Moors-Cooke, Usher; Sadi-Bannister Jun.; Moors Muleteers and Goatherds-Aylmer, Boyce, Brown, Dibble, Dorion Jun., Kenrick, Linton, Little, Lyons, Walker, Willoughby; Zorayda-Mrs Kemble; Floranthe-Miss DeCamp (1st appearance in that character); Agnes-Mrs Bland; Peasants-Miss Leak, Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Hale, Mrs Norton, Miss Granger, Miss Menage.

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

Afterpiece Title: The Son in Law

Song: As17950613

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Mainpiece Title: Hamlet Prince Of Denmark

Afterpiece Title: The Purse or Benevolent Tar

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Afterpiece Title: New Hay at the Old Market

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Apparition

Afterpiece Title: The London Hermit

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Entertainment: Monologue.End 2nd piece: Tully's Rambles through London (for that night only)-Johnstone

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Isabella Or The Fatal Marriage

Afterpiece Title: The Prize or 2

Song: In III: an Epithalamium-. Vocal Parts Miss Leak, Master Welsh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother