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502 results for: Keyword - Earl of Ferrars
We found 240 matches on Performance Title, 144 matches on Performance Comments, 99 matches on Event Comments, 48 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

451
28 September 1743 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Containing the Distresses and death of King Henry the Sixth; the Artful acquisition of the Crownv by King Richard; the Murder of Young King Edward V and his Brother in the Tower. The Landing of the Earl of Richmond, and the death of King Richard in the memorable battle of Bosworth Field, being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster. [This notice accompanies subsequent performances of Richard III, but will not be recorded here further.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Richmond Actor: Hale
Role: Tressel Actor: Chapman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Woodward
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Buckingham Actor: Cashell
Role: Stanley Actor: Rosco
Role: Norfolk Actor: Stevens
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Carr
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieut Actor: Ridout
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Horton.

452
02 March 1744 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Music by Handel; libretto by James Miller. See Earl of Egmont's Diary, III, 290, where he speaks of attending on 1 March, probably a rehearsal

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Joseph And His Brethren

Cast
Role: Pharaoh Actor: Reinhold, bass
Role: Joseph Actor: Sullivan, alto
Role: Reuben Actor: Reinhold, bass
Role: Simeon Actor: Beard, tenor
Role: Asenath Actor: Signora Francesina, soprano
Role: Phanor Actor: Signora Galli, mezzosoprano
Role: Benjamin Actor: Samuel Champness

Music: Concerto on the Organ-

453
21 March 1744 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The Earl of Egmont and Mrs Delany both were present (Deutsch, Handel, p. 588)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Saul

Music: Concerto on Organ-

454
24 October 1744 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Play containing the distresses and death of King Henry the Sixth; the Artful acquisition of the Crown by King Richard; the cruel murder of Young King Edward the fifth and his brother in the Tower; the landing of the Earl of Richmond; and the death of King Richard in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv, being the last that was fought between the houses of York & Lancaster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tragical History Of King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Quin
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Richmond Actor: Hale
Role: Buckingham Actor: Cashell
Role: Tressel Actor: Chapman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs James
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Stanley Actor: Rosco
Role: Norfolk Actor: Ridout
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Carr
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Arthur
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

455
28 November 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece containing the Distresses and death of King Henry VIv; The Artful Acquistion of the Crown by King Richardv; The Murder of Prince Edward and his Brother in the Towerv; the Landing of the Earl of Richmondv, and Death of King Richardv in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv, being the last that was fought between the houses of York and Lancaster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Hale
Role: Richmond Actor: Cibber
Role: Buckingham Actor: Cashell
Role: Tressel Actor: Chapman
Role: Stanley Actor: Rosco
Role: Norfolk Actor: Ridout
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Carr
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieut Actor: Arthur
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs James
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Pyramus and Thisbe

Cast
Role: Dances Actor: Cooke, Picq, Villeneuve.
Role: Pyramus Actor: Beard
Role: Lion Actor: Reinhold
Role: Wall Actor: Laguerre
Role: Moonshine Actor: Roberts
Role: Thisbe Actor: Mrs Lampe.

456
13 March 1746 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Pritchard. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear. Servants admitted to keep places on the stage, which will be fram'd into Front and side boxes, and entirely enclosed after the manner of an Oratorio. Ladies are desired to send servants to keep places to prevent mistakes. Tickets and places to be had at Mrs Pritchard's in Duke's late Earl's Court, Bow St.; At Mr Vaughan's, the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, and at the stage door

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Cast
Role: Benedick Actor: Ryan
Role: Pedro Actor: Cashell
Role: Don John Actor: Ridout
Role: Leonato Actor: Johnson
Role: Claudio Actor: Hale
Role: Dogberry Actor: Hippisley
Role: Balthazar Actor: Hayman
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Margaret Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Antonio Actor: Carr
Role: Boracchio Actor: Gibson
Role: Conrade Actor: Anderson
Role: Verges Actor: James
Role: Fryar Actor: Rosco
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Marten
Role: Sexton Actor: Arthur
Role: Watch Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Vaughan
Role: Boy Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: Lavinio Actor: Hale
Role: Brunetto Actor: Gibson
Role: Barbarino Actor: Rosco
Role: Alberto Actor: Carr
Role: Mago Actor: Arthur
Role: Puritan Actor: Hippisley
Role: Officer Actor: Bencraft
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Prudentia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Flametta Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Trappolin Actor: Chapman.

Dance: PPeasant-Cooke; Comic Ballet-Cooke, Signora Campioni

Song: SSong of Diana from Dryden's Secular Masque,-Beard (set by Mr Boyce); Genius of England-Beard

457
20 October 1746 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry the Sixth; the Artful Acquisition of the Crown by King Richard; The Cruel Murder of Prince Edward and his Brother in the Tower; the Landing of the Earl of Richmond, and the death of King Richard in the Memorable battle of Bosworth Fieldv; being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster. Receipts: #160 19s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Quin
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Richmond Actor: Havard
Role: Buckingham Actor: Cashell
Role: Tressel Actor: Chapman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs James
Role: Stanley Actor: Davies
Role: Norfolk Actor: Ridout
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Carr
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Arthur
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Cast
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Coupee Actor: Woodward.

458
28 December 1747 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry the Sixthv; the Artful Acquistion of the Crown by King Richardv; the Cruel Murder of Prince Edwardv and his Brother in the Tower; the Landing of the Earl of Richmondv, and the death of King Richard in the Memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv; being the last that was faught between the Houses of York and Lancasterv. [A customary elaboration of the title, appearing at subsequent performances this season, but not repeated here.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard III Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Richmond Actor: Giffard
Role: Buckingham Actor: Bridges
Role: Tressel Actor: Ridout
Role: Stanley Actor: Rosco
Role: Blunt Actor: Kennedy
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Storer
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs James
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Horton.

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace

Cast
Role: add Mercury Actor: Laguerre.
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Beard
Role: Merlin Actor: Leveridge
Role: in the character of Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Pluto Actor: Granier
Role: Neptune Actor: Dupre
Role: Pan Actor: Vandersluys
Role: Hercules Actor: Delagarde
Role: Apollo Actor: Villeneuve
Role: Mars Actor: Desse
Role: Doctor Actor: Bencraft
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Pierot Actor: LaLauze.

459
12 March 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Pritchard. Part of Pit laid into Boxes, and stage form'd into Front and Side Boxes. Tickets and Places to be had at Mrs Pritchard's in Duke's late Earl's Court, (Bow Street), at Mr Vaughan's at the Golden Fan, next the Royal Exchange, Cornhill; and of Hobson at the stage door. Receipts: #220 (Cross); house charges, #60 (Powel); cash, #63 10s. 6d.; tickets, #118 17s. (Clay MS). By her agreement she has ten Guineas return'd her out of this charge, and therefore I shall subtract that out of the rest (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Cast
Role: with a new Epilogue In Dialogue Actor: Garrick, Mrs Pritchard in the Character of Ranger and Clarinda
Role: Ranger Actor: Garrick
Role: Strictland Actor: Macklin
Role: Frankly Actor: Havard
Role: Bellamy Actor: Blakes
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Yates
Role: Buckle Actor: Usher
Role: Simon Actor: Bransby
Role: Tester Actor: Vaughan
Role: Chairman Actor: Barrington
Role: Valet Actor: Shuter
Role: Mrs Strictland Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Milliner Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Jacyntha Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Ranger's Frolick Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantly

Cast
Role: Moor of Moor Hall Actor: Lowe
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Mrs Mozeen
Role: Gubbins Actor: Reinhold
Role: Dragon Actor: Blakes
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Clive.

Dance: Cooke, Anne Auretti

460
14 April 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Lee and Matthews. Tickets and places to be had of Lee at Mr Oliphant's Exeter St., and of Matthews, at the Golden Ball in Duke's, late Earl's Court, Drury Lane. Receipts: #150 (Cross); house charges, #63 (Powel); cash, #77 2s.; tickets, #82 7s. (Clay MS)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Cast
Role: Col Standard Actor: Lee.
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Sir Harry Wildair Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Smuggler Actor: Taswell
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Yates
Role: Clincher Jun Actor: Neale
Role: Vizard Actor: Havard
Role: Dickey Actor: Ray
Role: Tom Errand Actor: Leigh
Role: Constable Actor: Winstone
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Parley Actor: Mrs Green

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Cast
Role: School boy Actor: Yates
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Lee
Role: Major Rakish Actor: I. Sparks
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Father Benedict Actor: Blakes
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: I: Tambourine-Anne Auretti; II: New Dance-Matthews, Mrs Addison; III: Dutch Dance, as17471128; IV: Savoyards, as17471215; V: Hornpipe (By Desire)-Matthews

461
27 April 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Pritchard (Treasurer). Tickets delivered for the London Merchant will be taken. On April 12 that play was advertised for this evening--the part of George Barnwell to be performed (by particular desire) by Mrs Pritchard, Millwood by Mrs Furnival, and Lucy by Mrs Clive. Tickets to be had of Pritchard at his House in Duke's late Earl's Court, Bow St., Covent Garden; and of Hobson at the stage door. Tomorrow Lover's Melancholy, and a New Farce call'd The Club of Fortune Hunters for the Benefit of Mrs Macklin. Receipts: #180 (Cross); house charges, #63 (Powel); cash #85 6s. 6d.; tickets, #81 9s. (Clay MS)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Mills.
Role: Macbeth Actor: Barry
Role: Macduff Actor: Delane
Role: Ross Actor: Lee
Role: Banquo Actor: Havard
Role: Duncan Actor: Sparks
Role: Malcolm Actor: Blakes
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lennox Actor: Mozeen
Role: Siward Actor: Winstone
Role: Donalbain Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Hecate Actor: Berry
Role: Witches Actor: Arthur, Neale, Yates
Role: Young Siward Actor: Bransby
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Cross
Role: Seyton Actor: Ray
Role: Angus Actor: Simpson
Role: Doctor Actor: Taswell
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Minors
Role: With songs Actor:
Role: dances Actor: , and other decorations.

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Cast
Role: add Loveit Actor: Havard
Role: Puff Actor: Yates.
Role: Fribble Actor: Garrick
Role: Flash Actor: Macklin
Role: Sir Simon Loveit Actor: Arthur
Role: Loveit Actor: Havard
Role: Jasper Actor: Blakes
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: V: Savoyards, as17471215

462
26 April 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Pritchard. Afterpiece: By Particular Desire, and the last time of performing it. Tickets and places to be had of Pritchard at his House in Duke's, late Earl's Court, Bow Street, Covent Garden, and of Hobson at the stage Door. Ladies are Desired to send their Servants by three o'clock. Receipts: #200 (Cross); charges, #63 (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Cast
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Role: Ranger Actor: Garrick
Role: Strictland Actor: Berry
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Woodward
Role: Frankly Actor: Havard
Role: Bellamy Actor: Blakes
Role: Buckle Actor: Usher
Role: Simon Actor: Bransby
Role: Valet Actor: James
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs Willoughby her first appearance on any stage
Role: Tester Actor: Vaughan
Role: Chairman Actor: Winstone
Role: Milliner Actor: Mrs Cole
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Simpson
Role: Mrs Strictland Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Green
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Tit for Tat; The Anatomist

Cast
Role: 490318 with an addition of but one Mew at his Cats Actor: .

463
02 October 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 29 Feb. 1748.] Containing the distresses and death of King Henry VIv; the Artful acquisition of the Crown by King Richardv; The cruel Murder of Prince Edward and his brother in the Towerv; the landing of the Earl of Richmond, and the death of King Richardv in the Memorable battle of Bosworth Fieldv, being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster. [Customary advertisement for this play this season. It will not be repeated further.] This month was published Characters in Dancing; with a Rhapsody (Gentleman's Magazine). Receipts: #164 13s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Quin
Role: King Henry Actor: Delane
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparkes
Role: Stanley Actor: Redman
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
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: Lieut Actor: Oates
Role: Blunt Actor: Holtham
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Phoebe

Cast
Role: Hunter Actor: Lowe
Role: Chaunter Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Quorum Actor: Marten
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss Young
Role: Phebe Actor: Mrs Dunstall.

464
26 October 1750 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry VIv; the Artful acquisition of the Crown by King Richardv; the cruel murder of Prince Edwardv and his brother in the tower; the Landing of the Earl of Richmondv, and the death of King Richardv in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv, being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Quin
Role: King Henry Actor: Ryan
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Stanley Actor: Redman
Role: Oxford Actor: Elrington
Role: Catesby Actor: Gibson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Tressel Actor: Lacey
Role: Norfolk Actor: Bransby
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Tirrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lieut Actor: Usher
Role: Blunt Actor: Holtham
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Cibber first time.

465
27 February 1751 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A new tragedy, call'd the Earl of Essex, which has sometime been in rehearsal at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, will be performed in a Few Days

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Belshazzar

Afterpiece Title: Concerto on Organ

466
26 November 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMr Garrick did Richard (Cross). This day is publish'd, Dedicated to the Right Honorable John, Earl of Orrery, Sejanus a Tragedy, as it was intended for the stage, with a Preface; wherein the Manager's reasons for refusing it are set forth. By Mr Gentleman. Printed for R. Manby and H. S. Cox on Ludgate Hill. [Garrick turned it down and Gentleman accepted his judgment without animosity.] Receipts: #210 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Garrick.
Role: Buckingham Actor: Lee
Role: Tressel Actor: Blakes
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Richmond Actor: Havard
Role: Lieut. Actor: Ray
Role: King Edward V Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Yates
Role: Stanley Actor: Winstone
Role: Catesby Actor: Marr
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: King Henry Actor: Berry.

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherd's Lottery

Cast
Role: Colin Actor: Beard
Role: Thyrsis Actor: Mas. Vernon
Role: Dorilas Actor: Wilder
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: To conclude with a Pastoral Dance Actor: Harvey, Sg and Sga Piettero, Mad Janeton Auretti, etc.

467
29 November 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Some Hissing, tho' play'd Well-Garrick Kiteley &c. (Cross). Mainpiece: Written by Ben Johnson, never acted there. Characters Dress'd in the Old English@Manner. Receipts: #200 (Cross). We hear that His Majesty intended to go to the theatre Royal in Drury Lane this evening, to see the Comedy of Every Man in his Humour, wrote by Ben Johnson in 1598, acted the same year by the Lord Chamberlain's Servants, and dedicated to the great Mr Camden; and was reviv'd since the Revolution with Great Applause, having a new Epilogue spoken by Ben Johnson's Ghost , written by the late Earl of Dorset (Daily Advertiser)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Cast
Role: Kitely Actor: Garrick
Role: Bobadill Actor: Woodward
Role: Brainworm Actor: Yates
Role: Master Stephen Actor: Shuter
Role: Justice Clement Actor: Taswell
Role: Old Knowell Actor: Berry
Role: Young Knowell Actor: Ross
Role: Wellbred Actor: Palmer
Role: Cob Actor: Mozeen
Role: Master Matthew Actor: Vaughan
Role: Downright Actor: Winstone
Role: Cash Actor: Blakes
Role: Formal Actor: Costollo
Role: Dame Kiteley Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Bridget Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Tib Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: with a new Occasional Prologue Actor: Garrick.

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

468
26 December 1751 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Containing the Distresses and death of King Henry VI ; the Arthful acquisition of the Crown by King Richard ; the Cruel Murder of Young King Edward V , and his brother in the Tower; The Landing of the Earl of Richmond , and the death of King Richard at the Memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv ; being the last that was faught between the Houses of Yorkv and Lancasterv . With many other Historical Passages (General Advertiser)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge.
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
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: Perseus and Andromeda

Cast
Role: Infernals Actor: Dennison, _Christian
Role: Amazons Actor: Miss +Mullart.
Role: Perseus Actor: Lowe
Role: Cepheus Actor: Howard
Role: Aethiopian Actor: Baker
Role: Cassiope Actor: Miss Young
Role: Mercury Actor: Vincent
Role: Andromeda Actor: Miss Falkner
Role: Cyclops Actor: Roberts, Smith, Bennet, Davis
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Hussar Actor: Bencraft
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Hussar's Servant Actor: Arthur
Role: Valet Actor: Holtham
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: LaLauze.

469
17 February 1753 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: On Tuesday Next a New Tragedy, call'd the Earl of Essex

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Cast
Role: Polydore Actor: Smith, first time
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Castalio Actor: Barry
Role: Acasto Actor: Sparks
Role: Chamont Actor: Dyer
Role: Chaplain Actor: Anderson
Role: Ernesto Actor: Redman
Role: Page Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

470
20 February 1753 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Tomorrow the New Tragedy The Earl of Essex

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Cast
Role: Abel Actor: Cushing.
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Careless Actor: Ryan
Role: Blunt Actor: Sparks
Role: Day Actor: Collins
Role: Lt Story Actor: Anderson
Role: Bookseller Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Obadiah Actor: Arthur
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Barrington.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Dance: IIl Pastore, as17521219

471
13 March 1753 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: On Thursday next the Earl of Essex, being the last time of performing it

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Mat Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Griffith.
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Mrs Valois.
Role: Peachum Actor: Arthur
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Holtom
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Bencraft
Role: Filch Actor: Cushing
Role: Wat Actor: Smith
Role: Twitcher Actor: Redman
Role: Drawer Actor: Bennet
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Dolly Actor: Miss Davis
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Molly Actor: Miss Morrison.
Role: Macheath Actor: Lowe
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Young
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Chambers
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters of the Opera.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Dance: LLes Charboniers, as17521028

Cast
Role: Les Charboniers Actor:
Role: likewise Les Sabotiers Tyrolese Actor: .

472
27 January 1757 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [K+King Richard III.] Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry VIv, the artful acqusition of the crown by Richardv; the cruel murder of the young King Edward Vv and his brother in the Tower; the Landing of the Earl of Richmondv, and the Death of Richard in the Memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv; being the last that was fought between the Houses of Yorkv and Lancasterv; with many other historical passages

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Barry, 1st time
Role: King Henry Actor: Ryan
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Stanley Actor: Anderson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Gibson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Catseby Actor: White
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: of the Tower Actor: Cushing
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Blunt Actor: Redman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Sir William Brandon Actor: Wignel
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Forrest Actor: Holtom
Role: Dighton Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Nossiter
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter listed.
Role: Puritan Actor: Collins.
Role: Brunetto Actor: White
Role: Barberino Actor: Anderson
Role: Alberto Actor: Wignel
Role: Mago Actor: Bennet
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Prudentia Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Flammetta Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lavinio Actor: Cushing.

Dance: As17561217

473
11 November 1757 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry VIv ; the Artful Acquisition of the Crown by Richardv ; the Cruel Murder of the young King Edward Vv and his brother in the Tower; the Landing of the Earl of Richmondv ; and the Death of Richard in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv ; being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancasterv ; with many other historical passages [a regular notice appearing with performances of this play]. Receipts: #118 18s. 6d. [Paid to] Lee one third of the surplus of this night's receipts over the charge of #100, #3 19s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Lee, 1st time on that stage in 5 years
Role: Henry Actor: Ryan
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Stanley Actor: Anderson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Gibson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Catesby Actor: White
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Lieutenant of Tower Actor: Cushing
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Blunt Actor: Redman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Brandon Actor: Wignel
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Forrest Actor: Holtom
Role: Dighton Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Cast
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lowe
Role: Argus Actor: Collins
Role: Hearty Actor: Redman
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Chambers.

Dance: Lucas, Miss Hilliard

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25 November 1757 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #52 18s. Gave the Prince of Wales's serv't [his usual fee] 10s. 6d. Receiv'd of the Prince of Wales by the hands of the Honorable the Earl of Bute, Groom of the Stole, #31 10s. [payment, perhaps, for the Royal Box the night of 5 Nov. and for other command performances this season.] (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Ross
Role: Aboan Actor: Sparks
Role: Blandford Actor: Ridout
Role: Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Stanmore Actor: Gibson
Role: Daniel Actor: Collins
Role: Driver Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: White
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter
Role: Brunetto Actor: White
Role: Barbarino Actor: Anderson
Role: Alberto Actor: Wignel
Role: Mago Actor: Bennet
Role: Puritan Actor: Collins
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Prudentia Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Falmetta Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lavinio Actor: Cushing.

Dance: JJovial Coopers, as17571107

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12 January 1758 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: PPittard's Observations on Garrick's Acting pub. as 6 d. Dedicated to Earl of Chesterfield (Winston MS 8). [Joseph Pittard the actor? or pen name for John Shebbeare?] Receipts: #180 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamesters

Cast
Role: Wilding Actor: Garrick
Role: Hazard Actor: Palmer
Role: Barnacle Actor: Yates
Role: Nephew Actor: Woodward
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Mrs Wilding Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Careless Actor: Beard
Role: Littlestock Actor: Jefferson
Role: Acreless Actor: Walker
Role: Dwindle Actor: Vaughan
Role: Page Actor: Master Cautherly
Role: Sellaway Actor: Vernon
Role: Boxkeeper Actor: Ackman
Role: Servant Actor: Brownsmith
Role: Drawer Actor: Atkins

Afterpiece Title: The Male Coquette

Cast
Role: Part Actor: Woodward, Palmer, Yates, Blakes, Burton, Usher, Jefferson, Walker, Mrs Cross, Miss Minors, Miss Barton, Miss Macklin

Ballet: TThe Prussian Camp. As17571223

Cast
Role: Officer Actor: Blakes
Role: Prussian Soldiers Actor: the Comedians
Role: Characters of the Dance Actor: Delatre, Giorgi, Lucchi, Mrs Vernon. New Habits and Decorations for the Dance.