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625 results for: Keyword - Fraternity of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons
We found 385 matches on Event Comments, 152 matches on Performance Title, 99 matches on Performance Comments, 18 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

1
16 May 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mills. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the rest of the Fraternity of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Three rows of the Pit will be rail'd in for Masons only. Those brethren who intend to accompany the Grand Master to the play, are desir'd to meet his Lordship cloath'd at the Rose Tavern the corner of Bridges street, Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17470209, but Prologue to the Masons-Mills; Epilogue (as a Mason's Wife)-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Prologue to the Masons Actor: Mills
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mills.
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Lowe.
Role: Shylock Actor: Macklin
Role: Antonio Actor: Delane
Role: Bassanio Actor: Mills
Role: Gratiano Actor: Sparks
Role: Launcelot Actor: Neale
Role: Duke Actor: Winstone
Role: Morochius Actor: Bridges
Role: Salanio Actor: Berry
Role: Solarino Actor: Blakes
Role: Gobbo Actor: Ray
Role: Tubal Actor: Taswell
Role: Balthazar Actor: Simpson
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Clive.

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

Performance Comment: As17470410 but The Whole to conclude with Long Live Great George our King-.
Cast
Role: The Whole to conclude with Long Live Great Geor Actor: .

Song: I: On on my dear Brethren-Lowe; III: Come let us prepare-; IV: (At the particular desire of the Grand Master,) Song upon the account of Free Masonry-Mr Coustos (who was long confin'd in the Inquisition in Portugal; and with the greatest resolution underwent torture Nine Times without either renouncing his Religion, or having the secret of Free Masonry extorted from him; Daily Advertiser); V: a Duette-Mrs Clive, Mrs Mozeen

Dance: II: A Wooden Shoe Dance-Leviez, Villette

2
04 May 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Shepard. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master and the rest of the Fraternity of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. None to be admitted into the Boxes, or behind the Scenes, but by Box tickets, which are to be had of Shepherd at his house on Mill Bank, and of Hobson at the stage door. Those Brethren who intend to honour the Grand Master to the Play, are desir'd to meet his Lordship, cloth'd, at the Rose Tavern, the Corner of Bridges St. at five o'clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Shylock-Shepard; Lorenzo-Cross; Launcelot-Neale; Portia-Mrs Woffington, 1st time; Merchant-Delane; Bassanio-Havard; Gratiano-Mills; Gobbo-Ray; Marochius-Woodburn; Nerissa-Mrs Bennet; Jessica-Mrs Ridout; Prologue to the Masons-Mills; Epilogue-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: Shepard
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Cross
Role: Launcelot Actor: Neale
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Woffington, 1st time
Role: Merchant Actor: Delane
Role: Bassanio Actor: Havard
Role: Gratiano Actor: Mills
Role: Gobbo Actor: Ray
Role: Marochius Actor: Woodburn
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Prologue to the Masons Actor: Mills
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Woffington.

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.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Song: The Usual Masons' Songs-

3
11 May 1741 @ James Street

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. For the Benefit of an unfortunate Brother Mason. [This program, which was given in the Old Tennis Court, included a concert; and tickets for 27 April, when the performance was intended but prevented, are received this day.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Juba-him whose Benefit it is for Unfortunate Brother Mason.
Cast
Role: Juba Actor: him whose Benefit it is for Unfortunate Brother Mason.

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Performance Comment: Both which will be performed by Masons for their Diversion.

4
27 April 1732 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Milward. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master and the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. At the Desire of the Brethren, four Rows of the Pit will be railed, at the Price of the Boxes, and kept for Masons only. Those Brethren who design to attend the Grand Master, are desired to meet by 5 o'clock, at farthest, at the Bear and Harrow in the Butcher-Row, and to come Cloath'd. Receipts: money #39 3s. 6d.; tickets #95 19s. [The Epilogue (spoken by Mrs Younger) is in Daily Post, 29 April.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Balance-Quin; Silvia-Mrs Younger; Worthy-Walker; Plume-Ryan; Brazen-Chapman; Kite-Hall; Bullock-Bullock; Recruits-Hippisley, Smith; Melinda-Mrs Bullock; Rose-Miss Holliday; Lucy-Mrs Egleton; Collier-Hippisley; Prologue-; Epilogue (suitable to the Occasion)-.
Cast
Role: Balance Actor: Quin
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Worthy Actor: Walker
Role: Plume Actor: Ryan
Role: Brazen Actor: Chapman
Role: Kite Actor: Hall
Role: Bullock Actor: Bullock
Role: Recruits Actor: Hippisley, Smith
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Egleton
Role: Collier Actor: Hippisley
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .

Dance: I: Two Pierrots-Salle, Pelling; III: Hornpipe-Jones, Mrs Ogden; V: The Baulk-

Song: II: Laguerre; IV: Salway

5
24 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Wardens, and the Rest of the Brethren of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17300317 but Sir Hugh-Eaton. With a new Prologue and Epilogue suitable to the occasion.
Cast
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Eaton. With a new Prologue and Epilogue suitable to the occasion.
Role: Falstaff Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ford Actor: Giffard
Role: Shallow Actor: Collet
Role: Page Actor: Huddy
Role: Caius Actor: Bardin
Role: Fenton Actor: Lacy
Role: Host Actor: R. Williams
Role: Pistol Actor: Pearce
Role: Bardolfe Actor: Machen
Role: Slender Actor: Bullock
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Kirk.

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: SShepherd's Holiday-Burney, Sandham, Eaton, Mrs Haughton, Mrs Mountfort, Miss Sandham

6
13 May 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Oates. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the rest of the Brethren belonging to the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Quin, but see17350213 With a Prologue and Epilogue, addressed to the Free Masons; the Prologue spoken by Cibber, and the Epilogue by Miss Oates . the Prologue spoken by Cibber, and the Epilogue by Miss Oates .
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Quin, but see17350213 With a Prologue and Epilogue, addressed to the Free Masons

Music: II: A Concerto of Vivaldi's called The Cuckow, attempted on the Violin by Master Oates

Dance: III: A new Peasant Dance by Master Oates and Miss Oates Jr. IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. V: Amorous Swain, as17350327

Performance Comment: IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. V: Amorous Swain, as17350327.

Song: The Songs in Masonry as usual. I: Come let us prepare. III: on, on, my Dear Brethren. IV: Let Masonry be now my Theme

Performance Comment: I: Come let us prepare. III: on, on, my Dear Brethren. IV: Let Masonry be now my Theme .

7
12 February 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of the Grand Master of the Antient and Hon. Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Alter'd from Shakespear by Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth, Part Ii

Performance Comment: As17290923, but Pistol-Norris; With a new Prologue, Epilogue- for the Entertainment of the (Masons).
Cast
Role: Pistol Actor: Norris
Role: Epilogue Actor: for the Entertainment of the
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Williams
Role: Lancaster Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Justice Actor: Boman
Role: Archbishop of York Actor: Roberts
Role: Archbishop of Canterbury Actor: Corey
Role: Hastings Actor: Watson
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber
Role: Poins Actor: Oates
Role: Bardolph Actor: Shepard
Role: Feeble Actor: Griffin
Role: Hostess Quickly Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Doll Tearsheet Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Falstaff's Boy Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Ancient Pistol Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Justice Silence Actor: Miller.

8
21 September 1775 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-DuBellamy; Peachum-Follet; Lockit-Lewis; Mat-Chaplin; Filch-Jacobs; Lucy-Young Gentlewoman, first time on any stage; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love; Diana Trapes-Mrs Johnston; Polly-Mrs Weller; in Act III a Hornpipe-Everard; the Freemason's Prologue-brother L'Estrange.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Peachum Actor: Follet
Role: Lockit Actor: Lewis
Role: Mat Actor: Chaplin
Role: Filch Actor: Jacobs
Role: Lucy Actor: Young Gentlewoman, first time on any stage
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Weller
Role: in Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Everard
Role: the Freemason's Prologue Actor: brother L'Estrange.

Afterpiece Title: The Tobacconist

Performance Comment: Abel Drugger-Weston; Subtle-Griffith; Face-L'Estrange; Mammon-Lloyd; Headlong-Jacobs; Knowlife-Chaplin; Mrs Rantipole-Mrs Whitefield; Doll-Mrs Gardner; Between the Acts of the Farce a Mason's Song-. By Permission. By particular desire of the Antient and Hon. Society of Free and Accepted Masons.
Cast
Role: Abel Drugger Actor: Weston
Role: Subtle Actor: Griffith
Role: Face Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Mammon Actor: Lloyd
Role: Headlong Actor: Jacobs
Role: Knowlife Actor: Chaplin
Role: Mrs Rantipole Actor: Mrs Whitefield
Role: Doll Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Between the Acts of the Farce a Mason's Song Actor: . By Permission. By particular desire of the Antient and Hon. Society of Free and Accepted Masons.

Monologue: Interlude: Scene from The Register Office. Gulwell-Lloyd; Little Girl-Miss Frances; New Character-Mrs Gardner

Cast
Role: Gulwell Actor: Lloyd
Role: Little Girl Actor: Miss Frances
Role: New Character Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Entertainment: Imitations Vocal and Rhetorical-Bannister

9
27 June 1730 @ Richmond

Event Comment: At the Desire of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Milward; Bertran-Houghton; Raymond-Ogden; Lorenzo-Chapman; Pedro-Morgan; Alphonso-Salway; Gomez-Smith; Queen-Mrs Templer; Elvira-Mrs Grace; Teresa-Mrs Rice; Fryar-Bullock; Prologue, Epilogue- suitable to the Occasion.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Milward
Role: Bertran Actor: Houghton
Role: Raymond Actor: Ogden
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Chapman
Role: Pedro Actor: Morgan
Role: Alphonso Actor: Salway
Role: Gomez Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Rice
Role: Fryar Actor: Bullock
Role: Epilogue Actor: suitable to the Occasion.

10
18 December 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of several Gentlemen of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: As17311117, but Parly-Mrs Haughton; With a new Prologue, Epilogue on the Occasion-.
Cast
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Epilogue on the Occasion Actor: .
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Clincher Sr Actor: Morgan
Role: Dicky Actor: Norris, whose Father perform'd it originally.
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Giffard
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Standard Actor: Rosco
Role: Smugler Actor: Collett
Role: Clincher Jr Actor: Bullock
Role: Vizard Actor: Havard
Role: Tom Actor: Williams
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Palmer

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.

Song: With the usual Songs-

Dance: Burney, Miss Wherrit

11
20 August 1734 @ Hampstead

Event Comment: Benefit Hallam. By Desire of several of the Brethren of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

12
28 April 1740 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Salway. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master and the Rest of the Brethren of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Afterpiece: With several Additions by the Author

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Salway; Polly-Mrs Vincent; Lucy-Mrs James; Peachum-Hippisley; Lockit-Mullart; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Mullart; Player-Anderson; Beggar-Gibson; Filch-Clarke; Mat-Stoppelaer; Mrs Coaxer-Miss Horsington; Jenny-Mrs Mullart; Sukey-Mrs Cross; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Kilby; With a Prologue proper to the Occasion-Hallam; Epilogue-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Salway
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs James
Role: Peachum Actor: Hippisley
Role: Lockit Actor: Mullart
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Gibson
Role: Filch Actor: Clarke
Role: Mat Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Miss Horsington
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Sukey Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Kilby
Role: With a Prologue proper to the Occasion Actor: Hallam
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Horton.

Afterpiece Title: The Parting Lovers

Cast
Role: Nancy's Father Actor: Leveridge
Role: Tom Trueblue Actor: Salway
Role: Dreadnaught Actor: Laguerre
Role: Coxen Actor: Ladd
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Lampe.

Dance: I: Peasants-French Boy and Girl; II: Comic Ballet-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; End Afterpiece: Grand Ballet-Glover, Mlle Roland

Song: The Songs in Masonry as usual-

13
03 May 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Stoppelaer, for the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the rest of the Brethren of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. The Brethren are desired to meet at the Shakespeare's Head Tavern next the theatre, at Five o'clock, in order to attend the Grand Master

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: As17450111, but add Betty-Mrs Vaughan; Lucy-Mrs Bland; with the usual Prologue proper to the occasion-Hale; Epilogue-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: add Betty Actor: Mrs Vaughan
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: with the usual Prologue proper to the occas Actor: Hale
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Clive.
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: Heartwell Actor: Quin
Role: Bellmour Actor: Ryan
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Woodward
Role: Setter Actor: Chapman
Role: Sharper Actor: Hale
Role: Vainlove Actor: Gibson
Role: Noll Bluff Actor: Rosco
Role: Barnaby Actor: Vaughan
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Hippisley
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Song: The Songs in Masonry-Leveridge, Stoppelaer, Bencraft

Dance: Cooke, Sga Campioni

14
28 May 1735 @ Tottenham Court

Event Comment: Benefit Mr Perkins, who has unfortunately lost his Sight. At Lee's Great Theatrical Booth. Written by the late Mr Addison. The doors open at three; the play begins at five. [Perkins is the author of The Blind Man's Complaint in Gentleman's Magazine, September 1734.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Sir George-Freeman; Fantome-Stone; Tinsel-Turner; Vellum-Clarke; Butler-Harris; Gardener-Jones; Lady Trueman-Mrs Miller; Abigail-Mrs Clarke. With a Prologue, Written and Spoken by Mr Perkins, principally addressed to the Antient and Honourable Society of Free-Masons .
Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: Freeman
Role: Fantome Actor: Stone
Role: Tinsel Actor: Turner
Role: Vellum Actor: Clarke
Role: Butler Actor: Harris
Role: Gardener Actor: Jones
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Miller
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Clarke. With a Prologue, Written and Spoken by Mr Perkins, principally addressed to the Antient and Honourable Society of Free-Masons
Role: principally addressed to the Antient and Honourabl Actor: Masons

Song: The Apprentices, Wardens, and Masters Songs, to be sung by a worthy Brother

15
04 May 1742 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Sir John VanBrugh. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the brethren of the Honourable and Antient Society of Free and Accepted Masons, for the Benefit of a Brother, who has had great misfortunes. None to be admitted Without printed Tickets (Daily Advertiser). The Brethren are desired to meet the Right Honourable the Grand Master, at Mr Filkes, at the Bedford Arms in the Piazza in Covent Garden, at Four o'clock in the afternoon, in order to accompany him to the play. Stage form'd into an amphitheatre. Servants allowed to keep places

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aesop

Performance Comment: Aesop-Bridgwater; Learchus-Hippisley; Beau-Chapman; Hogstye-Woodward; Hortensia-Mrs Horton; Oronces-Hale; Roger-Marten; Quaint-James; Fruitful-Vaughan; Tradesmen-Stoppelaer, Smith; Euphronia-Mrs Hale; Mrs Fruitful-Mrs Martin; Dorio-Mrs Pritchard; With a Prologue-; Epilogue-; Songs proper to the Occasion-.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Learchus Actor: Hippisley
Role: Beau Actor: Chapman
Role: Hogstye Actor: Woodward
Role: Hortensia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Oronces Actor: Hale
Role: Roger Actor: Marten
Role: Quaint Actor: James
Role: Fruitful Actor: Vaughan
Role: Tradesmen Actor: Stoppelaer, Smith
Role: Euphronia Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Mrs Fruitful Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Dorio Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: With a Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Songs proper to the Occasion Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Cast
Role: Muckworm Actor: Hippisley
Role: Gaylove Actor: Salway
Role: Sapskul Actor: Woodward
Role: Slango Actor: Bencraft
Role: Blunder Actor: Marten
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Hillyard
Role: Combursh Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Song: Songs in Masonry-Salway, Bencraft; Arra my Judy (by desire)-Stoppelaer

Entertainment: CCries of London-Salway

Dance: PPantaloon and Enamorata, as17420420

16
01 May 1733 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Oates. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: See17330315 but Atall-Cibber Jr; Sir Solomon-Johnson; Lady Dainty-Mrs Horton; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Heron; Sylvia-Miss Holliday; Careless-A. Hallam; Clerimont-Roberts; Old Wilful-Miller; Sir Harry-Shepard; Strut-Oates; Footman-Mullart; Clarinda-Mrs Charke; Wishwell-Mrs Grace; With a Prologue, Epilogue addressed to the Free-Masons-.
Cast
Role: 7330315 but Atall Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Johnson
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Careless Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Clerimont Actor: Roberts
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Miller
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Shepard
Role: Strut Actor: Oates
Role: Footman Actor: Mullart
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Epilogue addressed to the Free Actor: Masons-.
Role: Masons Actor: .

Song: All the Songs usual on the Occasion-

Dance: Essex, Haughton, LeBrun, Mrs Walter, Miss Robinson

17
20 September 1776 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission. By Particular Desire of the Antient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. Benefit for L'Estrange, and Fearon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17760916, but Mat-Chaplin; Ben Budge-Griffith; Robin-Stevens; Wat Dreary-Francis; Paddington-R. Palmer; Ned-Walters; Mrs Peachum, Diana Trapes-Mrs Love; Jenny Diver-Mrs Watson; Sukey-Miss Platt; Mrs Coaxer-Miss Essex; Molly-Mrs Harrison; Mrs Vixen-Miss Stewart; Lucy-Miss Davies; Prologue in Character of a free Mason -L'Estrange; In II, Hornpipe-.
Cast
Role: Mat Actor: Chaplin
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Griffith
Role: Robin Actor: Stevens
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Francis
Role: Paddington Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ned Actor: Walters
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Watson
Role: Sukey Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Miss Essex
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Harrison
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Davies
Role: Prologue in Character of a free Mason Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Hornpipe Actor: .
Role: Macheath Actor: Bannister
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Lockit Actor: Lloyd
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Palmer
Role: Lavinio Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Mago Actor: Fearon
Role: Brunetto Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alberto Actor: Chaplin
Role: Barberino Actor: Griffith
Role: Officer Actor: Stevens
Role: Puritan Actor: Parsons
Role: Duchess Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Prudentia Actor: Miss Essex
Role: Flammetta Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Entertainment: End Opera: The Cries of London-Shuter

18
23 July 1750 @ James Street

Event Comment: To the Wonderful Brethren of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. For the Benefit of a Brother indisposed. At the New Theatre, James St. The House is newly painted. A Concert, etc. (Daily Advertiser)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Cast
Role: Occasional Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: a Mason's Wife.

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Song: Six Brothers, cloathed

19
23 April 1733 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit of Two Brother Masons, Mr Fullwood and Mr Lee, Box-Keepers. The BrotherS are desir'd to come cloath'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Love Runs All Dangers

Performance Comment: See17330326 but A new Prologue, Epilogue addressed to the Honourable Society of Free Masons-.
Cast
Role: Society of Free Masons Actor: .

Dance: End Second Piece: Hornpipe-Jones; End Third Piece: Dutch Skippers-Jones Sr, Jones Jr

Music: End Third Piece: Mr Handel's Water Musick-; Accompany'd by Kettle Drums and Trumpets-

20
06 March 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of several Persons of Quality and Distinction of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free Masons. [Duke of Richmond present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Cast
Role: Cassio Actor: Giffard.
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller.
Role: Othello Actor: Delane, from Dublin
Role: Iago Actor: Rosco
Role: Brabantio Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Bardin
Role: Gratiano Actor: Williams
Role: Montano Actor: Havard
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Haughton.

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: As17320219, but With a Prologue, Epilogue upon the Occasion-.
Cast
Role: Epilogue upon the Occasion Actor: .
Role: Hob Actor: Miller
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tollett.

Dance: TThe Merry Lass (new)-Miss Wherrit by Newhouse (her Master)

21
29 November 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of the Antient and Honourable Society of Free Masons. N.B. The Brethren are desir'd to meet at two a-Clock at Brother Huddy's at the Theatre Tavern, there to Dine, and proceed afterwards in order to the Play. [The Epilogue is in Grub St. Journal, 7 Dec.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: As17321110, but Mrs Motherly-Mrs Wetherilt; Epilogue by Havard-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Epilogue by Havard Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Townly Actor: Giffard
Role: Manly Actor: Delane
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Morgan
Role: Basset Actor: Bardin
Role: Richard Actor: Bullock
Role: Moddy Actor: Collett
Role: Moody Actor: Collett
Role: Motherly Actor: Mrs Norris
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Christian
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Dance: FFriendly Lasses-Miss Wherrit, Miss Sandham; Hornpipe, as17321125

22
10 July 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mr Leicester. For the Entertainment of the Grand, and the rest of the Brethren of the Antient and Honourable Society of Gregorians. Written by Mr Otway

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Pierre-a Gentleman; Jaffeir-Bard of the Order of Gregorians, who performed Hamlet at GF. And a New Prologue, addressed to the Society .
Cast
Role: Pierre Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Jaffeir Actor: Bard of the Order of Gregorians, who performed Hamlet at GF. And a New Prologue, addressed to the Society

Entertainment:

23
24 April 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Milward. Written by Dryden and Lee. Receipts: money #39; tickets #98 2s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipus, King Of Thebes

Cast
Role: Oedipus Actor: Milward
Role: Haemon Actor: Chapman
Role: Citizens Actor: _Ray.
Role: Adrastus Actor: Walker
Role: Creon Actor: Quin
Role: Tiresias Actor: Ogden
Role: Phorbas Actor: Ryan
Role: Aegeon Actor: Hulett
Role: Ghost of Laius Actor: Chapman
Role: Jocasta Actor: Mrs Berriman
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Bullock

Dance: I: Two Pierrots-Nivelon, Poitier; III: Pastoral-Salle, Mlle Salle

Music: t the Request of the Free and Accepted Masons a Piece of Vocal and Instrumental Musick (never perform'd in publick), Words by Charles De la Faye, Esq; and set to Musick by Mr Francisco-; Vocal Parts-Leveridge, Laguerre, Salway, Hall, Papillion, Thompson

Related Works
Related Work: Gander Hall Author(s): Andrew Franklin
Related Work: The Stranger Author(s): August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue

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23 October 1741 @ New Wells, Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: [For a performance of a pantomime this day at New Wells, Lemon St., gf]: At the Desire of the Society of Free and Accepted Masons, 10 rows in the Pit will be rail'd in for them.--Daily Advertiser

Performances

25
07 May 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Berry. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the rest of the Brethren...of Free and Accepted Masons. By Desire, two Rows of the Pit will be rail'd into the Boxes for Masons only, who are desir'd to attend the Grand Master at the Shakespear's Head, Covent-Garden, exactly at Five o'clock, in order to proceed to the Play. Tickets to be had of Berry, in Crown-Court, Russell Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: As17370416 but Andromache-Miss Holyday; Pyrrhus-Mills; Orestes-Milward; Pylades-Cibber; Phoenix-Boman; With the Original Epilogue; The Prologue to the Masons-Mills; Original Epilogue-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Andromache Actor: Miss Holyday
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Mills
Role: Orestes Actor: Milward
Role: Pylades Actor: Cibber
Role: Phoenix Actor: Boman
Role: The Prologue to the Masons Actor: Mills
Role: Original Epilogue Actor: Mrs Clive.
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Butler

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive.

Song: The Songs in Masonry, as usual: Brother Berry, Brother OatesI: Come let us prepare-Brother Berry, Brother Oates; III: On on my dear Brethren-Brother Berry, Brother Oates; V: Let Masonry be now my Theme-Brother Berry, Brother Oates

Dance: II: English Maggot-Villeneuve, Mrs Walter; IV: Wooden Shoe Dance-Livier, Villeneuve