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We found 1049 matches on Event Comments, 31 matches on Performance Comments, 30 matches on Performance Title, 9 matches on Roles/Actors, and 0 matches on Author.
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties, Receipts: #483 2s. (476.19.6; 6.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Cast
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Lewis
Role: Paris Actor: Farley.
Role: Colin Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Gregory Actor: Powel
Role: Higgins Actor: Thompson
Role: Fidget Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountain.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick; or, Blunders at Brighton

Cast
Role: Parrots Actor: Johnstone
Role: Cypress Actor: Munden
Role: Colin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Clifford Actor: Clarke
Role: Harry Actor: Farley
Role: Porter Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Melcomb Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Knight.
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. This Evening the Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30. Account-Book: Paid the Duke of Bedford one years rent for the Theatre, the back of the Theatre, the houses in Bow Street, Hart Street, the Piazza, and Playhouse Passage, as expressed in the Receipt, due Lady Day 1796, #456 4s. Receipts: #459 9s. 6d. (452.5.6; 7.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: False Impressions

Cast
Role: Scud Actor: Quick
Role: Algernon Actor: Holman
Role: Simon Single Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Oliver Montrath Actor: Murray
Role: Earling Actor: Whitfield
Role: Farmer Gawdry Actor: Davenport
Role: Frank Actor: Thompson
Role: Jack Actor: Simmons
Role: Isaac Actor: Follett
Role: Peter Actor: Curties
Role: Lady Cypress Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Jenny Scud Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Rachel Williams Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Emily Fitzallan Actor: Miss Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Round Tower

Cast
Role: Cobthach Actor: Bologna
Role: Sitric Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Kildare Actor: Simpson
Role: Danish Soldier Actor: Dyke
Role: Maon Actor: Follett
Role: Child Actor: Master Blackmore
Role: Moriat Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Irish Chiefs Actor: Lee, Abbot, Wilde, Blurton
Role: Danish Chiefs Actor: Goostree, Coombes
Role: Female Peasantry Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Mrs Watts
Role: Principal Druid Actor: Townsend
Role: Fishermen Actor: Townsend, Linton
Role: Huntsmen Actor: Gray, Linton, Street
Role: Connor Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Saba Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MF 1, by John O'Keeffe. Larpent MS 1188; not published]: The Overture and Music by Attwood. European Magazine, Jan. 1798, p. 42: Written with allusion to Their Majesties' attendance at St. Paul's [on this day, at a thanksgiving service held in honor of the recent naval victories of Howe, St. Vincent and Duncan]. Receipts: #289 17s. (286.11; 3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Johnston
Role: Capulet Actor: Powel
Role: Benvolio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Hull
Role: Prince Actor: Clarke
Role: Tibalt Actor: Claremont
Role: Paris Actor: Toms
Role: Montague Actor: Davenport
Role: Balthazar Actor: Abbot
Role: Peter Actor: Rees
Role: Friar John Actor: Thompson
Role: Apothecary Actor: Simmons
Role: Mercutio Actor: Lewis
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Spencer.

Song: As17971102

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Doors, &c. as 6 Dec. Receipts: #437 5s. 6d. (434.19.6; 2.6.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heir At Law

Cast
Role: Daniel Dowlas Actor: Quick
Role: Dick Dowlas Actor: Knight
Role: Doctor Pangloss Actor: Fawcett
Role: Henry Morland Actor: Toms
Role: Stedfast Actor: Murray
Role: Zekiel Homespun Actor: Munden
Role: Kenricke Actor: Johnstone
Role: John Actor: Abbot
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Wilde
Role: Lady Duberly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Caroline Dormer Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Cicely Homespun Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Cast
Role: Heartley Actor: Murray
Role: Sir Charles Clackit Actor: Munden
Role: Young Clackit Actor: Knight
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Spencer.
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #491 2s. 6d. (487.18.6; 3.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Secrets Worth Knowing

Cast
Role: Rostrum Actor: Lewis
Role: Nicholas Actor: Quick
Role: Egerton Actor: Holman
Role: Greville Actor: Pope
Role: Undermine Actor: Munden
Role: April Actor: Fawcett
Role: Plethora Actor: Knight
Role: Valet Actor: Farley
Role: Cook Actor: Thompson
Role: Coachman Actor: Rees
Role: Butler Actor: Abbot
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Rose Sydney Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mrs Greville Actor: Mrs Spencer

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Quixotte

Cast
Role: added to Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Lee.
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Sancho Actor: Bologna
Role: Scaramouchillo Actor: Follett
Role: Don Quixotte Actor: Dyke
Role: Grandee Actor: Hawtin
Role: Inca Actor: Townsend
Role: Chinese Magician Actor: Linton
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge Actor: the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: to attempt the re Actor: obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La M Actor: to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the Actor: they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and re Actor: appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by Actor: they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #358 9s. 6d. (351.10.6; 6.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Cast
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Lewis
Role: Paris Actor: Farley.
Role: Colin Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Gregory Actor: Powel
Role: Higgins Actor: Thompson
Role: Fidget Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountain.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Quixotte

Cast
Role: added to Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Lee.
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Sancho Actor: Bologna
Role: Scaramouchillo Actor: Follett
Role: Don Quixotte Actor: Dyke
Role: Grandee Actor: Hawtin
Role: Inca Actor: Townsend
Role: Chinese Magician Actor: Linton
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge Actor: the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: to attempt the re Actor: obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La M Actor: to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the Actor: they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and re Actor: appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by Actor: they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Mainpiece in place of Secrets Worth Knowing, advertised on playbill of 29 Jan.] Receipts: #329 19s. 6d. (327.15.6; 2.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Cast
Role: Mincing Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Peg Actor: Mrs Watts.
Role: Mirabel Actor: Holman
Role: Sir Wilful Witwou'd Actor: Munden
Role: Witwou'd Actor: Lewis
Role: Petulant Actor: Knight
Role: Waitwell Actor: Quick
Role: Fainall Actor: Murray
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Mrs Marwou'd Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Coates
Role: Foible Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Holman
Role: Duke Actor: Clarke
Role: Juan Actor: Toms
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Waddy
Role: Sanchio Actor: Thompson
Role: Alonzo Actor: Powel
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Lewis
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Munden
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Rees
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Knight
Role: Woodley Actor: Claremont
Role: Lovelace Actor: Farley
Role: Drugget Actor: Munden
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Abington.
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Doors, &c. as 6 Dec. 1797. Receipts: #367 8s. 6d. (359.9.6; 7.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Cast
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Holman
Role: Myrtle Actor: Betterton
Role: Sealand Actor: Murray
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Hull
Role: Cimberton Actor: Munden
Role: Humphrey Actor: Thompson
Role: Daniel Actor: Simmons
Role: Tom Actor: Lewis
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: Hartford Bridge

Cast
Role: Cartridge Actor: Farley
Role: Waiter Actor: Simmons.
Role: Sir Gregory Forrester Actor: Quick
Role: Peregrine Forrester Actor: Munden
Role: Fieldair Actor: Incledon
Role: Peter Actor: Townsend
Role: Forrester Actor: Claremont
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bar@maid Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Clendining.

Song: As17971118

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #386 19s. (379.8.6; 7.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He's Much To Blame

Cast
Role: Sir George Versatile Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Vibrate Actor: Quick
Role: Mr Delaval Actor: Pope
Role: Doctor Gosterman Actor: Murray
Role: Thompson Actor: Davenport
Role: Williams Actor: Clarke
Role: Master of the Hotel Actor: Thompson
Role: Jenkins Actor: Rees
Role: Waiter Actor: Blurton
Role: Harry Actor: Abbot
Role: Footman Actor: Curties
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Miss Betterton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Lady Jane's Woman Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Lady Vibrate Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: unassigned Actor: Wilde

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc

Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Claremont
Role: Female Choristers Actor: Mrs Blurton
Role: Young Talbot Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: General Talbot Actor: Bologna
Role: Herald Actor: Helme
Role: Officers Actor: Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna
Role: Alenson Actor: Farley
Role: Cardinal Actor: Powel
Role: Abbot Actor: Thompson
Role: Nobles and Officers Actor: Dyke, Lee, Curties
Role: Joan of Arc Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Lucifer Actor: Follett
Role: Demons Actor: Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins
Role: British Officer Actor: Incledon
Role: ] Actor: Miss Sims
Role: French and English Officers and Choristers Actor: Linton, Street, Gray
Role: Minstrel Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Blanche Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Grand Historical Pageant Actor: .

Music: As17980214

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Doors, &c. as 6 Dec. 1797. Receipts: #472 2s. 6d. (463.14.0; 8.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He's Much To Blame

Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: Mrs Norton.
Role: Sir George Versatile Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Vibrate Actor: Quick
Role: Mr Delaval Actor: Pope
Role: Doctor Gosterman Actor: Murray
Role: Thompson Actor: Davenport
Role: Williams Actor: Clarke
Role: Master of the Hotel Actor: Thompson
Role: Jenkins Actor: Rees
Role: Waiter Actor: Blurton
Role: Harry Actor: Abbot
Role: Footman Actor: Curties
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Miss Betterton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Lady Jane's Woman Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Lady Vibrate Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

Cast
Role: Captain Vain Actor: Farley.
Role: Cheerly Actor: Incledon
Role: Brummagem Actor: Munden
Role: Ralph Actor: Fawcett
Role: Servants and Sailors Actor: Gray, Lee, Street
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Selina Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'allegro [ed] Il Pensieroso 0; Messiah

Afterpiece Title: L'Allegro Il Pensieroso 3

Performance Comment: [i.e. oratorio in 2 parts]. Fourth Oboe Concerto-; Oh had I Jubal's Lyre-Miss Poole (Joshua); The Thanksgiving Anthem-I will give thanks unto thee (London Chronicle, 20 Dec. 1797)][, performed by Command of His Majesty, at St. Paul's, on the 19th of December [1797], in Honour of the Victory obtained by Lord Duncan [at Camperdown, 11 Oct. 1797] over the Dutch Fleet; Bravura Agitata-Mme Mara; Genius of England-; Come if you dare-; To arms-; Britons strike home-; Chorus-(Purcell).
Cast
Role: Fourth Oboe Concerto Actor:
Role: Oh had I Jubal's Lyre Actor: Miss Poole
Role: The Thanksgiving Anthem Actor: I will give thanks unto thee
Role: Bravura Agitata Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Genius of England Actor:
Role: Come if you dare Actor:
Role: To arms Actor:
Role: Britons strike home Actor:
Role: Chorus Actor:
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Mainpiece in place of He's Much to Blame, advertised on playbill of 27 Feb.] Receipts: #373 15s. 6d. (370.6.6; 3.9.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heir At Law

Cast
Role: Daniel Dowlas Actor: Quick
Role: Dick Dowlas Actor: Knight
Role: Doctor Pangloss Actor: Fawcett
Role: Henry Morland Actor: Toms
Role: Stedfast Actor: Murray
Role: Zekiel Homespun Actor: Munden
Role: Kenricke Actor: Johnstone
Role: John Actor: Abbot
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Wilde
Role: Lady Duberly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Caroline Dormer Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Cicely Homespun Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc

Cast
Role: An Aerial Spirit in disguise Actor: Miss Sims
Role: and A New Grand Scene Actor:
Role: The Argument Actor: .
Role: by concealing himself in the spoils of his tent is Actor: yard of his Prison, thro' the grating of which he gives him a sleeping draught, telling him on drinking it that they will suppose him dead, and the English demand his body. He complies, but the request of the English is refused, and he lowered into the Cell where Blanche is confined--She conceives him dead--despairing, is on the point of destroying herself, when he awakes--the Page from the top of the Cell points out the means of escape, which they are accomplishing, when Joan rushes in, but appalled at the ghost-like appearance of Talbot, whom she conceived dead, permits them to glide by, but pursues them--excursions with the enemy--Joan kills Talbot's Father, and forces him to combat-disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: appalled at the ghost Actor: like appearance of Talbot, whom she conceived dead, permits them to glide by, but pursues them--excursions with the enemy--Joan kills Talbot's Father, and forces him to combat-disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: and forces him to combat Actor: disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: her sword and shield break to pieces Actor: she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: Charles Actor: Claremont
Role: Female Choristers Actor: Mrs Blurton
Role: Young Talbot Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: General Talbot Actor: Bologna
Role: Herald Actor: Helme
Role: Officers Actor: Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna
Role: Alenson Actor: Farley
Role: Cardinal Actor: Powel
Role: Abbot Actor: Thompson
Role: Nobles and Officers Actor: Dyke, Lee, Curties
Role: Joan of Arc Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Lucifer Actor: Follett
Role: Demons Actor: Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins
Role: British Officer Actor: Incledon
Role: ] Actor: Miss Sims
Role: French and English Officers and Choristers Actor: Linton, Street, Gray
Role: Minstrel Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Blanche Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Grand Historical Pageant Actor: .

Music: As17980214

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Doors, &c. as 6 Dec. 1797. Receipts: #335 14s. (327.3; 8.11)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Secrets Worth Knowing

Cast
Role: Rostrum Actor: Lewis
Role: Nicholas Actor: Quick
Role: Egerton Actor: Holman
Role: Greville Actor: Pope
Role: Undermine Actor: Munden
Role: April Actor: Fawcett
Role: Plethora Actor: Knight
Role: Valet Actor: Farley
Role: Cook Actor: Thompson
Role: Coachman Actor: Rees
Role: Butler Actor: Abbot
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Rose Sydney Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mrs Greville Actor: Mrs Spencer

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Cast
Role: Peeping Tom of Coventry Actor: Fawcett
Role: Harold Actor: Clarke
Role: Crazy Actor: Simmons
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Waddy
Role: Count Louis Actor: Claremont
Role: Earl Mercia Actor: Thompson
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mayoress of Coventry Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Godiva Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [In mainpiece the playbill assigns Balthazar to Gray, but "Incledon...condescended to take the part of Balthazar, which Townsend [who acted it on 6 Oct.] was too ill to perform, and sung 'Sigh no more, ladies' with much sweetness and effect. In the entertainment Johnstone introduced the song of 'Queen Bess" (Morning Herald, 16 Mar.).] Receipts: #372 1s. 6d. (362.8.6; 9.13.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Cast
Role: Balthazar Actor: Incledon.
Role: Benedick Actor: Lewis
Role: Leonato Actor: Hull
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Clarke
Role: Claudio Actor: Toms
Role: Don John Actor: Waddy
Role: Antonio Actor: Thompson
Role: Borachio Actor: Farley
Role: Conrade Actor: Claremont
Role: Friar Actor: Davenport
Role: Verges Actor: Simmons
Role: Dogberry Actor: Munden
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Powel
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Margaret Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Thieves

Cast
Role: The Argument Actor: .
Role: by concealing himself in the spoils of his tent is Actor: yard of his Prison, thro' the grating of which he gives him a sleeping draught, telling him on drinking it that they will suppose him dead, and the English demand his body. He complies, but the request of the English is refused, and he lowered into the Cell where Blanche is confined--She conceives him dead--despairing, is on the point of destroying herself, when he awakes--the Page from the top of the Cell points out the means of escape, which they are accomplishing, when Joan rushes in, but appalled at the ghost-like appearance of Talbot, whom she conceived dead, permits them to glide by, but pursues them--excursions with the enemy--Joan kills Talbot's Father, and forces him to combat-disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: appalled at the ghost Actor: like appearance of Talbot, whom she conceived dead, permits them to glide by, but pursues them--excursions with the enemy--Joan kills Talbot's Father, and forces him to combat-disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: and forces him to combat Actor: disdaining the threats of a woman, he throws away his sword, acting only on the defensive--disarms her--she rushes on him, when her supernatural power failing, her sword and shield break to pieces-she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: her sword and shield break to pieces Actor: she snatches her banner, which takes fire--grown desperate, seizes a sword and attempts to stab him, is prevented by British soldiers who surround and vanquish her--Young Talbot at the same time killing Alenson--her life is preserved by the intercession of Blanche--the British are victorious, she rushes off, again solicits supernatural aid--is surrounded by Daemons but saved by the interposition of an Aerial Spirit--Blanche and Talbot are rendered happy, and the whole concludes with a Grand Historical Pageant
Role: Charles Actor: Claremont
Role: Female Choristers Actor: Mrs Blurton
Role: Young Talbot Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: General Talbot Actor: Bologna
Role: Herald Actor: Helme
Role: Officers Actor: Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna
Role: Alenson Actor: Farley
Role: Cardinal Actor: Powel
Role: Abbot Actor: Thompson
Role: Nobles and Officers Actor: Dyke, Lee, Curties
Role: Joan of Arc Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Lucifer Actor: Follett
Role: Demons Actor: Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins
Role: British Officer Actor: Incledon
Role: ] Actor: Miss Sims
Role: French and English Officers and Choristers Actor: Linton, Street, Gray
Role: Minstrel Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Blanche Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Grand Historical Pageant Actor: .
Role: Teague Actor: Johnstone
Role: Colonel Careless Actor: Knight
Role: Captain Manly Actor: Toms
Role: Justice Day Actor: Powel
Role: Mr Story Actor: Claremont
Role: Abel Actor: Simmons
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Bailiffs Actor: Wilde, Hawtin
Role: Obadiah Actor: Munden
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.

Dance: As17971006

Song: In afterpiece: Queen Bess [not listed on playbill; see below]-Johnstone

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #419 (411.11.6; 7.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: False Impressions

Cast
Role: Scud Actor: Quick
Role: Algernon Actor: Holman
Role: Simon Single Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Oliver Montrath Actor: Murray
Role: Earling Actor: Whitfield
Role: Farmer Gawdry Actor: Davenport
Role: Frank Actor: Thompson
Role: Jack Actor: Simmons
Role: Isaac Actor: Follett
Role: Peter Actor: Curties
Role: Lady Cypress Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Jenny Scud Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Rachel Williams Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Emily Fitzallan Actor: Miss Betterton
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #302 11s. (291.6; 11.5)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lie Of The Day

Afterpiece Title: The Raft

Cast
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Sancho Actor: Bologna
Role: Scaramouchillo Actor: Follett
Role: Don Quixotte Actor: Dyke
Role: Grandee Actor: Hawtin
Role: Inca Actor: Townsend
Role: Chinese Magician Actor: Linton
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge Actor: the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: to attempt the re Actor: obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La M Actor: to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the Actor: they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and re Actor: appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by Actor: they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine
Role: Sammy Scrip Actor: Simmons
Role: Outre Actor: Bologna
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Hawtin
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: The other Pantomime Characters Actor: Goostree Jun., Parsloe, Coombs, Noble
Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Jack Junk Actor: Townsend
Role: Fisherman Actor: Linton
Role: Harlequin's Father Actor: Street
Role: Mimic Actor: Rees
Role: Lawyers Actor: Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde
Role: Country Boy Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Potter's Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Milk@maid Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: Harlequin's Mother Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lapland Witch Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Other Vocal Characters Actor: Ms Castelle, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Norton, Ms Lloyd, Ms Burnett, Ms G. Walcup, Ms Bologna, Ms Gray
Role: Sylph Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: The Pantomime commences with a Sea View Actor: the Father and Mother of Harlequin enter from their Hut and meeting their Friend, a Fisherman, according to Evening custom, deplore the absence of their Son, whom they conceive lost at Sea-a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor
Role: whom they conceive lost at Sea Actor: a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor
Role: for his wishing to re Actor: visit England, had struck him dumb
Role: Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed Actor: Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: he has to contend with her Power Actor: the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: brings to his View his beloved Columbine Actor: from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: Oft have our footsteps Actor: Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: The wind blew fresh and fair Actor: Townsend
Role: change to Corn Actor: field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr
Role: Brave offspring of Ocean Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Behold natty Sammy Actor: Simmons, Bologna
Role: Rustic rejoicings Actor: Harlequin in armour, and Columbine's escape. Rural View. In the spring when the meadows-Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley
Role: In the spring when the meadows Actor: Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley
Role: Milk pail change to Milk Actor: maids, Garland, and Jack in the Green. Artist's Chamber. You take off good likenesses-Rees
Role: You take off good likenesses Actor: Rees
Role: in which a Variety of New Imitations Actor: Rees
Role: Catch Actor: Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy Actor: make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining
Role: Come buy my earthenware Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rash stripling Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Bottle changes to Tarantula Actor: the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr
Role: By sweet Music's powerful Note Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Hither haste the young and gay Actor: Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy
Role: and the Piece concludes with an appropriate Finale Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Return

Cast
Role: Aircourt Actor: Lewis
Role: Alibi Actor: Quick
Role: Metheglin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Larry Kavanagh Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Carrol O'Donovan Actor: Waddy
Role: Young O'Donovan Actor: Clarke
Role: Pavot Actor: Simmons
Role: Waiter Actor: Abbot
Role: Lady Arable Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Katty Kavanagh Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Fib Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Mansel.
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Sancho Actor: Bologna
Role: Scaramouchillo Actor: Follett
Role: Don Quixotte Actor: Dyke
Role: Grandee Actor: Hawtin
Role: Inca Actor: Townsend
Role: Chinese Magician Actor: Linton
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge Actor: the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: to attempt the re Actor: obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La M Actor: to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the Actor: they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and re Actor: appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by Actor: they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine
Role: Sammy Scrip Actor: Simmons
Role: Outre Actor: Bologna
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Hawtin
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: The other Pantomime Characters Actor: Goostree Jun., Parsloe, Coombs, Noble
Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Jack Junk Actor: Townsend
Role: Fisherman Actor: Linton
Role: Harlequin's Father Actor: Street
Role: Mimic Actor: Rees
Role: Lawyers Actor: Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde
Role: Country Boy Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Potter's Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Milk@maid Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: Harlequin's Mother Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lapland Witch Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Other Vocal Characters Actor: Ms Castelle, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Norton, Ms Lloyd, Ms Burnett, Ms G. Walcup, Ms Bologna, Ms Gray
Role: Sylph Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: The Pantomime commences with a Sea View Actor: the Father and Mother of Harlequin enter from their Hut and meeting their Friend, a Fisherman, according to Evening custom, deplore the absence of their Son, whom they conceive lost at Sea-a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor
Role: whom they conceive lost at Sea Actor: a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor
Role: for his wishing to re Actor: visit England, had struck him dumb
Role: Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed Actor: Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: he has to contend with her Power Actor: the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: brings to his View his beloved Columbine Actor: from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: Oft have our footsteps Actor: Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: The wind blew fresh and fair Actor: Townsend
Role: change to Corn Actor: field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr
Role: Brave offspring of Ocean Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Behold natty Sammy Actor: Simmons, Bologna
Role: Rustic rejoicings Actor: Harlequin in armour, and Columbine's escape. Rural View. In the spring when the meadows-Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley
Role: In the spring when the meadows Actor: Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley
Role: Milk pail change to Milk Actor: maids, Garland, and Jack in the Green. Artist's Chamber. You take off good likenesses-Rees
Role: You take off good likenesses Actor: Rees
Role: in which a Variety of New Imitations Actor: Rees
Role: Catch Actor: Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy Actor: make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining
Role: Come buy my earthenware Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rash stripling Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Bottle changes to Tarantula Actor: the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr
Role: By sweet Music's powerful Note Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Hither haste the young and gay Actor: Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy
Role: and the Piece concludes with an appropriate Finale Actor: .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Farmer

Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Clarke
Role: Rundy Actor: Gray
Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Ranger Actor: Lewis
Role: Strickland Actor: Murray
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Knight
Role: Bellamy Actor: Toms
Role: Tester Actor: Townsend
Role: Buckle Actor: Farley
Role: Simon Actor: Abbot
Role: Ranger's Servant Actor: Simmons
Role: Chairmen Actor: Ledger, Rees
Role: Frankly Actor: Holman
Role: Mrs Strickland Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Milliner Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Coates

Afterpiece Title: The Child of Nature

Performance Comment: Alberto (by permission of the Drury Lane Proprietors)-Aickin; Marquis Almanza-Wilkinson (1st appearance on this stage); Count Valentia-Clarke; Seville-Hull; Granada-Evans; Peasant-Thompson; Servant-Abbot; Duke Murcia-Meredith (1st appearance on this stage); Amanthis-Mrs Jordan (of Drury Lane, who has liberally consented to come forward in behalf of the Charity; by the kind Permission of the Proprietor of that Theatre); Marchioness Merida-Mrs Litchfield.
Cast
Role: Alberto Actor: Aickin
Role: Marquis Almanza Actor: Wilkinson
Role: Count Valentia Actor: Clarke
Role: Seville Actor: Hull
Role: Granada Actor: Evans
Role: Peasant Actor: Thompson
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Duke Murcia Actor: Meredith
Role: Amanthis Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Marchioness Merida Actor: Mrs Litchfield.

Dance: End 1st piece: Peggy's Love- in which, by permission of the Proprietor of the Opera House, who has generously allowed Principal Dancers and Whole Corps de Ballet to appear, the following Ladies and Gentlemen will exert their well known Abilities:Laborie, Didelot, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg; End 2nd piece: La Vengeance d'Amour, in which the Pas de Quatre de Panurge-Laborie, Didelot, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [In Percy A. Scholes, The Great Dr. Burney, 1958, II, 351, the title of the new song (misdated 1799) is given as Song on the Naval Victories.] Receipts: #439 (433.17.6; 5.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Secrets Worth Knowing

Cast
Role: Rostrum Actor: Lewis
Role: Nicholas Actor: Emery
Role: Egerton Actor: Holman
Role: Greville Actor: Pope
Role: Undermine Actor: Munden
Role: April Actor: Fawcett
Role: Plethora Actor: Knight
Role: Valet Actor: Klanert
Role: Coachman Actor: Thompson
Role: Cook Actor: Rees
Role: Butler Actor: Abbot
Role: Sally Downright Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Rose Sydney Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Mrs Greville Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Cast
Role: Lovelace Actor: Clarke.
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Lewis
Role: Woodley Actor: Claremont
Role: Drugget Actor: Munden
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Grub Actor: Munden
Role: Chapeau Actor: Knight
Role: George Bevil Actor: Clarke
Role: Robin Actor: Farley
Role: Frank Bevil Actor: Claremont
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Incledon, Fawcett, Townsend, Simmons, Dibdin Jun., Wilde, Gray, Linton, Street, Thompson, Miss Walcup, Miss Sims.

Afterpiece Title: The Mouth of the Nile