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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Bannister Jun.; Sir George Airy-Palmer; Sir Jealous Traffic-Aickin; Charles-Caulfield; Whisper-Waldron Jun.; Servants-Abbot, Ledger, Lyons; Sir Francis Gripe-Suett (1st appearance in that character); Patch-Mrs Gibbs; Isabinda-Miss Heard; Scentwell-Mrs Hale; Miranda-Miss DeCamp (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Aickin
Role: Charles Actor: Caulfield
Role: Whisper Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Ledger, Lyons
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Suett
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Isabinda Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss DeCamp

Afterpiece Title: The Dead Alive

Cast
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Lyons
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Burton
Role: Drummer Actor: Trueman
Role: Fifer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Abbot, Lyons
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Fawcett
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Role: Servant Actor: _Waldron Jun.
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Davies
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Waiter Actor: Ledger
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Lyons
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Role: Captain Macgallaher Actor: Johnstone
Role: Batch Actor: Fawcett
Role: Bobby Notice Actor: Suett
Role: Jack Hawser Actor: Wathen
Role: Goodwill Actor: Davies
Role: Bailiff Actor: Ledger
Role: Goodwill Actor: Trueman
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Maid Servant Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Mrs Goodwill Actor: Miss Leak.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; Hotspur-C. Kemble (1st appearance in that charaacter); King Henry-Aickin; Prince John of Lancaster-Miss Granger; Worcester-Davies; Douglas-Caulfield; Sir Richard Vernon-Palmer Jun.; Sir Walter Blunt-Trueman; Westmorland-Usher; Northumberland-Abbot; Poins-R. Palmer; Bardolph-Ledger; Peto-Lyons; Gadshill-Chippendale; Francis-Waldron Jun.; Carriers-Suett, Wathen; Prince of Wales (for that night only)-Bannister Jun.; Hostess-Mrs Hopkins; Lady Percy-Miss Logan.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: Hotspur Actor: C. Kemble
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Prince John of Lancaster Actor: Miss Granger
Role: Worcester Actor: Davies
Role: Douglas Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Trueman
Role: Westmorland Actor: Usher
Role: Northumberland Actor: Abbot
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Ledger
Role: Peto Actor: Lyons
Role: Gadshill Actor: Chippendale
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Carriers Actor: Suett, Wathen
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Logan.

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Ledger
Role: Quildrive Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Suett
Role: Charles Actor: Trueman
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Wathen
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Role: The Children Actor: Master _Kemble, Master Menage.
Role: Helen Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Bouquet Actor: Trueman
Role: Vinegar Actor: Aickin
Role: Mum Actor: Burton
Role: Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Idle Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Cranky Actor: Suett
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Lyons, Chippendale
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Davies
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School Of Shakespeare; Or, Humours And Passions

Performance Comment: Given in a regular representation of several of his most favourite and capital Scenes. With Scenery and Dresses suited to the Characters and their situations. The inimitable Scenes of the Poet, selected for the Purpose, and digested into Five Acts, will exemplify in the strongest colours of our immortal Bard, Cruelty, Vanity, Ambition, Rusticity, Tyranny-; [Act I. Cruelty, in The Merchant of Venice [IV. i]. Shylock-Palmer; Anthonio-Aickin; Bassanio-C. Kemble; Gratiano-R. Palmer; Portia-Mrs Kemble; [Act II. Vanity, in the First Part of Henry IV [parts of II. iv]. Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; Prince of Wales-Palmer Jun.; Francis (for that night only)-Bannister Jun.; [Act III. Ambition, in King Henry the Eighth [parts of III. ii]. Cardinal Wolsey (1st time)-Palmer; King Henry-R. Palmer; [Act IV. Rusticity, in As You Like it [III. iii]. Touchstone-Bannister Jun.; Audrey-Mrs Harlowe; [Act V. Tyranny, in King Richard the Third [parts of I. ii; II. ii; and V]. King Richard (1st time)-Palmer; King Henry-Aickin; Richmond (1st time)-Palmer Jun.; Lady Anne-Miss Logan.
Cast
Role: Tyranny Actor:
Role: Shylock Actor: Palmer
Role: Anthonio Actor: Aickin
Role: Bassanio Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Francis Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Touchstone Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: King Richard Actor: Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Logan.

Afterpiece Title: The Hodge Podge; or, A Receipt to make a Benefit

Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Waldron, Caulfield.

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Cast
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Bouquet Actor: Trueman
Role: Vinegar Actor: Aickin
Role: Mum Actor: Burton
Role: Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Idle Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Cranky Actor: Suett
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Lyons, Chippendale
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Davies
Role: The Children Actor: Master Kemble, Master Chatterley
Role: Helen Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland.

Song: In 2nd piece: Mad Bess (in character)-Miss Leak; a Welch Song (in character)-Mrs Bland; The Waiter-Fawcett

Entertainment: In 2nd piece: Imitations-Caulfield

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; King Henry-Murray; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Middleton; Worcester-Hull; Poins-Macready; Francis-Knight; Sir W. Blount-Toms; Bardolph-Thompson; Douglas-Farley; Northumberland-Davenport; Westmorland-Claremont; Sheriff-Haymes; Carriers-Quick, Munden; Hotspur-Holman; Hostess-Mrs Davenport; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Middleton
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Poins Actor: Macready
Role: Francis Actor: Knight
Role: Blount Actor: Toms
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Westmorland Actor: Claremont
Role: Sheriff Actor: Haymes
Role: Carriers Actor: Quick, Munden
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.

Afterpiece Title: Sprigs of Laurel

Cast
Role: Lenox Actor: Johnstone
Role: Nipperkin Actor: Munden
Role: Sinclair Actor: Incledon
Role: Major Tactic Actor: Haymes
Role: Corporal Squib Actor: Philipps
Role: Cruizer Actor: Powel
Role: George Streamer Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Clendining.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Kemble; Mr Manly-Whitfield; Sir Francis Wronghead-Dowton (1st appearance in that character); Squire Richard-Suett; John Moody-Hollingsworth; Count Basset-R. Palmer; James-Evans; Poundage-Maddocks; Constable-Phillimore; Servant-Webb; Lady Townly-Miss Farren; Lady Grace-Mrs Goodall; Lady Wronghead-Miss Tidswell; Miss Jenny-Mrs Gibbs; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Booth; Myrtilla-Miss Heard; Mrs Trusty-Mrs Heard.
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Kemble
Role: Mr Manly Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Dowton
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Suett
Role: John Moody Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Count Basset Actor: R. Palmer
Role: James Actor: Evans
Role: Poundage Actor: Maddocks
Role: Constable Actor: Phillimore
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Trusty Actor: Mrs Heard.

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Cast
Role: Chorus of Peasants Actor: Mrs _Bramwell.
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Blondel Actor: Barrymore
Role: Florestan Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Bannister
Role: The Seneschal Actor: Phillimore
Role: Antonio Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Guillot Actor: Wathen
Role: Matthew Actor: Maddocks
Role: William Actor: Banks
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Webb
Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Laurette Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Julie Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Chorus of Knights Actor: Trueman, Welsh, Peck, Dibble, Cook, Tett, Atkins,
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Evans, Meyers, Caulfield Jun., Denman, Fisher, Earle, Aylmer, Potts, Annereau, Willoughby

Dance: As17961019

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Holman; Charles Gripe-Macready; Whisper-Farley; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; William-Ledger; Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Isabinda-Mrs Mountain; Patch-Mrs Mattocks; Scentwell-Mrs Platt; Miranda-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Macready
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Ledger
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Pope.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Pope; Manley-Murray; Sir Francis Wronghead-Munden; Count Basset-Macready; Squire Richard-Knight; John Moody-Quick; Lady Grace-Miss Mansel; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Davenport; Miss Jenny-Mrs Knight; Myrtilla-Miss Logan; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Platt; Trusty-Mrs Fawcett; Lady Townly-Miss Wallis.
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Pope
Role: Manley Actor: Murray
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Munden
Role: Count Basset Actor: Macready
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Knight
Role: John Moody Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Miss Logan
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Fawcett
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Miss Wallis.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick

Cast
Role: Parrots Actor: Johnstone
Role: Cypress Actor: Munden
Role: Colin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Clifford Actor: Macready
Role: Harry Actor: Farley
Role: Porter Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Melcomb Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Lee.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth, First Part

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; King Henry-Murray; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Waddy; Worcester-Hull; Poins-Claremont; Francis-Knight; Sir Walter Blount-Toms; Bardolph-Thompson; Douglas-Farley; Northumberland-Davenport; Westmorland-Clarke; Sheriff-Abbot; Peto-Street; Gadshill-Wilde; Prince John of Lancaster-Curties; Messenger-Dyke; Carriers-Munden, Rees; Hotspur-Holman; Hostess-Mrs Davenport; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Waddy
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Poins Actor: Claremont
Role: Francis Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Walter Blount Actor: Toms
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Westmorland Actor: Clarke
Role: Sheriff Actor: Abbot
Role: Peto Actor: Street
Role: Gadshill Actor: Wilde
Role: Prince John of Lancaster Actor: Curties
Role: Messenger Actor: Dyke
Role: Carriers Actor: Munden, Rees
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.

Afterpiece Title: The Farm House

Cast
Role: Modely Actor: Knight
Role: Heartwell Actor: Toms
Role: Freehold Actor: Davenport
Role: Sir John English Actor: Wilde
Role: Shacklefigure Actor: Rees
Role: Constables Actor: Thompson, Abbot
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Aura Actor: Mrs Knight.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Holman; Charles Gripe-Clarke; Whisper-Farley; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; William-Ledger; Sir Francis Gripe-Munden; Isabinda-Mrs Mountain; Patch-Mrs Mattocks; Scentwell-Mrs Platt; Miranda-Mrs Coates.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Clarke
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Ledger
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Munden
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Coates.

Afterpiece Title: Diamond Cut Diamond; or, The Venetian Revels

Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Incledon, Knight, Townsend, Powel, Simmons, Curties, Munden, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Martyr
Role: Martino Actor: Incledon
Role: Durazzo Actor: Townsend
Role: Doctor Vivaldo Actor: Munden
Role: Adriana Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Claudio Actor:
Role: Uberto Actor:
Role: Lento Actor:
Role: Pietro Actor: .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: King Henry-Wroughton; Prince of Wales-C. Kemble; Duke of Lancaster-Gregson; Earl of Worcester-Aickin; Earl of Northumberland-Packer; Hotspur-Kemble; Earl of Douglas-Caulfield; Sir R. Vernon-Barrymore; Earl of Westmoreland-Trueman; Sir Wal. Blunt-Holland; Sir John Falstaff-A Gentleman (1st appearance on the stage [Longley]); Poins-Russell; Gadshill-Gibbon; Peto-Simpson; Bardolph-Webb; Francis-Suett; Carriers-Dowton, Hollingsworth; Sheriff-Maddocks; Traveller-Fisher; Messenger-Evans; Lady Percy-Mrs Powell; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Walcot.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Wroughton
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Duke of Lancaster Actor: Gregson
Role: Earl of Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Earl of Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Hotspur Actor: Kemble
Role: Earl of Douglas Actor: Caulfield
Role: Vernon Actor: Barrymore
Role: Earl of Westmoreland Actor: Trueman
Role: Blunt Actor: Holland
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Poins Actor: Russell
Role: Gadshill Actor: Gibbon
Role: Peto Actor: Simpson
Role: Bardolph Actor: Webb
Role: Francis Actor: Suett
Role: Carriers Actor: Dowton, Hollingsworth
Role: Sheriff Actor: Maddocks
Role: Traveller Actor: Fisher
Role: Messenger Actor: Evans
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Walcot.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17971004, but Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Patch-Mrs Davenport; Miranda (1st time)-Miss Betterton; Scentwell-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Betterton
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Clarke
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Ledger
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: As17971101, but Francis-Simmons; 1st Carrier-Powel.
Cast
Role: Francis Actor: Simmons
Role: 1st Carrier Actor: Powel.
Role: Poins Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Waddy
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Sir Walter Blount Actor: Toms
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Westmorland Actor: Clarke
Role: Sheriff Actor: Abbot
Role: Peto Actor: Street
Role: Gadshill Actor: Wilde
Role: Prince John of Lancaster Actor: Curties
Role: Messenger Actor: Dyke
Role: Carriers Actor: Munden, Rees
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.

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.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17971004, but Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Miranda-Miss Betterton.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Betterton.
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Clarke
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Ledger
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc; or, The Maid of Orleans

Performance Comment: Ballet Characters. English: Young Talbot-Bologna Jun.; General Talbot-Bologna; Herald-Helme; Officers-Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna; [French: Alenson-Farley; Charles (King of France)-Simpson [in Airs: Claremont (see17980214)]; Cardinal-Powel; Abbot-Thompson; Nobles and Officers-Dyke, Lee, Curties; Joan of Arc-Mrs Parker; [Infernals: Lucifer-Follett; Demons-Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins; [Vocal Characters. British Officer-Incledon; Edwin (the Page) [in Airs: Aerial Spirit, disguised as...(see17980226)]-Miss Sims; French and English Officers and Choristers-Linton, Street, Gray; Minstrel-Mrs Clendining; Female Choristers-Mrs Henley, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Miss D'Evelyn, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Mrs Ward, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bologna, Miss Leserve; Blanche-Mrs Mountain; Grand Historical Pageant-. [The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: Characters-Kemble, Barrymore, Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett, R. Palmer; Aickin, Webb, Evans, Fisher, Mrs Siddons, Mrs Goodall, Miss Stuart. Cast from text (T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1802): The Stranger-Kemble; +Count Wintersen-Barrymore; +Baron Steinfort-Palmer; +Mr Solomon-Wewitzer; +Peter-Suett; +Francis-R. Palmer; +Tobias-Aickin; +George-Webb; +Count's Son-$Master Wells; Stranger's Son-$Master Tokely; Mrs Haller-Mrs Siddons; +Countess Wintersen-Mrs Goodall; +Charlotte-Miss Stuart; +Annette-$Mrs Bland; Savoyard-$Miss Leak; Maid-$Mrs Jones; Stranger's Daughter-$Miss Beton; unassigned-Evans, Fisher; Prologee-Barrymore; Epilogue-Suett. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17980416), except Epilogue again on 15 May.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17980416), except Epilogue again on 15 May.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Barrymore, Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett, R. Palmer
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Barrymore
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: George Actor: Webb
Role: Count's Son Actor: Master Wells
Role: Stranger's Son Actor: Master Tokely
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Savoyard Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Stranger's Daughter Actor: Miss Beton
Role: unassigned Actor: Evans, Fisher
Role: Prologee Actor: Barrymore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Suett.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Maddocks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Trueman
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Roffey
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Servants Actor: Webb
Role: Boy Actor: Master Chatterley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): Francis Beaumont

Song: Incidental: Vocal Parts-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak their songs; To welcome mirth and harmless glee-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; I have a silent sorrow here-Mrs Bland

Dance: Incidental to mainpiece: Principal Dancer-Sga Bossi DelCaro. [These were the same in all subsequent performances, except on 5 May.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Eccentric Lover

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Lewis, Quick, Holman, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Whitfield, Waddy, Simmons, Rees, Curties, Miss Betterton, Mrs Pope, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Mattocks. [Cast from Times, 1 May: Sir Francis Delroy-Lewis; Peter Crowfoot-Quick; Fenton-Holman; Admiral Delroy-Munden; Doctor Crisis-Fawcett; Gangrene-Murray; Gabriel-Knight; Sir Henry Netterville-Whitfield; Ostrich-Waddy; Tom Transit-Simmons; John Seagrave-Rees; Admiral's Servant-Curties; Eleanor de Ferrars-Miss Betterton; Constantia-Mrs Pope; Widow Blandy-Mrs Gilbert; Fidelia-Mrs Mattocks; [Times does not spell all the parts as they are listed in the text, in Cumberland's Posthumous Dramatic Works, 1813, Vol. II, which assigns no parts, but in which they are spelled as above. Times erroneously assigns Doctor Crisis to Farley, and lists Mrs Mattocks' part as Mrs Crowfoot; it does not assign Gabriel or the Servant.] Prologue-Holman; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks.

Dance: Afterpiece to conclude with: Dance of Savoyards-Platt, Miss Cranfield, Mlle St.Amand

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: The Stranger-Kemble; Count Wintersen-Holland; Baron Steinfort-Barrymore; Mr Solomon-Wewitzer; Peter-Suett; Francis-R. Palmer; Tobias-Aickin; Mrs Haller-Mrs Siddons; Countess Wintersen-Miss Biggs; Charlotte-Miss Stuart.
Cast
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Holland
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Sparks
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Maddocks
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Music: Vocal Parts-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; their songs: To welcome mirth and harmless glee-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; I have a silent sorrow here-Mrs Bland

Dance: Principal Dancer-Sga Bossi DelCaro

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Holman; Charles Gripe-Clarke; Whisper-Farley; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; William-Abbot; Sir Francis Gripe-Munden; Isabinda-Mrs Litchfield; Patch-Mrs Mattocks; Miranda-Miss Betterton.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Clarke
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Abbot
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Munden
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Betterton.

Afterpiece Title: The Highland Reel

Cast
Role: Moggy Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: M'Gilpin Actor: Emery
Role: Shelty Actor: Munden
Role: Sandy Actor: Incledon
Role: Charley Actor: Townsend
Role: Croudy Actor: Davenport
Role: Serjeant Jack Actor: Clarke
Role: Dash Actor: Claremont
Role: Laird of Col Actor: Whitmore
Role: Laird of Raasay Actor: Thompson
Role: Benin Actor: Simmons
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Walcup

Ballet: End: Lowland Festivity. Jamie-Bologna Jun.; Croudy-Bologna; Jenny-Miss Bologna; Moggy-Mrs Watts

Cast
Role: Jamie Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Croudy Actor: Bologna
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Bologna
Role: Moggy Actor: Mrs Watts.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: The Stranger-Kemble; Count Wintersen-Holland; Baron Steinfort-Barrymore; Mr Solomon-Wewitzer; Peter-Suett; Francis-Palmer; Tobias-Aickin; Mrs Haller-Mrs Siddons; Countess Wintersen-Miss Biggs; Charlotte-Miss Stuart.
Cast
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Holland
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Palmer
Role: Whittle Actor: Dowton
Role: Nephew Actor: Holland
Role: Bates Actor: Maddocks
Role: Kecksey Actor: Suett
Role: Thomas Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Miss Biggs.

Music: Incidental: Vocal Parts-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; To welcome mirth and harmless glee-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; I have a silent sorrow here-Mrs Bland

Dance: Principal Dancer-Sga Bossi DelCaro

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; King Henry-Murray; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Waddy; Worcester-Hull; Poins-Whitfield; Francis-Knight; Sir Walter Blount-Mansel; Bardolph-Thompson; Douglas-Farley; Northumberland-Davenport; Westmorland-Claremont; Gadshill-Wilde; Peto-Street; Carriers-Emery, Rees; Hotspur-Holman; Hostess-Mrs Davenport; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Waddy
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Poins Actor: Whitfield
Role: Francis Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Walter Blount Actor: Mansel
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Westmorland Actor: Claremont
Role: Gadshill Actor: Wilde
Role: Peto Actor: Street
Role: Carriers Actor: Emery, Rees
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.

Afterpiece Title: The Volcano

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Indiscretion

Performance Comment: Characters by King, Bannister Jun., Barrymore, Talbot, Palmer, Holland, Wewitzer, Wathen, Webb, Evans, Miss Pope, Mrs Jordan, Miss Biggs, Mrs Walcot, Miss Heard, Mrs Coates. Cast from text (J. Barker, 1800), and Larpent MS 1293: Sir Marmaduke Maxim-King; Burly-Bannister Jun.; Clermont-Barrymore; Algernon-Talbot; Frederic-Palmer; Gaylove-Holland; Lounge-Wewitzer; Thomas-Wathen; Francis-Webb; John-Evans; Victoria-Miss Pope; Julia-Mrs Jordan; Fanny-Miss Biggs; Mrs Goodly-Mrs Walcot; Laura-Miss Heard; Betty-Mrs Coates; Prologue-Talbot; Epilogue-Miss Biggs.
Cast
Role: Sir Marmaduke Maxim Actor: King
Role: Burly Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Clermont Actor: Barrymore
Role: Algernon Actor: Talbot
Role: Frederic Actor: Palmer
Role: Gaylove Actor: Holland
Role: Lounge Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Thomas Actor: Wathen
Role: Francis Actor: Webb
Role: John Actor: Evans
Role: Victoria Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Mrs Goodly Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Coates
Role: Prologue Actor: Talbot
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Biggs.

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Cast
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: Trueman
Role: Servants Actor: Fisher, Ryder
Role: Waiter Actor: Webb.
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Archer
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Powell
Role: Papillion Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Song: [not listed on playbill.]In: I rise with the morn-Mrs Jordan; IV: a Glee-Dignum, Trueman, Danby (Dramatic Censor, II, 169, 171)

Cast
Role: I rise with the morn Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: a Glee Actor: Dignum, Trueman, Danby

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Holman; Charles Gripe-Whitfield; Whisper-Farley; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; William-Abbot; Sir Francis Gripe-Munden; Isabinda-Mrs Litchfield; Patch-Mrs Mattocks; Scentwell-Miss Cox; Miranda-Mrs Glover.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Whitfield
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: William Actor: Abbot
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Munden
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Miss Cox
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Glover.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimic

Cast
Role: Clifford Actor: Claremont.
Role: Parrots Actor: Johnstone
Role: Cypress Actor: Munden
Role: Colin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Harry Actor: Farley
Role: Porter Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Melcomb Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Mills.
Event Comment: The Diary and Will of Elias Ashmole, ed. Gunter, pp. 70-71: 13 Dec. 1660: The King going to a Play at the new Theatre this afternoon, had his coach (the leathers whereby the coach hung broke and so the coach fell from the wheels) overturned over against the new Exchange, but (blessed be God) had no hurt. Sir Francis Floyd passing by took him in his arms and carried him to his coach. The Earl of Latherdale and my Lord of Ossory being with the King in his coach

Performances

Event Comment: On Sunday Charles, Duke of Cambridge, the son of the Duke of York, died. On 7 May 1661, Francis Newport wrote to Sir Richard Leveson: The Duke of Cambridge dyed on Sunday in the afternoon and was buryed yesternight without any solemnity, noe mourning in the Court for him (HMC, Sutherland MSS, 5th Report, Appendix, 1876, p. 151). If the theatres were closed because of this death, the closure was for not more than ten days

Performances

Event Comment: The Diary of Robert Hooke, 31 Oct. 1674: With Mr Francis Moegan at musick house

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Event Comment: The Duke's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@142, p. 81: At the Virtuoso. See also Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 348. Nell Gwyn also attended this performance; see VanLennep, Nell Gwyn's Playgoing, p. 407. The Diary of Robert Hooke, 25 May 1676: Mr Abraham Hill gave J. Hoskins, Aubery and I an account of Vertuoso play. A song, How retched is the slave to love, the music by Francis Forcer, is in Choice Ayres and Songs, The Second Book, 1679. Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 37): The Libertine and Virtuoso: Both Wrote by Mr Shadwell; they were both very well Acted, and got the company great Reputation

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Virtuoso

Performance Comment: Edition of 1676: Prologue-; Epilogue-; A copy in the William Andrews Clark Jr Memorial Library, Los Angeles, has the following manuscript cast, which may well be the original cast. (The trimming of the page has sometimes cut off the first letter or two of a name, and these have been supplied.) Sir NicholasGimcrack-Percivall; Sir Formal Trifle-Anthony Leigh; Sir Samuel Hearty-Underhill; Longvill-Betterton; Bruce-Smythe; Hazard-Jevon; Lady Gimcrack-Mrs Shadwell; Clarinda-Mrs Currer; Miranda-Mrs Betterton; unassigned-Mrs Price.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Sir NicholasGimcrack Actor: Percivall
Role: Sir Formal Trifle Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Sir Samuel Hearty Actor: Underhill
Role: Longvill Actor: Betterton
Role: Bruce Actor: Smythe
Role: Hazard Actor: Jevon
Role: Lady Gimcrack Actor: Mrs Shadwell
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Currer
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: unassigned Actor: Mrs Price.