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201
11 December 1752 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Pilgrim-Ryan; Alphonso-Arthur; Seberto-Ricard; Old Pilgrim-White; Curio-Anderson; Governor-Usher; Roderigo-Sparks; Jaques-Dunstall; Lopez-Bransby; Porter-Barrington; Drunken Servant-R. Smith; Verdugo-Redman; Stuttering Servant-Bennet; Alonzo-Holtam; Mad Englishman-Macklin; Mad Scholar-Dyer; Master of Madhouse-Marten; Mad Priest-Bencraft; Mad Taylor-Cushing; Mad Welchman-Collins; Allinda-Mrs Vincent; Juletta-Mrs Ridout.
Cast
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Ryan
Role: Alphonso Actor: Arthur
Role: Seberto Actor: Ricard
Role: Old Pilgrim Actor: White
Role: Curio Actor: Anderson
Role: Governor Actor: Usher
Role: Roderigo Actor: Sparks
Role: Jaques Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lopez Actor: Bransby
Role: Porter Actor: Barrington
Role: Drunken Servant Actor: R. Smith
Role: Verdugo Actor: Redman
Role: Stuttering Servant Actor: Bennet
Role: Alonzo Actor: Holtam
Role: Mad Englishman Actor: Macklin
Role: Mad Scholar Actor: Dyer
Role: Master of Madhouse Actor: Marten
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Bencraft
Role: Mad Taylor Actor: Cushing
Role: Mad Welchman Actor: Collins
Role: Allinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Juletta Actor: Mrs Ridout.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Cast
Role: First Fury Actor: Grandchamps.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Infernal Spirit Actor: Legg
Role: Second Fury Actor: Villeneuve
Role: Third Fury Actor: Desse
Role: Fourth Fury Actor: Dennison
Role: Fifth Fury Actor: Gardiner
Role: Helen Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Hero Actor: Baker, Miss Young
Role: Charon Actor: Howard
Role: Miller Actor: LaLauze
Role: Doctor's man Actor: Arthur
Role: Tumblers Actor: Bencraft, Cushing
Role: Miller's Wife Actor: Miss Hilliard
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Villeneuve, Gardiner, Desse, Mr Cointrie
Role: Scaramouche Woman Actor: Madem Camargo, Dennison, Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Gondou
Role: Punch Actor: LaLauze.

202
12 December 1752 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zara

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Barry; Lusignan-Sparks; Nerestan-Dyer; Chatillon-Usher; Orasmyn-Ridout; Selima-Mrs Elmy; Zara-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Barry
Role: Lusignan Actor: Sparks
Role: Nerestan Actor: Dyer
Role: Chatillon Actor: Usher
Role: Orasmyn Actor: Ridout
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Cast
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Friendly Actor: Lowe
Role: Testy Actor: Arthur
Role: Dick Actor: Anderson
Role: Hob Actor: Dunstall
Role: Parish Girl Actor: Miss Hallam.
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Young.

Dance: As17521028

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

203
19 December 1752 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Dealer

Performance Comment: Maskwell-Sparks; Careless-Ryan; Lord Touchwood-Bridgwater; Froth-Arthur; Sir Paul Pliant-Macklin; Mellefont-Ridout; Brisk-Dyer; Lady Pliant-Mrs Macklin; Lady Froth-Mrs Vincent; Cynthia-Mrs Ridout; Lady Touchwood-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Maskwell Actor: Sparks
Role: Careless Actor: Ryan
Role: Lord Touchwood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Froth Actor: Arthur
Role: Sir Paul Pliant Actor: Macklin
Role: Mellefont Actor: Ridout
Role: Brisk Actor: Dyer
Role: Lady Pliant Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Lady Froth Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Cynthia Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Dance: IIl Pastore-Maranesi, Sga Bugiani; Il Morlaco-Maranesi, Sga Bugiani

204
21 December 1752 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd; Or, A Plot Discovered

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Barry, first time; Pierre-Sparks; Priuli-Bridgwater; Bedamar-Ridout; Renault-Macklin; Belvidera-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Barry, first time
Role: Pierre Actor: Sparks
Role: Priuli Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bedamar Actor: Ridout
Role: Renault Actor: Macklin
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

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

Dance: As17521219

205
27 December 1752 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite; Or, The Earl Of Essex

Performance Comment: Essex-Ryan; Burleigh-Sparks; Southampton-Ridout; Raleigh-Anderson; Rutland-Mrs Vincent; Nottingham-Mrs Ridout; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Barrington.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Ryan
Role: Burleigh Actor: Sparks
Role: Southampton Actor: Ridout
Role: Raleigh Actor: Anderson
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Barrington.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Cast
Role: First Fury Actor: Grandchamps.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Infernal Spirit Actor: Legg
Role: Second Fury Actor: Villeneuve
Role: Third Fury Actor: Desse
Role: Fourth Fury Actor: Dennison
Role: Fifth Fury Actor: Gardiner
Role: Helen Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Hero Actor: Baker, Miss Young
Role: Charon Actor: Howard
Role: Miller Actor: LaLauze
Role: Doctor's man Actor: Arthur
Role: Tumblers Actor: Bencraft, Cushing
Role: Miller's Wife Actor: Miss Hilliard
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Villeneuve, Gardiner, Desse, Mr Cointrie
Role: Scaramouche Woman Actor: Madem Camargo, Dennison, Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Gondou
Role: Punch Actor: LaLauze.

206
08 January 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Theodosius; Or, The Force Of Love

Performance Comment: Theodosius-a Gentleman first appearance any stage; Marcian-Sparks; Leontine-Ridout; Varanes-Barry; Aranthes-Usher; Pulcheria-Mrs Vincent; Athenais-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Theodosius Actor: a Gentleman first appearance any stage
Role: Marcian Actor: Sparks
Role: Leontine Actor: Ridout
Role: Varanes Actor: Barry
Role: Aranthes Actor: Usher
Role: Pulcheria Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Athenais Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

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

Dance: LLes Charboniers, as17521028; Il Pastore, as17521219

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

207
06 February 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The False Friend

Performance Comment: Don John-Sparks; Pedro-Ryan; Guzman-Ridout; Felix-Bridgwater; Lopez-Macklin; Galindo-Arthur; Leonora-Mrs Elmy; Isabella-Mrs Vincent; Jacinta-Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Don John Actor: Sparks
Role: Pedro Actor: Ryan
Role: Guzman Actor: Ridout
Role: Felix Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Lopez Actor: Macklin
Role: Galindo Actor: Arthur
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Jacinta Actor: Miss Pitt.

Dance: IIl Morlaco, as17521219; Grand Scots Ballet-Cooke, Miss Hilliard; Il Pastore-Maranesi, Signora Bugiani

208
12 February 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Twin Rivals

Performance Comment: See17530102, but cast: Woud'be-Sparks; Elder Wou'dbe-Ryan; Trueman-Anderson; Richmore-Ridout; Alderman-Arthur; Balderdash-Marten; Subtleman-Bransby; Clearaccount-Collins; Fairbank-Redman; Constable-Dunstall; Teague (with a song in character)-Barrington; Aurelia-Mrs Ridout; Mrs Clearaccount-Miss Young; Midnight-Mrs Bambridge; Constance-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Woud'be Actor: Sparks
Role: Elder Wou'dbe Actor: Ryan
Role: Trueman Actor: Anderson
Role: Richmore Actor: Ridout
Role: Alderman Actor: Arthur
Role: Balderdash Actor: Marten
Role: Subtleman Actor: Bransby
Role: Clearaccount Actor: Collins
Role: Fairbank Actor: Redman
Role: Constable Actor: Dunstall
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mrs Clearaccount Actor: Miss Young
Role: Midnight Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Dance: LLes Sabotiers Tyrolese, as17521028

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

209
10 March 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Antony-Barry; Dolabella-Smith; Cleopatra-Mrs Cibber; Alexas-Dyer; Ventidius-Sparks; Serapion-Bransby; Octavia-Mrs Elmy.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Barry
Role: Dolabella Actor: Smith
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Alexas Actor: Dyer
Role: Ventidius Actor: Sparks
Role: Serapion Actor: Bransby
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Elmy.

Afterpiece Title: The Oracle

Cast
Role: Fairy Queen Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Oberon Actor: Dyer
Role: Statue Actor: Mlle Camargo
Role: Cinthia Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Dance: IIl Pastore, as17521219; Les Charboniers, as17521028

210
19 March 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part I, With The Humours Of Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Quin; King-Sparks; Wales-Ryan; Vernon-Usher; Worcester-Bransby; Northumberland-Redman; Westmorland-Riccard; Douglas-Anderson; Blunt-Cushing; Carriers-Arthur, Dunstall; Francis-Collins; Gadshill-Bencraft; Bardolph-Marten; Hostess-Mrs Macklin; Lady Piercy-Mrs Vincent; Hotspur-Barry.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Quin
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Wales Actor: Ryan
Role: Vernon Actor: Usher
Role: Worcester Actor: Bransby
Role: Northumberland Actor: Redman
Role: Westmorland Actor: Riccard
Role: Douglas Actor: Anderson
Role: Blunt Actor: Cushing
Role: Carriers Actor: Arthur, Dunstall
Role: Francis Actor: Collins
Role: Gadshill Actor: Bencraft
Role: Bardolph Actor: Marten
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Hotspur Actor: Barry.

Dance: GGrand Scots Ballet, as17521216

211
27 April 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Performance Comment: As17530324 but Calista-Mrs Cibber; Sciolto-Sparks; Lavinia-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Calista Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Sciolto Actor: Sparks
Role: Lavinia Actor: Mrs Vincent.
Role: Altamont Actor: Ridout
Role: Lothario Actor: Dyer
Role: Lucilla Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Horatio Actor: Barry.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Loverule Actor: Lowe
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Vincent.

212
07 May 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar; With The Deaths Of Brutus And Cassius

Performance Comment: Antony-Barry; Casesar-Bridgwater; Tredbonius-Anderson; Metellus-Bransby; Cinna-Redman; Lepidus-Bencraft; Brutus-Sparks; Cassius-Ryan; Ligarius-Holtom; Pinarus-Riccard; Antony's servant-Cushing; Lucius-Miss Mullart; Caska-Ridout; Octavius-Usher; Plebians-Arthur, Collins, Barrington, Dunstall, Stoppelaer; Calphurnia-Mrs Bambridge; Portia-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Barry
Role: Casesar Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Tredbonius Actor: Anderson
Role: Metellus Actor: Bransby
Role: Cinna Actor: Redman
Role: Lepidus Actor: Bencraft
Role: Brutus Actor: Sparks
Role: Cassius Actor: Ryan
Role: Ligarius Actor: Holtom
Role: Pinarus Actor: Riccard
Role: Antony's servant Actor: Cushing
Role: Lucius Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Caska Actor: Ridout
Role: Octavius Actor: Usher
Role: Plebians Actor: Arthur, Collins, Barrington, Dunstall, Stoppelaer
Role: Calphurnia Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Lowe
Role: Fretful Actor: Collins
Role: Matchwood Actor: Bennet
Role: Frederick Actor: Cushing
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Harriot Actor: Mrs Chambers.

Dance: GGrand Scots Ballet, as17521216

213
18 May 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17530106, but King Henry-Sparks; Richmond-Ridout; Buckingham-Bransby; Norfolk-Bencraft; Stanley-Redmond; Catesby-Usher; Ratcliff-Anderson; Tressel-Cushing; Lord Mayor-Marten; Tirrel-Dunstall; Lieutenant-Riccard; Prince Edward-Miss Morrison; Duke of York-Miss Hallam.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Sparks
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Buckingham Actor: Bransby
Role: Norfolk Actor: Bencraft
Role: Stanley Actor: Redmond
Role: Catesby Actor: Usher
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Tressel Actor: Cushing
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Tirrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Riccard
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Hallam.
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Lowe
Role: Fretful Actor: Collins
Role: Matchwood Actor: Bennet
Role: Frederick Actor: Cushing
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Harriot Actor: Mrs Chambers.

Dance: LLes Chasseurs Allemandes, as17521207

214
10 September 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ryan; Manly-Sparks; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Sir Francis-Arthur; Squire Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Myrtilla-Mrs Dunstall; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Lady Wronghead-Miss Pitt; Bassett-Dyer; Miss Jenny-Miss Morrison; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Bambridge; Lady Townly-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Townly Actor: Ryan
Role: Manly Actor: Sparks
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Collins
Role: Moody Actor: Dunstall
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Trusty Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Bassett Actor: Dyer
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Lowe
Role: Fretful Actor: Collins
Role: Matchwood Actor: Bennet
Role: Frederick Actor: Cushing
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Chambers.

215
21 September 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tragical History Of King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Ryan; King Henry-Bridgewater; Richmond-Ridout; Buckingham-Sparks; Stanley-Redman; Catesby-Usher; Ratcliff-Anderson; Tressel-Cushing; Norfolk-Wignell; Oxford-Bencraft; Tirrel-Dunstall; Lieutenant-White; Prince Edward-Miss Morrison; Duke of York-Miss Hallam; Lady Anne-Mrs Barrington; Duchess of York-Mrs Bambridge; Queen-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Ryan
Role: King Henry Actor: Bridgewater
Role: Richmond Actor: Ridout
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Stanley Actor: Redman
Role: Catesby Actor: Usher
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Anderson
Role: Tressel Actor: Cushing
Role: Norfolk Actor: Wignell
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Tirrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lieutenant Actor: White
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Lowe
Role: Fretful Actor: Collins
Role: Matchwood Actor: Bennet
Role: Frederick Actor: Cushing
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Chambers.

216
03 October 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Performance Comment: Teague-Barrington; Careless-Ryan; Blunt-Sparks; Day-Collins; Abel-Cushing; Lt Story-Anderson; Bookseller-Dunstall; Mrs Chat-Mrs Bambridge; Obadiah-Arthur; Mrs Day-Mrs Pitt; Arabella-Mrs Dyer; Ruth-Mrs Barrington.
Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Careless Actor: Ryan
Role: Blunt Actor: Sparks
Role: Day Actor: Collins
Role: Abel Actor: Cushing
Role: Lt Story Actor: Anderson
Role: Bookseller Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Obadiah Actor: Arthur
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Barrington.

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Dunstall
Role: Humphrey Actor: Wignel
Role: Statute Actor: Redman
Role: Nettle Actor: Cushing
Role: Steward Actor: Anderson
Role: Stave Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Dunstall.
Role: Peascod Actor: Collins
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Filbert Actor: Arthur
Role: Parish Girl Actor: Miss Hallam.

217
10 October 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Barry; Capulet-Sparks; Montague-Bridgwater; Escalus-Gibson; Benvolio-Usher; Paris-Anderson; Lady Capulet-Mrs Barrington; Friar Lawrence-Ridout; Gregory-Bennett; Sampson-Collins; Abram-Dunstall; Balthazar-White; Mercutio-Dyer; Tibalt-Cushing; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Juliet-aYoung Gentlewoman (who never appeared on any stage before); [With a Masquerade Dance- [proper to the play; [and an Additional Scene introduced representing the Funeral Procession of Juliet-; [which will be accompanied with a Solemn Dirge-; the vocal parts-Lowe, Howard, Legg, Baker, Roberts, Mrs Lampe, Miss Young, Mrs Chambers; [With an Occasional Prologue-Barry.*c1753 10 10 cg A Prologue by Barry to introduce a young gentlewoman in Juliet (Miss Nossiter) who never appear'd upon any stage. Great Applause. The Prologue about Mrs Cibber's Leaving Rich (Cross). Romeo was perform'd by Barry and Juliet by Miss Nossiter, being the first time of her appearing on any theatre. The delicacy of her figure, and her gracefull distress, obtained for her the warmest applause; and as she grew more animated in the progress, she frequently alarmed the audience with the most striking attitudes. If this young actress studies the management of her voice, and attains a more simple elocution--she will prove a shining ornament to the stage (Gentleman's Magazine, Oct., p. 493, from Grays' Inn Journal, 13 Oct.). [The Occasional Prologue was printed in the Public Advertiser, 20 Nov.: @Who could have thought that Juliet could e'er prove@False to her Romeo, faithless to her Love?@She Mrs Cibber? on whose voice the raptured audience hung,@Caught with th'angelic music of her tongue;@Whose native tenderness so oft has charm'd;@Whose grief afflicted, and whose Rage alarm'd,@Deaf to her vows, and to her Romeo's calls,@Has fled alas from our Verona's walls!@In such a plight what cou'd poor Romeo do?@Why, Faith, like modern lovers, seek anew;@And happy shall I think me in my Choice,@If 'tis approv'd of by the public voice.@ Twenty three more lines present the qualifications for Miss Nossiter to play the part, and plead for an encouraging round of applause for her.] and as she grew more animated in the progress, she frequently alarmed the audience with the most striking attitudes. If this young actress studies the management of her voice, and attains a more simple elocution--she will prove a shining ornament to the stage (Gentleman's Magazine, Oct., p. 493, from Grays' Inn Journal, 13 Oct.). [The Occasional Prologue was printed in the Public Advertiser, 20 Nov.: @Who could have thought that Juliet could e'er prove@False to her Romeo, faithless to her Love?@She Mrs Cibber? on whose voice the raptured audience hung,@Caught with th'angelic music of her tongue;@Whose native tenderness so oft has charm'd;@Whose grief afflicted, and whose Rage alarm'd,@Deaf to her vows, and to her Romeo's calls,@Has fled alas from our Verona's walls!@In such a plight what cou'd poor Romeo do?@Why, Faith, like modern lovers, seek anew;@And happy shall I think me in my Choice,@If 'tis approv'd of by the public voice.@ Twenty three more lines present the qualifications for Miss Nossiter to play the part, and plead for an encouraging round of applause for her.]
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Barry
Role: Capulet Actor: Sparks
Role: Montague Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Escalus Actor: Gibson
Role: Benvolio Actor: Usher
Role: Paris Actor: Anderson
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Ridout
Role: Gregory Actor: Bennett
Role: Sampson Actor: Collins
Role: Abram Actor: Dunstall
Role: Balthazar Actor: White
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dyer
Role: Tibalt Actor: Cushing
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Juliet Actor: aYoung Gentlewoman
Role: With a Masquerade Dance Actor:
Role: and an Additional Scene introduced representing th Actor:
Role: which will be accompanied with a Solemn Dirge Actor:
Role: the vocal parts Actor: Lowe, Howard, Legg, Baker, Roberts, Mrs Lampe, Miss Young, Mrs Chambers
Role: With an Occasional Prologue Actor: Barry.c1753 10 10 cg A Prologue by Barry to introduce a young gentlewoman in Juliet

218
22 October 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Orlando-Smith, 1st time; Jaques-Sparks; Duke Senior-Ridout; Duke Frederick-Gibson; Oliver-Anderson; Sylvius-Bennet; Touchstone-Shuter; Corin-Dunstall; LeBeau-White; Charles-Bencraft; William-Collins; Adam-Bridgwater; Amiens (with songs adapted to the play)-Lowe; Audrey-Mrs Pitt; Phoebe-Miss Cockayne; Celia-Mrs Vincent; Rosalind-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Orlando Actor: Smith, 1st time
Role: Jaques Actor: Sparks
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Ridout
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Gibson
Role: Oliver Actor: Anderson
Role: Sylvius Actor: Bennet
Role: Touchstone Actor: Shuter
Role: Corin Actor: Dunstall
Role: LeBeau Actor: White
Role: Charles Actor: Bencraft
Role: William Actor: Collins
Role: Adam Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Amiens Actor: Lowe
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Cockayne
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Dance: Grandchamps, Mlle Camargo

219
27 October 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello The Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Barry; Iago-Ryan; Brabantio-Sparks; Cassio-Ridout; Roderigo-Dyer; Lodovico-Anderson; Gratiano-Redman; Duke-Wignell; Montano-White; Desdemona-Mrs Elmy; Emilia-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Barry
Role: Iago Actor: Ryan
Role: Brabantio Actor: Sparks
Role: Cassio Actor: Ridout
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dyer
Role: Lodovico Actor: Anderson
Role: Gratiano Actor: Redman
Role: Duke Actor: Wignell
Role: Montano Actor: White
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

220
30 October 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Barry; King-Sparks; Horatio-Ridout; Ghost-Ryan; Rosencraus-Usher; Guildenstern-White; Marcellus-Anderson; Bernardo-Bencraft; Queen-Mrs Elmy; Ostrick-Cushing; Francisco-Holtom; Player King-Redman; Player Queen-Mrs Bambridge; Laertes-Dyer; Gravediggers-Shuter, Stoppelaer; Polonius-Arthur; Ophelia-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Barry
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Horatio Actor: Ridout
Role: Ghost Actor: Ryan
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Usher
Role: Guildenstern Actor: White
Role: Marcellus Actor: Anderson
Role: Bernardo Actor: Bencraft
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Ostrick Actor: Cushing
Role: Francisco Actor: Holtom
Role: Player King Actor: Redman
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Laertes Actor: Dyer
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Shuter, Stoppelaer
Role: Polonius Actor: Arthur
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Cast
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Chambers.
Role: Lovemore Actor: Lowe
Role: Stocks Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Dyer

Dance: CComic Ballet-Grandchamps, Mlle Camargo; also Dutch Dance, as17531018

221
01 November 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Twin Rivals

Performance Comment: Wou'dbe-Sparks; Elder Wou'dbe-Ryan; Trueman-Anderson; Richmore-Ridout; Balderdash-Wignel; Subtleman-White; Fairbanks-Redman; Constable-Dunstall; Mrs Clearaccount-Mrs Dunstall; Midnight-Mrs Bambridge; Teague (with Song in Character)-Barrington; Alderman-Arthur; Clearaccount-Collins; Aurelia-Mrs Dyer; Constant-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Wou'dbe Actor: Sparks
Role: Elder Wou'dbe Actor: Ryan
Role: Trueman Actor: Anderson
Role: Richmore Actor: Ridout
Role: Balderdash Actor: Wignel
Role: Subtleman Actor: White
Role: Fairbanks Actor: Redman
Role: Constable Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Clearaccount Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Midnight Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Alderman Actor: Arthur
Role: Clearaccount Actor: Collins
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Constant Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

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05 November 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Sparks; Moneses-Ryan; Axalla-Smith; Omar-Gibson; Prince of Tanais-Anderson; Dervise-Arthur; Hali-Usher; Bajazet-Barry; Stratocles-Ridout; Selima-Mrs Elmy; Arpasia-Mrs Bland; Song To Thee O Gentle Sleep-Lowe; Usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Sparks
Role: Moneses Actor: Ryan
Role: Axalla Actor: Smith
Role: Omar Actor: Gibson
Role: Prince of Tanais Actor: Anderson
Role: Dervise Actor: Arthur
Role: Hali Actor: Usher
Role: Bajazet Actor: Barry
Role: Stratocles Actor: Ridout
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Song To Thee O Gentle Sleep Actor: Lowe
Role: Usual Prologue Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

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12 November 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Volpone; Or, The Fox

Performance Comment: Volpone-Sparks; Mosca-Ryan; Voltore-Ridout; Corvino-Stevens; Bonario-Gibson; Perigrine-White; Corbaccio-Shuter; Sir Politic-Arthur; Avocatori-Anderson; 2nd Avocatori-Dunstall; 3rd Avocatori-Redman; Notary-Wignell; Celia-Mrs Dyer; Lady Wou'dbe-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Volpone Actor: Sparks
Role: Mosca Actor: Ryan
Role: Voltore Actor: Ridout
Role: Corvino Actor: Stevens
Role: Bonario Actor: Gibson
Role: Perigrine Actor: White
Role: Corbaccio Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Politic Actor: Arthur
Role: Avocatori Actor: Anderson
Role: 2nd Avocatori Actor: Dunstall
Role: 3rd Avocatori Actor: Redman
Role: Notary Actor: Wignell
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Lady Wou'dbe Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

224
14 November 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd; Or, A Plot Discovered

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Barry; Pierre-Sparks; Priuli-Bridgwater; Bedamar-Gibson; Renault-Ridout; Belvidera-Miss Nossiter, 1st time.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Barry
Role: Pierre Actor: Sparks
Role: Priuli Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bedamar Actor: Gibson
Role: Renault Actor: Ridout
Role: Belvidera Actor: Miss Nossiter, 1st time.

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Lowe
Role: Arcas Actor: Anderson
Role: Corydon Actor: Arthur
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins
Role: Mopsus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Young.

225
20 November 1753 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Theodosius; Or, The Force Of Love

Performance Comment: Theodosius-Smith; Athanais-Miss Bellamy, 1st appearance there in 4 years; Marcian-Sparks; Leontine-Ridout; Lucius-Anderson; Varanes-Barry; Aranthes-Usher; Pulcheria-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Theodosius Actor: Smith
Role: Athanais Actor: Miss Bellamy, 1st appearance there in 4 years
Role: Marcian Actor: Sparks
Role: Leontine Actor: Ridout
Role: Lucius Actor: Anderson
Role: Varanes Actor: Barry
Role: Aranthes Actor: Usher
Role: Pulcheria Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

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

Dance: The Italian Peasants-Granier, 1st performance there in Five years, Mlle Camargo