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2226
11 October 1787 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The Duenna [advertised on playbill of 10 Oct.] is obliged to be deferred on Account of Mrs Billington's Indisposition. Receipts: #126 16s. 6d. (124.8.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Midnight Hour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Edwin, Quick, Fearon, Thompson, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wells. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): The Marquis-Lewis; Sebastian-Ryder; Nicolas-Edwin; The General-Quick; Mathias-Fearon; Ambrose-Thompson; Flora-Mrs Mattocks; Cecily-Mrs Webb; Julia-Mrs Wells.

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: As17870917.

Afterpiece Title: Bonds without Judgement or The Loves of Bengal

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Ryder, Wewitzer, Fearon, Macready, Quick, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Wells. Cast from London Chronicle, 2 May 1787: Japan-Ryder; Congo-Wewitzer; Nankeen-Fearon; Manly-Macready; Colonel Fury-Quick; Governess-Mrs Pitt; Charlotte-Mrs Mountain (i.e. formerly Miss Wilkinson); Sophy-Mrs Wells.

2227
10 November 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Harriet Lee. Prologue by Richard Cumberland (see text). Epilogue by the author (World, 28 Nov.)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Public Advertiser, 26 Nov. 1787: This Day is published The New Peerage (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #209 4s. (188.1.0; 19.14.6; 1.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The New Peerage Or Our Eyes May Deceive Us

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-King, Bannister Jun., Suett, Packer, Lamash, Phillimore, Wilson, Benson, Spencer, Alfred, Wroughton, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787): Mr Vandercrab-King; Lord Melville-Bannister Jun.; Sir John Lovelace-Suett; Medley-Packer; Virtu-Lamash; Allen-Phillimore; Servants-Wilson, Benson, Spencer, Alfred, Lyons; Charles-Wroughton; Miss Harley-Mrs Crouch; Miss Vandercrab-Mrs Hopkins; Kitty-Mrs Cuyler; Lady Charlotte Courtley-Miss Farren; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: As17871023.

2228
31 January 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Hannah Cowley. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text)]. @When first thy Tragedy I view'd@Where Sparta mourns her Lot severe;@I caught the Spartan Fortitude@And watch'd her Woes without a Tear.@ (William Parsons [not the actor], in Thraliana, II, 713.) Public Advertiser, 27 Feb. 1788: This Day is published The Fate of Sparta (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #203 15s. 6d. (171.13.0; 30.15.0; 1.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fate Of Sparta Or The Rival Kings

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kemble, Bensley, Barrymore, Whitfield, Staunton, Williames, Bates, Phillimore, Chaplin, Wilson, Benson, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson), and World, 1 Feb.: Cleombrotus-Kemble; Leonidas-Bensley; Amphares-Barrymore; Nicrates-Whitfield; Corex-Staunton; Mezentius-Williames; Officer-Bates; Sarpedon-Phillimore; High Priest-Chaplin; Priest-Wilson; Attalus-Benson; Child-Miss Gaudry; Chelonice-Mrs Siddons; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Mrs Siddons. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17871030.

2229
02 July 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Iliff was from the Edinburgh theatre; Mrs Farren from the York theatre.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John O'Keeffe]. Public Advertiser, 30 Aug. 1788: This Day is published The Prisoner at Large (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: Douglas-Iliff (1st appearance on this stage); Lord Randolph-Aickin; Glenalvon-Williamson; Officer-Phillimore; Old Norval-Bensley; Anna-Mrs Inchbald; Lady Randolph-Mrs Farren (1st appearance on this stage).

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Edwin, Williamson, Moss, Wewitzer, Burton, Mathews, Johnson, Painter, Gardner, R. Palmer, Mrs Kemble, Miss Collett, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): Muns-Edwin; Lord Esmond-Williamson; Old Dowdle-Moss; Count Fripon-Wewitzer; Tough-Burton; Father Frank-Mathews; Phelim-Johnson; Landlord-Painter; Trap-Gardner; Jack Connor-R. Palmer; Frill-Phillimore see17880704; Adelaide-Mrs Kemble; Mary-Miss Collett; Rachel-Mrs Brooks.

2230
10 July 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by George Colman, ynger. Prologue by the Hon. Francis North. Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 2 Sept. 1788: This Day is published Ways and Means (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ways And Means Or A Trip To Dover

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bannister Jun., Aickin, Williamson, R. Palmer, Moss, Usher, Barrett, Burton, Phillimore, Johnson, Lyons, Painter, Besford, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss Prideaux, Mrs Love, Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Kemble. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): Random-Palmer; Sir David Dunder-Bannister Jun.; Old Random-Aickin; Scruple-Williamson; Tiptoe-R. Palmer; Quirk-Moss; Paul Peery-Usher; Carney-Barrett; Packet and Coach Passengers-Burton, Phillimore; English Waiter-Lyons; Bailiff-Painter; French Waiter-Besford; Roundfee-Bannister; Lady Dunder-Mrs Webb; Kitty-Miss Prideaux; Mrs Peery-Mrs Love; [Other] Packet and Coach Passengers-Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry; Harriet-Mrs Kemble; unassigned-Johnson; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Palmer. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Don Diego-Bannister; Mungo-Moss; Leander-Davies; Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Mrs Forster.

2231
28 November 1788 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 4, by Elizabeth Inchbald, adapted from Zelie; ou, L'Ingenue, by Stephanie Felicite Ducrest de Saint Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis. Beginning with 6 Dec. this was reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]. Public Advertiser, 12 Dec. 1788: This Day is published The Child of Nature (price not listed). Afterpiece: Reduced [from 5] into 3 acts. Receipts: #150 15s 6d. (139.10.0; 11.5.6),

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Aickin, Farren, Fearon, Macready, Thompson, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Brunton. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788), and European Magazine, Dec. 1788, p. 469: Count Valentia-Lewis; Duke of Murcia-Ryder; Peasant (Alberto)-Aickin; Marquis Almanza-Farren; Seville-Fearon; Granada-Macready; 2nd Peasant-Thompson; Servant-Evatt; Marchioness Merida-Mrs Mattocks; Amanthis-Miss Brunton; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [This was spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: A Bold Stroke for a Wife

Performance Comment: Colonel Feignwell-Ryder; Obadiah Prim-Booth; Sir Philip Modelove-Bernard; Tradelove-Thompson; Freeman-Davies; Sackbut-Fearon; Simon Pure-Blanchard; Periwinkle-Quick; Mrs Prim-Mrs Pitt; Ann Lovely-Mrs Wells. [Edition of 1799 (For the Proprietors) adds: Betty-$Mrs Davenett.]

Dance: As17880924

2232
15 July 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on Le Philosophe Marie, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches]. Public Advertiser, 1 Aug. 1789: This Day is published The Married Man (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Married Man

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Williamson, Kemble, Barrett, Aickin, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Kemble. [Cast fro text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1789): Sir John Classick-Bannister Jun.; Lord Lovemore-R. Palmer [in text: Palmer]; Dorimant-Williamson; Mr Tradewell Classick-Kemble; William-Barrett; Mr Classick-Aickin; Emily-Mrs Brooks; Lucy-Mrs Whitfield; Lady Classick-Mrs Kemble.

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Performance Comment: As17890603 but La Blonde-Miss Brangin.

Dance: As17890708

2233
26 June 1790 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, author unknown; based on La Precaution Inutile, by Nolant deFatouville]. Public Advertiser, 13 July 1790: This Day is published Try Again (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Captain Macheath-Waterhouse (from the Theatre Royal Crow Street, Dublin; 1st appearance on this stage); Lockit-Cubitt; Filch-R. Palmer; Mat o' th' Mint-Chapman; Ben Budge-Abbott; Peachum-Moss; Lucy-Mrs Edwards; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Webb; Diana Trapes-Mrs Powell; Polly-Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: Try Again

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., Ryder, Burton, Barrett, Ledger, Lyons, Abbott, Aickin, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): La@fourbe-Bannister Jun.; Sidney-Ryder; Antoine-Burton; Picard-Barrett; Postillions-Ledger, Abbott; Postman-Lyons; Du@chesne-Aickin; Lauretta-Mrs Taylor; Marinette-Mrs Edwards; Rosalie-Mrs Brooks.

Dance: III: Hornpipe (in Character)-Byrn

2234
16 July 1790 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; CO 3, by John Scawen]: The Music, with a new Overture, by Dr Arnold. The Scenery designed and painted by Rooker. The Dances by Byrn. Books of the Songs [T. Cadell, 1790] to be had at the Theatre. Diary, 27 Aug. 1790: This Day is published New Spain (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17900623.

Afterpiece Title: New Spain or Love in Mexico

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Ryder, R. Palmer, Davies, Cubitt, Waterhouse, Evatt, Ledger, Bannister Jun.; Mrs Goodall, Mrs Iliff, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Bannister; Chorus of Indians-Chapman, Abbott, Lyons, Dorion, Guishard, Linton; Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): Alkmonoak-Bannister; Don Lopez-Ryder; Secretary to Don Lopez-R. Palmer; Don Juan-Davies; Zempoalla-Cubitt; Don Garcias-Waterhouse; Servant-Ledger; Fabio-Bannister Jun.; Leonora-Mrs Goodall; Julia-Mrs Iliff; Flora-Miss Fontenelle; Caduga-Miss Palmer see17900719; Ulah-Mrs Edwards; Iscagli-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Evatt see17900719.

Dance: III 2nd piece: A Grand Indian War Dance-

2235
11 November 1790 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, usually ascribed to Thomas Holcroft, but probably by James Marshall; adapted from Trau, Schau, Wem! (later entitled Der Gasthof), by Johann Christian Brandes. Authors of Prelude and Epilogue unknown]. Account-Book, 23 Nov.: Paid Marshall, author, in full, #99 8s. [not the actor, engaged at cg this season, whose Christian name was Thomas]. Diary, 23 Nov. 1790: This Day is published The German Hotel (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #179 14s. (166.4; 13.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The German Hotel

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Holman, Aickin, Farren, Blanchard, Wilson, Bernard, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Pope Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): Count Werling-Quick; Dorville-Holman; Count Kolberg-Aickin; Baron Thorck-Farren; Henry-Blanchard; Rummer-Wilson; William-Bernard; Stephen-Cross; Servant-Evatt; Messenger-Farley; Adelaide-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Dorville-Mrs Pope; A New Prelude-Ryder, Davies, Bernard; Cast from text: McCarnock-Ryder; +Williams-Davies; +Frankly-Bernard; +Epilogue-Ryder, Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp or Patrick in Prussia

Performance Comment: Captain Patrick-Johnstone; Quiz-Quick; Darby (1st time)-Bernard; Marshall Ferbelin-Davies; Father Luke-Rock; Olmutz-Cubitt; Adjutant-Macready; Rupert-Lee; Mabel Flourish-Mrs Webb; Norah-Miss Francis; Flora-Mrs Martyr.

2236
04 February 1791 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft, based on Le Glorieux, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches. In 1793 reduced by the author to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Knapp, 101, 307). This play was originally attributed to James Marshall (Public Advertiser, 5 Feb.); on 8 Feb. he wrote a letter to the editor of the Oracle, stating that "The School for Arrogance is not mine, but Mr Holcroft's...By appearing for a time as the ostensible author I hope I have contributed to heal what was most unaccomodating between Mr Harris and Mr Holcroft." And see Genest, VII, 24, 27.] Oracle, 19 Feb. 1791: This Day is published The School for Arrogance (1s. 6d.). "If Mrs Wells could be prevailed upon to speak out, so that the audience might hear, it would be of some advantage to the new play. At present, the performer who happens to be on the stage with her has it all in confidence" (Gazetteer, 9 Feb.). Receipts: #186 11s. (181.8; 5.3)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Arrogance

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Johnstone, Aickin, Farren, Wilson, Munden, Marshall, Thompson, Farley, Evatt, Cross, Mrs Wells, Miss Brunton, Mrs Mattocks. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1791): Count Conolly Villars-Lewis; MacDermot-Johnstone; Mr Dorimont-Aickin; Edmund-Farren; Sir Paul Peckham-Wilson; Sir Samuel Sheepy-Munden; Picard-Marshall; Exempt-Thompson; Footmen-Farley, Evatt, Letteney, Blurton; Bailiffs-Cross, Lee; Lucy-Mrs Wells; Lydia-Miss Brunton; Lady Peckham-Mrs Mattocks; Prologue-Bernard [in the Character of a News-hawker]; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: The Picture of Paris

Performance Comment: As17910203.

2237
11 March 1791 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Among the Instrumental Performers are Messrs Ashley and Sons, Patria, Sarjant, Billington, Mahon, Boyce, Mountain, J. Mahon, the Leanders, Ware, Kaye, Rawlings, Sharp, Lyon, &c. &c. &c. Double Drums by J. Ashley. The Whole under the Direction of Harrison and Ashley. No Money to be returned. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Theatre. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performances, with the Names of the Performers to their respective Songs, to be had at the Theatre, Price Six-pence. And to prevent imposition in the Streets, the Manager's Books are printed with the following Words at the bottom of each Title Page: "Printed by H. Macleish, Duke's-Court, Drury-Lane.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Harrison, Incledon, Griffith, Sale, Miss Poole, Mrs Piele, Mrs Billington; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley; The Organ-Knyvett.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Part I Coronation Anthem,God save the King-; Overture-(Esther); Shall I in Mamre's fertile Plain-Sale; For all these Mercies-Chorus (Joshua); Rise Jephtha, Happy Iphis-Miss Poole; When his loud voice-Chorus (Jephtha); Total Eclipse-Harrison; O first created Beam-Chorus (Samson); Holy holy Lord-Mrs Billington (Redemption); He gave them Hailstones-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Part II Fifth Grand Concerto-; Honour and Arms-Griffith; Ye Men of Gaza-Miss Poole; Hear Jacob's God-Chorus; Justly these evils, Why does the God of Israel sleep?-Incledon; Then round about the starry Throne-Chorus (Samson); O come let us worship-Harrison (Coronation Anthems); The Mighty Power-Chorus (Athalia); O worse than Death and Angels ever bright-Mrs Billington (Theodora); Gird on thy Sword-Chorus (Saul).

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Part III Ye Sons of Israel-Chorus (Joshua); Rendi il sereno al Ciglio-Harrison (Sosarme); O Lord in thee have I trusted-Incledon, Chorus (Te Deum); O had I Jubal's Lyre-Miss Poole (Joshua); From the censer-Chorus (Solomon); Ye sacred Priests, Farewell ye limpid springs-Mrs Billington (Jephtha); The Lord shall reign-Chorus; For the Horse of Pharaoh-Harris; The Horse and his Rider-Mrs Billington, Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).

2238
09 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on L'Indigent, by Louis Sebastien Mercier, and on Le Dissipateur; ou, L'Honnete Friponne, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches. Prologue and Epilogue by Thomas Vaughan (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 21 July 1791: This Day is published Next Door Neighbours (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17910616.

Afterpiece Title: Next Door Neighbours

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Aickin, Palmer Jun., Kemble, Baddeley, Bannister Jun., Evatt, R. Palmer, Ledger, Abbott, Chapman, Mrs Brooks, Miss Heard, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Kemble. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1791), and playbill of 16 July 1792: Sir George Splendorville-Palmer; Willford-Aickin; Henry-Palmer Jun.; Mr Manly-Kemble; Mr Blackman-Baddeley; Bluntly-Bannister Jun.; Lord Hazard-Evatt; Mr Lucre-R. Palmer; Servants-Ledger, Abbott; Shopman-Chapman; Lady Caroline Seymour-Mrs Brooks; Lady Bridget Squander-Miss Heard; Evans-Mrs Edwards; Eleanor-Mrs Kemble; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Mrs Kemble.

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: As17910708.

2239
03 December 1791 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 5, by Hannah Cowley. Author of Prologue unknown. Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With Songs, Duetts, and Chorusses composed by Mazzinghi. With new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. Books of the Songs, &c. to be had at the Theatre. [Afterpiece in place of The Padlock, advertised on playbill of 2 Dec.] Morning Herald, 23 Feb. 1792: This day is published A Day in Turkey (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #263 16s. (261.15.6; 2.0.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Day In Turkey Or The Russian Slaves

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Holman, Farren, Munden, Fawcett, Cubitt, Macready, Thompson, Farley, C. Powell, Cross, Incledon, Mrs Esten, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Pope. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1792): Ibrahim-Holman; Orloff-Farren; Mustapha-Munden; A La Greque-Fawcett; Azim-Cubitt; Muley-Macready; Old Man-Thompson; Ismael-Farley; 2nd Turk-C. Powell [in text: Evatt (see17911230)]; Son-Cross; Selim-Incledon; Paulina-Mrs Esten; Lauretta-Mrs Mattocks; Fatima-Mrs Martyr; Alexina-Mrs Pope; Female Slaves-Mrs Fawcett, Mrs Rock; Prologue-Harley; Epilogue-Mrs Pope. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the first 9 performances only (see17920120).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the first 9 performances only (see17920120).]

Afterpiece Title: Hob in the Well

Performance Comment: Hob-Blanchard; Sir ThomasTesty-Thompson; Dick-Farley; Old Hob-Powel; Friendly-Davies; Hob's Mother-Mrs Pitt; Betty-Miss Stuart; Flora-Mrs Martyr.

2240
18 February 1792 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. With new Dresses and Decorations. The Characters dressed in the Habits of the Times. [Palmer Jun. was from the hay.] "It is necessary to remind both Macbeth and his Lady that there is a measured declamation, of which the natural utterance of passion knows nothing, and that words and syllables may be divided and subdivided till the fatigue of the ear overcome every other feeling...Between the first and second acts Ca ira was loudly called for from the pit and gallery. The clamour, after preventing the first part of the second act from being heard, subsided as unaccountably as it rose. The performers, in compliance with an admonition from the pit, began the act again, and proceeded without further interruption" (Morning Chronicle, 20 Feb.). "In Macbeth there was too much that was not Shakespeare, too much bad taste and shabbiness in the costumes of the witches, and all in all too much claptrap. He found it insufferable that Banquo should take the part of his own ghost and felt that the audience should behold the specter only in Macbeth's terror, as was the case with the banquet guests. 'Mr Kemble has desired on several occasions to suppress the ghost,' Meister says, 'but has never had the courage to do so.'" (J. H. Meister quoted in J. A. Kelly, 134). For Kemble's eventual courage in this matter see dl, 21 Apr. 1794.] Receipts: #425 6s. (383.2; 40.4; 2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Duncan-Packer; Malcolm-Palmer Jun. (1st appearance on that stage); Donalbain-Bland; Macbeth-Kemble; Banquo-Bensley; Lenox-Whitfield; Macduff-Wroughton; Rosse-Barrymore; Fleance-Master Gregson; Seward-Fawcett; Seyton-Phillimore; Doctor-Jones; Captain-Benson; Messenger-Banks; Murderer-Webb; Hecate-Bannister; Witches-Aickin, Moody, Burton; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Siddons; Gentlewoman-Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmaskd

Performance Comment: As17920121.

Song: In: The original Music by Matthew Locke, with full Chorusses and additional Accompaniments-Bannister, Sedgwick, Dignum, Danby, Maddocks, Caulfield, Cooke, Alfred, Shaw, Lyons, Mrs Bland, Mrs Edwards, Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Butler, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Gawdry, Miss Kirton

2241
29 January 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by the Rev. Robert Nares. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]. Public Advertiser, 16 Feb. 1793: This Day is published Every One has His Fault (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #306 19s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every One Has His Fault

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Pope, Farren, Munden, Miss Grist, Gawcett, Powel Thompson, Evatt, Farley, Mrs Esten, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pope. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1793): Sir Robert Ramble-Lewis; Mr Solus-Quick; Mr Irwin-Pope; Lord Norland-Farren; Mr Harmony-Munden; Edward-Miss Grist; Mr Placid-Fawcett; Hammond-Powel; Porter-Thompson; Miss Wooburn-Mrs Esten; Mrs Placid-Mrs Mattocks; Miss Spinster-Mrs Webb; Lady Eleanor Irwin-Mrs Pope; unassigned-Evatt, Farley; Prologue-Farren; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 29 performances (see17930416), except on 7, 8 Feb. and on 11 Mar.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 29 performances (see17930416), except on 7, 8 Feb. and on 11 Mar.]

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer

Performance Comment: As17920921.

2242
11 November 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, usually ascribed to Thomas Holcroft, but probably by James Marshall; adapted from Trau, Schau, Wem! (later entitled Der Gasthof), by Johann Christian Brandes. Authors of Prelude and Epilogue unknown]. Account-Book, 23 Nov.: Paid Marshall, author, in full, #99 8s. [not the actor, engaged at cg this season, whose Christian name was Thomas]. Diary, 23 Nov. 1790: This Day is published The German Hotel (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #179 14s. (166.4; 13.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The German Hotel

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Holman, Aickin, Farren, Blanchard, Wilson, Bernard, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Pope Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): Count Werling-Quick; Dorville-Holman; Count Kolberg-Aickin; Baron Thorck-Farren; Henry-Blanchard; Rummer-Wilson; William-Bernard; Stephen-Cross; Servant-Evatt; Messenger-Farley; Adelaide-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Dorville-Mrs Pope; A New Prelude-Ryder, Davies, Bernard; Cast from text: McCarnock-Ryder; +Williams-Davies; +Frankly-Bernard; +Epilogue-Ryder, Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp or Patrick in Prussia

Performance Comment: Captain Patrick-Johnstone; Quiz-Quick; Darby (1st time)-Bernard; Marshall Ferbelin-Davies; Father Luke-Rock; Olmutz-Cubitt; Adjutant-Macready; Rupert-Lee; Mabel Flourish-Mrs Webb; Norah-Miss Francis; Flora-Mrs Martyr.

2243
01 November 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Thomas Vaughan (see text)]: The Dresses and Scenery are new. Morning Chronicle, 26 Nov. 1794: This Day is published The Wedding Day (1s.). Powell: Wedding Day rehearsed at 10; Siege of Belgrade at 11. Receipts: #295 2s. 6d. (207.7.6; 76.7.0; 11.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Emilia Galotti

Performance Comment: As17941028 Prologue, Epilogue as17941028 .

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Performance Comment: Characters by Barrymore, King, Packer, C. Kemble, Trueman, Evans, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Hopkins, Miss Heard. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1794): Lord Rakeland-Barrymore; Sir Adam Contest-King; Mr Millden-Packer; Mr Contest-C. Kemble; Servant [not in text]-Trueman [see17941108]; Lady Autumn-Miss Tidswell; Lady Contest-Mrs Jordan; Mrs Hamford-Mrs Hopkins; Hannah-Miss Heard; unassigned-Evans; Prologue-Barrymore. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 7 performances only (see17941114).]This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 7 performances only (see17941114).]

Song: In afterpiece: In the dead of the night-Mrs Jordan [not listed on playbill, but see BUC, 1061]

2244
20 February 1795 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Principal Instrumental Performers-C. Ashley, Bridgtower, Archer, Harvey, Sarjant, Mahon, Boyce, Cantelo, Parkinson, Taylor, J. Sharp, Lavenu, Napier, Simpson, the Flacks, Purney, Seutze, Gwilliam, Monro, Wood, Warren, Woodham, Francis, M. Sharp, &c. Organ by J. Ashley. Double Drums by R. Ashley. The Chorusses will be numerous and compleat, and the Orchestra will consist of upwards of Two Hundred Performers. The whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Places to be taken, and Tickets for the Boxes may be had of Brandon at the Office in Hart-street. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. [This performance was originally advertised to take place at the Pantheon, Oxford-street, but "The routed Host of Harmonists, driven from their new works in Oxford-road, hastily encamped last night [at Covent Garden]. Their performance...went off as might be expected from a scanty band, thus collected, without any previous rehearsal" (Morning Herald, 21 Feb.). The Pantheon had been destroyed by fire in January 1792. Work on its reconstruction had only recently been begun, and Was still not completed. It was reopened with a masquerade on 9 April 1795, the "usual licenses being now fully renewed and established" (Morning Herald, 9 Apr.).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Main Of Sacred Music From The Works Of handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Master Elliot, Kelly, Nield, Burdon (from Salisbury), Gray, Linton, Bartleman, Miss Parke, Miss Poole; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Zadock the Priest-Chorus (Coronation Anthems); Overture (Esther)-; The Dettingen te Deum-;, in which Holy Holy Lord-.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture and Dead March (Saul)-; Gentle Airs-; accompanied on violoncello-C. Ashley (Athalia); Fall'n is the foe-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); He was eyes unto the blind [Redemption]-; Lord of Eternity-Chorus; Behold the nations-; O Baal=-Chorus (Deborah); Tune your Harps [Esther]-; He smote all the first born-Chorus (Israel in Egypt); What though I trace-Miss Parke (Solomon); He gave them hailstones-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Second Oboe Concerto-; Happy Iphis (Jephtha)-; My arms, Sound an alarm, We hear-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); O magnify the Lord [Chandos Anthems]-; Hear Jacob's God-Chorus (Samson); What's sweeter than the new@blown rose (Joseph)-; I feel the Deity within-; Arm arm ye brave-; We come-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); From mighty Kings-Miss Parke (Judas Maccabaeus); Gloria Patri-Chorus (Jubilate).

2245
23 January 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Knapp, pp. 119, 309)]: With new Scenes and Dresses. Oracle, 30 Jan. 1796: On Tuesday next [2 Feb.] will be published The Man of Ten Thousand (2s.). Receipts: #540 7s. (538.19.6; 1.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Ten Thousand

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Barrymore, Palmer, Kemble, Bannister Jun., Dodd, Suett, R. Palmer, Wewitzer, Aickin, Phillimore, Maddocks, Trueman, Banks, Webb, Fisher, Evans, Mrs Pope, Miss Farren, Mrs Gibbs, Miss Tidswell. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1796), and Oracle, 25 Jan.: Sir Pertinax Pitiful-Barrymore; Lord Laroon-Palmer; Dorington-Kemble; Hairbrain-Bannister Jun.; Curfew-Dodd; Consol-Suett; Major Rampart-R. Palmer; Herbert-Wewitzer; Hudson-Aickin; Clerk-Phillimore; Thomas-Maddocks; Robert-Trueman; John-Banks; Thomas[sic]-Webb; William-Fisher; Harry-Evans; Lady Taunton-Miss Pope; Olivia-Miss Farren; Annabel-Mrs Gibbs; Girl-Miss Tidswell; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

Performance Comment: As17960122.

2246
12 February 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Ode: Written in Honour of St. Cecilia, by Dryden, and set to Music by Handel. Among the Instrumental Performers are G. Ashley, leader of the band, Mara, Sarjant, C. Ashley, Boyce, Bridgetower, Harvey, Parkinson, Taylor, Nix, two Flacks, Dresler, Gwilliam, Shutze, Price, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Archer, Cobham, two Munros, Wood, Cornish, Purney, Leffler, Woodham, Cantelo, Skillern, Franki, Simpson, Jenkinson, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. Double Drums (used at Westminster Abbey)-R. Ashley. The Chorusses will be numerous and complete. The Whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Office in Hart-street. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance (with the Imprimatur of H. Macleish) to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexanders Feast Or the Power Of Music Grand Selection 0

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-already engagedMiss Parke, Master Elliot, Miss Leak, Kelly, Nield, Sale, Bartleman.

Afterpiece Title: Alexanders Feast 3

Performance Comment: [i.e. the ode being in 2 parts.] The Music- [by Handel--that was performed by Command of his Majesty, at St. James's on the late Marriage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales (on 8 Apr. 1795); composed by Handel, to celebrate the Nuptials (in Apr. 1736) of his late Royal Highness Frederick, Prince of Wales, with the Princess of Saxe-Gotha; [To conclude with the Coronation Anthem, Zadock the Priest-.

Music: End Part I: concerto on the harp-Mme Delaval; Beginning Part II: concerto for two violins and violoncello obligato-, as originally composed for this Ode, by Handel and performed in the year 1736; End Part II: concerto on the Grand Piano Forte-Dussek

2247
26 April 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Fawcett 1st piece: By permission of G. Colman, Esq. Never performed at that Theatre. As performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, with universal Applause. With new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Written by the Author of The Way to Get Married [Thomas Morton]. 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1]. Oracle, 8 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Fawcett at his house, No. 9, Tottenham-Court-Road, opposite Howland-street. Receipts: #507 9s. 6d. (185.7.6; 10.0.0; tickets: 312.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zorinski

Performance Comment: Zorinski-Holman; O'Curragh-Johnstone; Casimir-Pope; Zarno-Munden; Witski-Fawcett; Rodomsko-Toms; Radsano-Middleton; Amalekite-Townsend; Naclo-Williamson; Winifred-Mrs Martyr; Rachel-Mrs Mountain; Rosolia-Miss Wallis.

Afterpiece Title: A Nicknackatory

Performance Comment: Consisting of the following Songs: Master Thedy Shemus O'Shaughnessey O'Finnegin Delany's History of Himself-Johnstone; Black@Ey'd Susan-Incledon; The Quarrel of the Alphabet-; or, A Jig by A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Fawcett. or, A Jig by A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Fawcett.

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

Performance Comment: As17960414, but Servants and Sailors-_Gray.

Dance: 2nd piece to conclude with: Highland Festivity, as17951125

Song: 1st piece: Vocal Parts-Linton, Williamson, Blurton, Street, Abbot, Holland, Rees, Lee, Little, Miss Logan, Miss Ives, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Masters, Mrs Watts

Entertainment: Monologue.End: Monsieur Tonson (Founded on Fact, and recited at Free-Mason's Hall, last Winter, with universal Applause)-Fawcett

Performance Comment: End: Monsieur Tonson (Founded on Fact, and recited at Free-Mason's Hall, last Winter, with universal Applause)-Fawcett.

2248
15 August 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; MD 3, by James Boaden]: With new Musick, Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture and Musick by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Marinari, Rooker, &c. Morning Herald, 26 Aug. 1797: This Day is published The Italian Monk (2s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: See17970615 but Captain Meadows-R. Palmer; Betsy Blossom (with a song)-Mrs Harlowe.

Afterpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, C. Kemble, Aickin, Suett, R. Palmer, Trueman, Abbot, Caulfield, Waldron Jun., Usher, Ledger, Chippendale, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Heard, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Hale, Mrs Edward, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bland. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1797), and playbill of 30 June 1798: Schedoni-Palmer; Vivaldi-C. Kemble; Ansaldo-Aickin; Paullo-Suett; Spalatro-R. Palmer; Carlo-Trueman; Familiar-Abbot; Stiletto-Caulfield; Corvino-Waldron Jun.; Priest-Usher; Guards-Ledger, Chippendale; Marchioness-Mrs Harlowe; Olivia-Miss Heard; Ellen de Rosalba-Miss DeCamp; Abbess-Mrs Hale; Margaritone-Mrs Edward [in text: unassigned]; Gradisca-Mrs Booth; Fioresca-Mrs Bland.

Song: 2nd piece: General Chorus [of Assassins and Nuns (text)]-Linton, Brown, Lyons, Aylmer, Little, Willoughby, Dibble, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Mrs Andrews, Miss Menage, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brown, Mrs Benson, Mrs Masters, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Leserve

Performance Comment: , Mrs Andrews, Miss Menage, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brown, Mrs Benson, Mrs Masters, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Leserve.

2249
23 February 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Composed by G. F. Handel. Among the Instrumental Performers: C. Ashley, Sarjant, Wm. Parke, Boyce, R. Ashley, Bridgtower, Pinto, Parkinson, Lavenu. the Flacks, Taylor, Mackintosh, Wm. Ware, Dresler, Francis, Gwilliam, Nicks, the Munros, Archer, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Betts, Cobham, Jackson, Wood, Coyle, Cornish, Jones, Purney, Leffler, Woodham, Piele, the Cantelos, Skillern, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. Double Drums (used at Westminster-Abbey)-Jenkinson. The Chorusses will be numerous and complete; the whole under the direction of Ashley. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 precisely [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance (with the Imprimatur of E. Macleish) to be had at the Theatre, price 6d. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon, at the Stage-Door in Hart-street. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Mme Mara, Master Elliot, Miss Poole, Incledon, Miss Dufour, Sale, Reinhold; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley.

Music: End I: concerto on the violin-Master Pinto (aged Eleven Years, Grandson to the celebrated Performer of that Name [ThomasPinto])

2250
08 February 1799 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Among the principal instrumental performers are G. Ashley, leader of the band; C. Ashley, W. Parke, Boyce, R. Ashley, Parkinson, Woodham, Jenkinson, Bridgtower, the Munros, Purney, the Cantelos, Taylor, Lavenu, M'Intosh, Gwilliam, Nix, Cobham, Leffler, Betts, Piele, Flack, Dressler, Cornish, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Archer, Ware, Wood, G. Jones, Moorehead, Slezak, Francis, Jackson, Beale, Skillern, Abbot, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. The Band and Chorusses will be numerous and complete; and assisted by the trombones and double drums used at Handel's Commemoration at Westminster Abbey [in 1784]. The whole under the direction of Ashley, Sen. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Stage Door. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout oratorio season]. Half Price will be taken at the end of the second part. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance (with the imprimatur of E. Macleish) to be had at the theatre, price 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Master Elliot, Incledon, Sale, John Sale, Denman, Bartleman, Mme Mara, Miss Capper, Mrs Atkins.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Overture (Esther)-; The Dettingen Te Deum-; Holy Holy Lord-Mme Mara.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture and Dead March (Saul)-; Select Parts of the Funeral Anthem-; Lord what is man?-Miss Capper (Semele); Tears such as tender-Bartleman (Deborah); When his loud voice-Chorus (Jephtha); What though I trace-Mrs Atkins (Solomon); Angels ever bright and fair-Mme Mara (Theodora); March, The trumpet's loud clangour-Chorus (Dryden's Ode).

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Fourth Oboe Concerto-; Farewell you limpid springs-; Deeper and deeper still-; Waft her angels-Mme Mara (Jephtha); From harmony-Chorus (Dryden's Ode); Softly sweet in Lydian measure-Master Elliot; accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley (Alexander's Feast); He layeth-Bartleman [Ezio]; O God who in-Chorus [Joseph]; O magnify the Lord-Mrs Atkins (Chandos Anthems); The Horse and his rider-Chorus (Israel in Egypt).