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Event Comment: A new comic Opera...By Command of their Majesties. Music-Galuppi. Overture-J. S. Bach. Text-Goldoni. The first performance in England. Deferred from 30 Jan., because of Martyrdom of King Charles I. [A general Practice upon the Stage at noon 28 Jan.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Calamita Di Cuori

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: National Prejudice

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: an additional song Actor: Incledon.
Role: Dermot Actor: Incledon
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock

Entertainment: Imitations End II: (for that Night only some) Comic Imitations-Mrs Wells; End: instead of an Epilogue, some Tragic Imitations-Mrs Wells

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Cast
Role: Daniel Actor: Collins
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Copen

Afterpiece Title: The King and Miller

Dance: IV: Comic Dance-J. Granier, J. Granier's Sister

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bach (Widow of the late [J. C] Bach). Tickets, half a guinea each, to be had of Mrs Bach, at Zoffany's, Albemarle-street, near Piccadilly

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Viaggiatori Felici

Cast
Role: Pasquino Actor: Micheli

Dance: End of Act I Le Triompbe de l'Amour Conjugal, as17820312End of Act II Rinaldo and Armida, as17820223

Cast
Role: Ines Actor: Mlle Baccelli
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2, by Robert Jephson and John O'Keeffe, i.e. an abridgement by O'Keeffe of Jephson's The Campaign (see 12 May 1785). Not in Larpent MS; not published; synopsis of plot in Universal Magazine, Mar. 1787, p. 155]: With new Scenes, Dresses, &c. A new Overture composed by the celebrated Haydn. The Airs by Gretry, Hook, J. C.? Bach, Paisiello, Duny [recte Duni], Carolan, Shield and Tenducci. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #265 11s. 6d. (257.11.6; 8.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Such Things Are

Afterpiece Title: Love and War

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by John O'Keeffe. Beginning with 8 Dec. reduced to an afterpiece of 3 short acts. Prologue by the author (World, 7 Nov.)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, &c. The Music by Handel, Rizzio, J. C.? Bach, Gretry, Corri, and Shield [who compiled the music of the other composers]. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Afterpiece: In I act. [Miss Fontenelle is identified on playbill of 22 Nov.] Account-Book, 17 Mar. 1789: Paid O'Keeffe in full for Highland Reel #67 10s. Receipts: #263 11s. 6d. (257.1.6; 6.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Highland Reel

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats of Scapin

Cast
Role: Octavian Actor: Macready
Role: Shift Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sly Actor: Rock
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2, author unknown]: The Pantomime partly new and partly compiled. The principal parts of the Compilation from The Choice of Harlequin, The Magic Cavern, The Enchanted Castle, The Sylphs, and The Sorcerer. The Music compiled from, and composed by, Michael Arne, Shield, J. C.? Bach, Spofforth, &c. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by Hodgins, Phillips, Hollogan, Blackmore, and assistants. The Dances composed by Byrn. The Dresses by Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #274 14s. 6d. (254.13.0; 20.1.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Speculation

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 0; or, Jewels New Set

Event Comment: Afterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from The Choice of Harlequin. The Magic Cavern, The Enchanted Castle, The Sylphs, The Sorcerer. The Music compiled from, and composed by Michael Arne, Shield, J. C.? Bach, Spofforth, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by Hodgins, Phillips, Hollogan. Blackmore, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Cast
Role: Cassio Actor: Macready
Role: Montano Actor: Claremont
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set

Cast
Role: Arabian Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: A Garden@song Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Mandarine Actor: the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Inside Actor: the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Magic Candles Actor: Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: with the Fleet prepared for Sea Actor: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Actor: the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: with Rule Britannia Actor: Townsend, Chorus
Role: which changes to the Wash Actor: House Scenev
Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: Outside of a Pantaloon's House Actor: the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the art of making Punch Actor: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: The Statuary Yard invented by Messink Actor: Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: A Dark Wood Actor: Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time in London; co 3, 1st acted at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 30 Jan. 1784. MS: Larpent 703, not published]: Written by [Robert] Jephson [with lyrics by Sir Nathaniel Barry (Larpent MS). In 1787 abridged by John O'Keeffe as Love and War]. With new Scenes and Decorations. A new Overture by the celebrated Haydn. The Airs by David Rizzio, [J. C] Bach, Paisiello, Duni, Carolan, Shield and Tenducci [i.e. "The Music partly compiled by Tenducci; the new Airs composed by Shield" (notice on playbill of 11 May)]. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [Afterpiece in place of The Lying Valet, announced on playbill of 11 May.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Campaign; Or, Love In The East Indies

Cast
Role: Howitzer Actor: Quick
Role: Ensign Flag Actor: Cubitt

Afterpiece Title: Retaliation

Cast
Role: Rebate Actor: Quick
Role: Trueman Actor: Cubitt

Dance: As17841116

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill assigns Shelty to Edwin, but "Ryder in the stead of Edwin, who was said to be indisposed, played the part of Shelty" (World, 29 Sept.).] Afterpiece: The Music by Handel, Rizzio, ?J. C.? Bach, Gretry, Corri, Shield. A new Scotch Overture by Shield. Paid Music 25th Inst. #11 7s. 6d.; Properties 2s. 4d.; Kettle Drum 5s.; Wardrobe #5 10s. 6d.; Supernumeraries #8 12s. 6d.; Chorus Singers #2; Cox for Scenemen #28 1s.; Hodgins #4 4s. Receipts: #254 4s. 6d. (250.15.0; 3.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Norfolk Actor: Macready
Role: Lieut. Actor: Cubitt

Afterpiece Title: The Highland Reel

Cast
Role: M'Gilpin Actor: Quick
Role: Charley Actor: Blanchard
Role: Croudy Actor: Cubitt

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Dance: In 2nd piece: the Dances (under direction of D'Egville,)-Whitmell, Keys, George D'Egville, Lewis D'Egville, Master Whitmell, Master Chatterley, Master Menage, Master Webb, Mrs Haskey, Miss DeCamp, Miss E. Menage, Miss F?. D'Egville, Miss Jacobs, Miss Haskey, Miss Standen, Miss Menage

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's A Trip To Scarborough

Cast
Role: Taylor Actor: Fawcett
Role: Jeweller Actor: Maddocks

Afterpiece Title: The Female Duellist

Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Caulfield
Role: Aurelia Actor: Miss Collins

Song: End: As on the pleasant banks of Tweed-Master Welsh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Cast
Role: Young Clincher Actor: Collins
Role: Dickey Actor: Cushing.
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Gentleman Gardiner

Dance: J. Granier, J. Granier's sister

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Sebastian

Cast
Role: Zeydan Actor: Bencraft

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Mr Achurch from York
Role: Valet Actor: Cushing.

Dance: J. Granier, J. Granier's sister; by Particular Desire the Drunken Peasant-Phillips

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Cast
Role: Basset Actor: Cibber
Role: Trusty Actor: Miss Copen.
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Collins

Afterpiece Title: The King and Miller

Dance: J. Granier, J. Granier's Sister; also the Drunken Peasant-Phillips

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins

Dance: J. Granier, J. Granier's Sister

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Cibber
Role: Day Actor: Collins
Role: Abel Actor: Cushing

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins

Dance: J. Granier, J. Granier's Sister

Related Works
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): J.S. Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Legacy

Cast
Role: Antigona Actor: Mrs Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great; Or, The Rival Queens

Cast
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Chambers
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin

Afterpiece Title: Second Thought is Best

Cast
Role: Frankly Actor: Aickin

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Malcolm Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master De Camp
Role: Banquo Actor: Packer
Role: Siward Actor: Aickin
Role: Witches Actor: Moody, Dodd, SuettLady Macbeth-Mrs Siddons

Afterpiece Title: THE PRIZE

Song: Mainpiece: Chorus of Witches and Spirits by Kelly, Master Welsh, Sedgwick, Dignum, Cooke//Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Menage, &c. &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Cast
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Miss De Camp

Afterpiece Title: THE LONDON HERMIT

Cast
Role: Young Pranks Actor: Fawcett
Role: Old Pranks Actor: Aickin
Role: Bite Actor: Cooke
Role: Ladies Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Hale
Role: Tipple Actor: Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: THE LIAR

Cast
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Papillion Actor: C. Kemble

Performances

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

Music: End I: Bach's Bach's favourite concertante for flute oboe violin and violoncello-Monzani, W. Parke, G. and C. Ashley

Performances

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

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Cast
Role: Ye sons of Israel Actor: Chorus
Role: Fallen is the foe Actor: Chorus
Role: Zadock the Priest Actor: Chorus

Music: End II: Bach's concertante for violin oboe viola and violoncello-Messrs [G., R. and C.] Ashley, W. Parke

Event Comment: By Command of their Majesties. A new serious Opera. Music by Bach

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orione, O Sia Diana Vendicata

Related Works
Related Work: Orione, O Sia Diana Vendicata Author(s): J.C. Bach