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3801
02 June 1763 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: [Note of 31 May on sale of Burletta materials continued.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orione O Sia Diana Vendicata

Performance Comment: See17630219.
Related Works
Related Work: Orione, O Sia Diana Vendicata Author(s): J.C. BachGiovanni Gualberto Bottarelli

3802
11 June 1763 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: The last time of performing

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zanaida

Related Works
Related Work: Zanaida Author(s): J.C. BachGiovanni Gualberto Bottarelli

3803
17 September 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMrs Love play'd Mrs Peachum very bad. Her fit seem'd a very Aukward Imitation of Mrs Pritchard in the Jealous Wife (Hopkins). Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. No money received at the Stage Door. None returned after the curtain is up. Play to begin exactly at 6 o'clock. Places may be had of Mr Johnston at the Stage Door. Vivat Rex et Regina. [Customary notice, which will not be repeated here, Sept. 15 David Garrick & his Lady set out for Italy from his house in Southampton St. Covent Garden (Winston MS 9). Winston also refers to a Sept. 9 Letter from T. Davies, cg, to the poet Charles Churchill begging he would not introduce so unimportant a person as himself in his Smithfield Rosciad.] Receipts: #248 9s. (Cross Diary)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Vernon; Peachum-Yates; Lockit-Bransby; Filch-Parsons; Mat@o@Mint-Fox; Beggar-Burton; Player-Castle; Drawer-Master Burton; Lucy-Mrs Clive; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love, first time; Polly-Mrs Vincent; Diana Trapes-Mrs Bradshaw; In Act III a Hornpipe-Miss Dawson; To conclude with a Country Dance-.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Castle
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Performance Comment: Fribble-Obrien; Flash-King; Capt. Loveit-Packer; Puff-Moody; Jasper-Ackman; Tag-Mrs Bennet; Biddy-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: Obrien
Role: Flash Actor: King
Role: Loveit Actor: Packer
Role: Puff Actor: Moody
Role: Jasper Actor: Ackman
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Biddy Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

3804
04 October 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMiss Williams made her first appearance this Night in Polly. Spoke some of the part tolerably well, wants power in her singing (Hopkins). Polly by Miss Williams. Great Applause (Cross Diary). Miss Williams made her first appearance this night in Polly--a Lady, I think, that has but few requisites for the stage--a very indifferent voice spoke some of the part tolerable,--some few hisses (Hopkins Diary--MacMillan). Receipts: #256 9s. 6d. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17630917, but Polly-Miss Williams; Player-Mozeen.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Player Actor: Mozeen.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Genii

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Rooker; Others-Grimaldi, Ackman, Clough, Vaughan, Parsons, Castle, Mas. Burton, Mas. Cape, Miss Rogers, Miss Baker; The Dances-Lauchery, Miss Hilliard.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Others Actor: Grimaldi, Ackman, Clough, Vaughan, Parsons, Castle, Mas. Burton, Mas. Cape, Miss Rogers, Miss Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Lauchery, Miss Hilliard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Genii, Arabian Night's Entertainment Author(s): Henry Woodward

3805
11 October 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #171 18s. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631004.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Player Actor: Mozeen.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Genii

Performance Comment: As17631006.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Others Actor: Grimaldi, Ackman, Clough, Vaughan, Parsons, Castle, Mas. Burton, Mas. Cape, Miss Rogers, Miss Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Lauchery, Miss Hilliard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Genii, Arabian Night's Entertainment Author(s): Henry Woodward

3806
05 November 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Great Applause to the Farce (Hopkins). Receipts: #179 14s. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631004, but Player-Castle.
Cast
Role: Player Actor: Castle.
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Performance Comment: As17631104.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Obrien, King, Packer, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Plym, Miss Pope
Role: Tamper Actor: Obrien
Role: Prattle Actor: King
Role: Major Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mademoiselle Florival Actor: Miss Plym
Role: Servant Actor: Strange
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Three and the Deuce! Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

3807
15 November 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMr W. Palmer, made his first appearance this Night in Hymen. a Tolerable Voice; but Extremely Aukward & the worst Speaker I ever heard (Hopkins). This night Mr W[ingfield] Palmer (son of Mr Palmer who married Miss Pritchard) made his first appearance on this stage in the character of Hymen,--a tolerable voice,--but the most aukward, and the worst speaker I ever heard (Hopkins Diary--MacMillan). Receipts: #174 17s. 6d. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Havard; Stephano-King; Trinculo-Yates; Caliban-Love; Ariel (songs)-Miss Young; Hymen-Wingfield Palmer; Miranda-Mrs Palmer; Ferdinand (songs)-Vernon; Ceres-Mrs Vincent; With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits, Pastoral Danceproper to the Masque,-Grimaldi, Miss Baker.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Havard
Role: Stephano Actor: King
Role: Trinculo Actor: Yates
Role: Caliban Actor: Love
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Young
Role: Hymen Actor: Wingfield Palmer
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Pastoral Danceproper to the Masque, Actor: Grimaldi, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): J.C. FooteDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Performance Comment: As17631104.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Obrien, King, Packer, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Plym, Miss Pope
Role: Tamper Actor: Obrien
Role: Prattle Actor: King
Role: Major Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mademoiselle Florival Actor: Miss Plym
Role: Servant Actor: Strange
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Three and the Deuce! Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

Dance: TThe Provancalle, as17631014

3808
22 November 1763 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Beard; Peachum-Shuter; Lockit-Dunstall; Filch-Holtom; Mat@o@Mint-Baker; Player-Anderson; Beggar-Bennet; Lucy-Miss Davies, first time; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Stephens; Diana Trapes-Mrs Copin; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Green; Polly-Miss Brent; Hornpipe-Miss Daw; Country Dance-characters in the Opera.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Davies, first time
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Performance Comment: As17631115.
Cast
Role: Flash Actor: Woodward
Role: Fribble Actor: Shuter
Role: Puff Actor: Dunstall
Role: Rhodophil Actor: White
Role: Jasper Actor: Holtom
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Miss Biddy Bellair Actor: Miss Vincent, second appearance any stage.
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: II: The Sicilian Peasants, as17631005

3809
29 November 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631122, but Lucy-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Jones.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17631010, but Corinna-Mrs Evans.
Cast
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Evans.
Role: Citizen Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Dunstall
Role: Beaufort Actor: Baker
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Dyer
Role: Dapper Actor: Costollo
Role: Quildrive Actor: Perry
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Elliot
Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally

Dance: TThe Sicilian Peasants, as17631122

3810
09 December 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMr Foote's Night as Author (Hopkins). Foote (Cross Diary). The New Comedy, The Dupe, deferred until Saturday. Receipts: #108 7s. 6d.; charges: #84. [Profits to auth. #24 7s. 6d. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17631115.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Havard
Role: Stephano Actor: King
Role: Trinculo Actor: Yates
Role: Caliban Actor: Love
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Young
Role: Hymen Actor: Wingfield Palmer
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Pastoral Danceproper to the Masque, Actor: Grimaldi, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): J.C. FooteDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: As17631201.
Cast
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Foote
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Weston
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bruin Actor: Moody
Role: Mug Actor: Foote
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Roger Actor: Clough
Role: Snuffle Actor: Vaughan
Role: Heeltap Actor: Bransby
Role: Lint Actor: Castle
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Mrs Lee
Role: Mob Actor: Fox, Marr, Watkins, Strange
Related Works
Related Work: The Mayor of Garratt Author(s): Samuel Foote

3811
09 December 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631129, but Lucy-Mrs Younger; Hornpipe-Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Apprentice-Woodward; Wingate-Dunstall; Gargle-Anderson; Scotchman-Bennet; Irishman-Barrington; Catchpole-Buck; Simon-Cushing; Watchman-Weller; Porter-Gardner; President-Perry; Three Members-Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes; Charlotte-Mrs Evans.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three Members Actor: Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

3812
28 December 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Last time of performing the Afterpiece this season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631209, but Hornpipe-Miss Daw.
Cast
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw.
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Performance Comment: As17631220, but Shepherd-Baker.
Cast
Role: Shepherd Actor: Baker.
Role: Witches Actor: _Mattocks
Role: Clown Actor: Miles.
Role: The Dances Actor: Miss _Wilford.
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Miss P. Young.
Role: Harvest Men Actor: Fawcett
Role: Harvest Women Actor: Mrs Lampe.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Weller
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pluto Actor: Legg
Role: Proserpine Actor: Miss Miller
Role: The Dances Actor: Duquesny, Sga Manesiere.

3813
16 February 1764 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #186 19s. 6d. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631105, but Polly-Mrs Vincent; Player-Mozeen; Hornpipe-Miss Baker.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Player Actor: Mozeen
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycomb

Performance Comment: As17630920.
Cast
Role: Honeycombe Actor: Yates
Role: Scribble Actor: King
Role: Ledger Actor: Bransby
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

3814
22 March 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Poitier. No persons can be admitted behind the Scenes. [The last is customary note for benefits rest of season.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17631228, but Hornpipe-Miss Poitier; Lucy-Miss Poitier.
Cast
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Poitier.
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17631209.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three Members Actor: Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: New Grand Ballet, as17640320

3815
24 April 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs and Miss Vincent

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17640322 but Lucy-Mrs Vincent; a Hornpipe-Miss Twist.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Twist.
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Performance Comment: As17631115.
Cast
Role: Flash Actor: Woodward
Role: Fribble Actor: Shuter
Role: Puff Actor: Dunstall
Role: Rhodophil Actor: White
Role: Jasper Actor: Holtom
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Miss Biddy Bellair Actor: Miss Vincent, second appearance any stage.
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: II: The Calabrian Peasants, as17631222

3816
18 May 1764 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Berrisford and Cridland, Watson, Smith &c. Tickets deliver'd by Berrisford and Humphreys will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17640216, but Player-Castle.
Cast
Role: Player Actor: Castle.
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Drawer Actor: Master Burton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love, first time
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In Act III a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycomb

Performance Comment: As17630920.
Cast
Role: Honeycombe Actor: Yates
Role: Scribble Actor: King
Role: Ledger Actor: Bransby
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: II: The Provancalle, as17631014

3817
15 September 1764 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Places for the Boxes to be had of Mr. Johnston at the Stage Door. No Money will be returned after curtain is drawn up. Play begins 6 p.m. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. [No further mention shall be made of this notice which appears regularly this season.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Vernon; Peachum-Yates; Lockit-Bransby; Filch-Parsons; Mat@o@Mint-Fox; Beggar-Castle; Lucy-Mrs Clive; Diana Trapes-Mrs Bradshaw; Polly-Mrs Vincent; Player-Burton; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love; in Act III, a Hornpipe-Miss Baker; To conclude with a Country Dance-.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Beggar Actor: Castle
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Player Actor: Burton
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycombe

Performance Comment: Honeycombe-Yates; Scribble-King; Ledger-Bransby; Mrs Honeycombe-Mrs Bennett; Polly-Miss Pope; Nurse-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Honeycombe Actor: Yates
Role: Scribble Actor: King
Role: Ledger Actor: Bransby
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Bennett
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

3818
18 October 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By Command of their Majesties

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Beard; Peachum-Shuter; Lockit-Anderson; Filch-Holtom; Mat@o@Mint-Baker; Player-White; Beggar-Bennet; Diana Trapes-Mrs Copin; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Green; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Stephens; Lucy-Miss Miller; Polly-Miss Brent; Hornpipe-Miss Pitt, Miss Daw, Miss Twist; To conclude with a Country Dance-the characters.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Anderson
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: White
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt, Miss Daw, Miss Twist
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda or The Cheats of Harlequin

Performance Comment: Perseus-Mattocks; Andromeda-Miss Weirman, 1st appearance on the stage; Cepheus-Legg; Mercury-Baker; Cassiope-Miss Miller; Amazon-Mrs Lampe; Magician-Dibdin; Hussar-Clarke; Petit Maitre-Poitier, who performed it originally; Hussar's Serv't-Miles; Valet de Chambre-Holtom; Harlequin-Woodward; Colombine-Mrs Dyer; Concluding with a Grand Ballet-M Duquesney, Miss Wilford.
Cast
Role: Perseus Actor: Mattocks
Role: Andromeda Actor: Miss Weirman, 1st appearance on the stage
Role: Cepheus Actor: Legg
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Cassiope Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Amazon Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Magician Actor: Dibdin
Role: Hussar Actor: Clarke
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Poitier, who performed it originally
Role: Hussar's Serv't Actor: Miles
Role: Valet de Chambre Actor: Holtom
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Concluding with a Grand Ballet Actor: M Duquesney, Miss Wilford.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats of Harlequin; or, The Farmer Outwitted Author(s): Surel
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): James MessinkCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Shipwreck; or, Perseus and Andromeda Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Weaver
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda: With the Rape of Colombine; or, The Flying Lovers Author(s): Roger
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJohn Galliard
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda Author(s): Lewis TheobaldGeorge Downing

Dance: II: A Tambourine, as17641015

3819
03 November 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: By Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17641018, but Lockit-Dunstall; Player-Anderson; Mat@o@Mint-Baker; Hornpipe-Miss Daw.
Cast
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Daw.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Apprentice-Woodward; Wingate-Dunstall; Gargle-Anderson; Scotchman-Bennet; Irishman-Barrington; Catchpole-Buck; Simon-Cushing; Watchman-Weller; Porter-Gardner; President-Perry; Three members-R. Smith, Tindal, Mas. Morgan; Charlotte-Mrs Evans.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three members Actor: R. Smith, Tindal, Mas. Morgan
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: Blind Man's Buff, as17641003

3820
08 January 1765 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17641002, but Player-Strange; Beggar-Burton.
Cast
Role: Player Actor: Strange
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17641227.
Cast
Role: Watchman Actor: Moody
Role: Cook Actor: Johnston.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Silvio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Clod Actor: Ackman
Role: Maigre Actor: Keen
Role: Puck Actor: Mas. Cape
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Ford
Role: Fairy Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a dance of Fairies Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Dance: II: The Medley, as17641120

3821
11 February 1765 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The new opera Pharnaces deferr'd, Champnes ill

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17650108.
Cast
Role: Player Actor: Strange
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17641227.
Cast
Role: Watchman Actor: Moody
Role: Cook Actor: Johnston.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Silvio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Clod Actor: Ackman
Role: Maigre Actor: Keen
Role: Puck Actor: Mas. Cape
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Ford
Role: Fairy Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a dance of Fairies Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Dance: II: New Tambourine, as17640929

3822
21 March 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Poitier. None admitted behind Scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17641103, but Lucy-Miss Poitier; Hornpipe-Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: As17650314 but Termagant-Mrs Green.
Cast
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Barber Actor: Woodward
Role: Feeble Actor: Hayes
Role: Rovewell Actor: Davis
Role: Belmour Actor: White
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cokayne
Related Works
Related Work: The Upholsterer Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: A Tambourine, as17641015

3823
19 April 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Dunstall. Afterpiece: A Burlesque traged)'by Colley Cibber. Not acted in 20 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17650321 but Lucy-Mrs Baker; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Pitt.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Queens or Death of Alexander the Little

Performance Comment: Alexander-Dyer; Clytus-Dunstall; Lysimachus-Davis; Roxana-Wignell; Statira-Shuter; Hephestion-R. Smith; Cassander-Perry; Perdiccas-Holtom; Aristander-Gardner; Parisatis-Mas. Morgan; Sysigambis-Lewis.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Dyer
Role: Clytus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Davis
Role: Roxana Actor: Wignell
Role: Statira Actor: Shuter
Role: Hephestion Actor: R. Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Perry
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Holtom
Role: Aristander Actor: Gardner
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mas. Morgan
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Lewis.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Dance: II: Blind Man's Buff, as17641003

3824
24 April 1765 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Vincent

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17650108, but Macheath-Lowe, 1st appearance on this stage in two years, and for this night only.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Lowe, 1st appearance on this stage in two years, and for this night only.
Role: Player Actor: Strange
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton.
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Baker
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycombe

Performance Comment: As17640915.
Cast
Role: Honeycombe Actor: Yates
Role: Scribble Actor: King
Role: Ledger Actor: Bransby
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Bennett
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: II: The Medley, as17641120

3825
27 April 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Squibb. None admitted behind Scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: As17650419 but Macheath-Squibb, 1st time; Miss Peachum-Mrs Stephens.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Squibb, 1st time
Role: Miss Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens.
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John GayJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: L'Opera du Gueux Author(s): M.A. Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: As17650423.
Cast
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Green
Role: a New Dance Actor: Miss Wilford.
Role: Barber Actor: Woodward
Role: Feeble Actor: Hayes
Role: Rovewell Actor: Davis
Role: Belmour Actor: White
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cokayne
Related Works
Related Work: The Upholsterer Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: Blind Man's Buff, as17641003