Toggle Sphinx Query
SELECT * FROM london_stages WHERE MATCH('(@(authnameclean,perftitleclean,commentcclean,commentpclean) "J "/1) | (@(roleclean,performerclean) "J ")') GROUP BY eventid ORDER BY weight() desc, eventdate asc OPTION field_weights=(perftitleclean=100, commentpclean=75, commentcclean=75, roleclean=100, performerclean=100, authnameclean=100), ranker=sph04

Result Options

Download:
JSON XML CSV

Search Filters

Event

Date Range
Start
End

Performance

?
Filter by Performance Type










Cast

?
+
+

Keyword

?
New Search
2740 results for: Keyword - J.
We found 2783 matches on Roles/Actors, 876 matches on Performance Comments, 447 matches on Event Comments, 94 matches on Performance Title, and 12 matches on Author.

476
17 April 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mattocks. Morning Herald, 12 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mattocks at his house, Charlotte-street, Rathbone-place. Mainpiece: Not acted these 7 years [not acted since 26 Dec. 1774]. Afterpiece: Not acted these 3 years [not acted since 22 May 1778]. Receipts: #175 3s. 6d. (151/9/6; tickets: 23/14/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Essex (1st time)-Henderson; Burleigh-Hull; Raleigh-L'Estrange; Lieutenant-Thompson; Officer-J. Wilson; Southampton-Wroughton; Rutland (1st time)-Mrs Barnes; Nottingham-Mrs Inchbald; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Hunter (1st appearance these 5 years) .
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Henderson
Role: Burleigh Actor: Hull
Role: Raleigh Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Thompson
Role: Officer Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Southampton Actor: Wroughton
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Barnes
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Hunter
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph

Afterpiece Title: The Country Mad-Cap

Performance Comment: Ballad-Mattocks; Cantileno (with Imitations')-Reinhold; Zorobabel-Quick; Thomas-Whitfield; Goodwill-Fearon; John-Thompson; Lord Bawble-Lee Lewes; Mrs Midnight-Mrs Pitt; Jenny-Mrs Poussin; The Country Mad-Cap-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: Ballad Actor: Mattocks
Role: Cantileno Actor: Reinhold
Role: Zorobabel Actor: Quick
Role: Thomas Actor: Whitfield
Role: Goodwill Actor: Fearon
Role: John Actor: Thompson
Role: Lord Bawble Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Mrs Midnight Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: The Country Mad Actor: Cap-Mrs Mattocks
Role: Cap Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Dance: End of Act II of mainpiece The Poney Races by Harris, Ratchford, Miss Matthews; End of mainpiece The Gala, as17820409

Performance Comment: hathi.

477
24 April 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Roope. Morning Herald, 13 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Roope, No. 14, Eaton-street, Pimlico. Receipts: #122 11s. (58/4; tickets: 64/7) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Performance Comment: As17820109, but omitted: Nurse, Niece .
Cast
Role: : Peter Actor: W. Bates
Role: Antony Actor: Booth
Role: Francisco Actor: Robson
Role: Surgeon Actor: Fearon
Role: Nurse Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Niece Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Don John Actor: Henderson
Role: Duke Actor: Davies
Role: Petruchio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Antonio Actor: Quick
Role: Frederick Actor: Wroughton
Role: 1st Constantia Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: 2nd Constantia Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: The Lucky Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Chances Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Luckey Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: Razor-Lee Lewes; Pamphlet (1st time)-Edwin; Quidnunc-Booth; Rovewell-Robson; Belmour-J. Bates; Termagant-Mrs Pitt; Harriet-Mrs Roope (3rd appearance on any stage [see17821031, 14 Nov. 1781]) .see17821031, 14 Nov. 1781]) .
Cast
Role: Razor Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Edwin
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Booth
Role: Rovewell Actor: Robson
Role: Belmour Actor: J. Bates
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Roope
Related Works
Related Work: The Upholsterer Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: As17811219

Performance Comment: hathi.

478
03 May 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Barnes. Morning Herald, 15 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Barnes, No. 21, Crown-street, Westminster. Receipts: #134 11s. 6d. (69/3/6; tickets: 65/8/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Performance Comment: Oakly-Wroughton; Major Oakly-Booth; Charles-Whitfield; Lord Trinket-Lewis; Russet-Fearon; Captain O'Cutter-Egan; Tom-Jones; Paris-J. Wilson; Sir Harry Beagle-Lee Lewes; Harriet-Mrs Morton; Lady Freelove-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Oakly-Mrs Barnes (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Oakly Actor: Wroughton
Role: Major Oakly Actor: Booth
Role: Charles Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Lewis
Role: Russet Actor: Fearon
Role: Captain O'Cutter Actor: Egan
Role: Tom Actor: Jones
Role: Paris Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Lady Freelove Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Mrs Barnes
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: La Femme Jalouse; or, The Jealous Wife Author(s): Francois Antoine Jolly

Afterpiece Title: Barnaby Brittle

Performance Comment: As17820404.
Cast
Role: Barnaby Brittle Actor: Quick
Role: Lovemore Actor: Robson
Role: Jeremy Actor: Edwin
Role: Clodpole Actor: Fearon
Role: Sir Peter Pride Actor: Booth
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Brittle Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Dance: End of mainpiece The Gala, as17820409, but omitted: Harris

Performance Comment: hathi.

479
17 May 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Booth, Egan, Stevens & Branson. Afterpiece: Never performed here. Receipts: #259 3s. (72/13; tickets: 186/10) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

Performance Comment: As17820423.
Cast
Role: Woodville Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Glenmore Actor: Aickin
Role: CG Grey Actor: Hull
Role: Vane Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Governor Harcourt Actor: Fearon
Role: Captain Harcourt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jacob Actor: Edwin
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Miss Mortimer Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Warner Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: The Chapter of Accidents Author(s): Sophia Lee

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: Diggery-Edwin; Charles Stanley-Whitfield; Harry Stukeley-Davies; Sir Gilbert Pumpkin-Booth; Cymon-Stevens; Wat-Painter; Waiter-J. Wilson; Hostler-Bates; Kitty Sprightly-Mrs Wilson; Miss Bridget Pumpkin-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: Diggery Actor: Edwin
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Whitfield
Role: Harry Stukeley Actor: Davies
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Booth
Role: Cymon Actor: Stevens
Role: Wat Actor: Painter
Role: Waiter Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Hostler Actor: Bates
Role: Kitty Sprightly Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Webb
Related Works
Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman

Dance: End of mainpiece a new pantomimical Dance, Anticipation; or, Harlequin's Visit to Greenwich on Whit-Monday, in which will be introduced two favorite Scenes from Harlequin Skeleton. The Pantomime Parts by W. Bates, Baker, Jones, Stevens; Miss Matthews; the Dance by Aldridge, Langrish, Miss Matthews, Miss Besford

Performance Comment: The Pantomime Parts by W. Bates, Baker, Jones, Stevens; Miss Matthews; the Dance by Aldridge, Langrish, Miss Matthews, Miss Besford .

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece, as17820423; End of Dance Rule Britannia by Darley

Performance Comment: hathi.

480
22 May 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Green and Ansell, box-keepers. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted. Receipts: #294 l8s. (41/10; tickets: 253/8) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Performance Comment: As17811023, but Jack Meggot-Booth; added: Buckle-J. Wilson; Millener-Miss Stuart .
Cast
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Booth
Role: Buckle Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Millener Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Ranger Actor: Lewis
Role: Strickland Actor: Clarke
Role: Bellamy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Tester Actor: Stevens
Role: Frankly Actor: Wroughton
Role: Mrs Strickland Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The Suspicious Husband Criticized; or, The Plague of Envy Author(s): Charles Macklin
Related Work: The Suspicious Husband Author(s): Benjamin Hoadly

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17811023, but added: Bacchanals-Davies, &c .
Cast
Role: : Bacchanals Actor: Davies, &c
Role: Comus Actor: Mattocks
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Brothers Actor: Robson, J. Bates
Role: The Lady Actor: Miss Harper
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: 2nd Bacchant Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Morris
Role: 1st Bacchant and Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Catley
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: As17811211

Performance Comment: hathi.

481
28 May 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for T. Ansell, Pilfold, Marks & Furkins. Tickets delivered by Claridge, Doe, Wells, Roberts, Walker, Cox, Abbot, R. Ledger, Sargent, Seymour for She Stoops to Conquer [announced on playbill of 27 May] will be admitted this Evening. [Afterpiece in place of Retaliation, announced on playbill of 27 May. This was Miss Catley's last appearance on the stage (erroneously stated in DNB, Grove, &c. as taking place in 1784).] Receipts: #245 3s. (26/0/6; 2/10/6; tickets: 216/12/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lee Lewes; Sir George Airy-Wroughton; Charles-Whitfield; Sir Jealous Traffick-Thompson; Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Whisper-Cushing; Scentwell-Mrs Poussin; Isabinda-Miss Ambrose; Patch-Mrs Pitt; Miranda-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Jealous Traffick Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Whisper Actor: Cushing
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabinda Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17820214, but Sir John Loverule-Davies; Jobson (1st time)-Booth; Butler-J. Wilson .
Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Davies
Role: Jobson Actor: Booth
Role: Butler Actor: J. Wilson
Role: : Zephyr Actor: Edwin
Role: Breeze Actor: Robson
Role: Author Actor: Whitfield
Role: Momus Actor: Quick
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reinhold
Role: Paris Actor: Mattocks
Role: Mercury Actor: Robson
Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Pallas Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Catley
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost Actor: Reinhold
Role: Noodle Actor: Robson
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: King Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Miss Catley
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Catley
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Dance: End of mainpiece The Merry Sailors by Langrish and others

Performance Comment: hathi.

482
16 September 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Extra night] By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Wilson. 3rd piece: Not acted these 4 years [not acted since 1 July 1776]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Life And Death Of Common Sense

Performance Comment: As17820813, but Sneer-Usher; Prompter-Swords .
Cast
Role: Sneer Actor: Usher
Role: Prompter Actor: Swords
Role: Priest Actor: Wilson
Role: Law Actor: Massey
Role: Physick Actor: Staunton
Role: Ghost of Tragedy Actor: Pierce
Role: Ghost of Comedy Actor: Barrett
Role: Whispering Ghost Actor: Painter
Role: Officer Actor: Ledger
Role: Harlequin Actor: Stevens
Role: Attendant Actor: Kenny
Role: Queen of Common Sense Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Maids of Honour Actor: Miss Morris, Mrs
Role: Queen of Ignorance Actor: Mr Wewitzer. Characters in the Introduction: Fustian-Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Trapwit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Player Actor: Davis
Role: Dancer Actor: Miss Francis
Related Works
Related Work: The Life and Death of Common Sense Author(s): Henry FieldingRichard Wilson
Related Work: Pasquin: A Satire on the Times Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Village

Performance Comment: As17820824, but Hawthorn-Davies (of CG); Justice Woodcock-Wilson .
Cast
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Davies
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Wilson
Role: Harlequin Teague Actor: Egan
Role: Teague Harlequin Actor: Spencer
Role: Italian Merchant Actor: Massey
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Old Woman and Dr Caterpillar Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Dripping Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Dripping Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lieutenant of Press Gang Actor: Edwin
Role: Farmer Furrow Actor: Gardner
Role: Dame Furrow Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Landlord of the Horns at Highgate Actor: Wilson
Role: Catcall Actor: Wood
Role: Sailor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Man with two Heads Actor: Bannister
Role: Giant of the Causeway Actor: Master Brett
Role: Genius of Ireland Actor: Brett
Role: Anchor Smiths Actor: Darley, Dorion, Burton, Brett
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Morris. With a Ranelagh Masquerade. Characters out of character: Fighting Quakers-Barrett, Kenny
Role: Fighting Quakers Actor: Barrett, Kenny
Role: Disinterested Lawyer Actor: Gardner
Role: Humane Scalper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Harlequin with one Leg Actor: Spencer
Role: Fainting Butcher Actor: Painter
Role: Reviving Death Actor: Collins
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Sir John Loverule-Brett; Butler-J. Wilson; Conjurer-Gardner; Coachman-Painter; Cook-Kenny; Jobson-Wilson; Lady Loverule-Mrs Lefevre; Nell-Mrs Wells (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Brett
Role: Butler Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Conjurer Actor: Gardner
Role: Coachman Actor: Painter
Role: Cook Actor: Kenny
Role: Jobson Actor: Wilson
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wells
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Monologue: 1782 09 16 End of 2nd piece Joe Haynes's Epilogue, riding on an Ass, by Wilson

Performance Comment: hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: Andronicus Author(s): John Wilson
Related Work: The Cheats Author(s): John Wilson
Related Work: Andronicus Comenius Author(s): John Wilson
Related Work: Belphegor; or, The Marriage of the Devil Author(s): John Wilson
Related Work: Hannibal Author(s): Thomas DekkerMichael Drayton Robert Wilson
Related Work: The Union; or, St. Andrew's Day Author(s): Richard WilsonWilliam Reeve
Related Work: A Gazette Extraordinary; or The Illumination Author(s): Frederick PilonRichard Wilson
Related Work: Seventeen Hundred and Eighty One; or, The Cartel at Philadelphia Author(s): Richard Wilson
Related Work: The Life and Death of Common Sense Author(s): Henry FieldingRichard Wilson
Related Work: A Peep into Elysium; or, Foote, Weston, and Shuter in the Shades Author(s): Richard Wilson
Related Work: Pasquin: A Satire on the Times Author(s): Henry Fielding

483
02 October 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #340 19s. 6d. (339/10/6; 1/9/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Mill

Performance Comment: As17820925.
Cast
Role: Lord Aimworth Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sir Harry Sycamore Actor: Edwin
Role: Farmer Giles Actor: Brett
Role: Mervin Actor: Davies
Role: Ralph Actor: Quick
Role: Fairfield Actor: Reinhold
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Theodosia Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lady Sycamore Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Patty Actor: Miss Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Mill; or, The Country Revels Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontWilliam Rowley
Related Work: The Maid in the Mill Author(s): John FletcherWilliam Rowley
Related Work: The Maid of the Mill Author(s): Isaac Bickerstaffe

Afterpiece Title: The Commissary

Performance Comment: The Commissary-Quick; Young Loveit-Davies; Simon-J. Wilson; Isaac Fungus-Fearon; Mrs Loveit-Mrs Pitt; Jenny-Mrs Poussin; Dolly-Miss Platt; Mrs Mecklin-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: The Commissary Actor: Quick
Role: Young Loveit Actor: Davies
Role: Simon Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Isaac Fungus Actor: Fearon
Role: Mrs Loveit Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Dolly Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Mecklin Actor: Mrs Webb
Related Works
Related Work: The Commissary Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: As17820927

Performance Comment: hathi.

484
04 October 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of Tom Thumb, announced on playbill of 3 Oct.] "Covent Garden Theatre. As personal allusions and party views have been attributed to the dramatic satire, called The Wishes, the author thinks he cannot so effectively disclaim them as by entirely withdrawing the piece" (Unidentified clipping, dated 5 Oct. 1782, The Tale Edition of Horace Walpoles Correspondence, cd. W. S. Lewis, 1955, xxix, 219). Paid Guard for Scene Men from 8 June to 21 Sept., on 9 occasions, approximately #900. Paid Music #7 14s.; properties 9s. [both being an average payment throughout the season per night]. Receipts: #221 8s. 6d. (218/11/0; 2/17/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Walloons

Performance Comment: Sullivan-Henderson; Montgomery-Wroughton; Daggerly-Aickin; Davy Dangle-Lee Lewes; Drelincourt-Hull; Pat Carey-Edwin; Bumboat-Fearon; Tipple-Thompson; Joyce-Stevens; Servant-J. Wilson; Sir Solomon Dangle-Quick; Agnes-Miss Satchell; Kitty Carrington-Mrs Wilson; Partlet-Mrs Pitt; Lady Dangle-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: Sullivan Actor: Henderson
Role: Montgomery Actor: Wroughton
Role: Daggerly Actor: Aickin
Role: Davy Dangle Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Drelincourt Actor: Hull
Role: Pat Carey Actor: Edwin
Role: Bumboat Actor: Fearon
Role: Tipple Actor: Thompson
Role: Joyce Actor: Stevens
Role: Servant Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Sir Solomon Dangle Actor: Quick
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Kitty Carrington Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Partlet Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Dangle Actor: Mrs Webb
Related Works
Related Work: The Walloons Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Wishes

Performance Comment: As17821003, but omitted: Mrs Webb, Mrs Whitfield. Prologue as17821003.
Cast
Role: : Harlequin Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Pierrot Actor: Edwin
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Booth
Role: Mezzetin Actor: Whitfield
Role: Distress Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Members of the Conversazione Actor: Fearon, Mahon
Role: Taylor Actor: Stevens
Role: Invoice Actor: Thompson
Role: Gardener Actor: Bates
Role: Lord Furious Actor: W. Bates
Role: Mr Wrath Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Martinette Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Virtue Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Manto Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Pleasure Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Lady Pindar Actor: Miss Piatt
Role: Lady Avontree Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Miss Yewtree Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Mattocks. Miss Stuart is unassigned. Larpent MS 586 has unassigned parts as above, and adds: Parte-per-pale, Portico, Four Somebodies, Chorus, Servants
Role: Parte Actor: per-pale, Portico, Four Somebodies, Chorus, Servants
Role: per Actor: pale, Portico, Four Somebodies, Chorus, Servants
Related Works
Related Work: The Wishes; or, Harlequin's Mouth Opened Author(s): Richard Bentley
Related Work: The Wishes Author(s): Richard Bentley
Related Work: Belphegor; or, The Wishes Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

485
16 October 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #197 19s. 6d. (195/6/6; 2/13/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Performance Comment: As17821009.
Cast
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Mattocks
Role: Isaac Actor: Quick
Role: Jerome Actor: Edwin
Role: Lopez Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Father Paul Actor: Mahon
Role: Carlos Actor: Brett
Role: Antonio Actor: Reinhold
Role: The Duenna Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Duenna; or, The Double Elopement Author(s): Richard B. Sheridan

Afterpiece Title: The Positive Man

Performance Comment: Sir Toby Tacet-Quick; Rupee-Edwin; Bellcamp-Whitfield; Lake-Booth; Grog-Lee Lewes; Maurice-Egan; Cable (with a song)-Brett; Stern-Fearon; Quid-Jones; Bowsprit-W. Bates; Sailor-J. Wilson; Hulk-Bates; Lady Tacet-Mrs Webb; Cornelia-Mrs Martyr; Florimel-Miss Cleland; Nancy-Mrs Wilson .
Cast
Role: Sir Toby Tacet Actor: Quick
Role: Rupee Actor: Edwin
Role: Bellcamp Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lake Actor: Booth
Role: Grog Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Maurice Actor: Egan
Role: Cable Actor: Brett
Role: Stern Actor: Fearon
Role: Quid Actor: Jones
Role: Bowsprit Actor: W. Bates
Role: Sailor Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Hulk Actor: Bates
Role: Lady Tacet Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cornelia Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Florimel Actor: Miss Cleland
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: The Positive Man Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The She-Gallants Author(s): George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

Dance: As17821009

Performance Comment: hathi.

486
19 October 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #208 17s. (207/2; 1/15)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of The World

Performance Comment: Sir Pertinax Macsycophant-Macklin; Lord Lumbercourt-Lee Lewes; Sidney-Aickin; Melvile-Clarke; Counsellor Plausible-Wewitzer; Serjeant Eitherside-Booth; Tomlins-Stevens; Sam-J. Wilson; John-Thompson; Egerton-Lewis; Constantia-Miss Satchell; Lady Macsycophant-Miss Platt; Betty Hint-Mrs Wilson; Nanny-Mrs Davenett; Lady Rodolpha Lumbercourt-Miss Younge .
Cast
Role: Sir Pertinax Macsycophant Actor: Macklin
Role: Lord Lumbercourt Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Sidney Actor: Aickin
Role: Melvile Actor: Clarke
Role: Counsellor Plausible Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Serjeant Eitherside Actor: Booth
Role: Tomlins Actor: Stevens
Role: Sam Actor: J. Wilson
Role: John Actor: Thompson
Role: Egerton Actor: Lewis
Role: Constantia Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Lady Macsycophant Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Betty Hint Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nanny Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Lady Rodolpha Lumbercourt Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: The Man of the World Author(s): Charles Macklin

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17820927.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost Actor: Reinhold
Role: Noodle Actor: Mahon
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: King Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

487
06 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #206 13s. 6d. (205/3/6; 1/10/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Henderson; Macduff-Clarke; Duncan-Hull; Banquo-Whitfield; Lenox-Davies; Malcolm-J. Bates; Seyton-Thompson; Seyward-Helme; Doctor-Fearon; Hecate-Reinhold; Witches-Booth, Mrs Pitt, Stevens; Gentlewoman-Mrs Poussin; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Bates .
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Henderson
Role: Macduff Actor: Clarke
Role: Duncan Actor: Hull
Role: Banquo Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lenox Actor: Davies
Role: Malcolm Actor: J. Bates
Role: Seyton Actor: Thompson
Role: Seyward Actor: Helme
Role: Doctor Actor: Fearon
Role: Hecate Actor: Reinhold
Role: Witches Actor: Booth, Mrs Pitt, Stevens
Role: Gentlewoman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Bates
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Choice of Harlequin

Performance Comment: As17830922.
Related Works
Related Work: The Choice of Harlequin; or, The Indian Chief Author(s): James MessinkMichael Arne

Song: In mainpiece the Vocal Parts by Bannister, Reinhold, Mattocks, Brett, Mahon, Darley, Doyle; Mrs Bannister, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Morton, Mrs Chalmers, Mrs Davenett, Miss Stuart, Mrs Kennedy

Performance Comment: hathi.

488
11 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: "The after-piece-that old obsolete Trash, the Country Madcap, by the aid of Quick and Mrs Mattocks' good Acting, was endured. Reinhold's imitation of Italian Singing . . . got three Peals of Applause" (Public Advertiser, 13 Oct.). Receipts: #150 4s. 6d. (147/1/6; 3/3/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Mr Ford-Wroughton; Sir Hugh Evans-Edwin; Doctor Caius-Wewitzer; Mr Page-Hull; Host of the Garter-Booth; Fenton-J. Bates; Pistol-Thompson; Bardolph-Bates; Slender-Quick; Justice Shallow-Wilson; Falstaff-Henderson; Mrs Page-Mrs Whitfield; Anne Page-Mrs Chalmers; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Ford-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: Mr Ford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Caius Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Page Actor: Hull
Role: Host of the Garter Actor: Booth
Role: Fenton Actor: J. Bates
Role: Pistol Actor: Thompson
Role: Bardolph Actor: Bates
Role: Slender Actor: Quick
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Wilson
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Anne Page Actor: Mrs Chalmers
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Knights

Performance Comment: As17831009.
Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Maxwell Actor: Thompson
Role: Invoice Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Knights Author(s): Mon. Bithmere

Afterpiece Title: The Country Mad-Cap

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17831206.

489
13 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The Doors will be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15 [see 22 Apr. 1784]. Receipts: #189 14s. 6d. (188/11/6; 1/3/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Richard-Henderson; King Henry-Clarke; Richmond-Wroughton; Buckingham-Hull; Stanley-Fearon; Tressel-Whitfield; Prince Edward-Miss M. Francis; Duke of York-Miss Painter; Norfolk-Booth; Lieutenant-Mahon; Catesby-Davies; Ratcliffe-Thompson; Lord Mayor-Helme; Oxford-J. Bates; Lady Anne (1st time)-Miss Satchell; Duchess of York-Miss Platt; Queen-Mrs Bates .
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Henderson
Role: King Henry Actor: Clarke
Role: Richmond Actor: Wroughton
Role: Buckingham Actor: Hull
Role: Stanley Actor: Fearon
Role: Tressel Actor: Whitfield
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss M. Francis
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Norfolk Actor: Booth
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Mahon
Role: Catesby Actor: Davies
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Thompson
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Helme
Role: Oxford Actor: J. Bates
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Bates
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: (End of Act II) The Rival Knights

Performance Comment: As17831009.
Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Maxwell Actor: Thompson
Role: Invoice Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Performance Comment: As17831008.
Cast
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: Irishman Actor: Mahon
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Rosina Author(s): Frances Brooke

490
20 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #153 11s. (150/7/6; 3/3/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: King Lear-Henderson; Gloster-Hull; Bastard-Aickin; Kent-Clarke; Albany-Davies; Cornwall-Thompson; Burgundy-J. Bates; Physician-Booth; Gentleman Usher-Wewitzer; Edgar-Lewis; Goneril-Miss Platt; Regan-Mrs Whitfield; Arante-Miss Stuart; Cordelia-Miss Satchell (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: King Lear Actor: Henderson
Role: Gloster Actor: Hull
Role: Bastard Actor: Aickin
Role: Kent Actor: Clarke
Role: Albany Actor: Davies
Role: Cornwall Actor: Thompson
Role: Burgundy Actor: J. Bates
Role: Physician Actor: Booth
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Edgar Actor: Lewis
Role: Goneril Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Arante Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Satchell
Related Works
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Choice of Harlequin

Performance Comment: As17830922.
Related Works
Related Work: The Choice of Harlequin; or, The Indian Chief Author(s): James MessinkMichael Arne

491
23 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #221 10s. 6d. (219/17/6; 1/13/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17831003, but Player King-Booth; Rosencraus-J. Bates .
Cast
Role: Player King Actor: Booth
Role: Rosencraus Actor: J. Bates
Role: Hamlet Actor: Henderson
Role: King Actor: Clarke
Role: Ghost Actor: Aickin
Role: Horatio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Laertes Actor: Davies
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bonnor
Role: Polonius Actor: Wilson
Role: Marcellus Actor: Fearon
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Thompson
Role: Grave Actor: Diggers-Quick, Jones
Role: Diggers Actor: Quick, Jones
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Player Queen Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Satchell
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Performance Comment: As17831008, but Irishman-Fearon .
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Fearon
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Rosina Author(s): Frances Brooke

492
04 November 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. [Prologue by Nicholas Rowe.] Afterpiece [1st time; co 2, by John O'Keeffe, altered from his The Shamrock (see CG, 7 Apr. 1783); published (1st authorized) as noted above]: The selected Music by the Author of the Piece. The Overture, new Airs and Accompaniments by Shield. With New Dresses, Scenery, &c. The Words of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Account-Book, 30 June 1784: Paid O'Keeffe for Copyright, &c. of The Poor Soldier #315. Receipts: #218 14s. (215/7; 3/7)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Henderson; Moneses-Wroughton; Axalla-Whitfield; Omar-Fearon; Dervise-Thompson; Prince of Tanais-Booth; Hali-J. Bates; Stratocles-Davies; Bajazet-Kemble (1st appearance in that character); Selima-Miss Satchell; Arpasia-Mrs Bates. The usual Prologue spoken by Wroughton .
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Henderson
Role: Moneses Actor: Wroughton
Role: Axalla Actor: Whitfield
Role: Omar Actor: Fearon
Role: Dervise Actor: Thompson
Role: Prince of Tanais Actor: Booth
Role: Hali Actor: J. Bates
Role: Stratocles Actor: Davies
Role: Bajazet Actor: Kemble
Role: Selima Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Bates. The usual Prologue spoken by Wroughton
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAgostino Piovene
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Mrs Kennedy, Bannister, Johnstone, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer; Mrs Martyr, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from London Chronicle, 5 Nov.: Patrick-Mrs Kennedy; Fitzroy-Bannister; Dermot-Johnstone; Darby-Edwin; Father Luke-Wilson; Bagatelle-Wewitzer; Kathlane-Mrs Martyr; Norah-Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1 (T. Woodfall, 1798) adds: Boy-Master Simmons.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wilson
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1
Role: Boy Actor: Master Simmons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Song: In mainpiece To thee, O, gentle sleep by Brett

Performance Comment: hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lancashire Witches, and Tegue o Divelly the Irish Priest Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Amorous Bigotte: With the Second Part of Tegue O Divelly Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: Meraspe o L'Olimpiade Author(s): P.A. RolliF. Leo
Related Work: Ninetta; o, Chi dell' Altrui si veste, presto si spoglia Author(s): Felice GiardiniDomenico CimarosaGiovanni Palomba
Related Work: Orione, O Sia Diana Vendicata Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliJ.C. Bach
Related Work: Zelma; or, The Will o' th' Wisp Author(s): William HayleyJeremiah MeyerWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Semiramide; o, La Vendetta di Nino Author(s): Francesco BianchiFerdinando Moretti
Related Work: The Misery of Civil War Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
Related Work: Collection of Pictures Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: Alcina Author(s): Giuseppe GazzanigaGiovanni Bertati
Related Work: Le Prince Travestie; ou, L'Illustrie Avanturier; or, Harlequin an Innocent Traytor Author(s): Pierre Marivaux

493
09 January 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: In Act II of mainpice a Masquerade Scene incident to the Play. Receipts: #149 14s. (146/16; 2/18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Comment: Benedick-Henderson; Leonato-Hull; Don Pedro-Davies; Claudio-Whitfield; Balthazar (with a song)-Mattocks; Don John-Booth; Anthonio-Thompson; Borachio-J. Bates [Puilic Advertiser: W. Bates]; Conrade-Mahon; Friar-Fearon; Verges-Wewitzer; Dogberry-Quick; Town Clerk-Edwin; Hero-Mrs Kemble; Margaret-Mrs Davenett; Ursula-Mrs Poussin; Beatrice-Miss Younge .
Cast
Role: Benedick Actor: Henderson
Role: Leonato Actor: Hull
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Davies
Role: Claudio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Balthazar Actor: Mattocks
Role: Don John Actor: Booth
Role: Anthonio Actor: Thompson
Role: Borachio Actor: J. Bates
Role: Conrade Actor: Mahon
Role: Friar Actor: Fearon
Role: Verges Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Dogberry Actor: Quick
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Edwin
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: Much Ado About Nothing Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Much Ado about Nothing Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Universal Passion Author(s): William ShakespeareMolièreJames Miller

Afterpiece Title: Friar Bacon

Performance Comment: As17831223 .
Cast
Role: : Friar Bacon Actor: Reinhold
Role: Friar Bungay Actor: Bannister
Role: Harlequin Actor: Chalmers
Role: Boy in Brobdignag Actor: Edwin
Role: Girl in Brobdignag Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Chalmers. Other parts from Larpent MS and from Morning Chronicle, 24 Dec.: Head, Councillors in Lilliput, Cryer, Lord Mayor, Alderman, Clerk, Lawyer, Judge, Sailor, Country Squire, Watchman, Clown, Father
Related Works
Related Work: Friar Bacon; or, Harlequin's Adventures in Lilliput, Brobdignag, &c Author(s): John O'KeeffeCharles BonnorWilliam Shield
Related Work: Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay Author(s): Robert Greene

494
18 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Kemble. Public Advertiser, 14 May: Tickets to be had of Mrs Kemble, No. 22, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Tickets delivered for Friday the 14th Inst, will be admitted. Receipts: #142 13s. (63/14; tickets: 78/19) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: More Ways Than One

Performance Comment: As17831208, but Wewitzer in place of Wilson; Joules in place of Wewitzer; omitted: Stevens, Jones, Helme, Miss Platt .
Cast
Role: : Bellair Actor: Lewis
Role: Doctor Feelove Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Marvel Mushroom Actor: Edwin
Role: Evergreen Actor: Wilson
Role: Le Gout Actor: Wewitzer
Role: David Actor: Fearon
Role: Doctor's Servant Actor: Stevens
Role: Stranger Actor: Jones
Role: Lawyer's Clerk Actor: Thompson
Role: Carlton Actor: Wroughton
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Miss Juvenile Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Lodging Mistress Actor: Miss Piatt
Role: Miss Archer Actor: Miss Younge. Helme is unassigned.j Prologue spoken by Bonnor. Epilogue spoken by Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: More Ways than One Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: As17840426, but Pan-J. Wilson (of DL); Daphne-Mrs Kemble (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Pan Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Midas Actor: Edwin
Role: Sileno Actor: Reinhold
Role: Damaetas Actor: Doyle
Role: Jupiter Actor: Darley
Role: Apollo Actor: Johnstone
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Midas Author(s): Kane O'Hara

Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece, as17831001

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: End of Act II of mainpiece The Huntsman's sweet Hollo by Mrs Martyr

Performance Comment: hathi.

Monologue: 1784 05 18 End of mainpiece an Address (written on the Occasion [author unknown]) by Mrs Kemble

Performance Comment: hathi.

495
06 March 1786 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Griffiths, formerly of Drury-Lane Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 5:00. To begin at 6:00. Tickets delivered by Griffiths for the 27th of February will be taken. Tickets and Places to be had of Griffiths, at the Theatre, every Morning from 10 till 12. Fires are kept to keep the Theatre warm

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane The Great

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Calvert (from the Theatre-Royal [Smock Alley], Dublin); Moneses-Kent (from the Theatre-Royal, Norwich); Axalla-Diamond; Dervise-Nash; Bajazet-A Gentleman (1st appearance in that character); Selima-Mrs Clapham (from the Theatre-Royal, York); Arpasia-Miss Shelbourn (from the Theatre-Royal, Edinburgh) .
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Calvert
Role: from the Theatre Actor: Royal
Role: Moneses Actor: Kent
Role: from the Theatre Actor: Royal, Norwich
Role: Axalla Actor: Diamond
Role: Dervise Actor: Nash
Role: Bajazet Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Clapham
Role: from the Theatre Actor: Royal, York
Role: Arpasia Actor: Miss Shelbourn
Role: from the Theatre Actor: Royal, Edinburgh
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: Major Sturgeon-Griffiths; Sir Jacob Jollup-Connell; Bruin-Kent; Crispin Heeltap-Nash; Roger-J. Bartholomon; Jerry Sneak-Decastro; Mrs Bruin-Miss Woodcock; Mrs Sneak-Miss Shelbourn .
Cast
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Griffiths
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Connell
Role: Bruin Actor: Kent
Role: Crispin Heeltap Actor: Nash
Role: Roger Actor: J. Bartholomon
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Decastro
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Miss Woodcock
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Miss Shelbourn
Related Works
Related Work: The Mayor of Garratt Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: After the Imitations, The Dwarf Dance by Powel

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: Between the acts of mainpiece several Catches and Glees by some of the principal performers in London. imitations. End of mainpiece Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical, by Decastro

Performance Comment: imitations. End of mainpiece Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical, by Decastro .

496
01 June 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Lloyd is identified in European Magazine, June 1789, p. 488.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-A Gentleman (1st appearance [Lloyd]); King-Kemble; Polonius-Moss; Laertes-Iliff; Horatio-Johnson; Ostrick-J. Edwin; Rosencraus-Chapman; Guildenstern-Chambers; Francisco-Abbott; Marcellus-Reeve; Player King-Usher; Gravediggers-Powell, Barrett; Ghost-Williamson; Queen-Mrs Barresford; Player Queen-Mrs Lefevre; Ophelia-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: A Gentleman
Role: King Actor: Kemble
Role: Polonius Actor: Moss
Role: Laertes Actor: Iliff
Role: Horatio Actor: Johnson
Role: Ostrick Actor: J. Edwin
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Chapman
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Chambers
Role: Francisco Actor: Abbott
Role: Marcellus Actor: Reeve
Role: Player King Actor: Usher
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Powell, Barrett
Role: Ghost Actor: Williamson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Ut Pictura Poesis

Performance Comment: As17890518.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Ut Pictura Poesis!; or, The Enraged Musician Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel Arnold

Dance: As17890525

497
05 June 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: Justice Woodcock-Moss; Hawthorn-Mathews; Sir William Meadows-Usher; Eustace-Johnson; Hodge-J. Edwin; Young Meadows-Mrs Iliff (her 1st appearance in that character); Lucinda-Mrs Plomer; Mrs Deborah Woodcock-Mrs Powell; Madge-Mrs Taylor (1st appearance in that character); Rosetta-Miss George.
Cast
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Moss
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Mathews
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Usher
Role: Eustace Actor: Johnson
Role: Hodge Actor: J. Edwin
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Mrs Deborah Woodcock Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Rosetta Actor: Miss George.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel

Afterpiece Title: As It Should Be

Performance Comment: As17890603.
Cast
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Heard
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.

Dance: End II: As17890525; End I: Statute Dance-the Characters

498
10 June 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Iliff; Lockit-Mathews; Mat o' th' Mint-Chapman; Filch-J. Edwin; Ben Budge-Abbott; Peachum-Moss; Lucy-Miss George; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Diana Trapes-Mrs Powell; Polly-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Lockit Actor: Mathews
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Chapman
Role: Filch Actor: J. Edwin
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Abbott
Role: Peachum Actor: Moss
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss George
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: As It Should Be

Performance Comment: As17890603.
Cast
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Heard
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.

Dance: End: As17890525; III: Hornpipe-Menage

499
15 February 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Among the Instrumental Performers are C. Ashley, Patria, Sarjant, Mahon, Boyce, Mountain, Lavenu, Simpson, Gwilliam, Purney, Munro, Leander, Kaye, Sharp, Wood, &c. &c. Double Drums, Bass Trumpets, &c. The whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. No Money to be returned. Places to be had of Brandon at the Box-Office in Hart-Street. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance, 6d. each, may be had at the Theatre. The Director's Books have these words at the bottom of each Title Page: "Printed by H. Macleish, Recorder Office, Duke's-court, Drury-lane.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Incledon, Bartleman, Reynolds (from Durham), Kelly, Mme Mara, Miss Sharp, Mrs Crouch; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley; Organ-J. Ashley.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Incledon, Bartleman, Reynolds
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley
Role: Organ Actor: J. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: God save the King-Chorus (Coronation Anthems); Overture-(Esther); The Dettingen te Deum-; in which Holy Holy Lord-Mme Mara [Rodelinda].Rodelinda].
Cast
Role: God save the King Actor: Chorus
Role: Overture Actor:
Role: The Dettingen te Deum Actor:
Role: in which Holy Holy Lord Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture, Dead March-(Saul); When the ear heard him-Quartetto see17930313 His body is buried-Semi-Chorus; But his Name liveth-Chorus (Funeral Anthems); O God@like Youth-Miss Sharp (Saul); Gentle Airs-Incledon; accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley (Athalia); Fall'n is the Foe-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); What tho' I trace each herb and flow'r-Mrs Crouch (Solomon); Lord of Eternity-Chorus; Behold the Nations-; O Baal-Chorus (Deborah); Pious orgies-Mme Mara (Judas Maccabaeus); He gave them hailstones-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt); Concerto on the violin-Mme Gautherot.
Cast
Role: Dead March Actor:
Role: When the ear heard him Actor: Quartetto see17930313 His body is buried-Semi-Chorus
Role: Quartetto see17930313 His body is buried Actor: Semi-Chorus
Role: Semi Actor: Chorus
Role: But his Name liveth Actor: Chorus
Role: O God@like Youth Actor: Miss Sharp
Role: Gentle Airs Actor: Incledon
Role: accompanied on the violoncello Actor: C. Ashley
Role: Fall'n is the Foe Actor: Chorus
Role: What tho' I trace each herb and flow'r Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Lord of Eternity Actor: Chorus
Role: Behold the Nations Actor:
Role: O Baal Actor: Chorus
Role: Pious orgies Actor: Mme Mara
Role: He gave them hailstones Actor: Double Chorus
Role: Concerto on the violin Actor: Mme Gautherot.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Second Oboe Concerto-; Sound an Alarm-Kelly; We hear-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); Ye sacred Priests, Farewell ye limpid springs-Mme Mara (Jephtha); Hear Jacob's God-Chorus (Samson); Arm arm ye brave-Bartleman; We come-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); O Magnify the Lord-Mrs Crouch (Chandos? Anthems); The Lord shall reign-Chorus; And Miriam the Prophetess, Sing ye to the Lord-Mme Mara; The horse and his rider-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt); God save Great George our King, To Arms, Britons strike home-Chorus (Purcell).
Cast
Role: Second Oboe Concerto Actor:
Role: Sound an Alarm Actor: Kelly
Role: We hear Actor: Chorus
Role: Farewell ye limpid springs Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Hear Jacob's God Actor: Chorus
Role: Arm arm ye brave Actor: Bartleman
Role: We come Actor: Chorus
Role: O Magnify the Lord Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: The Lord shall reign Actor: Chorus
Role: Sing ye to the Lord Actor: Mme Mara
Role: The horse and his rider Actor: Double Chorus
Role: Britons strike home Actor: Chorus

500
08 March 1793 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music

Performance Comment: As17930215, but Principal Vocal Parts-Mme Dussek, Mme _Mara.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Mme Dussek, Mme _Mara.
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley
Role: Organ Actor: J. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: O the pleasures of the plains-Chorus [Acis and Galatea]; When storms the proud-Reynolds; O Judah-Chorus [Athalia]; Here amid-Miss Sharp [Alexander Balus]; What's sweeter than the new blown rose-Mrs Crouch, Kelly [Joseph]; Your harps and cymbals sound-Chorus [Solomon]; Why doth the God of Israel sleep-Incledon [Samson]; I know that my redeemer liveth-Mme Dussek [The Messiah]; Kings shall be thy nursing fathers-Grand Chorus [Coronation Anthems].Coronation Anthems].
Cast
Role: O the pleasures of the plains Actor: Chorus
Role: When storms the proud Actor: Reynolds
Role: O Judah Actor: Chorus
Role: Here amid Actor: Miss Sharp
Role: What's sweeter than the new blown rose Actor: Mrs Crouch, Kelly
Role: Your harps and cymbals sound Actor: Chorus
Role: Why doth the God of Israel sleep Actor: Incledon
Role: I know that my redeemer liveth Actor: Mme Dussek
Role: Kings shall be thy nursing fathers Actor: Grand Chorus

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Fourth Organ Concerto-J. Ashley; Softly sweet in Lydian measures-Mrs Crouch [Alexander's Feast]; The trumpet's loud clangor-Kelly, Chorus [Dryden's Ode]; Wave from wave-Bartleman; He smote all the first born-Chorus [Israel in Egypt]; Where shall I seek-Incledon [Acis and Galatea]; From the censer curling rise-Chorus [Solomon].Solomon].
Cast
Role: Fourth Organ Concerto Actor: J. Ashley
Role: Softly sweet in Lydian measures Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: The trumpet's loud clangor Actor: Kelly, Chorus
Role: Wave from wave Actor: Bartleman
Role: He smote all the first born Actor: Chorus
Role: Where shall I seek Actor: Incledon
Role: From the censer curling rise Actor: Chorus

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Eighth Concerto-(Corelli); How willing-Bartleman [Samson]; Hear us O God-Chorus Coronation Anthems]; Deeper and deeper still, Waft her angels to the skies-Kelly [Jephtha]; From harmony-Chorus [Dryden's Ode]; The Captive Kings-Incledon, Chorus [, as17930306 Captivity-Mrs Crouch [, as17930220; Let the Bright seraphim-Mme Dussek; Let their celestial concerts-Chorus [Samson]; God save Great George our King, To Arms, Britons strike home-Chorus (Purcell).
Cast
Role: Eighth Concerto Actor:
Role: How willing Actor: Bartleman
Role: Hear us O God Actor: Chorus Coronation Anthems
Role: Waft her angels to the skies Actor: Kelly
Role: From harmony Actor: Chorus
Role: The Captive Kings Actor: Incledon, Chorus
Role: as17930306 Captivity Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Let the Bright seraphim Actor: Mme Dussek
Role: Let their celestial concerts Actor: Chorus
Role: Britons strike home Actor: Chorus
Role: Overture Actor:
Role: Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain Actor: Bartleman
Role: For all these mercies Actor: Chorus
Role: Thou shalt bring them in Actor: Miss Sharp
Role: No cruel father Actor: Kelly
Role: When his loud voice Actor: Chorus
Role: Lord what is man Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Total eclipse Actor: Incledon
Role: O first created beam Actor: Chorus
Role: Lord remember David Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Fix'd in his everlasting seat Actor: Chorus
Role: Fifth Grand Concerto Actor:
Role: Pleasure my former ways resigning Actor: Kelly
Role: Tyrants would Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Tyrants ye in vain Actor: Chorus
Role: Wise men flattering Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Pour forth no more Actor: Bartleman
Role: No more to Ammon's God Actor: Chorus
Role: Angels ever bright and fair Actor: Mme Mara
Role: O God who in thy heavenly hand Actor: Chorus
Role: Ye sons of Israel Actor: Chorus
Role: The Captive King Actor: Incledon, Chorus
Role: Honor and arms Actor: Reynolds
Role: See the conquering hero comes Actor: Chorus
Role: Together let us range Actor: Mrs Crouch, Kelly
Role: Then round about Actor: Chorus
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Gird on thy sword Actor: Grand Chorus