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151
11 August 1718 @ Richmond

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Performance Comment: Sir Thomas-Bullock; Gamester-J. Leigh; Lovewell-Ogden; Dorante-Shepard; Marquis-Williams; Hector-Spiller; Lady Wealthy-Mrs Shepard; Favorite-Mrs Finch; Angelica-Mrs Spiller; Mrs Security-Mrs Elsam.
Cast
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Bullock
Role: Gamester Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Lovewell Actor: Ogden
Role: Dorante Actor: Shepard
Role: Marquis Actor: Williams
Role: Hector Actor: Spiller
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Shepard
Role: Favorite Actor: Mrs Finch
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Mrs Security Actor: Mrs Elsam.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): James ShirleyDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): Susanna CentlivreJohn O'Keeffe

Dance: As17180802

152
05 September 1718 @ Southwark Fair

Event Comment: At Pack-Spiller-Hall Booth in Angel Court. The whole Droll intirely new Writ. Advertised 5, 8, 10, 13 Sept

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The True And Ancient History Of Sir Richard Whittington, Thrice Lord Mayor Of London, And The Diverting Humours Of Madge The Cook-maid And Her Sweetheart John The Butler

Performance Comment: Whittington-Pack; Madge-Hall; John-Spiller; Fitzwarren-Schoolding; Supercargo-Giffard; Alicia-Mrs Spiller; Lucy-Mrs Giffard; Truelove-J. Leigh.
Cast
Role: Whittington Actor: Pack
Role: Madge Actor: Hall
Role: John Actor: Spiller
Role: Fitzwarren Actor: Schoolding
Role: Supercargo Actor: Giffard
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Truelove Actor: J. Leigh.

Song:

Dance:

153
26 September 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: At the desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Sebastian, King Of Portugal

Performance Comment: Don Sebastian-J. Leigh; Dorax-Evans, lately arrived from Ireland; Muley-Ogden; Benducar-Quin; Mufti-Bullock; Antonio-Bullock Jr; Alvarez-Corey; Almeyda-Mrs Rogers; Morayma-Mrs Bullock Jr; Johayma-Mrs Kent; With a New Prologue to the Town-.
Cast
Role: Don Sebastian Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Dorax Actor: Evans, lately arrived from Ireland
Role: Muley Actor: Ogden
Role: Benducar Actor: Quin
Role: Mufti Actor: Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Alvarez Actor: Corey
Role: Almeyda Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Morayma Actor: Mrs Bullock Jr
Role: Johayma Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: With a New Prologue to the Town Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Don Sebastian Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Don Sebastian, King of Portual Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Captive Author(s): John DrydenIsaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Ballet et Musique Pour le Divertissement du Roy de la Grande Bretagne Author(s): Robert Cambert FavierSebastian Bremond

Dance: A new Spanish Dance-Moreau, Mrs Moreau

154
11 October 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [Revised by Christopher Bullock.] Not Acted these Twenty Years. Reviv'd, with several Alterations. The whole Play to be new dress'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Traytor

Performance Comment: Edition of 1718 lists: Duke-J. Leigh; Lorenzo-Quin; Sciarrah-Ryan; Florio-Egleton; Cosmo-Ch. Bullock; Pisano-Smith; Alonzo-Diggs; Petruchio-Ogden; Depazzi-Bullock Sr; Sancho-Spiller; Amidea-Mrs Bullock; Oriana-Mrs Seymour; Oriana's Mother-Mrs Kent.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Quin
Role: Sciarrah Actor: Ryan
Role: Florio Actor: Egleton
Role: Cosmo Actor: Ch. Bullock
Role: Pisano Actor: Smith
Role: Alonzo Actor: Diggs
Role: Petruchio Actor: Ogden
Role: Depazzi Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Sancho Actor: Spiller
Role: Amidea Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Seymour
Role: Oriana's Mother Actor: Mrs Kent.
Related Works
Related Work: The Traytor Author(s): James ShirleyChristopher Bullock
Related Work: Le Prince Travestie; ou, L'Illustrie Avanturier; or, Harlequin an Innocent Traytor Author(s): Pierre Marivaux

Dance: A new Dance proper to the Play by Moreau-Moreau, Mrs Moreau

Song: Singing In Italian and English-Mrs Barbier

155
23 April 1723 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [By Mrs J. Robe.] Dedication: Whatever cold Encouragement it met with upon the Stage, I am induc'd...to believe it might very reasonably be attributed to the Season of the Year. Receipts: #17s 13s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Legacy

Performance Comment: Edition of 1723 lists: Eteocles-Boheme; Polynices-Ryan; Creon-Quin; Phocias-Walker; Alcander-Smith; Attalus-Egleton; Jocasta-Mrs Boheme; Antigona-Mrs Bullock; Olympa-Mrs Purden; Prologue by Benkingham-Walker; Epilogue-Mrs Boheme.
Cast
Role: Eteocles Actor: Boheme
Role: Polynices Actor: Ryan
Role: Creon Actor: Quin
Role: Phocias Actor: Walker
Role: Alcander Actor: Smith
Role: Attalus Actor: Egleton
Role: Jocasta Actor: Mrs Boheme
Role: Antigona Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Olympa Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Prologue by Benkingham Actor: Walker
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Boheme.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fatal Legacy Author(s): J. Robe

156
30 April 1729 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: Benefit Rochetti. Tickets 5s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: I: Overture out of Ptolomy-; Songs: Dico su questa sponda-; Svenalo traditor-; Sonata by Corelli-; Songs: Ombre piante-; Sgombra dall' Anima-; Solo for German Flute-L. Granom; II: Concerto-Castrucci; Songs: Non lo diro col Labro-; La mia speranza-; Trumpet Piece-Granom; Songs: No no my Heart , from an Italian Song out of Ptolomy-; Si Caro Si-; Concerto for Trumpets-J. Granom, L. Granom

Performance Comment: Granom; II: Concerto-Castrucci; Songs: Non lo diro col Labro-; La mia speranza-; Trumpet Piece-Granom; Songs: No no my Heart , from an Italian Song out of Ptolomy-; Si Caro Si-; Concerto for Trumpets-J. Granom, L. Granom.
Cast
Role: Concerto Actor: Castrucci
Role: Non lo diro col Labro Actor:
Role: La mia speranza Actor:
Role: Trumpet Piece Actor: Granom
Role: from an Italian Song out of Ptolomy Actor:
Role: Si Caro Si Actor:
Role: Concerto for Trumpets Actor: J. Granom, L. Granom.

157
17 May 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Rogers. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Tickets for Miss Oates taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Performance Comment: As17311111, but Barnwell Sr-J. Roberts; Blunt-_; With the Original Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Barnwell Sr Actor: J. Roberts
Role: With the Original Epilogue Actor: .
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Trueman Actor: W. Mills
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005, but Lady Lurewell-Mrs Mullart.
Cast
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Mullart.
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Song: Miss Raftor

158
01 June 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [Both plays by Henry Fielding. For a discussion of recent plays, see The Comedian, No. 3, June 1731.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Debauchees

Performance Comment: Father Martin-Cibber Jr; Isabel-Miss Raftor; Old Laroon-Shepard; Young Laroon-W. Mills; Old Jourdain-J. Roberts; Beatrice-Miss Williams; edition of 1731 adds: Prologue-William Mills.
Cast
Role: Father Martin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Isabel Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Old Laroon Actor: Shepard
Role: Young Laroon Actor: W. Mills
Role: Old Jourdain Actor: J. Roberts
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Prologue Actor: William Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Debauchees Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Covent Garden Tragedy

Performance Comment: Captain Bilkum-Mullart; Lovegirlo-Cibber Jr; Galloon-Paget; Leathersides-Roberts; Chairman-Jones; Mother Punchbowl-Bridgwater; Kissinda-Miss Raftor; Stormandra-Mrs Mullart; Nonparel-Miss Mears; Industrious Jenny-Miss Eliz. Roberts; Prologue-Theophilus Cibber; Epilogue-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Captain Bilkum Actor: Mullart
Role: Lovegirlo Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Galloon Actor: Paget
Role: Leathersides Actor: Roberts
Role: Chairman Actor: Jones
Role: Mother Punchbowl Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Kissinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Stormandra Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Nonparel Actor: Miss Mears
Role: Industrious Jenny Actor: Miss Eliz. Roberts
Role: Prologue Actor: Theophilus Cibber
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Raftor.
Related Works
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance:

159
21 August 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit a Gentleman who has wrote for the Stage. At the Desire of severl Persons of Distinction. [Daily Advertiser, 21 Aug., has a poem: On Miss Atherton's Playing the Part of Lucy.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Cibber Jr; Millwood-Mrs Butler; Thorowgood-Bridgwater; Trueman-Wm. Mills; Barnwell Sr-J. Roberts; Maria-Miss Williams; Lucy-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Trueman Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Barnwell Sr Actor: J. Roberts
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17320623.
Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard
Role: Leander Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hellebore Actor: Paget
Role: Welchman Actor: Jones
Role: Harry Actor: Roberts
Role: James Actor: Mullart
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mears
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Song: Miss Raftor

Dance:

160
20 December 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespeare. Afterpiece: a Masque. [Author unknown. Apparently not published.] All the Characters new dress'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part I

Performance Comment: As17321019, but Lady Percy-Mrs Purden.
Cast
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Purden.
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond, from dl, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage
Role: King Actor: Hulett
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Rosco
Role: Garcia Actor: Bardin
Role: Heli Actor: Havard
Role: Selim Actor: Woodward
Role: Alonzo Actor: Jenkins
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Osmyn Actor: Delane
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Roberts
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: An Eclogue; or, Representation in Four Parts Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada, Part I Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Amorous Bigotte: With the Second Part of Tegue O Divelly Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Second Part of the Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part I Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Atheist; or, The Second Part of the Souldiers Fortune Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Amorous Sportsman; or, The Death of the Stag

Performance Comment: Sportsman-Thurmond from dl, the first time of his perfornimg on this stage; Followers-J. DeLagarde, Evans, Holt, Sandham; 1st Nymph-Mrs Bullock; Attendants-Mrs Haughton, Mrs Vallois, Miss Wherrit, Miss Sandham; Jolly Huntsman-Mrs Roberts; Attendants-Stoppelaer, Excel, James, Jenkins.
Cast
Role: Sportsman Actor: Thurmond from dl, the first time of his perfornimg on this stage
Role: Followers Actor: J. DeLagarde, Evans, Holt, Sandham
Role: 1st Nymph Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Attendants Actor: Mrs Haughton, Mrs Vallois, Miss Wherrit, Miss Sandham
Role: Jolly Huntsman Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Attendants Actor: Stoppelaer, Excel, James, Jenkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Happy Nuptials: With The Amorous Sportsman Author(s): Henry Carey

161
12 March 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Thurmond

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17321218, but Clodio-Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Clodio Actor: Thurmond.
Role: Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Cholerick Actor: Penkethman, from cg
Role: Dismallo Actor: Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Norris
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: Winstone
Role: Duart Actor: Bardin
Role: Manuel Actor: Havard
Role: Sancho Actor: Rosco
Role: Monsieur Actor: James
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17330308.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Hulet
Role: Sir John Actor: Jenkins
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Roberts.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Ballet: new Comic Ballad: The Difference of Nations; or, The Dancing Europeans. French Peasants-Vallois, Miss Sandham; Scots-J. De Legarde, Miss Wherrit; English Peasants-Sandham, Mrs Haughton; Dutch Skippers-Thurmond, Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: French Peasants-Vallois, Miss Sandham; Scots-J. De Legarde, Miss Wherrit; English Peasants-Sandham, Mrs Haughton; Dutch Skippers-Thurmond, Mrs Bullock.
Cast
Role: French Peasants Actor: Vallois, Miss Sandham
Role: Scots Actor: J. De Legarde, Miss Wherrit
Role: English Peasants Actor: Sandham, Mrs Haughton
Role: Dutch Skippers Actor: Thurmond, Mrs Bullock.

162
07 April 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayed

Performance Comment: As17330108.
Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Hulett
Role: Anne Bullen Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Piercy Actor: Delane
Role: Wolsey Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Northumberland Actor: Huddy
Role: Rochford Actor: Rosco
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Williamson
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Cole, a Child of four Years of Age, who never appeared on any stage before.
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

Ballet: MMasquerade by Thurmond. Petit Maitre-de Vallois; Mademoiselle-Mrs Bullock; Punches-J. Delagarde, Evans; Wives-Mrs Vallois, Miss Sandham; Peasant-Holt; His Wife-Miss Wherrit

Performance Comment: Petit Maitre-de Vallois; Mademoiselle-Mrs Bullock; Punches-J. Delagarde, Evans; Wives-Mrs Vallois, Miss Sandham; Peasant-Holt; His Wife-Miss Wherrit.
Cast
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: de Vallois
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Punches Actor: J. Delagarde, Evans
Role: Wives Actor: Mrs Vallois, Miss Sandham
Role: Peasant Actor: Holt
Role: His Wife Actor: Miss Wherrit.

163
23 May 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit a Tradesman and his Family. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: As17330306 but Lady Graveairs-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Foppington Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Morelove Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Lady Betty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Edging Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Careless Husband Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: See17330402 but Doctor-Rosco; Dorcas-Mrs Christian; Epilogue-Miss Cole in Boys Cloaths.
Cast
Role: 7330402 but Doctor Actor: Rosco
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Christian
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Cole in Boys Cloaths.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Ballet: TThe Difference of Nations. Dutch Skippers-Thurmond, Mrs Bullock; French Peasants-Vallois, Miss Sandham; Scots-J. Delagarde, Mrs Wherrit; English Peasants-Sandham, Mrs Haughton

Performance Comment: Dutch Skippers-Thurmond, Mrs Bullock; French Peasants-Vallois, Miss Sandham; Scots-J. Delagarde, Mrs Wherrit; English Peasants-Sandham, Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Dutch Skippers Actor: Thurmond, Mrs Bullock
Role: French Peasants Actor: Vallois, Miss Sandham
Role: Scots Actor: J. Delagarde, Mrs Wherrit
Role: English Peasants Actor: Sandham, Mrs Haughton.

164
04 November 1734 @ Great Room at the Ship Tavern

Event Comment: By a Company of Comedians from the Theatres in London. At the Great Room at the Ship Tavern. Stage 2s. 6d. Pit 2s. First Gallery 1s. Second 6d. 6 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-R. Harrington; Bajazet-Dyer; Moneses-J. Harrington; Axalla-Mason; Omar-Paul; Dervise-Tenoe; Zama-Goadby; Mirvan-Lawder; Arpasia-Mrs Herle; Selima-Mrs Purden .
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: R. Harrington
Role: Bajazet Actor: Dyer
Role: Moneses Actor: J. Harrington
Role: Axalla Actor: Mason
Role: Omar Actor: Paul
Role: Dervise Actor: Tenoe
Role: Zama Actor: Goadby
Role: Mirvan Actor: Lawder
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Herle
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Purden
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

Dance:

Performance Comment: hathi.

165
02 August 1736 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit a New Polly Peachum, just arrived from the Island of Obscurity, who will make her Publick Entry in that Character. Afterpiece: A new Comi-Tragical Interlude. Written by Jack Juniper, a Distiller's Apprentice, just turn'd Poet

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Charke. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Charke. hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Deposing and Death of Queen Gin

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1736 lists: Queen Gin-T. Smith; Duke of Rum-Machen; Marquee de Nanta-J. Smith; Lord Sugarcane-Wallis .
Cast
Role: : Queen Gin Actor: T. Smith
Role: Duke of Rum Actor: Machen
Role: Marquee de Nanta Actor: J. Smith
Role: Lord Sugarcane Actor: Wallis
Related Works
Related Work: The Deposing and Death of Queen Gin Author(s): "Jack Juniper"

166
25 November 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece not acted these 6 years [see 7 Oct. 1738]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer; Or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Tinsel-Foote; Vellum-Yates; Butler-Neale; Gardener-Barrington; Sir George-Mills; Fantome-Mozeen; Coachman-J. Sparks; Lady Trueman-Mrs Mills; Abigail-Mrs Macklin.
Cast
Role: Tinsel Actor: Foote
Role: Vellum Actor: Yates
Role: Butler Actor: Neale
Role: Gardener Actor: Barrington
Role: Sir George Actor: Mills
Role: Fantome Actor: Mozeen
Role: Coachman Actor: J. Sparks
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphosed

Performance Comment: Butler-Raftor; Nell-Mrs Clive; Sir John Loverule-Mrs Bennet; Jobson-Turbutt.
Cast
Role: Butler Actor: Raftor
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Jobson Actor: Turbutt.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Dance: II: Mechel

Song: IV: The Subscription-Lowe

167
30 December 1745 @ New Wells, London Spa, Clerkenwell

Event Comment: A Concert, etc. Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit or First Gallery 1s 6d. 6p.m. Luna will light you home. Benefit Warner

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Heemskirk; Peachum-J. Heemskirk; Lockit-Warner; Lucy-Mrs Warner; Mat-Malone; Polly-Miss Lincoln; Hornpipe-Williams.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Heemskirk
Role: Peachum Actor: J. Heemskirk
Role: Lockit Actor: Warner
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Warner
Role: Mat Actor: Malone
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Lincoln
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Williams.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

168
06 January 1758 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: To begin at six o'clock. By desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: New Medley Concert

Performance Comment: See17571226.
Related Works
Related Work: Bacchus Festival; or, A New Medley Author(s): Thomas Jordan

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Frolic

Performance Comment: The Battle of Rosbach. As17571226, but concluding with a new song- in honour of that day; Music by Bryan-Kear.
Cast
Role: concluding with a new song Actor: in honour of that day
Role: Music by Bryan Actor: Kear.

Ballet: LLe Carneval de Venice. As17571226, but Harlequin-J. Hussey

Performance Comment: As17571226, but Harlequin-J. Hussey.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: J. Hussey.
Role: Dutchman Actor: Dupuis
Role: Scotchman Actor: Froment
Role: Pierrot Actor: Rainel
Role: Frenchman Actor: Delascey
Role: Punch Actor: Joly
Role: Dutchwoman Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Harliquinette Actor: Mad Stivaux
Role: Scots Lass Actor: Mad Dulisse
Role: Pierotte Actor: Mad Clary
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Durham
Role: Mlle Ragonsby Actor: Hussey.

169
20 May 1762 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer, Pit doorkeeper, Shawford, Berrisford, and Roberts. Tickets deliver'd by Wallis will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Performance Comment: As17611010, but Dick-Kennedy; Brass-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Kennedy
Role: Brass Actor: Palmer.
Role: Moneytrap Actor: Yates
Role: Gripe Actor: Philips
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mrs Cloggit Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Flippanta Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: The Confederacy Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17620219, but Buck-J. Palmer, first appearance on any stage.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: J. Palmer, first appearance on any stage.
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Baker
Role: In which will be introduc'd a Minuet Actor: Noverre, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Wallis; V: New Hornpipe-Miss Dawson

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21 May 1762 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith, Cridland, Dalton, Widow Dunbar. Doors open half past 4. Play to begin exactly at half past 6 o'clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: As17611029, but Col. Feignwell-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Feignwell Actor: Palmer.
Role: Fainwell Actor: King
Role: Freeman Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Blakes
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Moody
Role: Tradelove Actor: Burton
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Philips
Role: Sackbut Actor: Bransby
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Vaughan
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: Mrs Lovely Actor: Miss Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17620520, but Buck-J. Palmer, second time.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: J. Palmer, second time.
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Baker
Role: In which will be introduc'd a Minuet Actor: Noverre, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: IV: Hearts of Oak, as17620421

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24 May 1762 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bowers and Veal. Tickets deliver'd by Mr Broad will be taken. [Palmer played only for benefits (Genest, IV, 645).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17620501, but Patch-Mrs Gross.
Cast
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Gross.
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Yates
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Philips
Role: Charles Actor: Packer
Role: Whisper Actor: Vaughan
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Marplot Actor: O'Brien,first time
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17620520, but Buck-J. Palmer, third time.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: J. Palmer, third time.
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Baker
Role: In which will be introduc'd a Minuet Actor: Noverre, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: Hearts of Oak, as17620421 End: Dancing-Baltazar, Miss Dawson

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25 May 1762 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Robinson and Foley. No Building on Stage. Tickets deliver'd by Hodges will be taken. Tickets sold at Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17611229, but Mat@o@Mint-Fox; Lucy-Miss E. Young; Diana Trapes-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Fox
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss E. Young
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Mozeen.
Role: Macheath Actor: Lowe
Role: Peachum Actor: Yates
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mat@o'th@Mint Actor: Blakes
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson in Act III
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17620520, but Buck-J. Palmer; Minuet-Froment, Miss Baker.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Minuet Actor: Froment, Miss Baker.
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Baker
Role: In which will be introduc'd a Minuet Actor: Noverre, Miss Baker.
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Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: I: The Cow Keepers, as17611215

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03 February 1763 @ King's Theatre

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

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Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): Gioacchino CocchiJ.S. Bach

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17 May 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Foley, Roberts, Palmer (doorkeepers). Tickets deliver'd by Kaygill will be taken. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-J. Palmer, 1st time; Thorowgood-Love; Blunt-Mozeen; Truman-Packer; Uncle-Burton; Maria-Mrs Davies; Lucy-Mrs Bennet; Milwood-Miss Haughton.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: J. Palmer, 1st time
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Love
Role: Blunt Actor: Mozeen
Role: Truman Actor: Packer
Role: Uncle Actor: Burton
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Milwood Actor: Miss Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17630405 but Buck-J. Palmer; Minuet-Vincent, Miss Baker.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Minuet Actor: Vincent, Miss Baker.
Role: or Bucks Have At ye all Actor: .
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Baker
Role: In which will be introduc'd a Minuet Actor: Noverre, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Song: End: Vernon

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09 November 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The Prince of Wales by Obrien (first time) very well (Hopkins). Receipts: #147 (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part I

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Love; King-Havard; Prince of Wales-Obrien, first time; Sir Richard Vernon-Jackson; Worcester-Bransby; Hostess-Mrs Bradshaw; Northumberland-Burton; Glendower-Lee; Douglas-Parsons; Blunt-J. Palmer; Poins-Packer; Carriers-Moody, Weston; Sheriff-Stevens; Bardolf-Clough; Westmorland-Ackman; Francis-Vaughan; Mortimer-Castle; Hotspur-Holland; Lady Percy-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Love
Role: King Actor: Havard
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Obrien, first time
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Jackson
Role: Worcester Actor: Bransby
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Northumberland Actor: Burton
Role: Glendower Actor: Lee
Role: Douglas Actor: Parsons
Role: Blunt Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Poins Actor: Packer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Weston
Role: Sheriff Actor: Stevens
Role: Bardolf Actor: Clough
Role: Westmorland Actor: Ackman
Role: Francis Actor: Vaughan
Role: Mortimer Actor: Castle
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holland
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Palmer.
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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
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Dance: End: The Provancalle, as17631014