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Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted here these 6 years. Afterpiece: Taken from [the same, by Henry? Fielding, and prepared for the stage by the Author of Midas, &c. [Kane O'Hara; 1st time; BURL 2. Text 1st published by J. Barker [1805]]. With a new Overture, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, Songs, Duets and Chorusses composed and compiled by J. Markordt. Books of the Burletta to be had at the Theatre (on playbill of 10 Nov.). Account-Book, 1 Feb. 1781: Paid Mackordt [sic] for music of Tom Thumb #20. [Mrs Inchbald was from the York theatre. Master Edwin had spoken a Prologue at cg on 22 Apr. 1780.] Receipts: #152 1s. 6d. (149.2.0; 2.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Philaster

Performance Comment: Philaster-Lewis (1st appearance in that character); King-L'Estrange; Pharamond-Whitfield; Thrasaline-Thompson; Cleremont-Robson; Woodman-Booth; Captain of the Mob-Fearon; Dion-Hull; Arethusa-Mrs Mattocks; Megra-Miss Ambrose; Lady-Mrs Poussin; Galatea-Miss Stewart; Bellario-Mrs Inchbald (1st appearance in London).
Cast
Role: Philaster Actor: Lewis
Role: King Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Pharamond Actor: Whitfield
Role: Thrasaline Actor: Thompson
Role: Cleremont Actor: Robson
Role: Woodman Actor: Booth
Role: Captain of the Mob Actor: Fearon
Role: Dion Actor: Hull
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Megra Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Galatea Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Bellario Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Related Works
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontElkanah Settle
Related Work: Philaster Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Restoration; or, Right Will Take Place Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Master Edwin (1st appearance on this stage i.e. in a play]), Edwin, Reinhold, Robson, Davies, Quick, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Webb, Miss Catley. [Cast from playbill of 30 Oct. 1781: Tom Thumb-Master Edwin; Lord Grizzle-Edwin; Ghost-Reinhold; Noodle-Robson; Doodle-Davies; King-Quick; Huncamunca-Mrs Kennedy; Glumdalca-Mrs Webb; Queen Dollalolla-Miss Catley.
Cast
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.
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

Dance: End II: The Shepherd's Wedding-Harris, Miss Matthews; End III: The Humours of Leixlip, as17800927

Event Comment: Benefit for W. Bates and Miss Ambrose. Mainpiece: Not acted here these 5 years. Receipts: #228 10s. (90/0; tickets: 138/10) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Wives

Performance Comment: General Savage-Lee Lewes; Torrington-Quick; Conolley-Aickin; Captain Savage-Davies; Leeson-Whitfield; Spruce-W. Bates; Ghastly-Jones; Leach-Fearon; Crow-Thompson; Wolfe-Ledger; Belville-Lewis; Mrs Belville (1st time)-Mrs Barnes; Lady Rachel Mildew-Mrs Pitt; Miss Leeson-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Tempest-Miss Ambrose; Miss Walsingham-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: General Savage Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Torrington Actor: Quick
Role: Conolley Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Savage Actor: Davies
Role: Leeson Actor: Whitfield
Role: Spruce Actor: W. Bates
Role: Ghastly Actor: Jones
Role: Leach Actor: Fearon
Role: Crow Actor: Thompson
Role: Wolfe Actor: Ledger
Role: Belville Actor: Lewis
Role: Mrs Belville Actor: Mrs Barnes
Role: Lady Rachel Mildew Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miss Leeson Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Tempest Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Miss Walsingham Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Wives Author(s): Hugh Kelly

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Performance Comment: Harlequin-W. Bates. The other characters by Delpini (of DL), Doyle, Booth, L'Estrange, Baker, Robson, Stevens, J. Bates, J. Wilson, Davies; Miss Morris, Miss Langrish, Mrs Kennedy. [And see17811102.] hathi. Miss Morris, Miss Langrish, Mrs Kennedy. [And see17811102.] hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Touchstone; or, Harlequin Traveller Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Touchstone of Invention; or, The Soldier's Fortune Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Brownsmith

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17820401, but omitted: Holloway

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece Tally ho, as17820427

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft, based on Le Mariage de Figaro, by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais; incidental music by William Shield. In 1789 reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Prologue by the author (Europaen Magazine, Dec. 1784, p. 467)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Public Advertiser, 10 Mar. 1785: This Day is published The Follies of A Day (1s. 6d.). [For an account of Holcroft's shorthand transcription of the original, taken down during a performance in Paris, and the hasty rehearsals of it in London, see Elbridge Colby, A Bibliography of Thomas Holcroft, 1922, pp. 48-50.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day; Or, The Marriage Of Figaro

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Thompson, Holcroft, Mrs Martyr; Mrs Bates, Mrs Webb, Miss Wewitzer, Miss Younge. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Count Almaviva-Lewis; Don Guzman-Quick; Antonio-Edwin; Doctor Bartholo-Wilson; Basil-Wewitzer; Doublefee-Thompson; Figaro-Holcroft [in text: Bonnor (see17841215)]; Page-Mrs Martyr; Bounce-Stevens; Courier-Jones; Crier of the Court-Bates; Servant-Newton; Countess-Mrs Bates; Marcelina-Mrs Webb; Agnes-Miss Wewitzer; Susan-Miss Younge.] Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi. Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: Figaro Actor: Holcroft
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: Courier Actor: Jones
Role: Crier of the Court Actor: Bates
Role: Servant Actor: Newton
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Le Marriage de Figaro Author(s): Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17841116.
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bonnor
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Davies
Role: Beaufort Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Thompson
Role: Quildrive Actor: Kennedy
Role: Dapper Actor: Jones
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Quick
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue and Epilogue by Geoge Colman, the elder (see text, which also gives names of the speakers)]. Morning Chronicle, 25 July 1786: This Day is published I'll Tell You What (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I'll Tell You What

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bensley, Aickin, Bannister Jun. Williamson, R. Palmer, Lyons, Ledger, Gaudry, Parsons; Mrs Bulkley, Mrs Bates, Mrs Riley, Miss Farrcn. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Major Cyprus-Palmer; Mr Anthony Euston-Bensley; Colonel Downright-Aickin; Charles Euston-Bannister Jun.; Sir George Euston-Williamson; Sir Harry Harmless-R. Palmer; Servants-Lyons, Ledger, Gaudry; Mr Euston-Parsons; Lady Euston-Mrs Bulkley; Lady Harriet Cyprus-Mrs Bates; Bloom-Mrs Riley; A Young Lady [in review of the play in Public Advertiser, 5 Aug., called Mrs Charles Euston]-Miss Farren.] Prologue [spoken by Palmer]. Epilogue [spoken by Miss Farren. These were spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances] . Prologue [spoken by Palmer]. Epilogue [spoken by Miss Farren. These were spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances] .
Related Works
Related Work: I'll Tell You What! Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: As17850721.
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sprightly Actor: Davies
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Gardner
Role: Devil Actor: Burton
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Wells
Related Works
Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Author Author(s): Samuel Foote
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Edward Topham (London Chronicle, 26 Aug. 1786)]. Account-Book, 5 June 1786: Paid Mrs Inchbald in full for Appearance is against Them #50. Public Advertiser, 11 Nov. 1785: This Day is published Appearance is against Them (1s.). Receipts: #207 2s. (204/10/6; 2/11/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17850926.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: King Actor: Clarke
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Worcester Actor: Fearon
Role: Westmorland Actor: Thompson
Role: Northumberland Actor: Gardner
Role: Poins Actor: Davies
Role: Francis Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Walter Blount Actor: Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Bates
Role: Douglas Actor: Cubitt
Role: Carriers Actor: Booth, Kennedy
Role: Gadshill Actor: Ledger
Role: Peto Actor: Stevens
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Lewis

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Palmer, Thompson, Kennedy, Edwin; Mrs Webb, Mrs Bates, Mrs Morton, Miss Stuart, Mrs Wilson. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Mr Walmsley-Quick; Lord Lighthead-Palmer; Thompson-Thompson [sic]; Clownly-Kennedy; Humphry-Edwin; Servant to Lord Lighthead-Swords; Servant to Lady Mary-Ledger; Lady Mary Magpie-Mrs Webb; Lady Loveall-Mrs Bates; Miss Angle-Mrs Morton; Miss Audley-Miss Stuart; Fish-Mrs Wilson; Betty-Mrs Davenett.] Prologue spoken by Wroughton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17851115).] hathi. Prologue spoken by Wroughton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17851115).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece: From Beaumarchais. Receipts: #176 3s. 6d. (172/3/6; 4/0/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day; Or, The Marriage Of Figaro

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Booth, Stevens, Thompson, Mrs Martyr; Mrs Bates, Mrs Webb, Miss Orme, Mrs Wilson. [Cast adjusted from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Count Almaviva-Lewis; Don Guzman-Quick; Antonio-Edwin; Figaro-Wilson; Basil-Wewitzer; Doctor Bartholo-Booth; Bounce-Stevens; Doublefee-Thompson; The Page-Mrs Martyr; Countess-Mrs Bates; Marcelina-Mrs Webb; Agnes-Miss Orme; Susan-Mrs Wilson.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Figaro Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Booth
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Orme
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Le Marriage de Figaro Author(s): Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: As17851022, but Miss Brangin in place of Miss Stuart .
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by Thomas Holcroft]: The Overture and the rest of the music entirely new, by Shield. With new Dresses, &c. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 22 Nov. 1785: This Day is published The Choleric Fathers (price not listed). Receipts: #240 4s. (238/3; 2/1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Choleric Fathers

Performance Comment: Characters by Johnstone, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Palmer, Thompson, Gardner; Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Morton, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Don Fernando-Johnstone; Don Julio Pimiento-Quick; Pedro-Edwin; Don Salvador-Wilson; Fabio-Wewitzer; Don Fabricio-Palmer; Don Velasco-Thompson; Alguazil-Gardner; Footmen-Helme, Swords, Newton, Ledger, Bates; Laura-Mrs Kennedy; Jaquelina-Mrs Martyr; Donna Isabel-Mrs Morton; Donna Zelida-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Don Fernando Actor: Johnstone
Role: Don Julio Pimiento Actor: Quick
Role: Pedro Actor: Edwin
Role: Don Salvador Actor: Wilson
Role: Fabio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Don Fabricio Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Velasco Actor: Thompson
Role: Alguazil Actor: Gardner
Role: Footmen Actor: Helme, Swords, Newton, Ledger, Bates
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Jaquelina Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Donna Isabel Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Donna Zelida Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Choleric Fathers Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: As17851026.
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Dance: End of Act II of mainpiece The Recruiting Serjeant [performers not listed (see17851007)]; End of mainpiece new dance, The Piping Pedlar, by Byrn and Mrs Goodwin

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Inchbald. Mainpiece: By Permission of Colman [proprietor of the HAY, owner of the copyright of the play, and author of Epilogue]. Morning Chronicle, 22 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Inchbald, No. 10, Great Russel-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #107 8s. (71/17/6; 5/1/6; tickets: 30/9/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I'll Tell You What

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wroughton, Pope, Aickin, Davies, Quick, Bensley (of DL); Mrs Bates, Mrs Inchbald, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Wells. [Cast from General Advertiser, 22 May, and text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Major Cyprus-Wroughton; Charles Euston-Pope; Colonel Downright-Aickin; Sir George Euston-Davies; Mr Euston-Quick; Anthony Euston-Bensley; Lady Harriet Cyprus-Mrs Bates; Lady Euston-Mrs Inchbald; Bloom-Mrs Davenett; Mrs Euston-Mrs Wells.] Original Epilogue [spoken by Mrs Wells (General Advertiser, 22 May)] . Original Epilogue [spoken by Mrs Wells (General Advertiser, 22 May)] .
Cast
Role: : Major Cyprus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Euston Actor: Pope
Role: Colonel Downright Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir George Euston Actor: Davies
Role: Mr Euston Actor: Quick
Role: Anthony Euston Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Harriet Cyprus Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Lady Euston Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Bloom Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Mrs Euston Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: I'll Tell You What! Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17851121 .
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Grizzel Actor: Edwin
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: Noodle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Ghost Actor: Darley
Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: 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

Dance: As17851112

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: [Home, who was from the Bristol theatre, is identified in Morning Herald, 21 June.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on L'Heureuse Erreur, by Joseph Patrat. Prologue by Thomas Holcroft (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 15 Aug. 1786: This Day is published The Widow's Vow (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Lord Hastings-A Gentleman (1st appearance [Home]); Gloster-Aickin; Belmour-Davics; Catesby-Gardner; RatclifF-R. Palmer; Derby-Gaudry; Servant-Ledger; Shore-Bensley; Alicia-Mrs Bates; Jane Shore-Miss Woollery (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmour Actor: Davics
Role: Catesby Actor: Gardner
Role: RatclifF Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Derby Actor: Gaudry
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Miss Woollery
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Widow's Vow

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Lyons, Edwin; Mrs Bates, Mrs Riley, Mrs Edwin, Miss Brangin, Mrs Wells. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Don Antonio-Parsons; Marquis-Bannister Jun.; Carlos-R. Palmer; Servant-Lyons; Jerome-Edwin; Countess-Mrs Bates; Donna Isabella-Mrs Riley; Ursula-Mrs Edwin; Inis-Miss Brangin; Flora-Mrs Wells.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Don Antonio Actor: Parsons
Role: Marquis Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Carlos Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Jerome Actor: Edwin
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Donna Isabella Actor: Mrs Riley
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Widow's Vow Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Frederick Pilon. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text). In 1794 reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts]. Public Advertiser, 30 Nov. 1786: This Day is published He Wou'd be a Soldier (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #246 6s. (243.5; 3.1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He Wou'd Be A Soldier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Aickin, Farren, Wewitzer, Fearon, Brown, Thompson, Mrs Wells, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pope. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Captain Crevelt-Lewis; Sir Oliver Oldstock-Quick; Caleb-Edwin; Colonel Talbot-Aickin; Mandeville-Farren; Count Pierpoint-Wewitzer; Wilkins-Fearon; Johnson-Brown; Amber-Thompson; Servant-Helme; Harriet-Mrs Wells; Betty-Miss Stuart; Nancy-Miss Rowson; unassigned-Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb; Prologue-Farren; Epilogue-Mrs Pope. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 13 performances only (see17870109).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 13 performances only (see17870109).]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Aickin, Farren, Wewitzer, Fearon, Brown, Thompson, Mrs Wells, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pope.
Role: Captain Crevelt Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Oliver Oldstock Actor: Quick
Role: Caleb Actor: Edwin
Role: Colonel Talbot Actor: Aickin
Role: Mandeville Actor: Farren
Role: Count Pierpoint Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Wilkins Actor: Fearon
Role: Johnson Actor: Brown
Role: Amber Actor: Thompson
Role: Servant Actor: Helme
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: unassigned Actor: Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb
Role: Prologue Actor: Farren
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: He Wou'd be a Soldier Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: As17861021, but Antonio-Miss Cranfield in place of Mrs Brown.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Miss Cranfield in place of Mrs Brown.
Role: Blondel Actor: Johnstone
Role: La Bruce Actor: Edwin
Role: Morgan Actor: Quick
Role: Richard I Actor: Davies
Role: Berghen Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Florestine Actor: Macready
Role: Guillet Actor: Cubitt
Role: Principal Jnight Actor: Darley
Role: Lauretta Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Berengaria Actor: Mrs Billington
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Brangin.
Related Works
Related Work: Richard Coeur de Lion Author(s): Leonard MacnallyWilliam Shield
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Hannah Cowley, based on The Lucky Chance, by Aphra Behn. Prologue and Epilogue by James Cobb (see text)]: With Variety of new Scenes, Dresses, &c. Morning Chronicle, 28 Dec. 1786: This Day is published A School for Grey-Beards (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #220 8s. (206.14; 13.4; 0.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Grey-beards; Or, The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-King, Kemble, Parsons, Benson, Wilson, Jones, Bannister Jun., Palmer, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Brereton, Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Heard, Miss Barnes, Mrs Wilson, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Don Alexis-King; Don Henry-Kemble; Don Gasper-Parsons; Don Sebastian-Bannister Jun.; Don Octavio-Palmer; Donna Antonia-Mrs Crouch; Rachel-Mrs Wrighten; Donna Viola-Mrs Brereton; Donna Clara-Mrs Cuyler; Cartola-Mrs Wilson; Donna Seraphina-Miss Farren; unassigned-Benson, Wilson, Jones, Mrs Heard, Miss Barnes; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Related Works
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: Buck-Palmer; Classic-Packer; Subtle-Waldron; Sir John Buck-Staunton; Marquis-Burton; Kitteau-R. Palmer; Gamut-Fawcett; Robert-Chaplin; Mrs Subtle-Mrs Love; Lucinda (with a song)-Miss Stageldoir.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Classic Actor: Packer
Role: Subtle Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Staunton
Role: Marquis Actor: Burton
Role: Kitteau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gamut Actor: Fawcett
Role: Robert Actor: Chaplin
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Stageldoir.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: In afterpiece: Minuet de la Cour-Hamoir, Miss Stageldoir

Song: III: song (in character)-Mrs Crouch. [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performance Comment: [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Thomas Vaughan. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text). Public Advertiser, 14 Feb: Part of Andrews's Epilogue to Eloisa [see 20 Dec. 1786]...was blended with Epilogue spoken on first representation of Such Things Are]: With new Scenes, Dresses, &c. Public Advertiser, 1 Dec. 1787: This Day is published Such Things Are (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #214 10s. (212.10; 2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Such Things Are

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Holman, Pope, Farren, Davies, Fearon, Macready, Cubitt, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Wilkinson, Mrs Pope. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788 [i.e. 1787]): Mr Twineall-Lewis; Sir Luke Tremor-Quick; Elvirus-Holman; Mr Haswell-Pope; Sultan-Farren; Lord Flint-Davies; Zedan-Fearon; Mr Meanright-Macready; Keepers-Thompson, Cubitt; Prisoners-Helme, Gardner; Guard-Blurton; Messenger-Ledger; Lady Tremor-Mrs Mattocks; Aurelia-Miss Wilkinson; Prisoner-Mrs Pope; Prologue-Holman; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Mr Twineall Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Luke Tremor Actor: Quick
Role: Elvirus Actor: Holman
Role: Mr Haswell Actor: Pope
Role: Sultan Actor: Farren
Role: Lord Flint Actor: Davies
Role: Zedan Actor: Fearon
Role: Mr Meanright Actor: Macready
Role: Keepers Actor: Thompson, Cubitt
Role: Prisoners Actor: Helme, Gardner
Role: Guard Actor: Blurton
Role: Messenger Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Tremor Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Aurelia Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Prisoner Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Holman
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Such Things Have Been Author(s): Isaac JackmanThomas Ryder
Related Work: Such Things Are Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Related Work: Julia; or, Such Things Were Author(s): Prince Hoare

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Castle

Performance Comment: As17861226.
Cast
Role: Magicians Actor: Darley, Cubitt
Role: Necromancer Actor: Davies
Role: Harlequin Actor: Brown
Role: Zany Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Gaudry
Role: Hymen Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Genius of the Wood Actor:
Role: Animals Actor:
Role: Crier Actor:
Role: Shewman Actor:
Role: Master of the Quay Actor:
Role: Mayor Actor:
Role: Giants Actor:
Role: Judge Actor:
Role: Councillor Actor:
Role: Goaler Actor:
Role: Boatman Actor:
Role: Neptune Actor:
Role: Dr Graham Actor:
Role: Bailiff Actor:
Role: Bacchanal Actor:
Role: Nymphs Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsWilliam Shield
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft. Prologue by the author (Public Advertiser, 19 Mar.). Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (Knapp, 81)]: With new Scenery, Dresses, &c. Public Advertiser, 31 Mar. 1787: This Day is published Seduction (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #187 15. (162.14.0; 24.1.6; 0.17.0; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seduction

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-King, Kemble, Aickin, Bates, Chaplin, Palmer, Miss Pope, Mrs Brereton, Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Miss Farren. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787): Mr Wilmot-King; Lord Morden-Kemble; General Burland-Aickin; Lapelle-Bates; Bailiff-Chaplin; Sir Frederic Fashion-Palmer; Mrs Modely-Miss Pope; Emily-Mrs Brereton; Harriet-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Pinup-Miss Tidswell; Lady Morden-Miss Farren; Prologue-Kemble text: Barrymore (see17870324; Epilogue-Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Seduction Author(s): Thomas Holcroft

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Performance Comment: As17860928.
Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Forster.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): A.A. ScotsAllan Ramsay
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Allan Ramsay
Event Comment: Artaxerxes [announced on playbill of 21 May] is obliged to be deferred on account of the Indisposition of a principal Performer. Afterpiece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Henry Sampson Woodfall, Jun. (see text)]: Taken from the celebrated piece called Guerre Ouverte; ou, Ruse Contre Ruse [by Antoine Jean Bourlin, dit Dumaniant]. Public Advertiser, 1 Dec. 1787: This Day is published The Midnight Hour (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #74 5s. (70.2; 4.3)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17861002, but Serina-Miss Collins (of dl).
Cast
Role: Serina Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Castalio Actor: Pope
Role: Acasto Actor: Aickin
Role: Polydore Actor: Farren
Role: Chaplin Actor: Fearon
Role: Ernesto Actor: Thompson
Role: Chamont Actor: Holman
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Monimia Actor: Miss Brunton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Midnight Hour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Edwin, Quick, Fearon, Thompson, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wells. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787): The Marquis-Lewis; Sebastian-Ryder; Nicolas-Edwin; The General-Quick; Mathias-Fearon; Ambrose-Thompson; Flora-Mrs Brown; Cecily-Mrs Webb; Julia-Mrs Wells; Prologue-Pope. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17870615.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17870615.]
Cast
Role: The Marquis Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Ryder
Role: Nicolas Actor: Edwin
Role: The General Actor: Quick
Role: Mathias Actor: Fearon
Role: Ambrose Actor: Thompson
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Brown
Role: Cecily Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Prologue Actor: Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Midnight Hour Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by George Colman ynger]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, new Airs, and Accompaniments by Dr Arnold [partly adapted from Paisiello]. The Scenes painted by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 5 Sept. 1787: This Day is published Inkle and Yarico (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Edwin, Bannister Jun., Usher, Gardner, Burton, Johnson, Baddeley, Davies, Swords, Painter, Meadows, Lyons, Ledger, Farley, Parsons, Miss George, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Forster, Mrs Bannister. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson [1787], and playbill of 23 June 1788: Trudge-Edwin; Inkle-Bannister Jun.; Planters-Usher, Gardner, Johnson; Medium-Baddeley; Campley-Davies; Sailors-Painter, Ledger; Mate-Meadows; Waiter-Farley; Sir Christopher Curry-Parsons; Wowski-Miss George; Yarico-Mrs Kemble; Patty-Mrs Forster; Narcissa-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Cast
Role: Trudge Actor: Edwin
Role: Inkle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, Gardner, Johnson
Role: Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Campley Actor: Davies
Role: Sailors Actor: Painter, Ledger
Role: Mate Actor: Meadows
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Parsons
Role: Wowski Actor: Miss George
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: unassigned Actor: Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Related Works
Related Work: Inkle and Yarico Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Performance Comment: Heartly-Williamson; Clackit-R. Palmer; Old Clackit-Moss; Lucy-Mrs Cuyler; Harriet-Miss Woollery.
Cast
Role: Heartly Actor: Williamson
Role: Clackit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Clackit Actor: Moss
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Woollery.
Related Works
Related Work: The Guardian Author(s): Abraham Cowley
Related Work: The Man of Taste; or, The Guardian Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Guardian Outwitted Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The School for Guardians Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Love Finds the Way Author(s): Thomas HullThomas Murphy
Related Work: L'Honorata Poverta di Rinaldo: viz, The honourable Poverty of Rinaldo, false accused by the Maganzesians: With Harlequing Guardian to his Master's Family and Defender of his Castle Author(s): Giacinto Andrea Cicognini
Event Comment: The Duenna [advertised on playbill of 10 Oct.] is obliged to be deferred on Account of Mrs Billington's Indisposition. Receipts: #126 16s. 6d. (124.8.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Midnight Hour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Edwin, Quick, Fearon, Thompson, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wells. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): The Marquis-Lewis; Sebastian-Ryder; Nicolas-Edwin; The General-Quick; Mathias-Fearon; Ambrose-Thompson; Flora-Mrs Mattocks; Cecily-Mrs Webb; Julia-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: The Marquis Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Ryder
Role: Nicolas Actor: Edwin
Role: The General Actor: Quick
Role: Mathias Actor: Fearon
Role: Ambrose Actor: Thompson
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Cecily Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Midnight Hour Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: As17870917.
Cast
Role: Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Father Luke Actor: Booth
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Bonds without Judgement; or, The Loves of Bengal

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Ryder, Wewitzer, Fearon, Macready, Quick, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Wells. Cast from London Chronicle, 2 May 1787: Japan-Ryder; Congo-Wewitzer; Nankeen-Fearon; Manly-Macready; Colonel Fury-Quick; Governess-Mrs Pitt; Charlotte-Mrs Mountain (i.e. formerly Miss Wilkinson); Sophy-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: Japan Actor: Ryder
Role: Congo Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Nankeen Actor: Fearon
Role: Manly Actor: Macready
Role: Colonel Fury Actor: Quick
Role: Governess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Sophy Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: Bonds without Judgement; or, The Loves of Bengal Author(s): Edward Topham
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Harriet Lee. Prologue by Richard Cumberland (see text). Epilogue by the author (World, 28 Nov.)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Public Advertiser, 26 Nov. 1787: This Day is published The New Peerage (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #209 4s. (188.1.0; 19.14.6; 1.8.6)

Performances

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

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

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: As17871023.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Whitfield
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Coachman Actor: Alfred
Role: Kingston Actor: Lyons
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Hannah Cowley. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text)]. @When first thy Tragedy I view'd@Where Sparta mourns her Lot severe;@I caught the Spartan Fortitude@And watch'd her Woes without a Tear.@ (William Parsons [not the actor], in Thraliana, II, 713.) Public Advertiser, 27 Feb. 1788: This Day is published The Fate of Sparta (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #203 15s. 6d. (171.13.0; 30.15.0; 1.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fate Of Sparta; Or, The Rival Kings

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kemble, Bensley, Barrymore, Whitfield, Staunton, Williames, Bates, Phillimore, Chaplin, Wilson, Benson, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson), and World, 1 Feb.: Cleombrotus-Kemble; Leonidas-Bensley; Amphares-Barrymore; Nicrates-Whitfield; Corex-Staunton; Mezentius-Williames; Officer-Bates; Sarpedon-Phillimore; High Priest-Chaplin; Priest-Wilson; Attalus-Benson; Child-Miss Gaudry; Chelonice-Mrs Siddons; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Mrs Siddons. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Cleombrotus Actor: Kemble
Role: Leonidas Actor: Bensley
Role: Amphares Actor: Barrymore
Role: Nicrates Actor: Whitfield
Role: Corex Actor: Staunton
Role: Mezentius Actor: Williames
Role: Officer Actor: Bates
Role: Sarpedon Actor: Phillimore
Role: High Priest Actor: Chaplin
Role: Priest Actor: Wilson
Role: Attalus Actor: Benson
Role: Child Actor: Miss Gaudry
Role: Chelonice Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Prologue Actor: Wroughton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fate of Sparta; or, The Rival Kings Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: The Rival Kings; or, The Loves of Oroondates and Statira Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17871030.
Cast
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Frolick Actor: Baddeley
Role: Beaumont Actor: Williames
Role: Blunt Actor: Alfred
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Suett
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humourists Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Humourist; or, Who's Who? Author(s): James Cobb
Event Comment: [Iliff was from the Edinburgh theatre; Mrs Farren from the York theatre.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John O'Keeffe]. Public Advertiser, 30 Aug. 1788: This Day is published The Prisoner at Large (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: Douglas-Iliff (1st appearance on this stage); Lord Randolph-Aickin; Glenalvon-Williamson; Officer-Phillimore; Old Norval-Bensley; Anna-Mrs Inchbald; Lady Randolph-Mrs Farren (1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Douglas Actor: Iliff
Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Aickin
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Williamson
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Old Norval Actor: Bensley
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Edwin, Williamson, Moss, Wewitzer, Burton, Mathews, Johnson, Painter, Gardner, R. Palmer, Mrs Kemble, Miss Collett, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): Muns-Edwin; Lord Esmond-Williamson; Old Dowdle-Moss; Count Fripon-Wewitzer; Tough-Burton; Father Frank-Mathews; Phelim-Johnson; Landlord-Painter; Trap-Gardner; Jack Connor-R. Palmer; Frill-Phillimore see17880704; Adelaide-Mrs Kemble; Mary-Miss Collett; Rachel-Mrs Brooks.
Cast
Role: Muns Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Esmond Actor: Williamson
Role: Old Dowdle Actor: Moss
Role: Count Fripon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tough Actor: Burton
Role: Father Frank Actor: Mathews
Role: Phelim Actor: Johnson
Role: Landlord Actor: Painter
Role: Trap Actor: Gardner
Role: Jack Connor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Frill Actor: Phillimore see17880704
Role: Adelaide Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mary Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by George Colman, ynger. Prologue by the Hon. Francis North. Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 2 Sept. 1788: This Day is published Ways and Means (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ways And Means; Or, A Trip To Dover

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

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Don Diego-Bannister; Mungo-Moss; Leander-Davies; Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Mrs Forster.
Cast
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Moss
Role: Leander Actor: Davies
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Forster.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 4, by Elizabeth Inchbald, adapted from Zelie; ou, L'Ingenue, by Stephanie Felicite Ducrest de Saint Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis. Beginning with 6 Dec. this was reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]. Public Advertiser, 12 Dec. 1788: This Day is published The Child of Nature (price not listed). Afterpiece: Reduced [from 5] into 3 acts. Receipts: #150 15s 6d. (139.10.0; 11.5.6),

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

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

Afterpiece Title: A Bold Stroke for a Wife

Performance Comment: Colonel Feignwell-Ryder; Obadiah Prim-Booth; Sir Philip Modelove-Bernard; Tradelove-Thompson; Freeman-Davies; Sackbut-Fearon; Simon Pure-Blanchard; Periwinkle-Quick; Mrs Prim-Mrs Pitt; Ann Lovely-Mrs Wells. [Edition of 1799 (For the Proprietors) adds: Betty-$Mrs Davenett.]
Cast
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Ryder
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Booth
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Bernard
Role: Tradelove Actor: Thompson
Role: Freeman Actor: Davies
Role: Sackbut Actor: Fearon
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Blanchard
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Quick
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Mrs Wells.
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Dance: As17880924

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Married Man

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Williamson, Kemble, Barrett, Aickin, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Kemble. [Cast fro text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1789): Sir John Classick-Bannister Jun.; Lord Lovemore-R. Palmer [in text: Palmer]; Dorimant-Williamson; Mr Tradewell Classick-Kemble; William-Barrett; Mr Classick-Aickin; Emily-Mrs Brooks; Lucy-Mrs Whitfield; Lady Classick-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Sir John Classick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord Lovemore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dorimant Actor: Williamson
Role: Mr Tradewell Classick Actor: Kemble
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Mr Classick Actor: Aickin
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Lady Classick Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Married Man Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Performance Comment: As17890603 but La Blonde-Miss Brangin.
Cast
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin.
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: 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.
Related Works
Related Work: The Boarding School; or, The Sham Captain Author(s): Charles Coffey
Related Work: The Romp Author(s): Charles DibdinT.A. Lloyd
Related Work: Love for Money; or, The Boarding School Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Love and Money; or, The Fair Caledonian Author(s): Robert BensonSamuel Arnold

Dance: As17890708

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

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

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

Dance: III: Hornpipe (in Character)-Byrn

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17900623.
Cast
Role: Frank Actor: Farley.
Role: Lord Lovemore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir John Classick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Classick Actor: Aickin
Role: Mr Tradewell Classick Actor: Kemble
Role: Dorimant Actor: Williamson
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Lady Classick Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Afterpiece Title: New Spain; or, Love in Mexico

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Ryder, R. Palmer, Davies, Cubitt, Waterhouse, Evatt, Ledger, Bannister Jun.; Mrs Goodall, Mrs Iliff, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Bannister; Chorus of Indians-Chapman, Abbott, Lyons, Dorion, Guishard, Linton; Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): Alkmonoak-Bannister; Don Lopez-Ryder; Secretary to Don Lopez-R. Palmer; Don Juan-Davies; Zempoalla-Cubitt; Don Garcias-Waterhouse; Servant-Ledger; Fabio-Bannister Jun.; Leonora-Mrs Goodall; Julia-Mrs Iliff; Flora-Miss Fontenelle; Caduga-Miss Palmer see17900719; Ulah-Mrs Edwards; Iscagli-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Evatt see17900719.
Cast
Role: Chorus of Indians Actor: Chapman, Abbott, Lyons, Dorion, Guishard, Linton
Role: Alkmonoak Actor: Bannister
Role: Don Lopez Actor: Ryder
Role: Secretary to Don Lopez Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Juan Actor: Davies
Role: Zempoalla Actor: Cubitt
Role: Don Garcias Actor: Waterhouse
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Fabio Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Caduga Actor: Miss Palmer see17900719
Role: Ulah Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Iscagli Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: unassigned Actor: Evatt see17900719.
Related Works
Related Work: New Spain; or, Love in Mexico Author(s): John ScawenSamuel Arnold

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

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The German Hotel

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

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia

Performance Comment: Captain Patrick-Johnstone; Quiz-Quick; Darby (1st time)-Bernard; Marshall Ferbelin-Davies; Father Luke-Rock; Olmutz-Cubitt; Adjutant-Macready; Rupert-Lee; Mabel Flourish-Mrs Webb; Norah-Miss Francis; Flora-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Captain Patrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Quiz Actor: Quick
Role: Darby Actor: Bernard
Role: Marshall Ferbelin Actor: Davies
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Olmutz Actor: Cubitt
Role: Adjutant Actor: Macready
Role: Rupert Actor: Lee
Role: Mabel Flourish Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Norah Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield