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11889 results for: Keyword - John Bowman
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451
28 September 1710 @ Greenwich

Event Comment: Written by the late famous Poet Laureat John Dryden, Esq. Note, The Subscribers' Tickets Pass every Night there is Acting at Greenwich, tho' it be on a Benefit Night

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aurengzebe

Cast
Role: Aurengzebe Actor: Powell
Role: Morat Actor: Elrington
Role: Emperor Actor: Shepherd
Role: Arimant Actor: Pendry
Role: Dinant Actor: Freeman
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Indamora Actor: Mrs Shepherd
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Baxter.
Related Works
Related Work: Aureng Zebe; or, The Great Mogul Author(s): John Dryden

Song:

Dance:

452
12 May 1713 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [By John Gay.] Never Acted before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wife Of Bath

Cast
Role: Chaucer Actor: Wilks
Role: Doggrell Actor: Pack
Role: Franklyn Actor: Penkethman
Role: Doublechin Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Merit Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Astrolabe Actor: Ryan
Role: Antony Actor: Norris
Role: William Actor: Lee
Role: Drawer Actor: Spillar
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Alison Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Busie Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Prologue Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bicknell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wife of Bath Author(s): John Gay

453
04 March 1714 @ Queen's Theatre

Event Comment: [Dedication by John James Heidegger.] By Subscription. Stage Boxes 15s. Gallery 5s. Colman's Opera Register: By subscription for six times at ye usuall rate of 10 Guin for 3 Tickets

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Cast
Role: Arminius Actor: Signora Galerati
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Cilene Actor: Signora Margharita
Role: Germanicus Caesar Actor: Lawrence
Role: Cecina Actor: Mrs Barbier
Role: Segestes Actor: Valentino.
Related Works
Related Work: Arminius Author(s): John James Heidegger

454
23 February 1715 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: [By John Gay.] Never Acted before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Edition of 1715 lists: Squire Thomas-Johnson; Jonas Dock-Pinkethman; Peter Nettle-Norris; Sir Roger-Miller; Steward-Quin; Sir Humphrey-Cross; Justice Statute-Shepherd; Ghost of Child Unborn-Norris Jr; Kitty-Mrs Bicknell; Dorcas-Mrs Willis Sr; Joyce-Miss Younger; Aunt-Mrs Baker; Constable-Penray; Corporal-Weller.
Cast
Role: Squire Thomas Actor: Johnson
Role: Jonas Dock Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Peter Nettle Actor: Norris
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Miller
Role: Steward Actor: Quin
Role: Sir Humphrey Actor: Cross
Role: Justice Statute Actor: Shepherd
Role: Ghost of Child Unborn Actor: Norris Jr
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Willis Sr
Role: Joyce Actor: Miss Younger
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Constable Actor: Penray
Role: Corporal Actor: Weller.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

455
22 October 1715 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Essex-a Gentleman for his Diversion [John Rich, according to Rich's Register]; Southampton-Thurmond; Burleigh-Keene; Sir Walter-Watson; Queen-Mrs Knight; Rutland-Mrs Rogers Jr; Nottingham-Mrs Kent.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: a Gentleman for his Diversion
Role: Southampton Actor: Thurmond
Role: Burleigh Actor: Keene
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Watson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Rogers Jr
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Kent.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Song: Randal, the Boy; Trumpet Song-Mrs Fletcher,accompanied Mr Granno

Related Works
Related Work: The Charity Boy Author(s): John Cartwright Cross

Dance: Spanish Entry, Dutch Skipper-delaGarde, Mrs Bullock; Punchanello-Shaw

456
12 January 1716 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: [By John Hughes.] A New Musical Masque, perform'd all in English. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Afterpiece Title: Apollo and Daphne

Cast
Role: Apollo Actor: Mrs Margarita
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Barbier
Role: Peneus Actor: Turner
Role: Doris Actor: Mrs Willis.
Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, The Burgomaster Trick'd Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne Author(s): John Hughes
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond

Dance: As17151122

457
24 March 1716 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John Leigh. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Receipts: money #45 9s. and tickets #53 11s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Princess; or, The Generous Portuguese Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Island Princess Author(s): John Fletcher

Music: As17151006, but Mrs Cross

Dance: As17151104; Yellow Stockings-Schoolding; A new Spanish Entry-a Person who never yet perform'd on the Stage

458
14 May 1716 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [By John Ozell.] Never Acted before. Receipts: #23 17s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato Of Utica

Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John Ozell

459
22 April 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Cast
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Spiller.

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers

Performance Comment: Punch-Shaw; Scaramouch-Thurmond Jr; Harlequin-Lun [John Rich].John Rich].
Cast
Role: Punch Actor: Shaw
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Cheats Author(s): John Wilson

Dance: As17170321

460
25 October 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear, and since revis'd with several Alterations. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s. Benefit John and Christopher Rich. Receipts. #61 8s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cimbeline

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor; or, The Intriguing Dame

Cast
Role: Fossil Actor: Boval
Role: Plotwell Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Underplot Actor: Lun
Role: Ptisan Actor: Griffin
Role: Mrs Townly Actor: Mrs Schoolding.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: duPre, Mlle Gautier, from the Opera at Paris, being the first time of her appearing upon the English Stage

461
01 November 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John and Ch. Rich. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Mr Estcourt. Receipts: #36 8s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Example

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor

Cast
Role: Punch Actor: Boval
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Pierrot Actor: Griffin
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Schoolding, as 'twas Originally.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: Dupre, Mlle Gautier; particularly a Chacone-; Harlequin-

462
08 November 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John and Ch. Rich. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Receipts: #60 10s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess

Related Works
Related Work: The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian Author(s): John Fletcher

Music: As17171031

Dance: In the Opera: Dupre, Thurmond Jr, Boval, Cook, Newhouse, Pelham, Cook Jr, Mrs Bullock, Mlle Gautier, Mrs Schoolding, Miss Smith

463
14 January 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Afterpiece: [Text by Lewis Theobald. Set to Music by John Galliard.] A new Opera of one Act. With Scenes, Machines, Habits, Dances, and all other Decorations proper to the same, entirely new

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Afterpiece Title: Pan and Syrinx

Cast
Role: Pan Actor: Leveridge
Role: Syrinx Actor: Mrs Barbier
Role: 1st Sylvan Actor: Pack
Role: 1st Nymph Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: Pan and Syrinx Author(s): John Galliard

464
19 February 1718 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [By John Breval.] Never Acted before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Play Is The Plot

Performance Comment: Edition of 1718 lists: Sir Barnaby Bindover-Johnson; Capt. Carbine-Walker; Col. Ringwood-Pinkethman; Peter Pirate-Cibber; Machone-Miller; Buskin-Norris; Truncheon-Bowen; Spangle-Shepherd; Jeremy-Oates; Fidelia-Mrs Mountfort; Prudentia-Mrs Saunders; Jenny-Mrs Garnet; Betty Kimbow-Leigh; Mrs Buskin-Mrs Baker; Prologue-; Epilogue-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Sir Barnaby Bindover Actor: Johnson
Role: Carbine Actor: Walker
Role: Ringwood Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Peter Pirate Actor: Cibber
Role: Machone Actor: Miller
Role: Buskin Actor: Norris
Role: Truncheon Actor: Bowen
Role: Spangle Actor: Shepherd
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Prudentia Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Garnet
Role: Betty Kimbow Actor: Leigh
Role: Mrs Buskin Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Related Works
Related Work: The Play is the Plot Author(s): John Breval
Related Work: The Strolers Author(s): John Breval
Related Work: The Mock Countess Author(s): John Breval

465
29 March 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Receipts: #70. Rich's Register: Recd of Lady Rochester 4-0-0

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Cast
Role: Punch Actor: Boval
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Cook
Role: Englishman Actor: Cook Jr.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Moreau
Role: Furies Actor: _Thurmond Jr
Role: Amadis Actor: Dupre
Role: Oriana Actor: Mlle Gautier
Role: Scaramouchet Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Englishwoman Actor: Miss Schoolding
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Clodpole Actor: Spiller
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

466
03 December 1718 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Not Acted these Twelve Years [but see 2 May 1709]. Written by the late Mr Dryden. All the Habits being entirely new. With Decorations proper to the Play. Steele wrote a Prologue for this play, possibly for this run; it was not used but appeared in The Theatre, 2 Feb. 1720. See also The Works of John Dennis, Hooker, ed., II, 162-65. Cibber states that #600 was expended on the habits, scenes, and decorations

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Booth
Role: Ventidius Actor: Mills
Role: Dollabella Actor: Wilks
Role: Alexas Actor: Cibber
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Serapion Actor: Thurmond
Role: Another Priest Actor: Williams
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Garnet
Role: Iras Actor: Mrs Robins.
Related Works
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Secret Love; or, The Maiden Queen Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The British Enchanters: or, No Magick like Love Author(s): John Eccles

467
21 March 1719 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich. Receipts: money #33 12s.; tickets #18 18s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Traytor

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Clown Actor: Spiller
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Moreau
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

468
26 November 1719 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [By John Leigh.] Never Acted before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pretenders; Or, Kensington Gardens

Cast
Role: Lord George Belmour Actor: Leigh
Role: Colonel Lovely Actor: Ryan
Role: Sir Vanity Halfwit Actor: Pack
Role: Sir Politick Noodle Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Varnish Actor: Egleton
Role: Grogram Actor: Harper
Role: Captain Hackit Actor: Spiller
Role: Bardach Actor: C. Bullock
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Miss Stone
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Spleen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Vapours Actor: Mrs Robertson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Gulick
Role: Prologue Actor: Ryan
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bullock.
Related Works
Related Work: Kensington Gardens, or, The Pretenders Author(s): John Leigh

469
11 January 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: [By Charles Molloy.] Never Acted before. Afterpiece: [By John Leigh.] A new Farce...being the Sequel to Country Wake. [The Prince present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Half Pay Officers

Cast
Role: Principal Part Actor: Peg Fryer it being the first time of her Appearing on any Stage since the Reign of King Charles II
Role: Bellayr Actor: Ryan
Role: Fluellin Actor: Griffin
Role: MacMorris Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Culverin Actor: Spiller
Role: Meagre Actor: C. Bullock
Role: Loadham Actor: Harper
Role: Sharp Actor: Egleton
Role: Jaspar Actor: Boheme
Role: Widow Rich Actor: Mrs Vandervelt
Role: Benedict Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stone
Role: Jane Actor: Mrs Robertson
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Hob's Wedding

Cast
Role: Sir ThomasTesty Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Woodvill Actor: Egleton
Role: Truelove Actor: Diggs
Role: Old Hob Actor: Harper
Role: Young Hob Actor: Spiller
Role: Saywell Actor: Coker
Role: Lady Testy Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Miss Stone
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bullock Jr
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Robertson
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Elsam.
Related Works
Related Work: Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Leigh
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley

Dance: Bashful Maid, Irish Trot-Mrs Fryer

470
05 February 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich, Christopher M. Rich, and Hamilton. By Subscription. Pit and Boxes together at 7s. Gallery Box 4s. First Gallery 2s. 6d. Upper Gallery 1s. 6d. Receipts: money #56 1s.; tickets #102

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Princess; or, The Generous Portuguese Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Island Princess Author(s): John Fletcher

Music: In it a new Entertainment of Vocal and Instrumental Musick after the Italian Manner-Gordon, Leveridge, Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Aubert

Related Works
Related Work: Jupiter and Europa; or, The Intrigues of Harlequin Author(s): John Rich

Song: A new Cantata in Italian by Signior Mancini-Gordon

Dance: As17200120

471
10 February 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: By Subscription. Benefit John and Chr. Rich and Hamilton. Pit and Boxes together at 7s. Receipts: money #34 8s.; tickets #78 13s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Princess; or, The Generous Portuguese Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Island Princess Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats

Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Cheats Author(s): John Wilson

Music: As17200205

Song: A new Cantata in Italian by Mr Rosengrave-Gordon

Dance: As17200120

472
29 February 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [By John Mottley.] Never Acted before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Imperial Captives

Cast
Role: Genseric Actor: Quin
Role: Thrasimond Actor: Ryan
Role: Honoric Actor: Egleton
Role: Aspar Actor: Boheme
Role: Narbal Actor: Diggs
Role: Empress Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Eudosia Actor: Mrs Seymour
Role: Sophronia Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Justina Actor: Mrs Gulick
Role: Beckingham Actor:
Role: Christopher Bullock Actor: Miss Stone.
Related Works
Related Work: The Imperial Captives Author(s): John Mottley

473
19 March 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich. Afterpiece: With all the Scenes, Machines, Flyings, and other Decorations proper to the Play. Receipts: money #66 3s. 6d.; tickets #20 8s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Cast
Role: Cassio Actor: Leigh
Role: Brabantio Actor: Boheme
Role: Roderigo Actor: Pack
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Role: Othello Actor: Quin
Role: Iago Actor: Ryan
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Seymour

Afterpiece Title: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine

Cast
Role: With a new Prologue to the Town Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

Song: Leveridge, Mrs Fletcher; Leveridge's new song The Tippling Philosophers-Leveridge

Related Works
Related Work: Jupiter and Europa; or, The Intrigues of Harlequin Author(s): John Rich

Dance: As17200120

474
20 April 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Cross (Numberer), John and Chr. Rich. Receipts: money #10 13s.; tickets #98 5s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Cast
Role: Gomez Actor: Spiller.
Role: Torrismond Actor: Ryan
Role: Bertran Actor: Smith
Role: Alphonso Actor: Ogden
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Leigh
Role: Raymond Actor: Quin
Role: Pedro Actor: Egleton
Role: Friar Actor: Bullock
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor; or, The Intriguing Dame

Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: As17200120

475
23 March 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. Written by Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: As17210106, but Foppington-Cibber; Loveless-Wilks; Worthy-Mills; Young Fashion-Walker; Sir Tunbelly-Shepard; Coupler-Johnson; Lory-Norris; Shoemaker-Miller; Amanda-Mrs Porter; Hoyden-Mrs Bicknell; Nurse-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Foppington Actor: Cibber
Role: Loveless Actor: Wilks
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Walker
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Shepard
Role: Coupler Actor: Johnson
Role: Lory Actor: Norris
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Miller
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Hoyden Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Dance: As17201018; Scotch Dance-Mrs Bullock