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226
01 November 1680 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Edition of 1681: Prologue-; Torrismond-Betterton; Bertran-Williams; Alphonso-Wiltshire; Lorenzo-Smith; Raymond-Gillo; Pedro-Underhill; Gomez-Nokes; Dominic-Lee; Leonora-Mrs Barry; Teresa-Mrs Crofts; Elvira-Mrs Betterton; Epilogue [by a Friend of the Author's [Robert Wolseley]-.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Torrismond Actor: Betterton
Role: Bertran Actor: Williams
Role: Alphonso Actor: Wiltshire
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Smith
Role: Raymond Actor: Gillo
Role: Pedro Actor: Underhill
Role: Gomez Actor: Nokes
Role: Dominic Actor: Lee
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Crofts
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: ] Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

227
March 1682 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Vertue Betray'd; Or, Anna Bullen

Performance Comment: Edition of 1682: Prologue- Spoken to Anna Bullen by a Person of Quality; King Harry-Smith; Cardinal-Gillow; Northumberland-Wiltshire; Piercy-Betterton; Rochford-Jos. Williams; Anna Bullen-Mrs Barry; Lady Diana Talbot-Mrs Petty; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Spoken to Anna Bullen by a Person of Quality
Role: King Harry Actor: Smith
Role: Cardinal Actor: Gillow
Role: Northumberland Actor: Wiltshire
Role: Piercy Actor: Betterton
Role: Rochford Actor: Jos. Williams
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Lady Diana Talbot Actor: Mrs Petty
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

228
21 April 1682 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: See16820209, but Prologue To His Royal Highness Upon His first appearance at the Duke's Theatre since his Return from Scotland. Written by Mr Dryden-Mr Smith; The Epilogue Written by Mr Otway to his Play call'd Venice Preserv'd; or a Plot Discover'd; Spoken upon his Royal Highness the Duke of York's coming to the Theatre, Friday, April 21, 1682-. The Epilogue Written by Mr Otway to his Play call'd Venice Preserv'd; or a Plot Discover'd; Spoken upon his Royal Highness the Duke of York's coming to the Theatre, Friday, April 21, 1682-.
Cast
Role: Mr Dryden Actor: Mr Smith
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

229
15 November 1682 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 39): Michael Perez-Betterton; Don Leon-Smith; Cacofogo-Cartwright; Margaretta-Mrs Barry; Estiphania-Mrs Cook.
Cast
Role: Michael Perez Actor: Betterton
Role: Don Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Cacofogo Actor: Cartwright
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Estiphania Actor: Mrs Cook.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

230
25 April 1687 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Performance Comment: Edition of 1687: King of Tedere-Kynaston; Quisara-Mrs Cook; Fanura-Mrs Mumford; Governor-Gillo; Bakam-Powel; Syana-Harris; Ruidias-Griffin; Armusia-Smith; Sforza-Norris; Emanuel-Powel Jr; Pymero-Mumford.
Cast
Role: King of Tedere Actor: Kynaston
Role: Quisara Actor: Mrs Cook
Role: Fanura Actor: Mrs Mumford
Role: Governor Actor: Gillo
Role: Bakam Actor: Powel
Role: Syana Actor: Harris
Role: Ruidias Actor: Griffin
Role: Armusia Actor: Smith
Role: Sforza Actor: Norris
Role: Emanuel Actor: Powel Jr
Role: Pymero Actor: Mumford.
Related Works
Related Work: The Island Princess; or, The Generous Portuguese Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Island Princess Author(s): John Fletcher

231
21 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Powell; Michael-Bickerstaff; Duke-Husbands; Juan de Castro-Corey; Alonzo-Smith; Cacafogo-Leigh; Margarita-Mrs Knight; Estifania-Mrs Bradshaw; Altea-Mrs Moore; Clara-Mrs Finch.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Powell
Role: Michael Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Duke Actor: Husbands
Role: Juan de Castro Actor: Corey
Role: Alonzo Actor: Smith
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Leigh
Role: Margarita Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Finch.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

232
03 December 1711 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Vertue Betray'd; Or, Anna Bullen

Performance Comment: Anna Bullen-Mrs Oldfield; Henry VIII-Powell; Wolsey-Cibber; Northumberland-Keene; Piercy-Wilks; Rochford-Mills; Lady Diana-Mrs Rogers; Lady Elizabeth-Mrs Porter; Princess Elizabeth-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Powell
Role: Wolsey Actor: Cibber
Role: Northumberland Actor: Keene
Role: Piercy Actor: Wilks
Role: Rochford Actor: Mills
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Lady Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

233
24 May 1715 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Valentinian

Performance Comment: Valentinian-Thurmond being the first Time of his Acting since his Arrival from Ireland; AEtius-Keene; Maximus-Smith; Pontius-Husband; Comic Parts-Bullock Sr, Knap, Hild. Bullock; Lucina-Mrs Rogers; Eunuch-Mrs Garnet.
Cast
Role: Valentinian Actor: Thurmond being the first Time of his Acting since his Arrival from Ireland
Role: AEtius Actor: Keene
Role: Maximus Actor: Smith
Role: Pontius Actor: Husband
Role: Comic Parts Actor: Bullock Sr, Knap, Hild. Bullock
Role: Lucina Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Eunuch Actor: Mrs Garnet.
Related Works
Related Work: Valentinian Author(s): John Fletcher

Song: As17150521; Dialogue-Leveridge, Pack

Dance: Grand Spanish Entry-duPre, Moreau, Boval, Mrs Bullock; Entry, Dutch Skipper-delaGarde, Mrs Bullock; A new Chacone-Mrs Bullock

234
04 October 1715 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Fryar-Bullock Sr; Torrismond-Smith; Bertran-Cory; Lorenzo-J. Leigh; Gomez-Spillar; Alphonso-Bullock Jr; Raymond-Schoolding; Leonora-Mrs Knight; Elvira-Mrs Moor.
Cast
Role: Fryar Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Torrismond Actor: Smith
Role: Bertran Actor: Cory
Role: Lorenzo Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Gomez Actor: Spillar
Role: Alphonso Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Raymond Actor: Schoolding
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Moor.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: As17151001

235
04 January 1716 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Royal Merchant

Performance Comment: Clause-Keene; Florez-J. Leigh; Woolfort-Smith; Hubert-Thurmond; Hemskirk-Husband; Vandunck-Bullock Sr; Beggars-Pack, Bullock Jr, Griffin, Knap, H. Bullock; Boors-Spiller, Hall, Scot; Bertha-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Clause Actor: Keene
Role: Florez Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Woolfort Actor: Smith
Role: Hubert Actor: Thurmond
Role: Hemskirk Actor: Husband
Role: Vandunck Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Beggars Actor: Pack, Bullock Jr, Griffin, Knap, H. Bullock
Role: Boors Actor: Spiller, Hall, Scot
Role: Bertha Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Merchant Author(s): John Fletcher

Dance: As17151104

236
11 July 1716 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aurengzebe; Or, The Great Mogul

Performance Comment: Emperor-Keene; Aurengzebe-J. Leigh; Morat-Smith; Arimant-Corey; Nourmahal-Mrs Rogers; Indamora-Miss Rogers; Melesinda-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Emperor Actor: Keene
Role: Aurengzebe Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Morat Actor: Smith
Role: Arimant Actor: Corey
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Indamora Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: Aureng Zebe; or, The Great Mogul Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: As17160629

237
22 January 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipus, King Of Thebes

Performance Comment: As17161023, but Tiresias-Corey; Haemon-Smith; Phorbas-Husband; Comic Parts-Bullock, Hall, Knapp.
Cast
Role: Tiresias Actor: Corey
Role: Haemon Actor: Smith
Role: Phorbas Actor: Husband
Role: Comic Parts Actor: Bullock, Hall, Knapp.
Role: Orestes Actor: Elrington
Role: Creon Actor: Keen
Role: Adrastus Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Jocasta Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Rogers.
Related Works
Related Work: Oedipus, King of Thebes Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Oedipus Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: Moreau, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Schoolding, Mrs Cross, Salle, Mlle Salle

238
10 July 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The City Politicks

Performance Comment: Parts-Leigh, Smith, Spiller, Bullock, Bullock Jr, Hall, Mrs Bullock Jr [late Miss Rogers Jr], Mrs Spiller.late Miss Rogers Jr], Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Leigh, Smith, Spiller, Bullock, Bullock Jr, Hall, Mrs Bullock Jr
Related Works
Related Work: The City Politiques Author(s): John Crowne

Dance:

239
10 December 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aurengzebe; Or, The Great Mogul

Performance Comment: Aurengzebe-Leigh; Emperor-Keen; Morat-Smith; Arimant-Corey; Nourmahal-Mrs Rogers; Indamora-Mrs Bullock; Melesinda-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Aurengzebe Actor: Leigh
Role: Emperor Actor: Keen
Role: Morat Actor: Smith
Role: Arimant Actor: Corey
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Indamora Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: Aureng Zebe; or, The Great Mogul Author(s): John Dryden

Song: As17171130

Dance: As17171022; Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock

240
12 February 1719 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Afterpiece Title: The Dumb Farce

Performance Comment: Geronte-Birkhead; Octave-Topham; Scaramouch-Thurmond Jr; Harlequin-Shaw; Punch-Wade; Angelique-Mrs Santlow; Colombine-Mrs Bicknell; Scaramouch Woman-Miss Smith; Harlequin Woman-Miss Tenoe.
Cast
Role: Geronte Actor: Birkhead
Role: Octave Actor: Topham
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Shaw
Role: Punch Actor: Wade
Role: Angelique Actor: Mrs Santlow
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Scaramouch Woman Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Harlequin Woman Actor: Miss Tenoe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dumb Farce Author(s): John Thurmond

241
07 October 1719 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Ryan; Bertran-Smith; Alphonso-Ogden; Lorenzo-Leigh; Raymond-Quin; Pedro-Egleton; Gomez-Griffin; Friar-Bullock; Queen-Mrs Bullock; Elvira-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
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: Gomez Actor: Griffin
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

Dance: As17191005

242
07 June 1720 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite

Performance Comment: Essex-Ryan; Southampton-Smith; Burleigh-Quin; Sir Walter-Boheme; Queen-Mrs Giffard; Rutland-Mrs Bullock; Nottingham-Mrs Gulick.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Ryan
Role: Southampton Actor: Smith
Role: Burleigh Actor: Quin
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Boheme
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Gulick.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Dance: As17200606

243
01 January 1723 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipus, King Of Thebes

Performance Comment: As17221113, but Tiresias-Smith.
Cast
Role: Tiresias Actor: Smith.
Role: Citizens Actor: Bullock Sr, Hall, Hippisley, Phipps.
Role: Oedipus Actor: Boheme
Role: Adrastus Actor: Walker
Role: Creon Actor: Quin
Role: Haemon Actor: Diggs
Role: Phorbas Actor: Ryan
Role: Aegeon Actor: Leigh
Role: Diocles Actor: Egleton
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Jocasta Actor: Mrs Seymour.
Related Works
Related Work: Oedipus, King of Thebes Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Oedipus Author(s): John Dryden

244
28 September 1723 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipus, King Of Thebes

Performance Comment: Oedipus-Boheme; Adrastus-Walker; Creon-Quin; Tiresi as-Smith; Phorbas-Ryan; Haemon-Diggs; Diocles-Egleton; Jocasta-Mrs Knight; Eurydice-Mrs Wilson, who never appeared on any Stage before; Citizens-Bullock Sr, Hall, Hippisley, H. Bullock.
Cast
Role: Oedipus Actor: Boheme
Role: Adrastus Actor: Walker
Role: Creon Actor: Quin
Role: Tiresi as Actor: Smith
Role: Phorbas Actor: Ryan
Role: Haemon Actor: Diggs
Role: Diocles Actor: Egleton
Role: Jocasta Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Wilson, who never appeared on any Stage before
Role: Citizens Actor: Bullock Sr, Hall, Hippisley, H. Bullock.
Related Works
Related Work: Oedipus, King of Thebes Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Oedipus Author(s): John Dryden

245
11 December 1727 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cheats

Performance Comment: Mopus-Boheme; Whitebroth-Smith; Afterwit-Milward; Folly-Walker; Ranter-Ogden; Tyro-Morgan; Bilbo-Spiller; Titire Tu-H. Bullock; Double Diligence-Hall; Mrs Whitebroth-Mrs Egleton; Beatrice-Mrs Leacy; Mrs Mopus-Mrs Cook; Mrs Double Diligence-Mrs Martin; Scruple-Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Mopus Actor: Boheme
Role: Whitebroth Actor: Smith
Role: Afterwit Actor: Milward
Role: Folly Actor: Walker
Role: Ranter Actor: Ogden
Role: Tyro Actor: Morgan
Role: Bilbo Actor: Spiller
Role: Titire Tu Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Double Diligence Actor: Hall
Role: Mrs Whitebroth Actor: Mrs Egleton
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Leacy
Role: Mrs Mopus Actor: Mrs Cook
Role: Mrs Double Diligence Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Scruple Actor: Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Cheats Author(s): John Wilson

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Anna Bullen

246
26 October 1728 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Adams; Bertran-Williams; Raymond-Thomas; Pedro-Hill; Alphonso-Withers; Lorenzo-Smith; Dominic-Layfield; Gomez-Reynolds; Queen-Mrs Purden; Elvira-Mrs Gill; Teresa-Miss Man.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Adams
Role: Bertran Actor: Williams
Role: Raymond Actor: Thomas
Role: Pedro Actor: Hill
Role: Alphonso Actor: Withers
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Smith
Role: Dominic Actor: Layfield
Role: Gomez Actor: Reynolds
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Gill
Role: Teresa Actor: Miss Man.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Craftsman

Related Works
Related Work: The Craftsman; or, The Weekly Journalist Author(s): John Mottley

Dance:

247
10 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Smith being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage; Queen-Mrs Giffard; Bertran-W. Williams; Raymond-Lacy; Alponso-Mynns; Pedro-R. Williams; Lorenzo-Giffard; Fryar-W. Giffard; Gomez-Collet; Elvira-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Smith being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: W. Williams
Role: Raymond Actor: Lacy
Role: Alponso Actor: Mynns
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gomez Actor: Collet
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: As17291108

248
12 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Essex-Smith; Southampton-W. Williams; Burleigh-W. Giffard; Sir Walter-Mynns; Lieutenant-R. Williams; Queen-Mrs Haughton; Rutland-Mrs Purden; Nottingham-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Smith
Role: Southampton Actor: W. Williams
Role: Burleigh Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Mynns
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Dance: As17291108

249
21 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Smith; Pierre-W. Giffard; Priuli-Mynns; Bedamar-R. Williams; Renault-Lacy; Spinosa-W. Bullock; Antonio-Collet; Belvidera-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Smith
Role: Pierre Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Priuli Actor: Mynns
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Williams
Role: Renault Actor: Lacy
Role: Spinosa Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Collet
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Dance: As17291120

250
27 June 1730 @ Richmond

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Milward; Bertran-Houghton; Raymond-Ogden; Lorenzo-Chapman; Pedro-Morgan; Alphonso-Salway; Gomez-Smith; Queen-Mrs Templer; Elvira-Mrs Grace; Teresa-Mrs Rice; Fryar-Bullock; Prologue, Epilogue- suitable to the Occasion.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Milward
Role: Bertran Actor: Houghton
Role: Raymond Actor: Ogden
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Chapman
Role: Pedro Actor: Morgan
Role: Alphonso Actor: Salway
Role: Gomez Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Rice
Role: Fryar Actor: Bullock
Role: Epilogue Actor: suitable to the Occasion.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden