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351
09 February 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Mr Roberts, shoemaker, 2 Bills #21 2s. 10d.; Mr Thomson Smith, #23 14s. 6d.; Mr Reddish on Acct to Mr Scarr, per order #15; Rec'd of Mr C. Roberts 3 quarter's Rent to Midsummer last #7 10s. Receipts: #184 10s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wrighten, first time.
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Atkins.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@O@Mint Actor: Kear
Role: Beggar Actor: Waldron
Role: Player Actor: Wheeler
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ackman
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Walker
Role: To Conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Pigmy Revels

Cast
Role: Others Actor: Mrs _Wrighten.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Dances Actor: Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini, Sga Giorgi.

Dance: II: Comic Dance, as17720922

352
03 April 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timanthes

Performance Comment: Timanthes-Smith; Demophoon-Bensley; Mathusius-Clarke; Cherinthus-Wroughton; Adrastus-Gardner; Orcanes-Morris; Cephisa-Mrs Bulkley; Ismena-Mrs Hartley, first time; In Act III a Procession-; the vocal parts-Reinhold, Mrs Baker, DuBellamy, Baker, Fox, Miss Valois, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Timanthes Actor: Smith
Role: Demophoon Actor: Bensley
Role: Mathusius Actor: Clarke
Role: Cherinthus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Adrastus Actor: Gardner
Role: Orcanes Actor: Morris
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Hartley, first time
Role: In Act III a Procession Actor:
Role: the vocal parts Actor: Reinhold, Mrs Baker, DuBellamy, Baker, Fox, Miss Valois, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Timanthes Author(s): John Hoole

Afterpiece Title: Man and Wife

Cast
Role: Marcourt Actor: Woodward
Role: Cross Actor: Shuter
Role: Kitchen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Freeman Actor: Perry
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brown, who performed last season in the Fairy Prince and in Man and Wife.

Dance: End: The Bird Catchers, as17721207

353
28 April 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith; Ventidius-Clarke, first time; Dolabella-Wroughton; Alexas-Thompson; Serapion-Gardner; Romans-Davis, Bates; Octavia-Miss Miller, first time; Charmion-Miss Pearce; Iras-Mrs Willems; Cleopatra-Mrs Hartley, first time.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith
Role: Ventidius Actor: Clarke, first time
Role: Dolabella Actor: Wroughton
Role: Alexas Actor: Thompson
Role: Serapion Actor: Gardner
Role: Romans Actor: Davis, Bates
Role: Octavia Actor: Miss Miller, first time
Role: Charmion Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Iras Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Hartley, first time.
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

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Cast
Role: Leander Actor: DuBellamy.
Role: Don Diego Actor: Reinhold
Role: Mungo Actor: Quick
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Catley.

Ballet: End Play: The Wapping Landlady with Sixfold Hornpipe. As17730424

Cast
Role: Jack Actor: Fishar
Role: Landlady Actor: Banks
Role: Nosegay Woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: with a New Hornpipe Actor: Fishar, Mas. Blurton, Sga Manesiere, Miss Twist, Miss Capon, Miss Besford

354
06 October 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Gardner; on Juan-Hull; Cacafogo-Dunstall; Copper Capt.-Woodward; Old Woman-Mrs Pitt; Altea-Mrs Gardner; Margaritta-Mrs Baker; Estifania-Miss Barsanti.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Gardner
Role: on Juan Actor: Hull
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Dunstall
Role: Copper Capt. Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Margaritta Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Barsanti.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Banks
Role: Clown Actor: Cushing
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Twist
Role: Witches Actor: Mattocks, Miss Valois
Role: Sheperd Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Pluto Actor: Reinhold
Role: Proserpine Actor: Mrs Baker.

355
11 October 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Music for Masque by Dr Arne and Mr Augustus Smith. Masque publish'd 1s. 6d. Paid Chorus 3 nights (this incl.) #5 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #176 6s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alfred

Cast
Role: Alfred Actor: Reddish
Role: Earl of Devon Actor: Jefferson
Role: Hermit Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Corin Actor: Bannister
Role: Danish King Actor: Palmer
Role: 1st Dane Actor: Brereton
Role: 2nd Dane Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Eltruda Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Edwin Actor: Wright
Role: Attendant Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Vernon, Bannister, Champness, Fawcett, Kear, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Scott, Mrs Hunt, Mrs Smith
Role: The Dances Actor: Como, Grimaldi, Giorgi, Atkins, Mrs Sutton, Sga Giorgi, Sga Crespi
Role: To conclude with a Grand Occasional Scene Actor:
Role: Edition of 1773 adds Emma Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Edith Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: Alfred Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: Catharine and Petruchio

Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: King
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Baptista Actor: Wright
Role: Biondello Actor: Hartry
Role: Music Master Actor: Fawcett
Role: Tailor Actor: Burton
Role: Hortensio Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Pedro Actor: Griffith
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Catharine Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Sauny the Scot; or, The Taming of a Shrew Author(s): John Lacy

356
04 December 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith; Ventidius-Clarke; Dolabella-Wroughton; Alexas-Dyer; Serapion-Gardner; Romans-Davis, Bates; Octavia-Miss Miller; Charmion-Miss Pearce; Iras-Mrs Willems; Cleopatra-Mrs Hartley.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith
Role: Ventidius Actor: Clarke
Role: Dolabella Actor: Wroughton
Role: Alexas Actor: Dyer
Role: Serapion Actor: Gardner
Role: Romans Actor: Davis, Bates
Role: Octavia Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Charmion Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Iras Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Hartley.
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

Afterpiece Title: The Golden Pippin

Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reinhold
Role: Paris Actor: Mattocks
Role: Momus Actor: Quick
Role: Mercury Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Brown, first time
Role: Pallas Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Catley.

Dance: End: The Merry Sailors, as17731007

357
11 February 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timanthes

Performance Comment: Timanthes-Smith; Demaphoon-Bensley; Mathusius-Clarke; Cherinthus-Wroughton; Adrastus-Gardner; Orcanes-Thompson; Cephisa-Mrs Bulkley; Ismena-Mrs Hartley; In Act III, a Procession-; The Vocal parts-Reinhold, Mrs Baker, Miss Brown, Miss Valois, Mrs Willems, DuBellamy, Baker, Fox, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Timanthes Actor: Smith
Role: Demaphoon Actor: Bensley
Role: Mathusius Actor: Clarke
Role: Cherinthus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Adrastus Actor: Gardner
Role: Orcanes Actor: Thompson
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Hartley
Role: a Procession Actor:
Role: The Vocal parts Actor: Reinhold, Mrs Baker, Miss Brown, Miss Valois, Mrs Willems, DuBellamy, Baker, Fox, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Timanthes Author(s): John Hoole

Afterpiece Title: The Sylphs

Cast
Role: Other characters Actor: _Wignell, Cushing.
Role: Dances Actor: Master Blurton.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Principal Sylph Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Twist
Role: The Dances Actor: Fishar, Miss Valois, Miss Capon
Role: To Conclude with a Capital Scene Actor: never exhibited by Servandoni.
Related Works
Related Work: The Sylphs; or, Harlequin's Gambols Author(s): John A. Fisher

358
19 April 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Cautherly, first time
Role: Bookseller Actor: Jones
Role: Day's Servant Actor: Jacobs
Role: Keeper Actor: Watkins
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Jefferson
Role: Ruth Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Teague Actor: Moody
Role: Blunt Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Lt Story Actor: Fawcett
Role: Musician Actor: Messink
Role: Porter Actor: Wrighten
Role: Day Actor: Baddeley
Role: Obadiah Actor: Parsons
Role: Abel Actor: Burton
Role: Committeemen Actor: Hartry, Griffith
Role: Coachman Actor: Keen
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Simson
Role: Teague's Ramble Actor: introduced by Moody.

Afterpiece Title: Edgar and Emmeline

Performance Comment: Elfina (With song)-Master Blanchard; Grotilla-Miss Lings; Lady-Mrs S. Smith; Emmeline-Mrs Greville; first time; Edgar-Cautherly; Florimond-King; With Dances- incidental to the piece.
Cast
Role: Elfina Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Grotilla Actor: Miss Lings
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs S. Smith
Role: Emmeline Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Edgar Actor: Cautherly
Role: Florimond Actor: King
Role: With Dances Actor: incidental to the piece.
Related Works
Related Work: Edgar and Emmeline Author(s): John Hawkesworth

Dance: V: The Irish Fair, as17730918

359
09 December 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Reddish; Renault-Jefferson; Priuli-J. Aickin; Pierre-Smith; Officer-Griffiths; Duke-Bransby; Bedamor-Packer; Spinoza-Wright; Elliot-Keen; Belvidera-Miss Younge, first time.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Reddish
Role: Renault Actor: Jefferson
Role: Priuli Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Pierre Actor: Smith
Role: Officer Actor: Griffiths
Role: Duke Actor: Bransby
Role: Bedamor Actor: Packer
Role: Spinoza Actor: Wright
Role: Elliot Actor: Keen
Role: Belvidera Actor: Miss Younge, first time.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler; or, a Wife of Ten Thousand

Cast
Role: Snob Actor: Bannister
Role: Nipikin Actor: Dibdin
Role: Froth Actor: Parsons
Role: Grumble Actor: Legg
Role: Jenkins Actor: Fawcett
Role: Muggins Actor: Kear
Role: Contusion Actor: Wrighten
Role: Pest Actor: Griffiths
Role: Exciseman Actor: Blanchard
Role: Hone Actor: Everard
Role: Mrs Nipikin Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

360
21 March 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timanthes

Performance Comment: Timanthes-Smith; Demophoon-Palmer; Methusius-Jefferson; Cherinthus-Brereton; Adrastus-Hurst; Orcanes-Wheeler; Officer-Griffiths; Cephisa-A Young Lady; Ismena-Miss Younge; In Act III a procession-; a Solemn Sacrifice-; Vocal Parts-Legg, Fawcett; Kear, Carpenter, Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarrat. Kear, Carpenter, Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarrat.
Cast
Role: Timanthes Actor: Smith
Role: Demophoon Actor: Palmer
Role: Methusius Actor: Jefferson
Role: Cherinthus Actor: Brereton
Role: Adrastus Actor: Hurst
Role: Orcanes Actor: Wheeler
Role: Officer Actor: Griffiths
Role: Cephisa Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Ismena Actor: Miss Younge
Role: In Act III a procession Actor:
Role: a Solemn Sacrifice Actor:
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Legg, Fawcett
Related Works
Related Work: Timanthes Author(s): John Hoole

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: King, Weston, Parsons, Aickin, Hurst, Bransby, Wright, Ackman, Miss Platt. Bayes-King
Role: Bayes Actor: King
Role: Weston Actor: Weston
Role: Parsons Actor: Parsons
Role: Patent Actor: Aickin
Role: Hurst Actor: Hurst
Role: Prompter Actor: Ackman
Role: Phill Actor: Wright
Role: Miss Platt Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Newphew Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thomas Actor: Weston
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Greville.

Dance: End: The Grand Provencalle Dance, as17750202; End I Afterpiece: The Irish Fair, as17740917

361
12 May 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith, first time; Ventidius-Palmer, first time; Dolabella-Brereton, first time; Alexas-Wheeler; Mysis-Keen; Serapion-Bransby; Romans-Griffiths, Norris; Cleopatra-Miss Younge; Octavia-Mrs Greville, first time; Charmion-Mrs Johnston; Iris-Miss Platt.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith, first time
Role: Ventidius Actor: Palmer, first time
Role: Dolabella Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Alexas Actor: Wheeler
Role: Mysis Actor: Keen
Role: Serapion Actor: Bransby
Role: Romans Actor: Griffiths, Norris
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Greville, first time
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Platt.
Related Works
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): John Dryden
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

Afterpiece Title: The Contrast; or, The Jew and Married Courtezan

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Dodd
Role: Blunt Actor: Moody
Role: others Actor: Baddeley, Waldron, Lamash, Burton, Master Blanchard, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies.
Related Works
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley

362
08 February 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Performance Comment: As17751215, but the Vocal Parts-Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott, Mrs _Jewell; +The Last New Epilogue-Mrs Abington (playbill). [The Public Advertiser retains Mrs Scott and Mrs Jewell and makes no mention of Mrs Smith.]The Public Advertiser retains Mrs Scott and Mrs Jewell and makes no mention of Mrs Smith.]
Cast
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott, Mrs _Jewell
Role: The Last New Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: the Dances Actor: M. Lariviere.
Role: Old Groveby Actor: King
Role: Oldworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Brereton
Role: Druid Actor: Bannister
Role: Hurry Actor: Parsons
Role: Painter Actor: Moody
Role: Dupeley Actor: Dodd
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Lady Bab Lardoon Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: in the course of the Piece will be introduced A Actor:
Role: the music Actor: Barthelemon
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Fawcett, Legg, Kear, Cubitt, Carpenter, Mas. Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Wrighten
Role: the Dances Actor: Slingsby, Fontaine, Como, Giorgi, Blurton, Sga Crespi, Mrs Sutton, Sga Paccini
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Oaks Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

Cast
Role: an overture Actor:
Role: Music Actor: Dibdin.
Role: Dramatic Entertainment in honor of Shakespeare in Actor: Dancing-
Role: Dancing Actor:
Role: Dramatic Entertainment Actor:
Role: ast listed in playbill but each of the subsequent Actor: three bills mentions "In Honour of Shakespeare."
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): John A. Fisher

363
18 March 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Anthony-Smith; Dolabella-Brereton; Ventidius-Palmer; Alexas-Whitfield; Serapion-Bransby; Myris-Wrighten; Romans-Griffith, Norris; Cleopatra-Miss Younge; Octavia-Mrs Yates, first time; Iras-Miss Platt; Charmion-Mrs Johnston.
Cast
Role: Anthony Actor: Smith
Role: Dolabella Actor: Brereton
Role: Ventidius Actor: Palmer
Role: Alexas Actor: Whitfield
Role: Serapion Actor: Bransby
Role: Myris Actor: Wrighten
Role: Romans Actor: Griffith, Norris
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Yates, first time
Role: Iras Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Johnston.
Related Works
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): John Dryden
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

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-Lamash; Sir Harry's Servt-Dodd; Philip-Baddeley; Freeman-Fawcett; Robert-Griffiths; Tom-Kear; Lord Duke-Palmer; Lady Charlotte-Mrs Davies; Lady Bab-Mrs Johnston; Kitty (By Particular Desire) with the song-Miss Younge (first time); in II, a Mock Minuet-Palmer, Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Harry's Servt Actor: Dodd
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Robert Actor: Griffiths
Role: Tom Actor: Kear
Role: Lord Duke Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: with the song Actor: Miss Younge
Role: a Mock Minuet Actor: Palmer, Miss Younge.

Dance: End: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760311

364
25 March 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Vernon. Rec'd Mrs Johnston's rent 1 year to Lady Day #6. Paid Powney (stationer) #7 2s. 6d.; Ray (linen draper) #25 6s. 6d.; Vaughan (haberdasher) #4 10s. 6d.; Norfolk (glazier) #2 3s.; Barrow and Co. Oil #54 15s. 6d.; Pryer (turner) #5 18s. 6d.; Carter (scowerer) #9 8s. 6d.; Evans for Spermacetti Candles #5; Watch Rate half year #18 15s.; Cubit (tinman) #2 6d. Receipts: #160 10s. Charges: #66 16s. Profits to Vernon: #93 14s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Vernon; Mat@O@Mint-Kear; Ben Budge-Burton; Player-Whitfield; Beggar-Waldron; Filch-Parsons; Peachum-Moody; Lockit-Bransby; Lucy-Mrs Wrighten; Polly-Mrs Smith; Diana Trapes-Mrs Bradshaw; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love; In Act III, a Hornpipe-Mrs Sutton; To conclude with a Country Dance-.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Mat@O@Mint Actor: Kear
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Whitfield
Role: Beggar Actor: Waldron
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Vernon
Role: Trippit Actor: Lamash
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Gayless Actor: Davies
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Melissa Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Justice Actor: Griffiths
Role: Cook Actor: Wright.

Dance: End Opera: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760311

365
26 March 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Performance Comment: As17760208, but Old Groveby-Baddeley, first time; the Vocal Parts-Mrs Scott, Mrs +Jewell, Mrs +Smith.
Cast
Role: Old Groveby Actor: Baddeley, first time
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Scott, Mrs +Jewell, Mrs +Smith.
Role: the Dances Actor: M. Lariviere.
Role: Oldworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Brereton
Role: Druid Actor: Bannister
Role: Hurry Actor: Parsons
Role: Painter Actor: Moody
Role: Dupeley Actor: Dodd
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Lady Bab Lardoon Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: in the course of the Piece will be introduced A Actor:
Role: the music Actor: Barthelemon
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Fawcett, Legg, Kear, Cubitt, Carpenter, Mas. Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Wrighten
Role: the Dances Actor: Slingsby, Fontaine, Como, Giorgi, Blurton, Sga Crespi, Mrs Sutton, Sga Paccini
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Oaks Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons for Waldron.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time

366
20 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Performance Comment: As17760409 but Hurry-Waldron, first time; Architect-Norris; Maria-Miss P. Hopkins; Shepherdess, with songs incident to the piece-Miss Abrams; Vocal Parts-Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott.
Cast
Role: Hurry Actor: Waldron, first time
Role: Architect Actor: Norris
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: with songs incident to the piece Actor: Miss Abrams
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott.
Role: Old Groveby Actor: King
Role: briefly listed as] Actor: Vernon, Davies, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten.
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Scott, Mrs +Jewell, Mrs +Smith.
Role: the Dances Actor: M. Lariviere.
Role: Oldworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Brereton
Role: Druid Actor: Bannister
Role: Painter Actor: Moody
Role: Dupeley Actor: Dodd
Role: Lady Bab Lardoon Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: in the course of the Piece will be introduced A Actor:
Role: the music Actor: Barthelemon
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Fawcett, Legg, Kear, Cubitt, Carpenter, Mas. Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Wrighten
Role: the Dances Actor: Slingsby, Fontaine, Como, Giorgi, Blurton, Sga Crespi, Mrs Sutton, Sga Paccini
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Oaks Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Cast
Role: Robin Actor: Fawcett for Parsons.
Role: Tom Tug Actor: Bannister
Role: Bundle Actor: Davies
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Wilelmina Actor: Mrs Jewell

Song: V: (By Desire) The Soldier Tir'd-Miss Abrams

367
27 September 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Barbarossa

Performance Comment: Barbarossa-The Gentleman who performed King Henry [on 25 Sept.]; Othman-Comerford; Sadi-Johnson; Aladin-Smith; Officer-Lewis; Slave-Dancer; Selim-Stokes; Zaphira-Mrs Massey; Irene-Miss Reynolds; The original Prologue [in character-Master Kenny.
Cast
Role: Barbarossa Actor: The Gentleman who performed King Henry
Role: Othman Actor: Comerford
Role: Sadi Actor: Johnson
Role: Aladin Actor: Smith
Role: Officer Actor: Lewis
Role: Slave Actor: Dancer
Role: Selim Actor: Stokes
Role: Zaphira Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Irene Actor: Miss Reynolds
Role: in character Actor: Master Kenny.
Related Works
Related Work: Barbarossa Author(s): John Brown

Afterpiece Title: The King and the Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: The King-A Gentleman of Rotherhithe (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]); Dick-Johnson; Lord Lurewell-Smith; Keeper-Lewis; Joe (with a song)-Comerford; John Cockle (the Miller of Mansfield)-Newton; Peggy-Mrs Wilks; Kate-Miss Taylor; Madge-Mrs Ross.
Cast
Role: The King Actor: A Gentleman of Rotherhithe
Role: Dick Actor: Johnson
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Smith
Role: Keeper Actor: Lewis
Role: Joe Actor: Comerford
Role: John Cockle Actor: Newton
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Ross.

Song: As17760925

368
11 April 1778 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Lewis (1st appearance in that character); Priuli-Hull; Renault-Clarke; Duke-Mahon; Bedamar-Whitfield; Spinosa-L'Estrange; Elliot-Fearon; Theodore-Smith; Officer-Booth; Pierre-Aickin; Belvidera-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Lewis
Role: Priuli Actor: Hull
Role: Renault Actor: Clarke
Role: Duke Actor: Mahon
Role: Bedamar Actor: Whitfield
Role: Spinosa Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Elliot Actor: Fearon
Role: Theodore Actor: Smith
Role: Officer Actor: Booth
Role: Pierre Actor: Aickin
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Barry.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: True-Blue

Cast
Role: 780330but Characters Actor: Mrs Morton, late Miss _Dayes
Role: Characters Actor: Reinhold, Mahon, Baker, Miss Dayes.
Role: Lieutenant Dreadnought Actor: Reinhold
Role: Careful Actor: Mahon
Role: True Actor: Blue-Baker
Role: Blue Actor: Baker
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Dayes.
Role: The Apprentice Actor: Lewis
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Thompson
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Dayes.
Role: 780328but Nancy Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Poussin.
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovelace Actor: Booth
Role: Woodley Actor: Thompson
Role: Drugget Actor: Quick
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Poor Vulcan

Cast
Role: Gauge Actor: Fox.
Role: Crump Actor: Quick
Role: Stud Actor: Mattocks
Role: Pike Actor: Mahon
Role: Wiseman Actor: Robson
Role: Guage Actor: Battishill
Role: Joe Actor: Leoni
Role: Grace Actor: Miss Dayes
Role: Maudlin Actor: Miss Brown

369
18 November 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Aickin; Cacafogo-Moody; Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Hurst; Alonzo-Chaplin; Copper Captain-King; Margaretta-Miss Sherry; Clara-Miss Collett; Altea-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Waldron; Estifania-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Hurst
Role: Alonzo Actor: Chaplin
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Cast
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'Keeffe

370
19 January 1779 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Marc Antony-W.? Smith; Dollabella-Farren; Alexas-Whitfield; Serapion-L'Estrange; Officers-Robson, Thompson; Ventidius-Digges; Octavia (1st time)-Mrs Bulkley; Charmion-Mrs Poussin; Iras-Miss Green; Cleopatra-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Marc Antony Actor: W.? Smith
Role: Dollabella Actor: Farren
Role: Alexas Actor: Whitfield
Role: Serapion Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Officers Actor: Robson, Thompson
Role: Ventidius Actor: Digges
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Iras Actor: Miss Green
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): John Dryden
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

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: _Rayner.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Keel Actor: Wilson
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Delpini
Role: French Officer Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Watchman Actor: Mahon
Role: Pierrot Actor: Reinhold
Role: Feridon Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Pantaloon Actor:
Role: Mezetin Actor:
Role: Padmanada Actor:
Role: Lord Actor:
Role: O'Donnavan Actor:
Role: Oriel Actor:
Role: Custom@house Officer Actor:
Role: Centinel Actor:
Role: Landlord Actor:
Role: Gentlemen Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: The Touchstone of Invention; or, The Soldier's Fortune Author(s): John Brownsmith

371
02 October 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Aickin; Cacafogo-Moody; Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Norris; Alonzo-Chaplin; Copper Captain-King; Margaretta-Miss Sherry; Clara-Miss Collett; Altea-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Waldron; Estifania-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Norris
Role: Alonzo Actor: Chaplin
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Chaplin
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Justice Actor: Wrighten
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Bogg Actor: Holcroft
Role: Taffy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Davies
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.

372
17 January 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Siege Of Damascus

Performance Comment: Phocyas-Wroughton; Eumenes-Hull; Abudah-Clarke; Herbis-Fearon; Artamon-Peile; Daran-L'Estrange; Sergius-R. Smith; Officers-Thompson, J. Wilson, Egan; Caled-Aickin; Eudocia-Mrs Hartley.
Cast
Role: Phocyas Actor: Wroughton
Role: Eumenes Actor: Hull
Role: Abudah Actor: Clarke
Role: Herbis Actor: Fearon
Role: Artamon Actor: Peile
Role: Daran Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Sergius Actor: R. Smith
Role: Officers Actor: Thompson, J. Wilson, Egan
Role: Caled Actor: Aickin
Role: Eudocia Actor: Mrs Hartley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Siege of Damascus Author(s): John Hughes

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Every-where

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Cranfield.
Role: Jupiter Actor: Robson
Role: Pluto Actor: Baker
Role: Minos Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Belphegor Actor: Reinhold
Role: Astorath Actor: Doyle
Role: Cryer of Minos' Court Actor: Thompson
Role: Poor Spirit Actor: Brundson
Role: 3 Antipodeans Actor:
Role: Mercury Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Harlequin Actor: W. Bates
Role: Punch Actor: Edwin
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Booth
Role: Sailor Actor: Fearon
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Little Girl Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Prude Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Sicilians Actor: Mrs Willems, Miss Green

373
03 April 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Performance Comment: Captain Duretete-Dodd; Old Mirabel-Parsons; Dugard-Davies; Petit-Lamash; Bravoes-Wright, Wrighten, Philimore, Chaplin; Page-Master Pulley; Young Mirabel-Farren; Oriana-Mrs Robinson; Lamorce-Mrs Colles; Ladies-Miss Kirby, Mrs Smith; Bisarre-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Captain Duretete Actor: Dodd
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Parsons
Role: Dugard Actor: Davies
Role: Petit Actor: Lamash
Role: Bravoes Actor: Wright, Wrighten, Philimore, Chaplin
Role: Page Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Farren
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Ladies Actor: Miss Kirby, Mrs Smith
Role: Bisarre Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The ChristmasTale

Cast
Role: Floridor Actor: Vernon
Role: Bonoro Actor: Bannister
Role: Nigromant Actor: Gaudry
Role: Faladel Actor: Burton
Role: Tycho Actor: Dodd
Role: Robinette Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Camilla Actor: Mrs Baddeley.

Dance: As17791122

374
25 October 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Aickin; Cacafogo-Moody; Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Norris; Alonzo-R. Palmer; Copper Captain-King; Margaretta-Miss Sherry; Clara-Miss Collett; Altea-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Burton; Estifania-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Norris
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Burton
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: As17801005, but Sir Christopher Hatton-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Sen.
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

Dance: End: The Force of Love, as17801018

375
13 November 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Marc Antony-Smith; Dollabella-Brereton; Alexas-Farren; Serapion-Wrighten; Myris-Chaplin; Romans-Phillimore, Norris; Ventidius-Palmer; Octavia-Mrs Ward; Charmion-Miss Kirby; Iras-Miss Simson; Cleopatra-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Marc Antony Actor: Smith
Role: Dollabella Actor: Brereton
Role: Alexas Actor: Farren
Role: Serapion Actor: Wrighten
Role: Myris Actor: Chaplin
Role: Romans Actor: Phillimore, Norris
Role: Ventidius Actor: Palmer
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Charmion Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Iras Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Crawford.
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

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Cast
Role: Sir Harry Bouquet Actor: Dodd.
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: William Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Serjeant Drill Actor: Bannister
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: The other Characters Actor: Burton, Wrighten, Wright, Chaplin, Holcroft, Fawcett, Phillimore, Norris, Griffiths, Nash, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Simson, Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'Keeffe
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