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3441 results for: Keyword - Johnson
We found 3268 matches on Roles/Actors, 1323 matches on Performance Comments, 381 matches on Event Comments, 282 matches on Author, and 6 matches on Performance Title.

276
09 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Thurmond, being the first time of his performing it in England; King-Keene; Laertes-Powell; Horatio-Husband; Polonius-Cross; Gravedigger-Johnson; Fop-Thurmond Jr; Queen-Mrs Powell; Ophelia-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Thurmond, being the first time of his performing it in England
Role: King Actor: Keene
Role: Laertes Actor: Powell
Role: Horatio Actor: Husband
Role: Polonius Actor: Cross
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Fop Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.

277
14 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mackbeth

Performance Comment: King-Keen; Mackbeth-Powell; Macduff-Thurmond; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Knight; Lady Macduff-Mrs Rogers; Fleance-Miss Norris; Hecate-Johnson; Witches-Leigh, Fairbank, Cross.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Keen
Role: Mackbeth Actor: Powell
Role: Macduff Actor: Thurmond
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Fleance Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Leigh, Fairbank, Cross.

278
16 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon; Or, The Two Socias

Performance Comment: Jupiter-Powell; Amphitryon-Bickerstaff; Phoebus-Fairbank; Mercury-Leigh; Socia-Cross; Gripus-Johnson; Alcmena-Mrs Knight; Bromia-Mrs Powell; Phaedra-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Powell
Role: Amphitryon Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Phoebus Actor: Fairbank
Role: Mercury Actor: Leigh
Role: Socia Actor: Cross
Role: Gripus Actor: Johnson
Role: Alcmena Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Bromia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Phaedra Actor: Mrs Saunders.

279
18 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Marriage; Or, The Innocent Adultery

Performance Comment: King-Keene; Fernando-Johnson; Villeroy-Thurmond; Biron-Husbands; Carlos-Powell; Frederick-Bickerstaff; Fabian-Corey; Jaquelin-Leigh; Sampson-Cross; Isabella-Mrs Rogers; Julia-Mrs Finch; Victoria-Mrs Moore; Nurse-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Keene
Role: Fernando Actor: Johnson
Role: Villeroy Actor: Thurmond
Role: Biron Actor: Husbands
Role: Carlos Actor: Powell
Role: Frederick Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Fabian Actor: Corey
Role: Jaquelin Actor: Leigh
Role: Sampson Actor: Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Finch
Role: Victoria Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Powell.

280
28 September 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Libertine Destroy'd [don John]

Performance Comment: Don John-Husband; Antonio-Thurmond; Lopez-Bickerstaff; Francisco-Keene; Jacomo-Johnson; Sheppard-Leigh; Ghost-Fairbank; Maria-Mrs Rogers; Leonora-Mrs Finch; Clara-Mrs Moore; Flavia-Miss Norris.
Cast
Role: Don John Actor: Husband
Role: Antonio Actor: Thurmond
Role: Lopez Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Francisco Actor: Keene
Role: Jacomo Actor: Johnson
Role: Sheppard Actor: Leigh
Role: Ghost Actor: Fairbank
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Finch
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: Flavia Actor: Miss Norris.

281
02 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Elvira-Mrs Oldfield, being the first time of her Acting since June last; Torrismond-Thurmond; Lorenzo-Bickerstaffe; Raymond-Keene; Gomez-Johnson; Dominic-Leigh; Leonora-Mrs Knight; Teresa-Mrs Finch.
Cast
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Oldfield, being the first time of her Acting since June last
Role: Torrismond Actor: Thurmond
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Bickerstaffe
Role: Raymond Actor: Keene
Role: Gomez Actor: Johnson
Role: Dominic Actor: Leigh
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Finch.

282
05 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice; Or, It Cannot Be

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Cibber, being the first time of his Acting this Season; Surly-Keene; Testimony-Johnson; Hothead-Bullock; Crack-Leigh; Merchant-Fairbank; Leonora-Mrs Oldfield; Violante-Mrs Bradshaw; Aunt-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Cibber, being the first time of his Acting this Season
Role: Surly Actor: Keene
Role: Testimony Actor: Johnson
Role: Hothead Actor: Bullock
Role: Crack Actor: Leigh
Role: Merchant Actor: Fairbank
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Powell.

283
07 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Valentine-Wilks; Sir Sampson-Estcourt; Jeremy-Bowen; Scandal-Booth; Trapland-Norris; Foresight-Johnson; Ben-Cibber; Tattle-Pack; Angelica-Mrs Oldfield; Mrs Foresight-Mrs Rogers; Prue-Mrs Bignall; [in Daily Courant, 6 Oct., these variations in the cast had been announced: Valentine-Thurmond; Scandal-Husband; Ben-Bickerstaff]..
Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Estcourt
Role: Jeremy Actor: Bowen
Role: Scandal Actor: Booth
Role: Trapland Actor: Norris
Role: Foresight Actor: Johnson
Role: Ben Actor: Cibber
Role: Tattle Actor: Pack
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Bignall
Role: Valentine Actor: Thurmond
Role: Scandal Actor: Husband
Role: Ben Actor: Bickerstaff

284
14 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jovial Crew; Or, The Merry Beggars

Performance Comment: Oldrents-Keene; Hearty-Pinkethman; Vincent-Wilks; Hilliard-Cibber; Springlove-Mills; Oliver-Booth; Randall-Johnson; Tallboy-Bullock; Clack-Norris; Rachel-Mrs Bicknell; Meriel-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Oldrents Actor: Keene
Role: Hearty Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Vincent Actor: Wilks
Role: Hilliard Actor: Cibber
Role: Springlove Actor: Mills
Role: Oliver Actor: Booth
Role: Randall Actor: Johnson
Role: Tallboy Actor: Bullock
Role: Clack Actor: Norris
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cross.

285
15 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Performance Comment: Careless-Wilks; Blunt-Mills; Day-Penkethman; Abel-Bullock; Obadiah-Johnson; Teague-Estcourt; Bookseller-Norris; Arbella-Mrs Rogers; Ruth-Mrs Bradshaw; Mrs Day-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Wilks
Role: Blunt Actor: Mills
Role: Day Actor: Penkethman
Role: Abel Actor: Bullock
Role: Obadiah Actor: Johnson
Role: Teague Actor: Estcourt
Role: Bookseller Actor: Norris
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Powell.

286
18 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Greenwich Park

Performance Comment: Worthy-Mills; Sir Thomas-Penkethman; Young Reveller-Cibber; Raisin-Johnson; Sassafras-Bullock; Florella-Mrs Oldfield; Violante-Mrs Moor; Mrs Raisin-Mrs Knight; Dorinda-Mrs Rogers.
Cast
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Penkethman
Role: Young Reveller Actor: Cibber
Role: Raisin Actor: Johnson
Role: Sassafras Actor: Bullock
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Mrs Raisin Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Rogers.

287
22 October 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass; Or, The Nest Of Fools

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks; Tridewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Bullfinch-Estcourt; Widgin-Bullock; Nonsense-Norris; Anvil-Bowen; Howdee-Cibber; Widwo Fitchow-Mrs Knight; Holdup-Mrs Willis; Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Mrs Trainwell-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks
Role: Tridewell Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Role: Bullfinch Actor: Estcourt
Role: Widgin Actor: Bullock
Role: Nonsense Actor: Norris
Role: Anvil Actor: Bowen
Role: Howdee Actor: Cibber
Role: Widwo Fitchow Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Holdup Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Lass Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Mrs Trainwell Actor: Mrs Powell.

288
14 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fine Lady's Airs; Or, An Equipage Of Lovers

Performance Comment: Edition of 1709 lists: Sir Harry Sprightly-Mills; Brigadier Blenheim-Wilks; Nicknack-Cibber; Major Bramble-Johnson; Master Totty-Bullock; Knapsack-Pinkethman; Shrimp-Norris; Lady Rodomont-Mrs Oldfield; Lady Tossup-Mrs Porter; Mrs Lovejoy-Mrs Bradshaw; Mrs Flimsey-Mrs Saunders; Orangewoman-Pack; Prologue written by Motteux. Epilogue-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Sprightly Actor: Mills
Role: Brigadier Blenheim Actor: Wilks
Role: Nicknack Actor: Cibber
Role: Major Bramble Actor: Johnson
Role: Master Totty Actor: Bullock
Role: Knapsack Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Shrimp Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Rodomont Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Tossup Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Mrs Lovejoy Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Flimsey Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Orangewoman Actor: Pack
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.

289
18 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Epsom Wells

Performance Comment: Rains-Powell; Bevil-Mills; Woodvil-Wilks; Clodpate-Johnson; Frible-Pinkethman; Biskett-Bullock; Kick-Pack; Cuff-Fairbank; Carolina-Mrs Oldfield; Lucia-Mrs Porter; Mrs Woodvil-Mrs Knight.
Cast
Role: Rains Actor: Powell
Role: Bevil Actor: Mills
Role: Woodvil Actor: Wilks
Role: Clodpate Actor: Johnson
Role: Frible Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Biskett Actor: Bullock
Role: Kick Actor: Pack
Role: Cuff Actor: Fairbank
Role: Carolina Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Mrs Woodvil Actor: Mrs Knight.

290
22 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift; Or, The Fool In Fashion

Performance Comment: Loveless-Wilks; Elder Worthy-Booth; Young Worthy-Mills; Sir Novelty-Cibber; Sir William-Johnson; Snap-Pinkethman; Amanda-Mrs Rogers; Narcissa-Mrs Oldfield; Hillaria-Mrs Bradshaw; Flareit-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Wilks
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Booth
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Snap Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Saunders.

291
28 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Wit; Or, Sir Mannerly Shallow

Performance Comment: Ramble-Booth; Merry-Mills; Sir Thomas-Norris; Sir Mannerly-Pack; Drytone-Fairbank; Booby-Bullock; Rash-Johnson; Lady Faddle-Mrs Powell; Christina-Mrs Porter; Betty-Mrs Bradshaw; Goody-Mrs Willis; Isabella-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Ramble Actor: Booth
Role: Merry Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Norris
Role: Sir Mannerly Actor: Pack
Role: Drytone Actor: Fairbank
Role: Booby Actor: Bullock
Role: Rash Actor: Johnson
Role: Lady Faddle Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Christina Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Goody Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Saunders.

292
30 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Old Batchelor-Betterton, who has not Acted it these Ten Years; Vainlove-Booth; Belmour-Wilks; Sharper-Mills; Sir Joseph-Bullock; Bluff-Johnson; Setter-Fairbank; Fondlewife-Cibber; Belinda-Mrs Rogers; Araminta-Mrs Bradshaw; Silvia-Mrs Porter; Laetitia-Mrs Knight; Lucy-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Old Batchelor Actor: Betterton, who has not Acted it these Ten Years
Role: Vainlove Actor: Booth
Role: Belmour Actor: Wilks
Role: Sharper Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Bullock
Role: Bluff Actor: Johnson
Role: Setter Actor: Fairbank
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Cibber
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Saunders.

293
31 December 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bury Fair

Performance Comment: Bellamy-Husband; Wildish-Mills; Oldwit-Johnson; Noddy-Bullock; Trim-Cibber; La Roch-Bowen; Valet-Norris; Gertrude-Mrs Bradshaw; Philadelphia-Mrs Porter; Lady Fantast-Mrs Powell; Miss Fantast-Mrs Moor.
Cast
Role: Bellamy Actor: Husband
Role: Wildish Actor: Mills
Role: Oldwit Actor: Johnson
Role: Noddy Actor: Bullock
Role: Trim Actor: Cibber
Role: La Roch Actor: Bowen
Role: Valet Actor: Norris
Role: Gertrude Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Fantast Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Miss Fantast Actor: Mrs Moor.

294
01 January 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry The Fourth ; With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Betterton; King-Keene; Prince of Wales-Wilks; Hotspur-Powell; Vernon-Booth; Glendower-Cibber; Douglass-Husband; Carriers-Johnson, Bullock; Hostess-Mrs Powell; Drawer-Norris.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Betterton
Role: King Actor: Keene
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wilks
Role: Hotspur Actor: Powell
Role: Vernon Actor: Booth
Role: Glendower Actor: Cibber
Role: Douglass Actor: Husband
Role: Carriers Actor: Johnson, Bullock
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Drawer Actor: Norris.

295
03 January 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Scornful Lady

Performance Comment: Elder Loveless-Powell; Young Loveless-Mills; Welford-Booth; Savil-Johnson; Morecraft-Bullock; Roger-Cibber; Lady-Mrs Knight; Martha-Mrs Bradshaw; Widow-Mrs Moor; Abigail-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Elder Loveless Actor: Powell
Role: Young Loveless Actor: Mills
Role: Welford Actor: Booth
Role: Savil Actor: Johnson
Role: Morecraft Actor: Bullock
Role: Roger Actor: Cibber
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Martha Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Willis.

296
17 January 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Soldier's Fortune

Performance Comment: Beaugard-Powell; Courtine-Wilks; Sir Jolly-Bullock; Sir David-Johnson; Fourbin-Bowen; Lady Dunce-Mrs Knight; Silvia-Mrs Rogers.
Cast
Role: Beaugard Actor: Powell
Role: Courtine Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Jolly Actor: Bullock
Role: Sir David Actor: Johnson
Role: Fourbin Actor: Bowen
Role: Lady Dunce Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Rogers.

297
26 January 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The 8th; With The Fall Of Cardinal Wolsey

Performance Comment: Henry VIII-Betterton; Norfolk-Mills; Buckingham-Booth; Wolsey-Keene; Surrey-Powell; Sands-Bullock; Cranmer-Cibber; Gardiner-Johnson; Katherine-Mrs Knight; Anna Bullen-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Betterton
Role: Norfolk Actor: Mills
Role: Buckingham Actor: Booth
Role: Wolsey Actor: Keene
Role: Surrey Actor: Powell
Role: Sands Actor: Bullock
Role: Cranmer Actor: Cibber
Role: Gardiner Actor: Johnson
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.

298
02 February 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Performance Comment: As17081026, but Young Fashion-Bickerstaff; Coupler-Johnson; Surgeon-Norris; Nurse-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Coupler Actor: Johnson
Role: Surgeon Actor: Norris
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Powell.
Role: Foppington Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Bullock
Role: Loveless Actor: Wilks
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Lory Actor: Penkethman
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Hoyden Actor: Mrs Cross.

299
16 February 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fond Husband; Or, The Plotting Sisters

Performance Comment: Rashly-Powell; Ranger-Mills; Fumble-Johnson; Bubble-Bullock; Sneak-Penkethman; Petulant-Leigh; Emilia-Mrs Rogers; Maria-Mrs Knight.
Cast
Role: Rashly Actor: Powell
Role: Ranger Actor: Mills
Role: Fumble Actor: Johnson
Role: Bubble Actor: Bullock
Role: Sneak Actor: Penkethman
Role: Petulant Actor: Leigh
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Knight.

300
21 February 1709 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the famous Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Cast
Role: Subtle Actor: Cibber
Role: Face Actor: Powell
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Estcourt
Role: Surly Actor: Mills
Role: Drugger Actor: Penkethman
Role: Dapper Actor: Norris
Role: Ananias Actor: Johnson
Role: Tribulation Actor: Pack
Role: Lovewit Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Angry Boy Actor: Bullock.