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8700 results for: Keyword - King James
We found 3541 matches on Performance Comments, 2649 matches on Performance Title, 2161 matches on Author, 1886 matches on Event Comments, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

326
09 January 1661 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Event Comment: The King's Company. See Herbert, Dramatic Records, p. 117, who gives the date as Monday 9, presumably an error for Wednesday 9

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wedding

Related Works
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Triumph of Mirth; or, Harlequin's Wedding Author(s): Thomas King
Related Work: The Wedding Night Author(s): James Cobb

327
06 February 1662 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Event Comment: This play was seen by Jacques Thierry and Will Schellinks (Seaton, Literary Relationships, pp. 333, 335). As this play was presented by the King's Company on 15 Nov. 1660 and again on 30 Dec. 1661, it was probably given at Vere St.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Cruelty

Related Works
Related Work: Love's Cruelty Author(s): James Shirley

328
17 May 1662 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Event Comment: The King's Company. See Herbert, Dramatic Records, p. 118. Langbaine (English Dramatic Poets, p. 477): This Play has been received with Success (as I said) in our Time; and as I remember, the deceas'd Mr Lacy acted Jonny Thump, Sir Gervase Simple's Man, with general Applause

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Maze

Cast
Role: Jonny Thump Actor: Lacy.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

329
22 May 1662 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Event Comment: The King's Company. Pepys, Diary: We by coach to the Theatre and saw Love in a Maze. The play hath little in it but Lacy's part of a country fellow, which he did to admiration

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Maze

Cast
Role: Jonny Thump Actor: Lacy.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

330
23 July 1662 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Event Comment: The King's Company. See Herbert, Dramatic Records, p. 118. John Wright (Historia Histrionica [1699], p. 3): [Hart] Acted the Dutchess in the Tragedy of The Cardinal, which was the first Part that gave him Reputation

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cardinal

Cast
Role: Dutchess Actor: Hart?.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cardinal Author(s): James Shirley

331
20 November 1662 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Event Comment: See Boswell (Restoration Court Stage, p. 280), who identifies the company as the King's Company. Evelyn, Diary: Saw the Young Admiral acted coram Rege &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Young Admiral

Related Works
Related Work: The Young Admiral Author(s): James Shirley

332
10 June 1663 @ The (first) Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. For praise of Lacy, see Downes, Roscius Anglicanus, p. 16, or 27 Nov. 1662. Pepys, Diary: To the Royal Theatre by water, and landing, met with Captain Ferrers his friend, the little man that used to be with him, and he with us, and sat by us while we saw Love in a Maze. The play is pretty good, but the life of the play is Lacy's part, the clown, which is most admirable; but for the rest, which are counted such old and excellent actors, in my life I never heard both men and women so ill pronounce their parts, even to my making myself sick therewith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Maze

Cast
Role: Thump Actor: Lacy. See also 17 May 1662.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

333
30 July 1663 @ The (first) Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: This play was seen by Olaus Borrichius (Seaton, Literary Relationships, p. 337). As its later performances were given by the King's Company, it was probably acted at Bridges St on this occasion. The play was not printed until 1674, and the date of the premiere is not known

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The English Monsieur

Related Works
Related Work: The English Monsieur Author(s): James Howard

334
02 November 1663 @ Inner Temple

Event Comment: By the King's Company. The fee paid the players was the customary #20. See A Calendar of the Inner Temple Records, ed. Inderwick, III, 16: To Drake, the upholsterer, for a serge Curtain and for hire of a screen on All Hallows day, #1

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Brothers

Related Works
Related Work: The Brothers Author(s): James Shirley

335
01 November 1664 @ Inner Temple

Event Comment: The King's Players. The company received the usual fee of #20. See A Calendar of the Inner Temple Records, ed. Inderwick, III, 25

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Night Walker; Or, The Little Thief

Related Works
Related Work: The Night Walker; or, The Little Thief Author(s): James Shirley

336
02 February 1665 @ Inner Temple

Event Comment: The King's Company. The players receided the customary fee of #20. See A Calendar of the Inner Temple Records, ed. Inderwick, III, 38

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Changes; Or, Love In A Maze

Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

337
14 April 1668 @ The (first) Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Pepys does not name the theatre in which he saw this play, but previous performances of the play were given by the King's Company. Pepys, Diary: To a play, Love's Cruelty.... Play part 2s. Oranges, 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Cruelty

Related Works
Related Work: Love's Cruelty Author(s): James Shirley

338
11 May 1674 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@141, p. 73. See Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 345

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Changes; Or, Love In A Maze

Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

339
20 October 1674 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@141, p. 73. See also Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 345

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Traitor

Related Works
Related Work: The Traitor Author(s): James Shirley

340
24 November 1674 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@141, p. 116. See also Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 345

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Changes; Or, Love In A Maze

Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Changes; or, Love in a Maze Author(s): James Shirley

341
06 November 1675 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@141, p. 359. See also Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 345

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sophonisba

Related Works
Related Work: Sophonisba Author(s): James Thomson

342
29 December 1675 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The King's Company. This performance is on the L. C. list, 5@141, p. 359. See also Nicoll, Restoration Drama, p. 346

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sophonisba

Related Works
Related Work: Sophonisba Author(s): James Thomson

343
27 May 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit King, Boxkeeper

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills
Role: Macduff Actor: Wilks
Role: Banquo Actor: Booth
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Penkethman, Norris, Shepard.

Afterpiece Title: The Escapes of Harlequin

Related Works
Related Work: The Escapes of Harlequin by Sea and Land; or, Columbine Made Happy at Last Author(s): James Thurmond

344
03 March 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Founded on Shakespear's Much Ado About Nothing. By the Author of the Man of Taste. [For an Epilogue designed to be spoken to King John, as amended by Colley Cibber, see Grub St. Journal, 3 March.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Universal Passion

Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Turbutt
Related Works
Related Work: The Universal Passion Author(s): James Miller

Dance: Muilment

345
02 February 1764 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command King & Queen (Cross Diary). Hymen was perform'd but not put in the Bills (Hopkins). [For Hymen, see 23 Jan.] Receipts: #262 6s. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zara

Cast
Role: Chatillion Actor: Lee.
Role: Lusignan Actor: Powell, first time
Role: Osman Actor: Holland
Role: Nerestan Actor: Packer
Role: Chatilion Actor: Castle
Role: Orasmin Actor: Burton
Role: Melidor Actor: Fox
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: The Rites of Hecate

Related Works
Related Work: The Rites of Hectate; or, Harlequin from the Moon Author(s): James Love

Afterpiece Title: Interlude Hymen

Cast
Role: New Garland Dance of Nymphs and Shepherds Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Baker.
Role: The Dances Actor: Miss _Dawson, Miss _Hilliard.
Role: Other characters Actor: Mrs Bradshaw, Miss _Williams.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Dawson, Miss Hilliard.
Role: Hymen Actor: Vernon
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Young.
Role: a new song Actor: .

346
11 February 1764 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Mr Love play'd The King-Mr Packer being ill (Hopkins). Receipts: #181 8s. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Strange
Role: Claudius Actor: Love
Role: Polonius Actor: Parsons.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Holland
Role: Ghost Actor: Bransby
Role: Horatio Actor: Havard
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Osric Actor: Palmer
Role: Laertes Actor: Lee
Role: Bernardo Actor: Marr
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Yates, Vaughan
Role: Marcellus Actor: Ackman
Role: Player King Actor: Burton
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Castle
Role: Gertrude Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: The Rites of Hecate

Cast
Role: New Garland Dance of Nymphs and Shepherds Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Baker.
Role: The Dances Actor: Miss _Dawson, Miss _Hilliard.
Role: Other characters Actor: Mrs Bradshaw, Miss _Williams.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Dawson, Miss Hilliard.
Role: Hymen Actor: Vernon
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Young.
Role: a new song Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rites of Hectate; or, Harlequin from the Moon Author(s): James Love

347
08 February 1766 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: CClandestine Marriage deferred, King Ill

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Cast
Role: Polydore Actor: Bensley
Role: Chamont Actor: Holland
Role: Castalio Actor: Powell
Role: Chaplain Actor: Love
Role: Acasto Actor: Bransby
Role: Ernesto Actor: Parsons
Role: Page Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Serina Actor: Miss Plym
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Yates

Afterpiece Title: The Hermit

Cast
Role: Clown Actor: Moody.
Role: Others Actor: Mas. Burton replaced Dodd.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Hermit Actor: Kear
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Dances Actor: Aldridge, Sg Giorgi, Sga Giorgi, Tassoni.
Related Works
Related Work: The Hermit; or, Harlequin at Rhodes Author(s): James Love

348
16 May 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wright and Keen. Tickets deliver'd by Watkins, Wilson, and Miss Berkley will be taken. Last time King will perform Richard III this season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17700420 but Buckingham-Wright; Tressel-Keen; Stanley-Wrighten; Norfolk-Hurst; Ratcliff-Booth; Lord Mayor-Hartry.
Cast
Role: Buckingham Actor: Wright
Role: Tressel Actor: Keen
Role: Stanley Actor: Wrighten
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Booth
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Hartry.
Role: Richard Actor: King, first time
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs W. Barry
Role: Oxford Actor: Wheeler
Role: Officer Actor: Keen
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Henry VI Actor: Reddish
Role: Lieut. Actor: Fawcett
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Princes Actor: Miss Rogers, Miss Collett
Role: Richmond Actor: Aickin
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Johnston.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Cast
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Philip Actor: Waldron.
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Dodd
Role: Phillip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lovel Actor: Cautherly
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

Dance: End: The Wake, as17700502

349
11 January 1771 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: After this night King Arthur will be laid aside for some time

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Arthur

Cast
Role: Osmond Actor: .
Role: Arthur Actor: Reddish
Role: Oswald Actor: Jefferson
Role: Canon Actor: Packer
Role: Albanacht Actor: Bransby
Role: Aurelius Actor: Keen
Role: Guillamar Actor: Wheeler
Role: Merlin Actor: Aickin
Role: Grimbald Actor: Bannister
Role: Philadel Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Emmeline Actor: Miss Hayward
Role: Vocal parts Actor: Vernon, Champnes, Kear, Fawcett, Miss Radley, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Dorman
Role: The Dances Actor: Daigville, Sga Giorgi, Atkins, Mrs King, Sga Daigville.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Cast
Role: Young Lovel Actor: Cautherly
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Dodd
Role: Phillip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Robert Actor: Ackman
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

350
23 November 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted in 10 years. [See 20 Dec. 1764.] Mrs King and Mrs Greville Imperfect (Hopkins Diary). Receipts: #107 11s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Would And She Would Not; Or, The Kind Imposter

Performance Comment: Don Phillip-Bensley; Don Octavio-Brereton; Diego-Parsons; Don Luis-Whitfield; Corrigidore-Wrighten; Alguazile-Griffiths; Trappanti-King; Don Manuel-Yates; Soto-Baddeley; Flora-Mrs Greville; Rosara-Miss Hopkins; Viletta-Mrs Davies; Hypolita-Mrs King.
Cast
Role: Don Phillip Actor: Bensley
Role: Don Octavio Actor: Brereton
Role: Diego Actor: Parsons
Role: Don Luis Actor: Whitfield
Role: Corrigidore Actor: Wrighten
Role: Alguazile Actor: Griffiths
Role: Trappanti Actor: King
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Yates
Role: Soto Actor: Baddeley
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Rosara Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Hypolita Actor: Mrs King.

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Cubitt, _Messink
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): James Oswald

Dance: End: The Merry Peasants, as17751018