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476
08 October 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: In I a Grand Masquerade. Account-Book: Paid Sloper [master carpenter] for Scene Men #40 17s. 11d. Receipts: #179 0s. 6d. (176.9.6; 2.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Afterpiece Title: Robin Hood

Song: End IV: The Funeral Procession of Juliet and a Solemn Dirge-; Vocal Parts-Johnstone, Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Blurton, Street, Gray, Lee, Little, Sawyer, Tett, Dyke, Miss Mitchell, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Iliff, Miss Sims, Mrs Whitmore, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton, Miss Walcup, Miss Gray, Miss Burnett, Mrs Martyr

477
10 May 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's The School For Scandal

Afterpiece Title: The Mariners

Performance Comment: Characters by Suett, Bland, Dignum, Sedgwick, Bannister Jun., Wewitzer, Master Welsh, Burton, Fawcett, Maddocks, Webb, Cooke, Mrs Crouch, Miss DeCamp, Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss Menage. [Cast from Songs (C. Lowndes, 1793): Mr Indigo-Suett; Charles-Bland; Henry-Dignum; Clover-Sedgwick; Mizin-Bannister Jun.; Flintbourg-Wewitzer; Sea Boys-Miss DeCamp [in Songs: Mrs Bland (see17930515)], Master Welsh; Landlord-Burton [in Songs: Phillimore (see17930515)]; Chequer-Fawcett; Trusty-Maddocks; Caustic-Webb [in Songs: Hollingsworth]; Sophia-Mrs Crouch; Susan-Miss Collins [in Songs: Miss DeCamp (see17930515)]; Bell-Miss Heard; Julia-Miss Menage; Rest of the Vocal Characters-Caulfield, Danby, Welsh, Shaw; Cooke [unassigned. Cooke [unassigned.
Cast
Role: Rest of the Vocal Characters Actor: Caulfield, Danby, Welsh, Shaw

Song: As17921030

478
19 March 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940314but omitted: Miller. Leader as17940312ART I. Overture. Comfort ye my people and Every Valley by Harrison. And the glory by Chorus. Thus saith the Lord and But who may abide by Meredith. And he shall purify by Chorus. Behold! a Virgin and O thou that tellest by Kelly. For, behold! and The people that by Meredith. For unto us by Chorus. There were Shepherds by Sga Storace. Glory to God by Chorus. Rejoice greatly by Master Welsh. Then shall the Eyes and He shall feed his flock by Mrs Bland. Come unto him by Sga Storace. His yoke is easy by Chorus. PART II. Behold the Lamb by Chorus. He was despised by Mrs Crouch. Surely he hath borne by Chorus. All they that see him by Kelly. He trusted in God by Chorus. Thy rebuke hath and Behold! and see by Harrison. He was cut off and But thou didst not by Miss Leak. Lift up your heads by Chorus. Unto which of the by Kelly. Let all the Angels by Chorus. Thou art gone up by Mrs Bland. The Lord gave by Chorus. How beautiful by Master Welsh. Their sound is gone by Chorus. Why do the nations by Meredith. Let us break by Chorus. He that dwelleth and Thou shalt break them by Dignum. Hallelujah by Chorus. PART III. I know that my Redeemer liveth by Master Welsh. Since by Man by the Principal Singers and Semi-Chorus. By Man came also the Resurrection of the Dead by Chorus. For as in Adam all die by Semi-Chorus. Even so in Christ shall all he made alive by Chorus. Behold! I tell by Meredith. The trumpet shall sound, accompanied on the trumpet by Hyde, and Then shall be brought to pass [singer not listed]. O Death where is thy sting by Harrison and Mrs Crouch. But thanks be to God by Chorus. If God he for us by Miss Leak. Worthy is the Lamb by Chorus .singer not listed]. O Death where is thy sting by Harrison and Mrs Crouch. But thanks be to God by Chorus. If God he for us by Miss Leak. Worthy is the Lamb by Chorus .

Music: End of Part I concerto on the flute by Ashe; End of Part II concerto on the violin by Giornovichi

479
02 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940314but omitted: Miller, Kelly. Leader as17940312ART I. God save the King by Chorus (CORONATION ANTHEMS). He layeth the beams by Meredith. O had I Jubal's lyre by Mrs Bland (JOSHUA). Gird on thy sword by Chorus (SAUL). Holy, holy by Sga Storace (REDEMPTION). Softly rise by Harrison; Ye southern breezes by Chorus (SOLOMON, by Boyce). Let me wander by Master Welsh (L'ALLEGRO). Sing ye to the Lord by Sga Storace; and Chorus; The horse and his rider by Double Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART II. Ye sons of Israel by Chorus (JOSHUA). What tho' I trace by Mrs Crouch (SOLOMON). Pleasure my former ways by Harrison (TIME AND TRUTH). Would you gain by Master Welsh (ACIS AND GALATEA). Welcome! Welcome! by Chorus (SAUL). Concerto on violin by Giornovichi. Honour and Arms by Meredith (SAMSON). O magnify the Lord by Miss Leak. Halleluiah by Chorus (THE MESSIAH). PART III. How excellent by Chorus (SAUL). Lord, remember David by Harrison. Ask if yon damask rose be sweet by Mrs Crouch (SUSANNA). He gave them hailstones by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). The smiling dawn by Miss Leak (JEPHTHA). See the conquering Hero comes by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Angels ever bright and fair by Master Welsh (THEODORA). From the censer by Double Chorus (SOLOMON) .

480
04 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940319eader as17940312ART I. Overture (ARIADNE). See the proud Chief by Chorus. 'Tis liberty by Mrs Bland; Arm, arm, ye brave by Meredith (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). We come in bright array by Chorus. Ye sacred priests by Sga Storace. O filial piety and No cruel father by Kelly. O Baal by Chorus. Lord, what is man? by Mrs Crouch (ANTHEMS). Glory to God by Kelly and Chorus (THE MESSIAH). PART II. When the ear heard by Quartet and Chorus (FUNERAL ANTHEMS). Dead March (SAUL). My faith and truth by Miss Leak and Master Welsh. Gentle Airs by Harrison. Fixed in his everlasting seat by Chorus. Concerto on the violin by Giornovichi. Disdainful of danger by Meredith, Dignum, Mrs Bland. Prophetic visions by Master Welsh. As from the power by Sga Storace and Chorus. PART III. When his loud voice by Chorus (JEPHTHA). Hark! 'tis the linnet by Mrs Crouch. The mansion of peace by Harrison. The Prince unable by Sga Storace. The many rend the skies by Chorus. These as they change by Meredith. Balmy hope by Miss Leak. Fair Rosale by Master Welsh. Gloria Patri by Chorus (JUBILATE) .

481
11 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Music Chiefly From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940319eader as17940312ART I. Overture (ESTHER). He smote all the first born by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). Sin not O King! by Mrs Bland (SAUL). Call forth thy powers by Kelly (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Fix'd in his everlasting seat by Chorus (SAMSON). What though I trace by Mrs Crouch (SOLOMON). Pleasure my by Harrison (TIME AND TRUTH). Fall'n is the foe by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Praise the Lord by Sga Storace (ESTHER). Lord in thee by Kelly and Chorus (TE DEUM). PART II. When the ear heard [singer not listed] (FUNERAL ANTHEMS). He deliver'd the poor by Chorus. Dead March (SAUL). The Soldier tir'd by Sga Storace. My faith and truth by Miss Leak and Master Welsh (SAMSON). The praise of Bacchus by Dignum; Bacchus ever fair by Meredith and Chorus (ALEXANDER'S FEAST). Like a bright Cherub by Sga Storace, Mrs Bland, Harrison (GIDEON). Prophetic visions by Master Welsh (OCCASIONAL ORATORIO). Let their celestial concerts all unite by Chorus (SAMSON). PART III. Awake the trumpet by Chorus (SAMSON). Tears such as tender Fathers by Meredith (DEBORAH). Donald by Sga Storace (Scotch Air). The many rend the skies by Chorus (ALEXANDER'S FEAST). The Mansion of Peace by Harrison. From mighty Kings by Mrs Crouch; Sound an alarm by Kelly and Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Queen Mary's Lamentation by Miss Leak. May balmy peace by Master Welsh. From the censer by Chorus (SOLOMON) .

Music: In Part II concerto on the violin by Giornovichi

482
09 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940319but added: Miss Mason (1st appearance in public). Leader as17940312ART I. Overture (ATALANTA). Shall I in Mamre's? by Meredith; For all these Mercies by Chorus (JOSHUA). Come ever smiling liberty by Miss Leak (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Together let us range by Harrison and Sga Storace (Boyce). How vain is man by Dignum (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). O Baal by Chorus (DEBORAH). Let the bright Seraphim by Sga Storace; Let their celestial Concerts all unite by Chorus (SAMSON). PART II. From L'ALLEGRO IL PENSEROSO. Hence! loathed melancholy by Harrison. Hence! vain deluding joys by Mrs Crouch. Come thou, goddess fair by Harrison. Come rather goddess, sage by Mrs Crouch. Haste thee nymph by Kelly and Chorus. Come and trip it by Mrs Bland and Chorus. Come pensive nun and Come, but keep thy wonted state by Mrs Bland. Join with thee calm peace and quiet by Chorus. Hence loathed melancholy and Mirth admit me of thy crew by Miss Leak. First and Chief and Sweet Bird, accompanied on the flute by Ashe, by Mrs Crouch. If I give thee honour due and Mirth admit me of thy crew by Meredith. Oft on a plat by Harrison. If I give thee honour and Let me wander by Master Welsh. And young and old by Chorus. PART III. The depths have covered them by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). Ye men of Gaza by Mrs Crouch (SAMSON). 'Twas at the Royal Feast by Kelly; Happy, happy pair by Kelly and Chorus (ALEXANDER'S FEAST). Hope told a flattering tale by Miss Mason, accompanied on the harp by Meyer Jun. [Paisiello]. Pour forth by Meredith (JEPHTHA). When warlike Ensigns by Master Welsh (OCCASIONAL ORATORIO). From the Censer by Chorus (SOLOMON) .

Music: End of Part II concerto on the violin by Giornovichi

483
21 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Duncan, King of Scotland-Bensley; Malcolm-C. Kemble [1st appearance in London]; Donalbain-Master De Camp; Macbeth-Kemble; Banquo-Wroughton; Macduff- Palmer; Lenox-Whitfield; Rosse-Barrymore; Fleance- Master Gregson; Siward-Aickin; Seyton-Benson; Physician-Packer; Officer-Banks; Serjeant-Caulfield; Murderers-Phillimore, Webb; Armed Head- Jones; Bloody Child- Master Harlowe; Crowned Child-Master Chatterley; Hecate-Bannister; Witches-Moody, Dodd, Suett//Lady Macbeth-Mrs Siddons; Gentlewoman-Miss Tidswell. Apparitions of Eight Kings; Lords; Ladies; Attendants and Soldiers. Occasional Prologue spoken by Kemble. Occasional Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren . Lords; Ladies; Attendants and Soldiers. Occasional Prologue spoken by Kemble. Occasional Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master De Camp
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Bloody Child Actor: Master Harlowe
Role: Crowned Child Actor: Master Chatterley

Afterpiece Title: THE VIRGIN UNMASK'D

Song: Mainpiece: With the original Music of Matthew Locke, and Accompaniments by Dr Arne and Linley. Chorus of Witches and Spirits by Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Miss Menage, Miss Granger, Miss Chatterley, Miss Redhead, Miss Gawdry, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Butler, Kelly, Master Welsh, Sedgwick, Dignum, Cooke, Biggs, Trueman, Evans, Lyons, Maddocks, Welsh, Danby. C0MMENT. Mainpiece [with alterations by John Philip Kemble. Prologue by the Rt. Hon. Richard Fitzpa

Performance Comment: Chorus of Witches and Spirits by Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Miss Menage, Miss Granger, Miss Chatterley, Miss Redhead, Miss Gawdry, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Butler, Kelly, Master Welsh, Sedgwick, Dignum, Cooke, Biggs, Trueman, Evans, Lyons, Maddocks, Welsh, Danby. C0MMENT. Mainpiece [with alterations by John Philip Kemble. Prologue by the Rt. Hon. Richard Fitzpa.

484
14 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Eighth

Cast
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master De Camp
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Bloody Child Actor: Master Harlowe
Role: Crowned Child Actor: Master Chatterley

Afterpiece Title: THE CHILDREN IN THE WOOD

Performance Comment: As17940425, but Miss De Camp in place of Mrs Powell; Master Welsh of Master Menage .
Cast
Role: Boy Actor: Master Menage

485
31 March 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Benefit for Follet, Smith & T. Smith, late of the Bear, Westminster-bridge. Tickets to be had of Follet, No. 20, Little Wild-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields; of T. Smith at the Golden Cross, Charing Cross. T. Smith hopes to be honoured with the company of his brother Free Masons, Bucks, &c., Gentlemen of the Welsh Society, Hereford Society and West-moreland Society

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Colonel Feignwell-Smith; Sir Philip Modelove-Massey; Periwinkle-Bailey; Freeman-Swindall; Simon Pure-Thompson; Tradelove-Bowles; Sackbut-Kenny; Quaker's Boy-Master Follet; Obadiah Prim-Follet; Ann Lovely-Miss Hale; Betty-Mrs Waldron; Mrs Prim-Mrs Lee.
Cast
Role: Quaker's Boy Actor: Master Follet

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Song: Between Acts: Singing, particularly Black Ey'd Susanthe new Hunting Song-T. Smith

Entertainment: Monologue.End: The Farmer's Blunder-Follet

486
12 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: The Musick composed by Storace. Powell: My Grandmother rehearsed at 10 (Bannister Jun. one scene, Sedgwick one scene, Storace); Prize at 11 (Master Welsh and Suett two scenes); Lodoiska at 12. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same for rest of season]. Receipts: #481 11s. 6d. (392/15/0; 80/16/0; 6/7/6; tickets not come in: 1/13/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master De Camp
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Bloody Child Actor: Master Harlowe
Role: Crowned Child Actor: Master Chatterley

Afterpiece Title: MY GRANDMOTHER

Song: As17940428

487
12 March 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Harrison, Meredith (from Liverpool; 1st appearance in London), Master Welsh, Dignum, Miller, Kelly//Sga Storace, Miss Leak, Mrs Crouch. Leader of the Band-Shaw. PART I. Zadock the Priest (CORONATION ANTHEMS). He layeth the beams. Fall'n is the Foe (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Let the bright Seraphim (SAMSON). For unto us (THE MESSIAH). O magnify the Lord. Deeper and deeper; Waft her Angels (JEPHTHA). Sing ye to the Lord; The Horse and his Rider (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART II. Introduction and Chorus. Ye sons of Irrael (JOSHUA). What tho' I trace (SOLOMON). Gird on thy sword (SAUL). O come let us worship (CHANDOS ANTHEMS). Concerto on the violin by Giornovichi. Let me wander (L'ALLEGRO). Tears such as (DEBORAH). He gave them hailstones (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART III. Second Hautboy Concerto. Lord remember David. Welcome! Welcome! (SAUL). The Trumpet's loud clangor (DRYDEN'S ODE). Sweet Bird, accompanied on the Flute by Ashe (L'ALLEGRO). See the conquering Hero (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Angels ever bright and fair (THEODORA). Hallelujah for the Lord (THE MESSIAH) . Waft her Angels (JEPHTHA). Sing ye to the Lord; The Horse and his Rider (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART II. Introduction and Chorus. Ye sons of Irrael (JOSHUA). What tho' I trace (SOLOMON). Gird on thy sword (SAUL). O come let us worship (CHANDOS ANTHEMS). Concerto on the violin by Giornovichi. Let me wander (L'ALLEGRO). Tears such as (DEBORAH). He gave them hailstones (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART III. Second Hautboy Concerto. Lord remember David. Welcome! Welcome! (SAUL). The Trumpet's loud clangor (DRYDEN'S ODE). Sweet Bird, accompanied on the Flute by Ashe (L'ALLEGRO). See the conquering Hero (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Angels ever bright and fair (THEODORA). Hallelujah for the Lord (THE MESSIAH) .

488
26 March 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940321eader as17940312verture (OCCASIONAL ORATORIO). He smote all the first born by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). Beold, the Lord's arm is not shortened and Lo! he is our God by Miss Leak (RESURRECTION, by Dr Arnold). Tyrants would in impious throngs by Sga Storace and Chorus (ATHALIA). Loud as the thunder by Master Welsh (SAMSON). I feel the Deity within and Arm, arm ye brave by Meredith; We come in bright array by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). The prince unable by Sga Storace; The many rend the skies by Chorus (ALEXANDER'S FEAST). Concerto on the flute by Ashe .

Afterpiece Title: ACIS AND GALATEA

Performance Comment: PART I. O the pleasures of the plains by Chorus. For us the Zephyr blows by Mrs Crouch. Ye verdant plains and Hush ye prttty warbling Choir by Miss Leak. Where shall I seek: by Kelly. Stay, Shepherd, stay and Shtpberd, what art thou pursuing? by Mrs Bland. Lo! here my love and Love in her eyes by Kelly. O, didst thou know the pains and As when the Dove by Mrs Crouch. Happy we by Mrs Bland, Dignum and Chorus. PART II. Wretched lovers by Chorus. I rage, I melt, I burn and O, ruddier than the cherry by Meredith. Whither, fairest by Meredith and Mrs Rland. Cease to beauty to be suing by Meredith. Would you gain the tender by Master Welsh. His hideous Love and Love sounds the alarm by Kelly. Consider, fond Shepherd by Miss Leak. Cease, O cease by Mrs Crouch. The [flocks shall leave] by Kelly, Meredith, Mrs Crouch. Help, Galatea! by Kelly. Mourn all ye Muses by Chorus. Must I my Acis by Miss Leak. Cure, Galatea by Chorus. 'Tis done, thus I exert and Heart, the seat by Mrs Crouch. Galatea, dry thy tears by Chorus .

Music: End of Part I of oratorio concerto on violin by Giornovichi

489
10 April 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Redemption: A Sacred Oratorio Selected From The Great And Favourite Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940319but added: Fisher. Leader as17940312ART I. Overture (OCCASIONAL ORATORIO). When the Earth by Dignum. O! First created beam by Chorus. He measur'd the waters and He layeth the beams by Meredith. When his loud voice by Chorus. Now heaven in all and Lord what is Man! by Mrs Crouch. How excellent thy name by Chorus. These are thy glorious works and Speak ye who best can tel1 by Kelly. Abraham believed in God and Abraham, enough by Mrs Bland. Now when Joseph was sold and Jehovah is my shield and glory by Miss Leak. When Joseph by Dignum. Blest be the man by Chorus. When Joseph was dead and Pious orgies by Sga Storace. Then sent he Moses by Dignum. He gave them hailstones by Double Chorus. The Lord is a man of war by Fisher and Meredith. Moses and the children of Israel by Sga Storace and Double Chorus. PART II. Now after the death by Dignum. Ye sons of Israel by Chorus. Oh Joshua! and Oh had I Jubal's lyre! by Mrs Bland. When Joshua by Dignum. Now Deborah and Angels ever bright and fair by Master Welsh. Jehovah crown'd by Meredith and Chorus. Now the elders by Dignum. Welcome, welcome mighty King by Chorus. Again the Philistines and In Sweetest harmony by Sga Storace and Chorus. Their bodies are buried in peace by Chorus. Dead March (SAUL). And the men of Judah and Lord remember David by Kelly. Gird on thy Sword by Chorus. Blest be the Lord and The Sword that's drawn by Meredith. When King David by Dignum. Coronation Anthem by Chorus: God save the King. PART III. Now when the fullness of time and Where is this stupendous stranger by Mrs Crouch. In the days of Herod and There beneath a lovely shade by Dignum. And Jesus went about and He was eyes unto the blind by Kelly. When the time drew near by Mrs Bland. Hosannah to the son of David by Chorus. The people of Jerusalem and He was brought as a lamb by Meredith. Behold it is Christ by Dignum. He sitteth at the right hand by Chorus. Holy, holy by Sga Storace. For as much as Christ by Meredith. Glory be to the Father by Chorus .

Music: As17940409

490
25 April 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Afterpiece Title: The Sultan

Song: End IV: a Funeral Procession- to the Monument of the Capulets; with a Dirge-by Linley? Sen. Vocal PartsBannister, Sedgwick, Dignum, Master Welsh, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp

Performance Comment: Sen=. Vocal PartsBannister, Sedgwick, Dignum, Master Welsh, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp.

491
05 May 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Master Woodward. It being particularly desired that The Constant Couple should be postpon'd, and The Orphan acted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Castalio-Smith; Polydor-Bardin; Acasto-W. Williams; Chamont-W. Giffard; Chaplain-R. Williams; Page-Master Woodward; Monimia-Mrs Haughton; Serina-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Page Actor: Master Woodward

Afterpiece Title: The Tragedy of Tragedies

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb-Master Woodward; With a New Prologue by Master Woodward-Master Woodward.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Master Woodward Actor: Master Woodward.

492
10 May 1759 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Master Alexander. By Authority. Tickets delivered for Jane Shore for 9 May will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cleone

Performance Comment: Siffroy-Master Alexander; Glanvil-Master Cawley; Beaufort Sr-Master Pittcarn; Beaufort Jr-Master Johnston; Paulet-Miss Garman; Isabella-Miss Brown; Cleone-Miss Valois; Young Siffroy-Miss Burn.
Cast
Role: Siffroy Actor: Master Alexander
Role: Glanvil Actor: Master Cawley
Role: Beaufort Sr Actor: Master Pittcarn
Role: Beaufort Jr Actor: Master Johnston

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Dance: Miss Burn

493
09 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Master Russell. Tickets to be had of Master Russell at the Swan, Elephant stairs. Afterpiece: Written by Henry Fielding, Esq. In Act I the Triumphal Entry of Tom Thumbv, attended with Giants, Giantess's, Dwarfs, Pigmies, Drums, Trumpets, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: The Minor-Raymond; Sir William Wealthy-Lloyd; Mr Richard Wealthy-Lewis; Loader-Comerford; Dick-Master Russell; Transfer-Marson; Smirk, Shift, Mrs Cole-Russell; Lucy-Miss Taylor.
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Master Russell

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb-Master Russell; King Arthur-Comerford; Lord Grizzle-Massey; Noodle-Russell; Doodle-Johnson; Bailiff-Dancer; Follower-Thomas; Glumdalca (Queen of the Giants)-Mr Smith; Queen Dollalolla-Mrs Ross; Princess Huncamunca-Mrs Wilks; Mustacha (a Maid of Honour)-Miss Taylor; Cleora-Mrs West.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Russell

Entertainment: Monologues.Preceding: Prologue to Barbarossa in the character of a Country Boy, containing an account of his Journey to London, his different Services there, first in the City, next with a Lord, then with a Lady, and last of all with a starved Poet-Master Russell; End I: a Scene from Lethe: Fine Gentleman-Master Russell; End II: an Harangue in a Tubafter the manner of the celebrated George Alexander Stevens-Master Russell; End: The Drunken Buck-Raymond

Performance Comment: Preceding: Prologue to Barbarossa in the character of a Country Boy, containing an account of his Journey to London, his different Services there, first in the City, next with a Lord, then with a Lady, and last of all with a starved Poet-Master Russell; End I: a Scene from Lethe: Fine Gentleman-Master Russell; End II: an Harangue in a Tubafter the manner of the celebrated George Alexander Stevens-Master Russell; End: The Drunken Buck-Raymond.
Cast
Role: and last of all with a starved Poet Actor: Master Russell
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Master Russell
Role: George Alexander Stevens Actor: Master Russell

494
07 October 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: On account of the Indisposition of the lady who was to have appeared in the character of Lady Emily, The Heiress [advertised on playbill of 5 Oct.] is deferred till Saturday next. Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by Walsh Porter. Larpent MS 1180; not published]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Songs, Duetts, &c. composed by Kelly. The Overture by Shaw. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. [Master Elliot had previously appeared in the oratorios at cg.] Receipts: #368 14s. 6d. (239.10.0; 127.16.6; 1.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Afterpiece Title: The Chimney Corner

Performance Comment: [Characters by Suett, Miss DeCamp, Bannister Jun, Wewitzer, Master Elliot (1st appearance on this stage), Master Chatterley, Miss Leak, Mrs Bland. Cast from Songs (C. Lowndes [1797]): Governor-Suett; Darcy-Miss DeCamp; Hilario-Bannister Jun.; Gregory-Wewitzer; Henry-Master Elliot; Charles-Master Chatterley; Louisa-Miss Leak; Annette-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Master Elliot
Role: Charles Actor: Master Chatterley

Song: In V: song-Mrs Bland

495
18 May 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Tickets delivered by Nash, Edwards, Helme, Master Pulley, Master Benson, Dale, Leslie, Kaygill, Mrs Byrne will be taken. Receipts: #180 4s. 6d. (31.7.0; 17.0.6; 0.5.0; tickets: 131.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Cast
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Master Pulley

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Dance: End: The Butterfly, as17800921

Entertainment: Monologue. After Dancing: Bucks have at ye All-Master Pulley; End afterpiece: an Epilogue-Master Benson

Performance Comment: After Dancing: Bucks have at ye All-Master Pulley; End afterpiece: an Epilogue-Master Benson.
Cast
Role: Bucks have at ye All Actor: Master Pulley
Role: an Epilogue Actor: Master Benson.

496
26 December 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2 (?), author unknown. Not in Larpent MS; not published]: Consisting of the most Approved Scenes of the following Pantomimes: The Witches, The Cauldron, The Genii, Fortunatus, Queen Mab, The Elopement, &c. The Music from Eminent Masters. The Scenes by Greenwood. [This is not the same as the pantomime of the same name acted at cg, 26 Dec. 1776.] [In mainpiece the playbill retains Barrymore as Claudio, but "Benson [was] the substitute of Barrymore in Claudio" (London Chronicle, 28 Dec.). Dubois, in the afterpiece, was from Sadler's Wells.] Receipts: #217 4s. 6d. (186.9.0; 28.16.6; 1.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Frolicks; or, The Power of Witchcraft

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Banks; Pantaloon-Burton; Macaroni-Lamash; Valet-Fairbrother; Farmer-Hollingsworth; Butcher-Alfred; Pedlar-Jones; Clown-Dubois (1st appearance on that stage); Colombine-Miss Stageldoir; The other Characters-Maddocks, Webb, Lyons, Bourk, Keen, Bidotti, Whittow, Kirk, the 3 young Grimaldis, Master Gregson, Master Chatterley; Vocal Parts-Dignum, Sedgwick, Phillimore, Fawcett, Haymes, Danby, Reynoldson, Mrs Fox, Miss Barnes, Mrs Butler, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Davies, Mrs Edwards, Miss Hagley.
Cast
Role: The other Characters Actor: Maddocks, Webb, Lyons, Bourk, Keen, Bidotti, Whittow, Kirk, the 3 young Grimaldis, Master Gregson, Master Chatterley

Dance: In II: As17891209; Afterpiece conclude: Grand Ballet-the young D'Egvilles, Miss Blanchet, Miss DeCamp [which was included, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances]

Song: As17891209

497
19 May 1735 @ York Buildings

Event Comment: Benefit Master and Miss Norsa. 6:30 P.M. Boxes 3s. Pit 2s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Master Norsa; Polly-Miss Norsa; Lucy-Miss Burges. With a New Prologue and Epilogue. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Master Norsa

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Jack Stocks-Master Norsa; Lovemore-Miss Norsa; Stocks-Master Littlegood; Lady Lace-Miss Burges .
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Master Norsa
Role: Stocks Actor: Master Littlegood

498
02 August 1739 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Dance: Master Oates, Phillips from dl, Miss Oates, Master Ferg

499
05 February 1751 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Master Arne. To begin at 6:30 p.m. Pit and Boxes will be laid together at Half a Guinea. Gallery 5s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Pasticcio

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Signora Frasi, Signora Galli, Lowe, Mrs Arne, Master Arne; To be divided into three Interludes. After the first a new Concerto on the Organ by Arne-Master Arne; The second Interlude to conclude with a new Pastoral Scene-; the Words selected from Shakespear and composed by Mr Arne. After the third Interlude a Serenata- written by Congreve and set to music by Arne.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Signora Frasi, Signora Galli, Lowe, Mrs Arne, Master Arne
Role: Arne Actor: Master Arne

Afterpiece Title: The Judgement of Paris

Performance Comment: Paris-Master Arne; Mercury-Lowe; Venus-Signora Frasi; Pallas-Sga Galli; Juno-Mrs Arne.
Cast
Role: Paris Actor: Master Arne

500
03 October 1780 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted here these 6 years. Afterpiece: Taken from [the same, by Henry? Fielding, and prepared for the stage by the Author of Midas, &c. [Kane O'Hara; 1st time; BURL 2. Text 1st published by J. Barker [1805]]. With a new Overture, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, Songs, Duets and Chorusses composed and compiled by J. Markordt. Books of the Burletta to be had at the Theatre (on playbill of 10 Nov.). Account-Book, 1 Feb. 1781: Paid Mackordt [sic] for music of Tom Thumb #20. [Mrs Inchbald was from the York theatre. Master Edwin had spoken a Prologue at cg on 22 Apr. 1780.] Receipts: #152 1s. 6d. (149.2.0; 2.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Philaster

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Master Edwin (1st appearance on this stage i.e. in a play]), Edwin, Reinhold, Robson, Davies, Quick, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Webb, Miss Catley. [Cast from playbill of 30 Oct. 1781: Tom Thumb-Master Edwin; Lord Grizzle-Edwin; Ghost-Reinhold; Noodle-Robson; Doodle-Davies; King-Quick; Huncamunca-Mrs Kennedy; Glumdalca-Mrs Webb; Queen Dollalolla-Miss Catley.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin

Dance: End II: The Shepherd's Wedding-Harris, Miss Matthews; End III: The Humours of Leixlip, as17800927