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703 results for: Keyword - Messink
We found 898 matches on Roles/Actors, 138 matches on Author, 104 matches on Performance Comments, 23 matches on Event Comments, and 0 matches on Performance Title.

26
22 October 1781 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Afterpiece Title: The Norwood Gypsies

Cast
Role: Justice Actor: Messink
Related Works
Related Work: The Norwood Gypsies Author(s): James Messink

27
27 October 1781 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jupiter And Alcmena

Afterpiece Title: The Norwood Gypsies

Cast
Role: Justice Actor: Messink
Related Works
Related Work: The Norwood Gypsies Author(s): James Messink

28
10 April 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Afterpiece Title: The Ghost

Performance Comment: Parts by Packer, Cautherly, Messink, Hartry, Moody, Love, Mrs W. Barry. Capt. Constant-Cautherly; Sir Geoffrey Constant-Packer; Trusty-Hartry; Clinch-Messink; Roger-Moody; Dolly-Mrs Love; Belinda-Mrs W. Barry (MacMillan).
Cast
Role: Clinch Actor: Messink

Entertainment: End: Linco's Travels-King, Mrs Bradshaw

Dance: NNew Comic Dance, as17681210

29
05 May 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mrs Usher Alicia (very bad) (Hopkins Diary). Benefit for Grimaldi, Messink and Giorgi. Paid half year's King's Tax and Window Lights for St Martin's to Lady Day last, #48 3s. 4d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #205 9s. Charges: #40 13s. Profits to Grimaldi, Messink & Georgi: #164 16s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Bogg Actor: Messink

Dance: II: A New Double Hornpipe-Mas. White, Miss Lings; IV: New Tambourine Dance-Mas. Byrn, Miss Byrn, Miss Wilkinson, scholars to Sg Giorgi (playbill)

30
20 October 1779 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bondman

Afterpiece Title: Plymouth In An Uproar

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Mattocks, Robson, Booth, Wewitzer, Brunsdon, Jones, Fearon, L'Estrange, Messink, Stevens, Thompson, Cushing, Egan, Vernon, Miss Brown, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Kennedy. Cast from text (G. Kearsley, 1779): Lieutenant Beauclerk-Mattocks; Charles Wilson-Robson; Pipes-Booth; Twist-Wewitzer; Lord Heartless-Brunsdon; Buckram-Jones; Ostler-Fearon; Miner-L'Estrange; Landlord-Messink; Officer-Stevens; Ben-Vernon; Sailor-Baker; Ruffian-Bates; Emilia-Miss Brown; Miss Freeman-Mrs Whitfield; Sukey-Mrs Kennedy; Thompson, Cushing, Egan are unassigned. Thompson, Cushing, Egan are unassigned.
Cast
Role: Landlord Actor: Messink

31
15 March 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Speculation

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 0; or, Jewels New Set

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 1

Performance Comment: Part I. A View of the Desarts of Arabia , with the passing of the Caravan.; The Banditti- (from The Magic Cavern) painted by Richards, the music by Shield.; A Garden-; song-Mrs Clendining composed by Shield.; The Hotel-; (from The Choice of Harlequin) with the Views of the Temple of Virtue and Pleasure painted by Richards, Dall, and Smirk; the music by Michael Arne; The Hazard Club (from The Choice of Harlequin)-; Come pass the Box composed by M. Arne,-Bowden, Townsend, Richardson, Haymes, Linton, Street, Spofforth, Williamson, Holland; The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold- (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-; Harlequin from the Tea Urn-, invented by Messink and Martinelli.; The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House- invented by Rich.; Outside of Bagnio- (from The Choice of Harlequin); -The Jew-the Quaker-the Sailor-the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-; with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Byrn.
Cast
Role: Harlequin from the Tea Urn Actor: , invented by Messink and Martinelli.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 2

Performance Comment: Part II. An exact Representation of the Telegraphe-, in which is shewn the Manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers.; A View of Dover, with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from the Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet; new song by Spofforth-Haymes; Park Wall changes to a Public House; The Trick Tea Chest; Harlequin's Leap and Transformation; The Kitchen Scene- by Messink.; Harlequin changes to a Lobster.; A Landscape-; painted by Lambert.; A new Drinking Song and Chorus by Spofforth-Bowden; The Wash@House Scene- (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.; The Statuary Yard- invented by Messink-the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.; A Dark Wood-;Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue, are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. This is succeeded by the Temple of Virtue, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar by Hymen, and the Piece concludes with a Finale-; Grand Dance-Byrn, Holland, Mlle St.Amand.
Cast
Role: The Kitchen Scene Actor: by Messink.
Role: The Statuary Yard Actor: invented by Messink-the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.
Role: Messink Actor: the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.

32
13 December 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alchemist

Afterpiece Title: Robin Hood

Performance Comment: Principal parts-Beard, Reinhold, Wilder, Mas. Mattocks, Miss Norris, Miss Clive. Robin Hood-Beard; Graspall-Reinhold; Glitter-Wilder; Leander-Mas. Mattocks; Clarinda-Miss Norris; Primrose-Mrs Clive; Scarlet-Bullbrick; Little John-Messink; To conclude with a New Forest Dance- (1st Edn.).
Cast
Role: Little John Actor: Messink

33
08 October 1767 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Lovers

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: As17670926, but Others-_Messink.
Cast
Role: Others Actor: _Messink.

34
22 October 1767 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King, 1st time; Orlando-Palmer; Jaques-Love; Duke Sr-Hurst; Frederick-Bransby; Oliver-Packer; Le Beau-Ackman; Corin-Hartry; Jaques de Bois-Fox; Charles-Moody; Silvius-Strange; William-Messink; Amiens (with songs)-Vernon; Adam-Havard; Celia (with song in character)-Mrs Baddeley, 1st time; Phebe-Miss Simson; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Mrs Dancer.
Cast
Role: William Actor: Messink

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Others Actor: _Messink.

Dance: I: Hearts of Oak-Giorgi, Mrs King

35
29 February 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17680113, but Lucianus-Hartry; 2nd Gravedigger-Messink.
Cast
Role: 2nd Gravedigger Actor: Messink.

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Dance: End: The Wake, as17680220

36
09 April 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provoked Husband

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garrat

Performance Comment: Mrs Sneak-Miss Pope (1st time); Major Sturgeon-Love; Sir Jacob Jollup-Baddeley; Jerry Sneak-Weston; Bruin-Moody; Lint-Castle; Heel@Tap-Bransby; Snuffle-Hartry; Roger-Messink; Mob-Strange, Marr, Fox; Mrs Bruin-Miss Reynolds.
Cast
Role: Roger Actor: Messink

Music: III: Concerto on Harpsichord-Master Love

Dance: End: Hearts of Oak, as17671022

37
26 September 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-King; Mercury-Dodd; Snip-Parsons; Abram-Weston; Gasconade-Baddeley; Corp. Bounce-Bransby; Simon-Moody; Forge-Burton; Justices-Hartry, Clough, Castle, Strange; Irishman-Messink; Coachman-Watkins; Mrs Trumbel-Johnston; Welshman-Wright; Jenkins-Palmer; Constable-Ackman; Mrs Snip-Mrs Bradshaw; Sukey Chitterlin-Mrs Millidge; Mrs Harslet-Mrs Johnston; Miss Harslet-Miss Smith; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope; other characters-Miss Matthews; with Proper Dances-.
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Messink

38
10 October 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: See17680920, but roles here listed: Harlequin-Rooker; Doctor-Grimaldi; Doctor's Man-Ackman; Drunken Servant-Moody; Squire-Messink; Scaramouch-Keen; Orange Woman-Walker; Watchman-Hartry; Milk Woman-T. Hurst; Servants-Strange, J. Burton, Watkins; Milliners-Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Millidge; Bride Maids-Miss Young, Mrs Dorman; Colombine-Mrs King; with Proper Dances-.
Cast
Role: Squire Actor: Messink

39
13 October 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King; Orlando-Reddish; Jacques-Love; Duke Senior-Hurst; Duke Frederick-Bransby; Oliver-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Vernon; Adam-Moody; Le Beau-Ackman; Sylvius-Strange; William-Messink; Corin-Hartry; Jaques de Bois-Fawcett; Charles-Keen; Celia (with song)-Mrs Baddeley; Phebe-Mrs W. Palmer; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: William Actor: Messink

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Dance: I: Hearts of Oak-Giorgi, Mrs King

40
05 November 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17680930, but Portia-Mrs Abington, 1st time; Add Gobbo-Parsons; Salarino-Hurst; Solanio-Fawcett; Duke-Bransby; Balthazar-Ackman; Tubal-Messink.
Cast
Role: Tubal Actor: Messink.

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Dance: I: A New Comic Dance-Hamoir, Miss Hamoir (their 1st appearance this stage); III: The Piedmontese Mountaineer, as17681103

41
03 April 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Young Philpot-Dodd, 1st time; Old Philpot-Parsons; Sir Jasper Wilding-Burton; Young Wilding-J. Aickin; Corinna-Miss Platt; Maria-Miss Pope; Beaufort-Strange; Dapper-Messink; Quildrive-Castle (playbill); Old Philpot-Baddeley (Public Advertiser).
Cast
Role: Dapper Actor: Messink

Dance: II: New Comic Dance, as17681210; End of Opera: The Wake, as17680929

42
21 September 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Hypocrite

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Mercury-Dodd; Harlequin-Parsons; Snip-W. Palmer; Abram-Weston; Gasconade-Baddeley; Bounce-Bransby; Simon-Moody; Forge-Burton; Justice-Hartry; Constable-Ackman; Welchman-Wright; Irishman-Messink; Mrs Snip-Mrs Bradshaw; Sukey Chitterlin-Mrs Millidge; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Messink

43
04 October 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymon

Afterpiece Title: The Ghost

Performance Comment: Capt. Constant-Cautherly; Sir Jeoffrey-Packer; Trusty-Hartry; Clinch-Messink; Roger-Moody; Dolly-Mrs Love; Belinda-Mrs W. Barry.
Cast
Role: Clinch Actor: Messink

44
05 October 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Shylock-King; Bassanio-Cautherly; Antonio-Reddish; Gratiano-Dodd; Lorenzo-Vernon; Launcelot-W. Palmer; Gobbo-Parsons; Duke-Wright; Salarino-J. Aickin; Salanio-Fawcett; Balthasar-Ackman; Tubal-Messink; Jessica-Mrs Baddeley; Nerissa-Mrs Jeffries; Portia-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Tubal Actor: Messink

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Dance: As17690926

45
14 May 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Afterpiece Title: The Brave Irishman

Performance Comment: Capt. O'Blunder-Sparks; Dr Clyster-Parsons; Dr Gallipot-Hartry; Ragout-Waldron; Serjeant-Messink; Tradelove-Wright; Cheatwell-Fawcett; James-Booth; Lucy-Miss Platt.
Cast
Role: Serjeant Actor: Messink

Entertainment: II: The Paraphrase of Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man-King

Dance: End: As17700428

46
29 May 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17691026, but Duke-Wright; Tubal-Messink; Gratiano-Dodd; Jessica (with a song)-Miss Radley.
Cast
Role: Tubal Actor: Messink

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

47
07 June 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Catches And Glees

Afterpiece Title: The Country Madcap in London

Performance Comment: Lord Bilkum-Dodd; Lowborn-Fawcett; Mordecai-Messink; Old Goodman-Hartry; Cantileno-a Gentleman; Ballad-Philips; John-Booth; Tawdry-Miss Platt; Traplass-Mrs Dorman; Country Madcap-Miss Radley.
Cast
Role: Mordecai Actor: Messink

48
29 September 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Mill

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Mercury-Dodd; Abram-Waldron; Gasconade-Baddeley; Simon-Moody; Snip-Parsons; Forge-Burton; Justice-Hartry; Corporal Bounce-Bransby; Constable-Ackman; Irishman-Messink; Welchman-Booth; Sukey Chitterlin-a young gentlewoman her first appearance [Mrs Davies]; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope; Mrs Snip-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Messink

49
13 October 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Foundling

Related Works
Related Work: The Pigmy Revels; or, Harlequin Foundling Author(s): Messinks

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Rooker; Clown-Ackman; Pantaloon-Grimaldi; Lover-Messink; Irish Valet-Moody; Scaramouch-Keen; Other characters-Wright, Kear, Fawcett, Hartry, Booth, Jacobs, Castle, Wheeler, J. Burton, Wrighten, Walker; Country Girls-Mrs Scott, Mrs Dorman; Milliners-Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Smith, Mrs Millidge; Colombine-Mrs King; With the New Additional Scene, call'd The Rejoicing Night-.
Cast
Role: Lover Actor: Messink

50
17 November 1770 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zenobia

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: As17701114, but to avoid confusion full cast listed- Harlequin-Rooker; Clown-Ackman; Lover-Messink; Drunken Valet-Moody; Lieut. (with song)-Bannister; Scaramouche-Keen; Other characters-Wright, Fawcett, Hartry, Booth, Jacobs, Castle, Wheeler, J. Burton, Wrighten, Walker; Country Girls-Mrs Scott, Mrs Dorman; Milliners-Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Smith, Mrs Millidge; Colombine-Mrs King; With the Rejoicing Night-; including the Sailor's pageant-.
Cast
Role: Lover Actor: Messink