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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Ballet: Grand Comic Ballet, call'd The Hungarian Gambols; or a Provincial Rendezvous. Crosaques-Sodi, Mlle Capdeville; Croats-Maranesi, Desse, Leoni; Hussars-Leppie, Granier, Gosley, Dumai, Mrs Granier, Mlle Marianne; Mrs Leppie, Mrs Jansolin; Pandours-Rochford, Dufour, Miles, Hussey, Mrs Viviez, Miss Twist, Miss Welsch, Miss Daw. With Proper Habits and Decorations

Performance Comment: Crosaques-Sodi, Mlle Capdeville; Croats-Maranesi, Desse, Leoni; Hussars-Leppie, Granier, Gosley, Dumai, Mrs Granier, Mlle Marianne; Mrs Leppie, Mrs Jansolin; Pandours-Rochford, Dufour, Miles, Hussey, Mrs Viviez, Miss Twist, Miss Welsch, Miss Daw. With Proper Habits and Decorations.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17611008, but The Dances-Sga Manesiere, Mlle _Capdeville-a short list of dancers.

Afterpiece Title: Catherine and Petruchio

Entertainment: fter the Masque will be presented the Humours of the Age-in imitation of Shakespeare's STAGES by Smith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17620322 but The Dances-Mlle Capdeville, Sga _Manesiere; Chorusses-_Whitaker.

Afterpiece Title: The Frenchify'd Lady Never in Paris

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Allesandro Nell'india

Dance: I: New Pastoral Ballet, as17741119; Pas Deux is omitted II: Grand Ballet, Silvie ou les Nymphes de Diane-S. Vallouis, Mlle Vallouis; End Opera: New Ballet-; in which will be introduced a Grand Chaconne-Mlle Bacelli

Performance Comment: Vallouis, Mlle Vallouis; End Opera: New Ballet-; in which will be introduced a Grand Chaconne-Mlle Bacelli.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Donna Di Spirito

Dance: I: Serious Ballet, Grand Chaconne-S. Vallouis, Mme Vallouis; II: New Ballet-; with Pas de Deux-M Vallouis, Mlle Sophie; and a Louvre-Mlle Baccelli; End Opera: Silvie-S. Vallouis, Mme Vallouis

Performance Comment: Vallouis, Mme Vallouis; II: New Ballet-; with Pas de Deux-M Vallouis, Mlle Sophie; and a Louvre-Mlle Baccelli; End Opera: Silvie-S. Vallouis, Mme Vallouis.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Bacio

Dance: I: Les Deux Soeurs, as17760203; II: Ballet Pastoral, as17760120; End of Opera: La Generosite de Scipion-N. N., Fierville, Helm, Sga Tinti, Mlle Sophie, Mlle Baccelli

Performance Comment: N., Fierville, Helm, Sga Tinti, Mlle Sophie, Mlle Baccelli.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mitridate

Dance: End I: The Pert Country Maid, as17810113; End II: a new serious Ballet (composed by Simonet) The Nymphs of Diana-Vestris? Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Miss Simonet, Mme Simonet; End Opera: a new grand Ballet half-character (composed by Simonet) The Rural Sports-Vestris? Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Traffieri, Slingsby, Sga Tantini

Performance Comment: Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Miss Simonet, Mme Simonet; End Opera: a new grand Ballet half-character (composed by Simonet) The Rural Sports-Vestris? Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Traffieri, Slingsby, Sga Tantini.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Barone Di Torre Forte

Dance: End I: new Pastoral Ballet (composed by Simonet) The Country Diversions-Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Slingsby, Sga Tantini; and to finish with a grand Chaconne-Vestris? Jun

Ballet: End Opera: a new grand Pantomime Ballet in 3 acts (composed by Vestris Sen.) Ninette a la Cour. Sg Zuchelli, Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Mlle Baccelli, Vestris Jun., Mme Simonet, Vestris Sen. (1st appearance in England). Cast, with synopsis, from Public Advertiser, 26 Feb.: Nancy-Mlle Baccelli; Colas-Vestris Jun.; Prince-Vestris Sen.; Countess-Mme Simonet; Dancing@Master-Simonet; Mayor of the Town-Delpini; Peasants-Slingsby, Sga Tantini, Traffieri, 16 Figure Dancers; Lords-Zuchelli, Henry; Ladies-Sga Zuchelli, Sga Crespi; Huntsmen-; Captain of Life Guards-; Equerries-; Notaries-

Performance Comment: ) Ninette a la Cour. Sg Zuchelli, Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi, Mlle Baccelli, Vestris Jun., Mme Simonet, Vestris Sen. (1st appearance in England). Cast, with synopsis, from Public Advertiser, 26 Feb.: Nancy-Mlle Baccelli; Colas-Vestris Jun.; Prince-Vestris Sen.; Countess-Mme Simonet; Dancing@Master-Simonet; Mayor of the Town-Delpini; Peasants-Slingsby, Sga Tantini, Traffieri, 16 Figure Dancers; Lords-Zuchelli, Henry; Ladies-Sga Zuchelli, Sga Crespi; Huntsmen-; Captain of Life Guards-; Equerries-; Notaries-.
Cast
Role: Nancy Actor: Mlle Baccelli

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Piramo E Tisbe

Dance: End I: a new Ballet Anacreontique (composed by Vestris Sen.) Les Caprices de Galatee-Vestris Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Traffieri, Sga Tantini [Galatee-Mlle Baccelli ($Lynham, 166)]

Performance Comment: ) Les Caprices de Galatee-Vestris Jun., Mlle Baccelli, Traffieri, Sga Tantini [Galatee-Mlle Baccelli ($Lynham, 166)]..

Ballet: End Opera: a new Ballet Tragique (composed by Vestris Sen.) Medee et Jason. -Mme Simonet, Vestris Sen., Mlle Baccelli, Vestris Jun., Simonet, Traffieri, Slingsby, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Jason Cast from libretto of Piramo e Tisbe: Medea-Mme Simonet; Jason-Vestris Sen.; Creusa-Mlle Baccelli; A young Prince-Vestris Jun.; Creon-Simonet; Furies-Traffieri, Slingsby, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Tantini; 2 children of Medea-

Performance Comment: =) Medee et Jason. -Mme Simonet, Vestris Sen., Mlle Baccelli, Vestris Jun., Simonet, Traffieri, Slingsby, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Jason Cast from libretto of Piramo e Tisbe: Medea-Mme Simonet; Jason-Vestris Sen.; Creusa-Mlle Baccelli; A young Prince-Vestris Jun.; Creon-Simonet; Furies-Traffieri, Slingsby, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Tantini; 2 children of Medea-.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of The World

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Rambler; or, The Convent in an Uproar

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Chalmers; Sea Captain-Bannister; Friar Bacon-Davies; Father-Fearon; Friar Bungy-Darley; Clown-Stevens; Sportsmen-Mahon, Booth; Hunchback Barber-Edwin; Abbess-Mrs Templeton; Mother-Mrs White; Waiting Woman-Mlle Semini; Columbine-Mlle Bithmere. Musical and Other Characters by Johnstone, Thompson, Doyle, Rayner, Jones, Helme, Bates, Ledger, Painter; Mrs Morton, Miss Stuart, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Martyr. The Lilliputians, Blefuscudians and Brobdignagians by New Performers . Mrs Morton, Miss Stuart, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Martyr. The Lilliputians, Blefuscudians and Brobdignagians by New Performers .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Rivali Delusi

Dance: End of Act I a New Divertissement, in which the 3 different Stiles of Dancing, viz., Serious, Demicharacter and Comic, by Lepicq, Mme Rossi, Sg and Sga Angiolini, with a Dance performed in Wooden Shoes by Nivelon, Frederic, Mlle Dorival; End of Opera a new Pastoral Ballet in 2 parts, composed by Gardel Sen., Ballet-master to the French Court, A la Plus Sage; ou, La Vertu Ricompensk, by Lepicq, Mme Rossi, Frederic, Sga Angiolini, Zuchelli, Henry, Mme Bithmer, Nivelon, Mlle Dorival

Performance Comment: , Serious, Demicharacter and Comic, by Lepicq, Mme Rossi, Sg and Sga Angiolini, with a Dance performed in Wooden Shoes by Nivelon, Frederic, Mlle Dorival; End of Opera a new Pastoral Ballet in 2 parts, composed by Gardel Sen., Ballet-master to the French Court, A la Plus Sage; ou, La Vertu Ricompensk, by Lepicq, Mme Rossi, Frederic, Sga Angiolini, Zuchelli, Henry, Mme Bithmer, Nivelon, Mlle Dorival . ou, La Vertu Ricompensk, by Lepicq, Mme Rossi, Frederic, Sga Angiolini, Zuchelli, Henry, Mme Bithmer, Nivelon, Mlle Dorival .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Didone Abbandonata

Dance: End of Act I Divertissement by Vestris, Henry, Duquesney [Jun.], the two Mlles Simonet, Mlle Mozon, &c.; End of Opera Divertissement Villageois, as17860218

Performance Comment: ], the two Mlles Simonet, Mlle Mozon, &c.; End of Opera Divertissement Villageois, as17860218.
Cast
Role: Thetis Actor: Mlle Mozon.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Scuola De Gelosi

Dance: End of Act I Divertissement Villageois, as17860218; End of Opera a New Divertissement (composed by Giroux) by Vestris, Sga Carolina, Sga Crespi, Henry, Marseilles, Duquesney Jun., the two Mlles Simonet, Mlle Mozon, Fabiani (1st King's appearance in England)

Performance Comment: , the two Mlles Simonet, Mlle Mozon, Fabiani (1st King's appearance in England) .
Cast
Role: Thetis Actor: Mlle Mozon.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Viaggiatori Felici

Dance: End of Act I Divertissement Villageois, as17860218, but Sga Angiolini in place of Sga Carolina; End of Opera a Grand Pantomime Ballet in 3 acts, Le Premier Navigateur; ou, La Force de I'Amour (originally composed by Gardel Sen., and acted at the Opera House in Paris with uncommon Applause, and now got up at this Theatre under the immediate Inspection of Vestris). Melide-Mlle Baccelli (1st appearance these 4 years); Semite, Mother to Me'lide-Mlle Mozon; Venus-Sga Angiolini; Daphnis-Vestris; Faun-Fabiani; Old Cottager-D'Egville; Lovers of Melody-Henry, Marseilles, Duquesney [Jun].; Morpheus and Priest of Hymen-Marseilles; Cupid-Miss De Camp. With a Pas de Quatre by Rozier Jun., Marseilles, Spozzi, Giorgi

Performance Comment: , and acted at the Opera House in Paris with uncommon Applause, and now got up at this Theatre under the immediate Inspection of Vestris). Melide-Mlle Baccelli (1st appearance these 4 years); Semite, Mother to Me'lide-Mlle Mozon; Venus-Sga Angiolini; Daphnis-Vestris; Faun-Fabiani; Old Cottager-D'Egville; Lovers of Melody-Henry, Marseilles, Duquesney [Jun].; Morpheus and Priest of Hymen-Marseilles; Cupid-Miss De Camp. With a Pas de Quatre by Rozier Jun., Marseilles, Spozzi, Giorgi .
Cast
Role: . Melide Actor: Mlle Baccelli
Role: Mother to Me'lide Actor: Mlle Mozon
Role: Thetis Actor: Mlle Mozon.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Gli Schiavi Per Amore

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters-Morelli (1st appearance), Mengozzi, Morigi, Sga Sestini, Sga Schinotti, Sga Storace (1st appearance since 1777]). [Cast from libretto (D. Stuart, 1787): Bastiano Ammazzagatte-Morelli; Don Berlicco-Mengozzi; Mons. Perruque-Morigi; Mlle Neri-Sga Sestini; Mlle Pate-Sga Schinotti; Glenda-Sga Anna Storace.
Cast
Role: Mlle Neri Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Mlle Pate Actor: Sga Schinotti

Dance: As17870329

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Gli Schiavi Per Amore

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Morelli, Calvesi, Morigi, Sga Sestini, Sga Schinotti, Sga Storace. Cast adjusted from libretto (D. Stuart, 1787): Bastiano Ammazzagatte-Morelli; Don Berlicco-Calvesi; Mons. Perruque-Morigi; Mlle Neri-Sga Sestini; Mlle Pate-Sga Schinotti; Gelinda-Sga Anna Storace.
Cast
Role: Mlle Neri Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Mlle Pate Actor: Sga Schinotti

Dance: End I: Les Offrandes a l'Amour, as17871208

Ballet: End Opera: L'Amour et Psiche. As17880129

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina; or, The Hall of Fingal

Performance Comment: Characters in the Ballet-Byrne, Mlle St.Amand (from the Opera House, Paris; 1st appearance on this stage), and the rest of the Performers. Musical Characters by Munden, Darley, Marshall, Cubitt, Gray, Williamson, Linton, Tett, Kenrick, Little, Street, Mrs Mountain, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Stuart, Miss Barnett, Mrs Arnold, Miss Leserve, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1791): Oscar-Byrne; Carrol-Follett; Morven-Farley; Draco-Cranfield; Fingal-Blurton; Dermoth-King; Malvina-Mlle St.Amand; Pedlar-Munden; Farmer-Cubitt; Bards, Peasantry-Darley, Marshall, Gray, Williamson, Mrs Mountain, Miss Broadhurst, Miss Stuart, Mrs Martyr; Linton, Tett, Kenrick, Little, Street, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Barnett, Mrs Arnold, Miss Leserve. Linton, Tett, Kenrick, Little, Street, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Barnett, Mrs Arnold, Miss Leserve.

Song: II: song-Incledon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: HARLEQUIN AND FAUSTUS; or, The Devil will have his Own

Performance Comment: The following is a short Description of part of the Scenery, Business and Characters: I. A Representation of Tartarus, exhibiting the Punishments of Sisyphus, Tantalus, Ixion, Titius, Phlegyas, &c. &c. (design'd and executed by Richards; music by Shield). Lucifer-Cubitt; Pillardoc-Richardson; Asmodius-Townsend; Orchus-Blurton; Bclial-Linton; Ades-Street. II. The Study of Dr Faustus (painted by Hodgins). Dr Faustus-Farley; Zany-West. III. A Landscape and Water Mill (painted by Walmsley). Harlequin-Boyce; Pierrot-Follett; Miller-Hawtin; Taylor-Simmons; Bridemen-Cranfield, Ratchford, Blurton, Wilde, Rayner, Jackson, &c.//Miller's Wife-Miss Leserve; Bridemaids-Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.; Colombine-Mme Rossi; Philidel (the Celestial Spirit)-Mrs Mountain. IV. A View of a Country Inn: The Bull and Dog (The Machinery invented by Hodgins). Landlady (with a song in character)-Mrs Henley. V. A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for erecting the New Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed (designed and painted by Malton). Playhouse Glee (composed by Dr Arne) by Blanchard, Bernard, Davies, Linton, Street, Spofforth, &c. VI. A View of Smithfield on a Market-Day (painted by Hodgins and Phillips). A New Glee (composed by Shield [singers not listed]). VII. The Garden of Faustus (painted by Pugh). Zephyrus-Byrn//Flora-Mlle St. Amand. VIII. A Tobacco Warehouse, which changes to an Equestrian Figure by Roubiliac. IX. A Street, in which is introduced two Irish Sedan Chairs (designed by Hodgins). Harington's Stammering Glee by Blanchard, Townsend, Cubitt. X. A View of a Garden and Tent, which changes to a Canal, in which will be introduced the celebrated piece of machinery, The Peacock. XI. A Farm Yard, which changes to a Chinese Bridge. XII. The Infernal Regiom, with a Shower of Fire. XIII. The Temple of Glory (designed and executed by Hodgins). Aerial Spirits-Byrn, Holland, Mlle St. Amand, Cranfield, Ratchford, King, Blurton, Wilde, Mrs Castelle, Miss Kirton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Blurton .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: A Grand Masque, invented and prepared undyr the Immediate Direction of Noverre, representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis-; [The Story from the Greek Writers. Peleus-Farley; Ganymede-Byrn; Proteus-Holland; Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Hebe-Mme Rossi; Minerva-Mrs Follett; Thetis-Mme Prevost (1st appearance); Cupid-Mrs Clendining; Terpsichore-Mlle St.Amand; Discord-Mlle Droma (1st appearance.); [The Masque commences with the View of A Grove-;[, sacred to Cupid and Hymen . Woods, Rocks, and Waterfalls form the Borders of the Sea, which terminates by the Horizon; the Genii of the Morn-; [are seen, preceded by Aurora-; [Fame sounding her Trumpet, proclaims to Mortals the Arrival of Thetis ; several splendid Barges appear, from the last of which Thetis disembarks, attended by Hymen, the Graces-; Groups of Cupids-; Zephyrs-; [Peleus enters, accompanied by Cupid and Minerva with her Suite; Thetis resigns herself to the Protection of Minerva, and perceiving Peleus, is struck with Admiration, but not knowing him, is informed by Cupid, he is her intended Husband-Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-; [with the Gods and Goddesses assembled to behold the Nuptials; the Temple of Jupiter- [is seen on one side, that of Cupid on the other; Jupiter-[seated, accompanied by; Juno-; Mars-; Hercules-; Apollo-; Bacchus-; Mercury-; Saturn-; Diana-; Venus-; Ceres-; Victory-; Cybelle-; the Destinies-; Neptune-; [and Amphitrite-; [arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto-; [and Proserpine-; [ascend, together with Rhadamanthus-; Minos-; [and Eacus-; [this is succeeded by A Magnificent Entree, in the following order: Sylvan Dancers-; Instrumental Performers-; Vocal Performers-; Rural Nymphs-; a Magnificent Column- [Richly Decorated, bearing the Emblematical Trophies ff War, Love, the Fine Arts; Rural Swains-; Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers-; [The Goddess Hebe, attended by Cupids collected in a Picturesque Corbeille de Treillage ; Nymphs and Swains-[, attendants upon Thetis; Terpsichore; Ganymede; Proteus; Minerva borne by Warriors on a Military Trophy; Peleus and Thetis in a Splendid Chariot, drawn by Cupids, and attended by Hymen, Zephyrus : The High Priest; Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen; Tripods with Incense burning, followed by the Virtues, Truth, Justice, Benevolence, Clemency, Glory, Strength and Generosity. After the Procession, Thetis and Peleus being led to the Altar by the High Priest, just as they are receiving the Conjugal Cup, the Goddess Discord appears, enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festival-She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a Magnificent Throne, attended by Hymen, Cupid, and the Grace3; variety of Dances are performed; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with Wreaths. The Appearance of the Stage then changes to another Emblematical Spectacle. Festoons of Flowers descend-Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C. [i.e. George Caroline]-the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a; Grand Chorus-; Dance-Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert.
Cast
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Discord Actor: Mlle Droma

Song: Part I: concludes with ancient British Airs-; Chorus of Bards-, accompanied on the Harp by Jones

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina

Performance Comment: Principal Characters in the Ballet-Byrn, Follett, Farley, Cranfield, Blurton, Mlle St.Amand. Principal Musical Characters-Townsend, Linton, Street, Mrs Mountain, Miss Kirton, Mrs Martyr. Cast from playbill of 16 May 1796: Oscar (the Descendant of Fingal)-Byrn; Carrol (the Scottish Chieftain)-Follett; Morven and Draco (Attendants upon Carrol)-Farley, Cranfield; Fingal-Blurton; Scotch Pedlar-Townsend; Bards-Linton, Street, Miss Kirton; Scotch Lad-Mrs Martyr; Malvina (Daughter to Toscar)-Mlle St.Amand; Scotch Lassie-Mrs Mountain.

Dance: In I: As17950921

Song: As17950921

Music: In afterpiece: the Harp-Weippert [This was played, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zara

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Lee, Philipps, Master Woodham, Master Platt, Master Goodwin, Master Paul, Master Ramage, Master Speare, Master Bernard, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Miss Owen, Mrs Masters, Mrs Watts, Miss Gray; Principal Pantomime Characters-Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton; Fantoccini-, executed byMarinelli; Cast from Airs (T. N. Longman, 1796): Postman-Townsend; Lieutenant-Linton; Gypsies-Gray, Street; Oberon-Miss Gray; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Lover-Delpini; Father-Hawtin; Lover's Servant-Simmons; Old Gypsey-Mrs Henley; Colombine-Mlle St.Amand. No other parts assigned.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Quixotte; or, The Magic Arm

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomime Characters-Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley; Principal Vocal Characters-Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna; Cast from Songs (T. N. Longman, 1797): Harlequin-Bologna Jun.; Sancho-Bologna; Scaramouchillo-Follett; Don Quixotte-Dyke; Grandee-Hawtin; Inca-Townsend; Chinese Magician-Linton; Colembine-Mrs Parker; Savoyard Girls-Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts; Goddess of Silence-Mrs Follett; Maritornes-Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England; where after a succession of whimsical transitions, warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by the Magic Arm-they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine; and in despair is on the point of destroying himself by Fire, when the Magic Arm appears in the flames to prevent him; the object of his choice is restored by the old Inca, his Father; and their Union and the Restoration of his Right, preceded by their Visit to the Great Wall of China, which separates that Empire from Tartary, after which is seen a Chinese and European Procession; concluding with a Representation of the reception of a British Embassy to China, with the Exchange of Presents in the Grand Hall of Audience. and in despair is on the point of destroying himself by Fire, when the Magic Arm appears in the flames to prevent him; the object of his choice is restored by the old Inca, his Father; and their Union and the Restoration of his Right, preceded by their Visit to the Great Wall of China, which separates that Empire from Tartary, after which is seen a Chinese and European Procession; concluding with a Representation of the reception of a British Embassy to China, with the Exchange of Presents in the Grand Hall of Audience.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pyrrhus And Demetrius

Performance Comment: Marius-Signora Francisca Vanini Boschi; Climene-Mlle Isabella Girardeu.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Marplot

Performance Comment: Edition of 1711 lists: Don Lopez-Bowen; Don Perriera-Dogget; Colonel Ravelin-Wilks; Charles Gripe-Mills; Marplot-Pack; Lorenzo-Norris; Dona Perriera-Mrs Santlow; Isabinda-Mrs Porter; Mlle Joneton-Mrs Bradshaw; Marton-Mrs Cox; Margaritta-Mrs Willis; Prologue-; Epilogue-Mrs Santlow.
Cast
Role: Mlle Joneton Actor: Mrs Bradshaw

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rinaldo

Performance Comment: Edition of 1711 lists: Godfredo-Signora Francesca Vanini Boschi; Eustacio-Valentino Urbani; Rinaldo-Cavaliero Nicolino Grimaldi; Argantes-Gioseppe Boschi; Magician-Giuseppe Cassani; Herald-Laurence; Armida-Signora Elizabetta Pilotta Schiavonetti; Almirena-Mlle Isabella Girardeau.