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Event Comment: Receipts: #108 14s. 6d. (105.10.6; 3.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Performance Comment: As17941023.
Cast
Role: Mr Savage Actor: Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: Crotchet Lodge

Performance Comment: As17950214.

Ballet: End: Dermot and Kathlane; or, The Irish Wedding. Dermot-Byrn; Darby-Jackson; Patrick-Holland; Father Luke-Platt; Norah-Mlle St.Amand; Old Kathlane-Miss Smyth; Kathlane-Mme Rossi. [And see17931018.

Performance Comment: Dermot-Byrn; Darby-Jackson; Patrick-Holland; Father Luke-Platt; Norah-Mlle St.Amand; Old Kathlane-Miss Smyth; Kathlane-Mme Rossi. [And see17931018.]And see17931018.]
Event Comment: Receipts: #210 11s. 6d. (197.6.6; 13.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Performance Comment: As17941023.
Cast
Role: Mr Savage Actor: Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina

Performance Comment: As17950309 .

Music: As 5 Mar

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MD 2, by William Pearce. The Masque was produced in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 8 April 1795]: The Overture composed expressly for the Occasion by Haydn, as is the rest of the Music by Salomon [and see 9 Apr.]. The Scenery, Machinery, Decorations and Dresses are entirely New, and Designed by Noverre, except St. George's Hall, painted by the late Signor Cipriani. The Scenery executed by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and many Assistants. The Machinery and Decorations by Sloper. Goosetree and Martinelli. The Dresses by Lupino, Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "On the 10th [of April] I was at the Covent Garden Theatre-to see the big Spectacul [sic]-Windsor Castle, the music by Salomon quite passable. The decorations-costumes-scenery, and the enormous amount of people on the stage are exaggerated. All the Gods of Heaven and Hell, and everything that lives on the earth are in the piece" (Haydn, 299). Morning Chronicle, 7 May 1795: This Day is published Windsor Castle (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #266 8s. 6d. (250.12.6; 15.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Performance Comment: As17941124, but Clara Sedley-Miss Hill in place of Mrs Mountain.
Cast
Role: Mr Savage Actor: Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Pope, Incledon, Farren, Fawcett, Bowden, Macready, Miss Hopkins, Miss Wallis. Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1795): Edward Prince of Wales-Pope; Sir Ralph Neville-Incledon; King Edward III-Farren; Leveret-Fawcett; Fitz@Alan-Bowden; Lord Edward Spyncer-Macready; Revel-Burton; Ferryman-Rees; Eustace-Linton; Lady Blanche-Miss Hopkins; Countess of Kent-Miss Wallis; Villagers-Mrs Clendining, Mrs Martyr.

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.

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

Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer. Account-Book: The Proprietors made Palmer a present of Mrs Siddons's [charge for] playing this Night, #20. Morning Chronicle, 1 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Palmer, No. 12. New Lisle-street, Leicester-square. Receipts: #473 5s. (284.15; 54.14; 4.14; tickets: 129.2) (charge: #231 11s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Isabella

Performance Comment: As17941011, but added: Servant-Webb; Officer-Maddocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Performance Comment: As17941101.
Cast
Role: Mr Millden Actor: Packer
Role: Mr Contest Actor: C. Kemble

Song: As17941011

Entertainment: Monologue. End: Collins's Ode on the Passions-Palmer

Performance Comment: End: Collins's Ode on the Passions-Palmer.
Event Comment: The Publick are respectfully informed that at the Desire of the Author, The Welch Heiress [advertised on playbill of 18 Apr.] is withdrawn. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30, and for the rest of the Season. Receipts: #298 17s. 6d. (215.4.0; 78.5.0; 5.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: As17941022, but song-_.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17941028.
Cast
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson
Event Comment: Receipts: #243 11s. (190.18.6; 47.9.0; 5.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17941007.

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Performance Comment: As17941101.
Cast
Role: Mr Millden Actor: Packer
Role: Mr Contest Actor: C. Kemble

Song: As17950407

Event Comment: Receipts: #246 13s. 6d. (182.16.6; 55.10.6; 8.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: As17950420.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17941028.
Cast
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson
Event Comment: Benefit for Master Welsh. Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by Samuel Birch]: The Music principally new, composed by Attwood, with a few selections from Mozart. Books of the Songs to be had hn the Theatre. Morning Chronicle, 21 May 1795: This Day is published The Adopted Child (1s.). Ibid., 21 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Master Welsh, No. 9, Margaret-street, Westminster. Receipts: #226 10s. (87.13.6; 43.3.6; 17.7.0; tickets: 78.6.0) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jew

Performance Comment: As17941127.
Cast
Role: Mr Saunders Actor: Maddocks

Afterpiece Title: The Adopted Child

Performance Comment: Characters by Trueman, Sedgwick, Suett, Bannister Jun., Bland, Phillimore, Master Welsh, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bland. Cast from text (C. Dilly, 1795): Sir Bertrand-Trueman; Le Sage-Sedgwick; Record-Suett; Michael-Bannister Jun.; Spruce-Bland; Flint-Phillimore; Boy-Master Welsh; Clara-Miss Leak; Lucy-Miss DeCamp; Jannette-Miss Tidswell; Nell-Mrs Bland.

Song: End IV: a favourite song (unaccompanied)-Master Welsh

Event Comment: Receipts: #277 1s. 6d. (273.8.6; 3.13.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Performance Comment: As17950423.

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: As17950423.
Event Comment: Receipts: #145 10s. 6d. (141.13.0; 3.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Performance Comment: As17950423.

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: As17950423.
Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Martyr. By Special Desire of the Turkish Ambassador [Yussuf Adijah Effendi]. 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1, probably by William Pearce. Text (Glindon and Co., 1795)]: The Music composed by Shield, Reeve, &c. The Dance and Procession by Byrn. With a Naval Medley Overture composed by Dr Arnold. In the course of the Piece will be represented the Engagement in which the brave Captain Robert? Faulknor fell [in an action off Guadeloupe on 5 Jan. 1795] between the English Frigate the Blanche and the French Frigate La Pique. To conclude with the Funeral Procession of Capt. Faulknor (composed by Byrn), accompanied by a new Dead March (composed by Shield). Morning Chronicle, 21 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Martyr, No. 16, Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent-garden. Receipts: #402 10s. (201.0; 5.19; tickets: 195.11)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bank Note

Performance Comment: As17950501, but Miss_ Hopkins; Mrs_ Norton. Prologue, Epilogue as17950501.
Cast
Role: Mr Hale Actor: Quick
Role: Mr Bloomfield Actor: Middleton
Role: Mr Bloomfield's Servant Actor: Abbot

Afterpiece Title: The Death of Captain Faulknor; or, British Heroism

Performance Comment: Lieut. Steady-Incledon; Pounce-Munden; Lieut. Oakly-Bowden; Capt. Faulknor-Claremont; Capt. O'Cutter-Johnstone; Boatswain-Thompson [added by text]; Mora (a Negro Girl)-Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17941010, but Huncamunca-Mrs Clendining; Doodle-_; Noodle-_. [Young Standen billed as: A child only six years old.]Young Standen billed as: A child only six years old.]
Cast
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Richardson

Song: Incidental to 1st piece: The Irishman's Peep at the Continent-Johnstone; In course: Black Eyed Susan-Incledon; In course 2nd piece: [Larpent MS 1079 states, correctly, that most of the songs were "Sung in Arrived at Portsmouth"] Glee-Incledon, Linton, Bowden (Shield); With pride we steer for Britain's Coast-Incledon (Shield); O bring me wine-Bowden (Shield); A description of the Irish way of settling a Quarrel-Johnstone (Reeve); Negro Song-Mrs Martyr (Reeve); Description of a Cockney-Munden (Reeve); Hail to the Brave-Johnstone, Bowden, Incledon (Shield)

Entertainment: End II: Imitations of several favorite Vocal Performers-Mrs Wells; End 1st piece: Imitations of two celebrated Tragic Actresses-Mrs Wells (positively her last appearance in public)

Event Comment: Benefit for Pope. Morning Chronicle, 13 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Pope at his house, Half-moon-street, Piccadilly. Receipts: #187 0s. 6d. (87.0.6; 7.12.0; tickets: 92.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Performance Comment: As17940915, but Strickland-Harley; Frankly-Pope; Ranger's Servant-_; Chairmen-_; Milliner-_; Landlady-_.

Afterpiece Title: The Naval Volunteers

Performance Comment: As17950428, but The Little Sailor Boy-_; The Land of Potatoes-_.

Afterpiece Title: Lovers' Quarrels

Performance Comment: As17950129, but Don Lorenzo-Claremont; Don Alvarez-_; Don Felix-_.

Dance: As17950428

Song: End II 1st piece: Representation of a Ship in Distress; in which The Storm-Incledon

Event Comment: Receipts: #147 8s. (143.19; 3.9)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick

Performance Comment: As17950423, but Mrs_ Platt.
Event Comment: Receipts: #222 18s. (218.12.6; 4.5.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Performance Comment: As17950423.

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: As17950423.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; BALL. P 1, by James Byrn. Performed in place of Windsor Castle, advertised on playbill of 11 May]: The Overture and new Music composed, and the rest compiled, by W. Parke. "It being thought, by some, intended to treat the Clergy with disrespect, produced much disapprobation. The next night [20 May], when given only as an Interlude, it met with better success" (Oulton, 1796, II, 177). Receipts: #158 12s. (152.8. 6.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: The Tythe Pig

Performance Comment: Countryman-Byrn; Capt. Wade-Holland; Drummer-Farley; Squire-Follett; Tythe Parson-Hawtin; Serjeant-Cranfield; Boniface-Thompson; Dickey Gossip-Rayner; Steward-Simmons; Corporal-Barnes; Country Woman-Mme Rossi; Parson's Wife-Miss Leserve; Peggy of Darby-Mlle St.Amand.
Event Comment: Receipts: #271 9s. (298.18; 60.11; 12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: As17950512.
Cast
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant to Mr Wrangle Actor: Webb

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17941021.
Event Comment: Receipts: #287 4s. (219.14.6; 57.7.6; 10.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: As17950512.
Cast
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant to Mr Wrangle Actor: Webb

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: As17941029.
Event Comment: Receipts: #160 14s. 6d. (99.13.6; 47.5.6; 13.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jack Of Newbury

Performance Comment: As17950506.

Afterpiece Title: The Triumph of Hymen

Performance Comment: As17950507.

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Performance Comment: As17941105.
Cast
Role: Mr Millden Actor: Packer
Role: Mr Contest Actor: C. Kemble
Event Comment: Receipts: #188 13s. (181.14; 6.19)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Performance Comment: As17950423.

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: As17950423.
Event Comment: Receipps: #290 11s. 6d. (227.6.0; 57.14.6; 5.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: As17950512.
Cast
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant to Mr Wrangle Actor: Webb

Afterpiece Title: The Adopted Child

Performance Comment: As17950501.
Event Comment: Benefit for Sga Storace. Mainpiece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Never [previously] acted at this theatre. Tickets delivered for the 11th Instant will be `dmitted. Morning Chronicle, 24 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Sga Storace [for 11 May], No. 26, Howland-street, Fitzroy-square. Receipts: #443 12s. (193.6; 75.4; 5.11; tickets: 169.11) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Performance Comment: Don Jerome-Suett; Ferdinand-Kelly; Anthonio-Dignum; Carlos-Bland; Isaac Mendoza-Bannister Jun.; Father Paul-Bannister; Lopez-R. Palmer; Louisa-Miss DeCamp; Clara-Sga Storace; Margaret, the Duenna-Mrs Hopkins.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17941028, but to Caroline: an additional song-Sga Storace.
Cast
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson

Song: In course evening: Lullaby-Sga Storace

Music: End: concerto on the violin-Giornovichi; wherein he will introduce With lowly suit and plaintive ditty, Rule Britannia-

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Morning Chronicle, 8 May: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Charing-cross. Receipts: #518 19s. 6d. (146.11.0; 54.13.6; 19.16.0; tickets: 297.19.0) (charge: #221 6s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Performance Comment: As17950416.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17941028.
Cast
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson

Afterpiece Title: The Spoil'd Child

Performance Comment: As17950424, but John-_.

Song: End II: When on board our trim vessel (composed by Carter)-Bannister; End: The Waggoner (composed by Dibdin)-Wathen; End I 2nd piece: When Bibo went down-Bannister; End 2nd piece: The Cobler (composed by Reeve)-Wathen; End I 3rd piece: The Ship@wreck'd Sailors (composed by an Amateur for the Thespian Panorama [see hay, 4 Mar.])-Mrs Bland, Master Welsh, Dignum, Suett, Caulfield, Bannister

Performance Comment: ])-Mrs Bland, Master Welsh, Dignum, Suett, Caulfield, Bannister.
Event Comment: Receipts: #129 18s. (121.2; 8.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deserted Daughter

Performance Comment: As17950502, but Item-Munden in place ofQuick; Donald-Rees in place of Munden.
Cast
Role: Mr Mordent Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: The Tythe Pig

Performance Comment: As17950512, but Steward-_; Corporal-_.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick

Performance Comment: As17950509.
Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Chapman. Morning Chronicle, 14 May: Tickets to be had of Miss Chapman, No. 33, Norfolk-street, Strand. Receipts: #176 12s. 6d. (59.5.6; 3.14.0; tickets: 113.13.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bank Note

Performance Comment: As17950519, but Sally Flounce-Miss Chapman (for that night only) in place of Mrs Mountain; Prologue as17950501; By Way of Epilogue, Belles have at ye all-Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The British Recruit

Performance Comment: As17950429.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17941010, but Grizzle-Powel; Arthur-Munden (1st appearance in that character); Huncamunca-Mrs Clendining.
Cast
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Richardson

Song: Incidental to 1st piece: The Irishman's Peep at the Continent-Johnstone; In entertainments: The Storm-Incledon; In 2nd piece: The Mid Watch-Incledon; added: The days we now possess-Munden

Event Comment: Benefit for a Fund, for the Relief of those whose Infirmities oblige them to retire from the Stage. Ballet: Manual Exercise as 20 May. Receipts: #253 4s. 6d. (105.3.0; 37.12.0; 15.1.6; tickets: 95.8.0) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: As17950512, but Hollingsworth_; Trueman_; Phillimore_; Webb_.
Cast
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant to Mr Wrangle Actor: Webb

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17950418.

Ballet: End: The Deserter. As17950520

Performance Comment: As17950520.