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76
01 April 1737 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: Benefit Arne. Tickets to be had only at Mr Arnes's, in Great Queen Street. 5s. 6:30 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: The Vocal part-Mrs Arne; late Miss Cecilia Young. With select Songs and Pieces of Musick; compos'd by Mr Arne, particularly, a New Ov e rture-; a new Concerto for Hautboys-; the March in Zara-; with a Comic Medley Overture-; two new Songs in English-; (by particular Desire) a Ballad Air call'd, Come and Listen to my Ditty-Mr Arne on the Violin, with many Variations; Also variety of Pieces by other Authors-; particularly the first and eighth Concertosof Corelli-; two Italian Songs-

Performance Comment: With select Songs and Pieces of Musick; compos'd by Mr Arne, particularly, a New Ov e rture-; a new Concerto for Hautboys-; the March in Zara-; with a Comic Medley Overture-; two new Songs in English-; (by particular Desire) a Ballad Air call'd, Come and Listen to my Ditty-Mr Arne on the Violin, with many Variations; Also variety of Pieces by other Authors-; particularly the first and eighth Concertosof Corelli-; two Italian Songs-.

Cast

Role: a New Ov e rture Actor:
Role: a new Concerto for Hautboys Actor:
Role: the March in Zara Actor:
Role: with a Comic Medley Overture Actor:
Role: two new Songs in English Actor:
Role: Come and Listen to my Ditty Actor: Mr Arne on the Violin, with many Variations
Role: Also variety of Pieces by other Authors Actor:
Role: Corelli Actor:
Role: two Italian Songs Actor: .

77
16 March 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Mr and Mrs Yates

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: Miser-Yates, to be attempted after the manner of the late Mr Griffin; Frederick-W. Giffard; Clerimont-Blakes; Ramilie-Peterson; James-Dunstall; List-Marr; Upholsterer-Vaughan; Lawyer-Crofts; Harriet-Miss Hippisley; Lappet-Mrs Yates; Mrs Wisely-Mr Giffard.

Cast

Role: Miser Actor: Yates, to be attempted after the manner of the late Mr Griffin
Role: Frederick Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Clerimont Actor: Blakes
Role: Ramilie Actor: Peterson
Role: James Actor: Dunstall
Role: List Actor: Marr
Role: Upholsterer Actor: Vaughan
Role: Lawyer Actor: Crofts
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mr Giffard.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Song: Miss Medina, Mrs Jones

Dance: HHornpipe-Yates

78
03 November 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Paid to Printer's Bill, #8 2s.; Paid towards a Bonfire for the Birthday, #2 2s.; Paid a Bill to Mr Cross, 12s. [probably for writing parts]; Paid Mr Deport for a wig for Eumenes #1 11s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). [The printer's bill was a weekly constant which amounted to #309 2s. for the season and will not be further itemized.] Receipts: #140 (Cross); #103 16s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Comment: As17491005.

Cast

Role: Claudio Actor: King.
Role: Benedict Actor: Garrick
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Havard
Role: Leonato Actor: Berry
Role: Don John Actor: Winstone
Role: Friar Actor: Bridges
Role: Borachio Actor: Blakes
Role: Dogberry Actor: Taswell
Role: Balthazar Actor: Beard
Role: Verges Actor: Neale
Role: Conrade Actor: Usher
Role: Town Clerk Actor: James
Role: Sexton Actor: Ray
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Havard
Role: Ursula Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: In II a Masquerade Dance Actor: Mathews, Mrs Addison
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters of the play.

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: As17491026, but Lovemore-_; Mr Stocks-_.

Cast

Role: Lovemore Actor: Beard
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Woodward
Role: Mr Stocks Actor: Blakes
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Clive.

Dance: TThe Grand Scotch Dance, as17491031; Venetian Gardeners, as17491031

79
18 April 1752 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr Toe. Boxes 4s. Pit 3s. Gallery 2s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Woman's Oratory

Performance Comment: As17520416 but a new Prologue-Mr Toe; Epilogue-Mr Toe.

Cast

Role: a new Prologue Actor: Mr Toe
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mr Toe.
Role: a solo Actor: Hallet, in the character of Cupid instead of the one by Mrs Midnight's daughter
Role: Solo on violin@cello Actor: Master Hallett.
Role: Solo on Cymballo Actor: Noell
Role: Two new Orations Actor: Mrs Midnight
Role: Solo in new Taste Actor: Sig Piantafugo
Role: The Declamatory Piece on the Jew's Harp Actor: a Casuist
Role: the Oration on a Salt Box Actor: a Rationalist
Role: Solo of Humour on French Horn Actor: Mrs Midnight's Daughter

80
01 January 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Tallow Chandler's 4th Bill #41 6s. 5d.; Spermacetti Candles, #132 18s. Mr Tomlinson for Men's cloaths #11 11s.; Mr J. French on acct #20; Miss Hopkins, 15 nights (19th Dec. incl.) #3 15s. (Treasurer's Book). [The sixth edition of Wm. Law's Absolute Unlawfulness of Stage Representations was published this year (1st. edn. 1726) This day was published the Preliminary Number of the Westminster Magazine, which, monthly, included a section called The English Theatre, which observed generally on the state of the Stage, and commented specifically on new plays. Its view of the stage in general was not as sanguine as had been that of the writer for the Town and Country Magazine (1 April 1772). "We are of opinion, that the English Theatre is now in its decline. Whether it is that the stores of Dramatic Subjects or of Dramatic Genius are exhausted, is not immediately obvious; but there is a fault somewhere....We have seen the Morning star of Wit--the Noon too is past; we have now arriv'd at its evening...There is in Arts, as in Empires, a progress which leads to Refinement; and this refinement leads to Ruin." According to the writer the meridian glory of the English stage was during the reign of Queen Anne. Reviewer damns the Irish Widow, refuses to discuss the Gamesters (revived), damns the Rose and praises the Garrick alteration of Hamlet. This year also appeard Granny's Prediction, a 53-page pamphlet attack on Mrs Barry, condemning her on moral grounds (polygamy) and on aesthetic grounds, commenting on each of her characters. By a spiteful female relative Elizabeth Franchetti.] Receipts: #142 10s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Performance Comment: Abel-Burton; First Committeeman-Hartry; Second Committeeman-Griffith; Teague (With Songs)-Moody; Careless-Jefferson; Col. Blunt-J. Aickin; Lt Story-Fawcett; Mr Day-Baddeley; Obadiah-Love; Arabella-Miss Ambrose; Mrs Day-Mrs Bradshaw; Ruth-Mrs Egerton.

Cast

Role: Abel Actor: Burton
Role: First Committeeman Actor: Hartry
Role: Second Committeeman Actor: Griffith
Role: Teague Actor: Moody
Role: Careless Actor: Jefferson
Role: Blunt Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Lt Story Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mr Day Actor: Baddeley
Role: Obadiah Actor: Love
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Egerton.

Afterpiece Title: The Pigmy Revels

Performance Comment: As17721226.

Cast

Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Others Actor: Messink, Grimaldi, Ackman, Keen, Wright, Burton, Kear, Waldron, W. Palmer, Wrighten, Jacobs, Griffith, Jones, Master Cape, Lings, Watkins, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Lings, Miss Platt, Mrs Millidge, Miss Collett, Mrs S. Smith
Role: Dances Actor: Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini, Sga Giorgi.

81
22 October 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Margaretta 1st time by Mrs Robinson not perfect. very B. & Disconcerted Mr G. very much (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble differs slightly in wording.] Receipts: #239 17s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Garrick; Duke-J. Aickin; Cacafoggo-Love; Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Hurst; Alonzo-Ackman; Copper Capt.-King; Margaretta-Miss Robinson, first time; Clara-Mrs Jefferson; Altea-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Waldron; Estifania-Mrs Abington.

Cast

Role: Leon Actor: Garrick
Role: Duke Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Cacafoggo Actor: Love
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Hurst
Role: Alonzo Actor: Ackman
Role: Copper Capt. Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Robinson, first time
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Jefferson
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: As17731016.

Cast

Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Dibdin.

82
15 March 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Abington. Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 12 April 1771.] Afterpiece: Taken from Sir John Vanbrugh. Boxes and Pit are laid together. Paid Mr Loutherbourg on acct (per Mr Johnston) #41 13s. 4d.; The Author of the Fair Quaker (vide 23 Nov. last) #78 8s. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #276 15s. 6d. Charges: #65. Profit to Mrs Abingston: #211 15s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: Witwou'd-King; Fainall-Reddish; Mirabell-Jefferson; Petulanx-Baddeley; Waitwell-Parsons; Lady Wishfort-Mrs Hopkins; Mrs Fainall-Mrs Jefferson; Foible-Mr Davies; Millamant-Mrs Abington; Marwood-Miss Younge, first time; Sir Wilful Witwou'd-Yates, first appearance this stage in 7 years; In Act III, a Cantata-Mrs Scott.

Cast

Role: Witwou'd Actor: King
Role: Fainall Actor: Reddish
Role: Mirabell Actor: Jefferson
Role: Petulanx Actor: Baddeley
Role: Waitwell Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Jefferson
Role: Foible Actor: Mr Davies
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Marwood Actor: Miss Younge, first time
Role: Sir Wilful Witwou'd Actor: Yates, first appearance this stage in 7 years
Role: a Cantata Actor: Mrs Scott.

Afterpiece Title: The Man of Quality

Performance Comment: Parts by Dodd, Palmer, Weston, Hurst, W. Palmer, Burton, Waldron, Wright, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Abington. Lord Foppington-Dodd; Young Fashion-Palmer; Lory-Weston; Sir Tunbelly-Hurst; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Abington; Nurse-Mrs Bradshaw; Burton, W. Palmer, Waldron, Wright (Genest, V, 904). Burton, W. Palmer, Waldron, Wright (Genest, V, 904).

Cast

Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Dodd
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Lory Actor: Weston
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Hurst
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw

Dance: V: The Mountaineers, as17730930

83
18 November 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Cropley, linen draper, #63 4s.; Barrow & Co., for oil #133 6s. 6d.; Lawrence, paper hanger, #35 7s. 6d.; Tallow chandler's 3rd bill #44 18s. 11d.; J. Johnston's Music Bill #6 15s. 6d.; Waller & Co., hosiers, #19 6s. 6d.; Mr Lauchery on note #6 6s.; Slingsby on ditto, #80.; Mr Highley on Acct #100. Receipts: #160 10s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Performance Comment: As17741107.

Cast

Role: Dupely Actor: Dodd
Role: Old Groveby Actor: King
Role: Sir Harry Groveby Actor: Brereton
Role: Hurry Actor: Weston
Role: Oldworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Painter Actor: Moody
Role: Druid Actor: Bannister
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Shepherds and Shepherdesses Actor: Lamash, Burton, Wright, Messink, Mrs Bradshaw
Role: In the Course of the Piece will be introduced a Actor:
Role: Vocal parts Actor: Vernon, Davies, Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Carpenter, Master Blanchard, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Scott, Mrs Smith
Role: The Dances Actor: Slingsby
Role: The Ballets Actor: M. Larevier

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Jack Stocks-King; Mr Stocks-Wright; Lovemore-Davies; Whisk-Burton; Irishman-Waldron; Mrs Stocks-Mrs Bradshaw; Jenny-Miss Platt; Chloe-Mrs Davies.

Cast

Role: Jack Stocks Actor: King
Role: Mr Stocks Actor: Wright
Role: Lovemore Actor: Davies
Role: Whisk Actor: Burton
Role: Irishman Actor: Waldron
Role: Mrs Stocks Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Davies.

84
24 May 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time at a public theatre; C 3, by Elizabeth Craven, Baroness Craven, afterwards Margravine of Anspach, 1st acted privately at the Town-Hall, Newbury, 6 Apr. 1780. Text (G. Riley, 1781) assigns no parts. Prologue by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Epilogue by Joseph Jekyll (see text)]: With new Dresses, &c. "The Prologue [the first 30 lines and the concluding couplet of which were used by Sheridan as the Prologue to Pizarro (see dl, 24 May 1799)] was so much admired that at the request of the Duchess of Devonshire and several other of the nobility it was respoken after the piece; but as King was absent from the theatre, it was delivered by Palmer" (Town and Country Magazine, May 1780, p. 23 ). "The chief singularity was that [Lady Craven] went to it herself the second night, in form; sat in the middle of the front row of the stage-box, much dressed, with a profusion of white bugles and plumes, to receive the public homage due to her sex and loveliness. The Duchess of Richmond, Lady Harcourt,...Mrs Damer, Lord Craven,...and I were with her. It was amazing to see so young a woman entirely possess herself-but there is such an integrity and frankness in her consciousness of her own beauty and talents, that she speaks of them with a naivete as if she had no property in them, but only wore them as gifts of the gods. Lord Craven on the contrary was quite agitated by his fondness for her and with impatience at the bad performance of the actors, which was wretched indeed, yet the address of the plot, which is the chief merit of the piece, and some lively pencilling carried it off very well, though Parsons murdered the Scotch lord, and Mrs Robinson (who is supposed to be the favourite of the Prince of Wales) thought on nothing but her own charms, or him. There is a very good though endless prologue written by Sheridan and spoken in perfection by King, which was encored (an entire novelty) the first night: and an epilogue that I liked still better and which was full as well delivered by Mrs Abington, written by Mr. Jekyl. The audience, though very civil, missed a fair opportunity of being gallant, for in one of those ----logues, I forget which, the noble authoress was mentioned, and they did not applaud as they ought to have done, especially when she condescended to avow her pretty child and was there looking so very pretty...Yet Lady Craven's tranquillity had nothing displeasing;...and it was tempered by her infinite good nature, which made her make excuses for the actors instead of being provoked at them" (Walpole [28 May 1780], XI, 178-80). Public Advertiser, 14 July 1781: This Day at Noon will be published The Miniature Picture (price not listed). Receipts: #144 9s. (94.9; 48.3; 1.17)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Winter's Tale

Performance Comment: As17791129.

Cast

Role: Hermione Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Leontes Actor: Smith
Role: Polixenes Actor: Bensley
Role: Florizel Actor: Brereton
Role: Camillo Actor: Aickin
Role: Old Shepherd Actor: Packer
Role: Autolicus Actor: Vernon
Role: Cleomines Actor: Hurst
Role: Gentleman Actor: Williams
Role: Clown Actor: Yates
Role: Perdita Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Paulina Actor: Mrs Hopkins

Afterpiece Title: The Miniature Picture

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Brereton, Wrighten, Mrs Davies, Miss Farren, Miss Sherry, Mrs Robinson. [Cast from Town and Country Magazine, May 1780, p.228: Mr Belvil-Palmer; Lord Macgrinnon-Parsons; Mr Camply-Brereton; John-Wrighten; Susan-Mrs Davies; Miss Loveless-Miss Farren; Mrs Arabella Loveless-Miss Sherry; Eliza Camply-Mrs Robinson; Prologue-King; Epilogue-Mrs Abington. [Thses were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]Thses were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Cast

Role: Mr Belvil Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Macgrinnon Actor: Parsons
Role: Mr Camply Actor: Brereton
Role: John Actor: Wrighten
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Miss Loveless Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Arabella Loveless Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Eliza Camply Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Prologue Actor: King
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington.

Dance: II: New Dance, as17791126; End II afterpiece: The Coopers, as17800224

85
15 July 1785 @ Windsor Castle Inn, King Street, Hammersmith

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Wellman. Tickets to be had of Mr and Mrs Wellman, No. 20, and of Williams, Hair-Dresser, Dorville's Row

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Comical Discovery

Performance Comment: Father Dominick-Wellman; Lorenzo-Benson; Alphonso-Waldron; Pedro-Kerridge; Soldiers-Payne, Meadow; Gomez-Wright; Duenna-Mrs Monk; Elvira-Mrs Wellman .

Cast

Role: Father Dominick Actor: Wellman
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Benson
Role: Alphonso Actor: Waldron
Role: Pedro Actor: Kerridge
Role: Soldiers Actor: Payne, Meadow
Role: Gomez Actor: Wright
Role: Duenna Actor: Mrs Monk
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Wellman

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: Midas-Wellman; Jupiter-Harrison; Sileno-Wright; Pan-Kerridge; Damaetas-Payne; Apollo (for that night only)-Miss Cranford; Nysa-Mrs Benson; Mysis-Mrs Monk; Juno-Miss Bird; Daphne-A Lady (1st appearance on this stage [unidentified]) .unidentified]) .

Cast

Role: Midas Actor: Wellman
Role: Jupiter Actor: Harrison
Role: Sileno Actor: Wright
Role: Pan Actor: Kerridge
Role: Damaetas Actor: Payne
Role: Apollo Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Benson
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Monk
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Bird
Role: Daphne Actor: A Lady

Afterpiece Title: Mother Shipton; or, Harlequin Gladiator

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Clown-Benson; Pantaloon-Payne; Frenchman-Kerridge; Mother Shipton-Mr Wellman; Colombine-Mrs Wellman .

Cast

Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Benson
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Payne
Role: Frenchman Actor: Kerridge
Role: Mother Shipton Actor: Mr Wellman
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Wellman

Song: End of Act II of 1st piece The Pidgeon by Miss Cranford; End of 1st piece Four and Twenty Fidlers all on a Row by Wellman

Performance Comment: hathi.

Monologue: 1785 07 15 End of 2nd song Bucks have at ye all by Benson

Performance Comment: hathi.

86
29 September 1786 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Received from Mr Cator for a Renter's Share #220; 18 Feb. 1787: Paid Mr Cator, Renter, #18 13s. 6d. (Account-Book). Receipts: #152 8s. (147.15.6; 4.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: Atall-Lewis; Careless-Farren; Clerimont-Macready; Finder-Wewitzer; Sir Harry Atall-Thompson; Doctor Bolus-Booth; Mr Wilful-Fearon; Supple-Stevens; Sir Solomon Sadlife-Quick; Lady Dainty-Mrs Mattocks; Clarinda-Mrs Bates; Wishwell-Mrs Brown; Sylvia-Mrs Lewis; Sittup-Miss Stuart; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Pope.

Cast

Role: Atall Actor: Lewis
Role: Careless Actor: Farren
Role: Clerimont Actor: Macready
Role: Finder Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Harry Atall Actor: Thompson
Role: Doctor Bolus Actor: Booth
Role: Mr Wilful Actor: Fearon
Role: Supple Actor: Stevens
Role: Sir Solomon Sadlife Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Brown
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Sittup Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp

Performance Comment: As17860918.

Cast

Role: Principal Characters Actor: Johnstone, Quick, Edwin, Davies, Booth, Cubitt, Brown, Gardner, Mrs Webb, Miss Rowson, Mrs Martyr.

87
06 May 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Knight. 1st piece [1st time; C 3, by Thomas Holcroft, altered by author from his Duplicity. Larpent MS 1129; not published]. Oracle, 13 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mr and Mrs Knight, No. 47, Rathbone Place. Receipts: #331 5s. (159.7.0; 16.7.6; tickets: 155.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mask'd Friend

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Quick, Munden, Knight, Macready, Holman, Mrs Knight, Miss Chapman, Miss Wallis. Cast from Larpent MS: Timid-Quick; Sir Hornet Armstrong-Munden; Squire Turnbull-Knight; Sir Harry Portland-Macready; Mr Osborne-Holman; Scrip-Thompson; Miss Turnbull-Mrs Knight; Melissa-Miss Chapman; Clara-Miss Wallis.

Cast

Role: Principal Characters Actor: Quick, Munden, Knight, Macready, Holman, Mrs Knight, Miss Chapman, Miss Wallis. Cast from Larpent MS: Timid-Quick
Role: Timid Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Hornet Armstrong Actor: Munden
Role: Squire Turnbull Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Harry Portland Actor: Macready
Role: Mr Osborne Actor: Holman
Role: Scrip Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Turnbull Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Melissa Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Wallis.

Afterpiece Title: The Way to Get Un-Married

Performance Comment: As17960330 .

Cast

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer

Performance Comment: As17951201, but Betty Blackberry (for that night only)-Mrs Knight; Flummery-_; Waiters-_; Landlady-_.

Cast

Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Farmer Blackberry Actor: Bowden.
Role: Jemmy Jumps Actor: Munden
Role: Valentine Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rundy Actor: Townsend
Role: Dormant Actor: Hull
Role: Fairly Actor: Thompson
Role: Farmer Stubble Actor: Powel
Role: Flummery Actor: Rees
Role: Waiters Actor: Ledger, Abbot
Role: Molly Maybush Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Platt

Song: In 2nd piece: The Sportman's snug little Cot-Incledon

Entertainment: Monologues, with Songs.End: The Barber's Petition-Fawcett (1st time); [with a song in character, Wigs [including His Own Wig, The Lover's Wig, Doctor's Wig, Coachman's Wig, Counsellor's Wig-Fawcett; End 2nd piece: A Ramble to Bath (1st time) [with a descriptive song in the character of Jacob Gawkey [in The Chapter of Accidents]-Knight

Performance Comment: End: The Barber's Petition-Fawcett (1st time); [with a song in character, Wigs [including His Own Wig, The Lover's Wig, Doctor's Wig, Coachman's Wig, Counsellor's Wig-Fawcett; End 2nd piece: A Ramble to Bath (1st time) [with a descriptive song in the character of Jacob Gawkey [in The Chapter of Accidents]-Knight.

Cast

Role: The Barber's Petition Actor: Fawcett
Role: Counsellor's Wig Actor: Fawcett
Role: in The Chapter of Accidents] Actor: Knight.

88
29 April 1800 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs H. Johnston. 1st piece: Not acted these 2 years. 3rd piece: Not acted here these 10 years [never previously acted at this theatre]. Morning Chronicle, 16 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mr and Mrs Johnston, No. 24, Bedford-street, Covent Garden. The Doors to be opened at 5:30, and to begin at 6:30, and so continue for the remainder of the Season. Receipts: #380 11s. 6d. (168.5.6; 17.1.0; tickets: 195.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: Douglas-H. Johnston; Lord Randolph-Betterton; Glenalvon-Raymond (By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane); Officer-Thompson; Old Norval-Murray; Anna-Miss Mills; Lady Randolph-Mrs St.Ledger (Their 1st appearance in those characters).

Cast

Role: Douglas Actor: H. Johnston
Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Betterton
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Raymond
Role: Drury Actor:
Role: Officer Actor: Thompson
Role: Old Norval Actor: Murray
Role: Anna Actor: Miss Mills
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs St.Ledger

Afterpiece Title: Lovers' Quarrels

Performance Comment: As17991108, but Jacintha-Mrs H. Johnston (1st appearance in that character); Isabella-Miss Leserve; Leonora-the Late Miss Betterton [i.e. now Mrs Glover]; Don Alvarez-_; Don Felix-_.

Cast

Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs H. Johnston
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Leonora Actor: the Late Miss Betterton
Role: Sancho Actor: Fawcett
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Holman
Role: Lopez Actor: Munden
Role: Don Lorenzo Actor: Claremont
Role: Don Alvarez Actor: Davenport
Role: Don Felix Actor: Thompson
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Chapman

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter of Naples

Performance Comment: Henry (the Deserter)-H. Johnston; [Simpkin-$Bologna Jun. (see18000527)] Louisa's Father-Lewiss; Jailer-Hawtin; Country Lads-Platt, Blurton, Wilde, L. Bologna, Curties, Lee; Skirmish-Delpini; Jenny-Mrs Mills (1st appearance in that character); Louisa's Mother-Mrs Whitmore; Lasses-Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Bologna, Ms Cox, Ms L. Bologna, Ms Norton, Ms Carne; Louisa-Mrs H. Johnston (1st appearance in that character).

Cast

Role: Henry Actor: H. Johnston
Role: Simpkin Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Louisa's Father Actor: Lewiss
Role: Jailer Actor: Hawtin
Role: Country Lads Actor: Platt, Blurton, Wilde, L. Bologna, Curties, Lee
Role: Skirmish Actor: Delpini
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Louisa's Mother Actor: Mrs Whitmore
Role: Lasses Actor: Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Bologna, Ms Cox, Ms L. Bologna, Ms Norton, Ms Carne
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs H. Johnston

Entertainment: Vaudeville In course Evening: an entire New Song, The Seaman's Lamentation for the Loss of the Royal Charlotte (The Words by G. S. Carey, and composed by Mazzinghi)-Incledon; Dancing-Mr and Master Michell (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; 1st appearance)

Performance Comment: S. Carey=, and composed by Mazzinghi)-Incledon; Dancing-Mr and Master Michell (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; 1st appearance). 1st appearance).

Cast

Role: Actor: Incledon
Role: Dancing Actor: Mr and Master Michell

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12 November 1683 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but Luttrell's copy of the separately printed Prologue and Epilogue bears the date 12 Nov. 1683 (item 87, Sotheby's sale, 12 June 1939), and the premiere probably occurred shortly before that date. A revised version of the Epilogue, correcting errors, appeared almost immediately after the one first published; it bears Luttrell's date of 14 Nov. 1683. The Epilogue, in the revised version, bears the note: Written by Mr Dryden. The Prologue and both versions of the Epilogue are reprinted in Wiley, Rare Prologues and Epilogues, pp. 183-87. In addition, a song, Awake O Constantine awake, with music by Thomas Farmer, is in The Theater of Music, 1865; it also appeared in A Collection of the Newest and Choicest Songs, 1864 (which bears Luttrell's date, 10 March 1683@4, Bindley Collection, William Andrews Clark@Jr@Library)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Constantine The Great

Performance Comment: Edition of 1684: Constantine-Smith; Dalmatius-Griffin; Crispus-Betterton; Annibal-Goodman; Lycinius-Wiltshire; Arius-Gillo; Labienus-Perin; Eubolus-Saunders; Sylvester-Bowman; Fausta-Mrs Barrey; Serena-Mrs Cook; Prologue-Mr Goodman; Epilogue-Mrs Cook.

Cast

Role: Constantine Actor: Smith
Role: Dalmatius Actor: Griffin
Role: Crispus Actor: Betterton
Role: Annibal Actor: Goodman
Role: Lycinius Actor: Wiltshire
Role: Arius Actor: Gillo
Role: Labienus Actor: Perin
Role: Eubolus Actor: Saunders
Role: Sylvester Actor: Bowman
Role: Fausta Actor: Mrs Barrey
Role: Serena Actor: Mrs Cook
Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Goodman
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Cook.

90
July 1685 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but the latest likely date is early summer, for it was licensed for publication on 14 Aug. 1685. if it did not appear before the death of Charles II, July 1685 is a likely date, as May was occupied with Sir Courtly Nice and June with Albion and Albanius. Dedication, Edition of 1685: [The Scenes] had no better Success on the Stage, was for this Reason: The principal Part (on which the Diversion depended) was, by Accident, disappointed of Mr Nokes's Performance, for whom it was design'd and only proper. A song, How great are the blessings of government made, set by Henry Purcell, is in The Musical Companion, The Second Book, 1686

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cuckolds-haven; Or, An Alderman No Conjurer

Performance Comment: Edition of 1685: Prologue-; Alderman Touchstone Intended for Mr Nokes-Percivall; Golding-Baker; Quicksilver-Jevon; Security-Lee; Sir Petronell Flash-Williams; Captain Seagull-Gillow; Bramble-Hains; Mrs Touchstone-Mrs Corye; Girtred-Mrs Percivall; Mildred-Mrs Twiford; Security's Wife-Mrs Price; Epilogue-.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Mr Nokes Actor: Percivall
Role: Golding Actor: Baker
Role: Quicksilver Actor: Jevon
Role: Security Actor: Lee
Role: Sir Petronell Flash Actor: Williams
Role: Captain Seagull Actor: Gillow
Role: Bramble Actor: Hains
Role: Mrs Touchstone Actor: Mrs Corye
Role: Girtred Actor: Mrs Percivall
Role: Mildred Actor: Mrs Twiford
Role: Security's Wife Actor: Mrs Price
Role: Epilogue Actor: .

91
August 1685 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first performance is not precisely known, but a broadside copy of the Epilogue, in the Bodleian Library, has a licensing date of 20 Aug. 1685, a MS date of 24 Aug. 1685. The play was licensed on 11 Sept. 1685. These dates suggest a premiere in mid-to late-August 1685. For Anne Bracegirdle as Clita and speaker of the Epilogue, see Lucyle Hook, Anne Bracegirdle's First Appearance, Theatre Notebook, XIII (1959), 135. The Prologue and Epilogue, separately printed, are reprinted in Wiley, Rare Prologues and Epilogues, pp. 239-41. The broadside Prologue has a more detailed heading than that in the edition of 1686: Prologue To A Commonwealth of Women, Spoke by Mr Haynes, Habited like a Whig, Captain of the Scyth-men in the West, a Scythe in his Hand. Two songs, set by Samuel Ackroyde, are in The Theater of Musick, The Third Book, 1686

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Commonwealth Of Women

Performance Comment: Edition of 1686: Captain Marine-Williams; Du Pier-Griffin; Boldsprite-Percival; Franvil-Jevan; Frugal-Leigh; Hazard-Hains; Surgeon-Saunders; Don Sebastian-Gillow; Nicusa-Bowman; La Mure-Norris; Bourcher-Harris; Boatswain-Low; Chaplain-Farr; Roselia-Mrs Cory; Clarinda-Lady Slingsby; Aminta-Mrs Cook; Menalippe-Mrs Twiford; Julietta-Mrs Percival; Hippolita-Mrs Price; Ariadne-Mrs Osborn; Aglaura-Mrs Knight; Clita-Miss Nanny [Anne Bracegirdle?]; Prologue-Mr Hains [with a Western Scythe in his Hand; Epilogue-.

Cast

Role: Captain Marine Actor: Williams
Role: Du Pier Actor: Griffin
Role: Boldsprite Actor: Percival
Role: Franvil Actor: Jevan
Role: Frugal Actor: Leigh
Role: Hazard Actor: Hains
Role: Surgeon Actor: Saunders
Role: Don Sebastian Actor: Gillow
Role: Nicusa Actor: Bowman
Role: La Mure Actor: Norris
Role: Bourcher Actor: Harris
Role: Boatswain Actor: Low
Role: Chaplain Actor: Farr
Role: Roselia Actor: Mrs Cory
Role: Clarinda Actor: Lady Slingsby
Role: Aminta Actor: Mrs Cook
Role: Menalippe Actor: Mrs Twiford
Role: Julietta Actor: Mrs Percival
Role: Hippolita Actor: Mrs Price
Role: Ariadne Actor: Mrs Osborn
Role: Aglaura Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Clita Actor: Miss Nanny
Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Hains
Role: Epilogue Actor: .

92
20 November 1689 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first performance is uncertain, but the Prologue and Epilogue, printed separately, bear a licensing date of 20 Nov. 1689. Luttrell's copy of the Prologue and Epilogue (in the possession of Mr Louis Silver, Wilmette, Illinois, who kindly permits me to use his dating) bears his date of acquisition: 25 Nov. 1689. The Prologue and Epilogue are reprinted in Wiley, Rare Prologues and Epilogues, pp. 283-85. Dedication, Edition of 1690: The Play had not that Success which it deserv'd....The main fault ought to lye on those who had the management of it. Had our Authour been alive she would have Committed it to Flames rather than suffer'd it to have been Acted with such Omissions as was made....And Lastly, many of the Parts being false Cast, and given to those whose Tallants and Genius's suited not our Authors Intention

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow Ranter; Or, The History Of Bacon In Virginia

Performance Comment: Edition of 1690: Prologue [By Mr Dryden-a Woman; Cavarnio-Bowman; Bacon-Williams; Col. Wellman-Freeman; Col. Downright-Harris; Hazard-Alexander [Verbruggen (?)]; Friendly-Powell; Dareing-Sandford; Fearless-Cudworth; Dullman-Bright; Timerous Cornet-Underhill; Whimsey-Trefuse; Whiff-Bowen; Boozer-Barns; Semernia-Mrs Bracegirdle; Madame Surelove-Mrs Knight; Mrs Crisante-Mrs Jordon; Widow Ranter-Mrs Currer; Mrs Flirt-Mrs Cory; Petitioner-Blunt; Parson Dunce-Baker; The Epilogue-a Woman.

Cast

Role: Mr Dryden Actor: a Woman
Role: Cavarnio Actor: Bowman
Role: Bacon Actor: Williams
Role: Wellman Actor: Freeman
Role: Downright Actor: Harris
Role: Hazard Actor: Alexander
Role: Friendly Actor: Powell
Role: Dareing Actor: Sandford
Role: Fearless Actor: Cudworth
Role: Dullman Actor: Bright
Role: Timerous Cornet Actor: Underhill
Role: Whimsey Actor: Trefuse
Role: Whiff Actor: Bowen
Role: Boozer Actor: Barns
Role: Semernia Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Madame Surelove Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Mrs Crisante Actor: Mrs Jordon
Role: Widow Ranter Actor: Mrs Currer
Role: Mrs Flirt Actor: Mrs Cory
Role: Petitioner Actor: Blunt
Role: Parson Dunce Actor: Baker
Role: The Epilogue Actor: a Woman.

93
December 1691 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the premiere is not known, but the Gentleman's Journal, January 1691@2, suggests that it was first given in December 1691, although the tendency of this journal to be dated one month and appear in the next month makes the interpretation of its information difficult: We have had a new Comedy this last Month, call'd The Wives Execuse; or Cuckolds make themselves: It was written by Mr Southern, who made that call'd Sir Anthony Love, which you and all the Town lik'd so well. I will send you The Wives Excuse, as soon as it comes out in Print, which will be very speedily: And tho' the Town hath not been so kind to this last, as to the former, I do not doubt but you will own that it will bear a Reading; which some that meet with a better Fate too often do not; some that must be granted to be good Judges commend the Purity of its Language (pp. 51-52). Henry Purcell composed the music for this work. One song, Corinna I excuse thy face, the words (according to the Edition of 1692) by Tho. Cheek, the music by Henry Purcell, but without the singer's name, is in The Banquet of Musick, The Sixth and Last Book, 1692 (licensed 17 Feb. 1691@2). Say, cruel Amoret, sung by Mountfort; Hang this whining way, sung by Mrs Butler; and Ingrateful lover, the words by Major General Sackville, are in Joyful Cuckoldom, ca. 1695. See also Purcell, Works, Purcell Society, XXI (1917), xxvi-xxix

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wives' Excuse; Or, Cuckolds Make Themselves

Performance Comment: Edition of 1692: Prologue-Mr Betterton; Lovemore-Betterton; Wellvile-Kynnaston; Wilding-Williams; Courtall-Bowman; Springame-Mich. Lee; Friendall-Mountford; Ruffle-Bright; Musick Master-Harris; Mrs Friendall-Mrs Barry; Mrs Sightly-Mrs Bracegirdle; Mrs Wittwoud-Mrs Mountford; Mrs Teazall-Mrs Cory; Betty-Mrs Richardson; Epilogue-Mrs Barry.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Betterton
Role: Lovemore Actor: Betterton
Role: Wellvile Actor: Kynnaston
Role: Wilding Actor: Williams
Role: Courtall Actor: Bowman
Role: Springame Actor: Mich. Lee
Role: Friendall Actor: Mountford
Role: Ruffle Actor: Bright
Role: Musick Master Actor: Harris
Role: Mrs Friendall Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Mrs Sightly Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Mrs Wittwoud Actor: Mrs Mountford
Role: Mrs Teazall Actor: Mrs Cory
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Richardson
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Barry.

94
June 1694 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first production is not known, but Part II seems to have followed rather closely upon Part I. The Gentleman's Journal, June 1694 (which apparently appeared in mid-June) states: The first Part of Mr Durfey's Don Quixote was so well received, that we have had a second Part of that Comical History acted lately, which doubtless must be thought as entertaining as the first; since in this hot season it could bring such a numerous audience (p. 170). The Songs were advertised in the London Gazette, 5 July 1694, and Part II advertised in the same periodical 19-23 July 1694. The songs as listed in the separately printed Songs are as follows: Genius of England, the music by Henry Purcell, sung by Freeman and Mrs Cibber. I burn, I burn, the music by John Eccles, sung by Mrs Bracegirdle. Since times are so bad, the music by Henry Purcell, sung by Reading and Mrs Ayliff. Damon, let a friend, the music by Pack, sung by Mrs Hudson. Ye nymphs and sylvan gods, the music by John Eccles sung by Mrs Ayliff. If you will love me, composer and singer not named. In addition, Thesaurus Musicus, 1695, published Lads and lasses, blithe and gay, the music by Henry Purcell, sung by Mrs Hudson. Purcell also wrote the music for other songs for which the singer is not known. Preface, edition of 1694: The good success, which both the Parts of Don Quixote have had, either from their Natural Merit, or the Indulgence of my Friends, or both, ought sufficiently to satisfie me, that I have no reason to value tne little Malice of some weak Heads, that make it their business to be simply Criticizing....I think I have given some additional Diversion in the Continuance of the character of Marcella, which is wholly new in this Part, and my own Invention, the design finishing with more pleasure to the Audience by punishing that coy Creature by an extravagant Passion here, that was so inexorable and cruel in the first Part, and ending with a Song so incomparably well sung, and acted by Mrs Bracegirdle, that the most envious do allow, as well as the most ingenious affirm, that 'tis the best of that kind ever done before....I deserve some acknowledgment for drawing that Character of Mary the Buxom, which was intirely my own,...by making the Character humorous, and the extraordinary well acting of Mrs Verbruggen, it is by the best Judges allowed a Masterpiece of humour

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical History Of Don Quixote, Part Ii

Performance Comment: Edition of 1694: Prologue-Mr Powel; Epilogue-Sancho, Mary the Buxome; Duke Richardo-Cibber; Cardenio-Bowman; Ambrosio-Verbruggen; Don Quixot-Boen; Manuel-Powel; Pedro Rezio-Freeman; Bernardo-Trefuse; Diego-Harris; Page to the Duke-Lee; Sancho Pancha-Underhil; Dutchess-Mrs Knight; Luscinda-Mrs Bowman; Dulcinea del Toboso-Lee; Marcella-Mrs Bracegirdle; Don Rodriguez-Mrs Kent; Teresa Pancha-Mrs Lee; Mary-Mrs Verbruggen.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Powel
Role: Epilogue Actor: Sancho, Mary the Buxome
Role: Duke Richardo Actor: Cibber
Role: Cardenio Actor: Bowman
Role: Ambrosio Actor: Verbruggen
Role: Don Quixot Actor: Boen
Role: Manuel Actor: Powel
Role: Pedro Rezio Actor: Freeman
Role: Bernardo Actor: Trefuse
Role: Diego Actor: Harris
Role: Page to the Duke Actor: Lee
Role: Sancho Pancha Actor: Underhil
Role: Dutchess Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Luscinda Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Dulcinea del Toboso Actor: Lee
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Don Rodriguez Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Teresa Pancha Actor: Mrs Lee
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Verbruggen.

95
December 1695 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Betterton's Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but the fact that it was advertised in the Post Boy, 27-29 Feb. 1695@6 and entered in the Term Catalogues, February 1695@6, suggests that it was probably acted not later than January 1695@6. It may have appeared around the turn of the year. One song, While Phillis does drink, set by John Eccles and sung by Coper; and another, So well Corinna likes the joy, the composer not named but sung by Young Laroch, a Boy of seven, are in Deliciae Musicae, The First Book of the Second Volume, 1696. Downes, Roscius Anglicanus, p. 45: A Comedy, wrote by Mr George Greenvil, when he was very Young; Extraordinary Witty, and well Acted; but offending the Ears of some Ladies who set up for Chastity, it made its Exit. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 20: And a good Comedy, tho it had the Misfortune to be ill receiv'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The She-gallants

Performance Comment: Edition of 1696: Prologue to the She@Gallant-Mr Betterton; Epilogue-Mrs Bracegirdle; Bellamour-Betterton; Philabel-Hodgson; Frederick-Thurman; Sir Toby Cusifle-Underhill; Sir John Aery-Bowen; Vaunter-Dogget; Courtall-Bailie; Lady Dorimen-Mrs Barry; Angelica-Mrs Bracegirdle; Constantia-Mrs Bootell; Lucinda-Mrs Bowman; Plackett-Mrs Lee.

Cast

Role: Prologue to the She@Gallant Actor: Mr Betterton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Bellamour Actor: Betterton
Role: Philabel Actor: Hodgson
Role: Frederick Actor: Thurman
Role: Sir Toby Cusifle Actor: Underhill
Role: Sir John Aery Actor: Bowen
Role: Vaunter Actor: Dogget
Role: Courtall Actor: Bailie
Role: Lady Dorimen Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Bootell
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Plackett Actor: Mrs Lee.

96
April 1696 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Rich's Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but the fact that the play was advertised in the Post Boy, 9-12 May 1696, suggests that it was first acted not later than April 1696. It may, however, have been first performed sometime earlier, for two songs for it were set by Henry Purcell, who had died in November 1695. See Purcell's Works, Purcell Society, XXI (1917), vi-vii. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 18: Pausanias, or Lover of his Country, Damn'd, tho writ by a person of Quality, and protected by Southern. One song, My dearest, my fairest, is a dialogue between Mr Cooke and Mrs Hodgson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pausanius, The Betrayer Of His Country

Performance Comment: Edition of 1696: Prologue-Mr Horden; Epilogue-Mrs Verbruggen; Pausanius-Verbruggen; Aquilius-Powell; Artabazus-Cibber; Polaemon-Pinkeman; Lysander-Horden; Anchilthea-Mrs Rogers; Pandora-Mrs Knight; Demetria-Mrs Verbruggen; Maukine-Mrs Lucas.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Horden
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Verbruggen
Role: Pausanius Actor: Verbruggen
Role: Aquilius Actor: Powell
Role: Artabazus Actor: Cibber
Role: Polaemon Actor: Pinkeman
Role: Lysander Actor: Horden
Role: Anchilthea Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Pandora Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Demetria Actor: Mrs Verbruggen
Role: Maukine Actor: Mrs Lucas.

97
August 1696 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Event Comment: Rich's Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but the Prologue suggests that it was given shortly before Bartholomew and Southwark Fairs (Drolls shortly will amuse ye at the Fair), even though the play was not advertised until mid-October (Post Boy, 15-17 Oct. 1696). One song, Alas! when charming Sylvia's gone, is in the Edition and was also published separately,with the indication that Daniel Purcell set it. In the Edition, a song, Fairest nymph that ever bless'd our Shore, is sung in Act II Betwixt Mr Leveridge a Spaniard, and Mrs Cross an English Lady. Tne composer is not named. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 18: and 'tis a most damnable Farce

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Wives

Performance Comment: Edition of 1696: Prologue-Mr Penkethman [in a Press-master's Habit; Epilogue-Mrs Verbruggen [who probably played the Governor's Wife].who probably played the Governor's Wife].

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Penkethman
Role: in a Press Actor: master's Habit
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Verbruggen

98
September 1696 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Rich's Company. The date of the first performance is not known, for the play was apparently not printed until 1704. Nevertheless, some details indicate a performance early in the early in the season of 1696-97. In the first place, the presence of Verbruggen in the cast indicates that it must have been acted before 1 Jan. 1696@7, when Verbruggen was permitted to act at Lincoln's Inn Fields. The play also parodies the works of Mrs Manley, whose The Royal Mischief had been staged (probably) in April 1696, and it is likely that the company would emphasize the pertinence of the parody by presenting it soon after the appearance of the original. Although The Female Wits may not have been acted until later in the autumn, it seems likely that it was acted first in the late summer or early autumn. Preface, Edition of 1704: [The] Success of this Play has been such...having been Acted six Days running without intermission....Among the rest, Mr Powel and his Wife excell'd in the Characters they represented, as did Mrs Verbruggen, who play'd the Chief Character....The Lady whose Play is rehears'd, personated one Mrs M-ly [Manley]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Female Wits; Or, The Triumvirate Of Poets At Rehearsal

Performance Comment: [The author is not known, but the title page states that it was written by W. M.] Edition of 1704: Prologue-; Epilogue-; Mr Aw'dwell-Mills; Praiseall-Cibber; Fastin-Powell; Amorous-Pinkethman; Lord Whiffle-Thomas; Lord Whimsical-Verbruggen; Marsillia-Mrs Verbruggen; Patience-Mrs Essex; Mrs Wellfed-Mrs Powell; Calista-Mrs Temple; Isabella-Mrs Cross; Lady Loveall-Mrs Knight; Betty Useful-Mrs Kent; Players-Johnson, Pinkethman, Mrs Lucas, Miss Cross; Singers-Mrs Cross, Pate; Dancers-Mrs Cross, Mrs Lucas.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Mr Aw'dwell Actor: Mills
Role: Praiseall Actor: Cibber
Role: Fastin Actor: Powell
Role: Amorous Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Lord Whiffle Actor: Thomas
Role: Lord Whimsical Actor: Verbruggen
Role: Marsillia Actor: Mrs Verbruggen
Role: Patience Actor: Mrs Essex
Role: Mrs Wellfed Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Calista Actor: Mrs Temple
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Betty Useful Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Players Actor: Johnson, Pinkethman, Mrs Lucas, Miss Cross
Role: Singers Actor: Mrs Cross, Pate
Role: Dancers Actor: Mrs Cross, Mrs Lucas.

99
December 1696 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The date of the premiere is not known, but the fact that the opera was advertized in the Post Man, 14-16 Jan. 1696@7, suggests that it was first acted not later than December 1696. As the title page indicates, the work had been intended for presentation before the Court, but the death of Queen Mary prevented its appearance at Court. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 19: Sullen: But to go on, Cynthia and Endymion. Ramble: What a Pox is that? I never heard on't. Sullen: I believe not; 'tis one of Durfey's Toys. Ramble: Durfey's? what again? 'twas just now we parted with him. Sullen: Ay but Sir, you must know this is an Opera--and as he tells us in the Title-page, design'd t be perform'd at court before the late Queen--there's for you; Durfey in his Altitudes--but notwithstanding the vain and conceited Title-page, 'tis good for nothing within: He's the very Antipodes to all the Poets, Antient and Modern: Other Poets treat the Deities civilly, but Mr Durfey makes the Gods Bullies, and Jilts of the chastest Goddesses. Ramble: So, I suppose that was mawl'd, notwithstanding the Honour which he says the Queen intended it. Sullen: 'Twas well for Durfey her late Majesty never saw it; Gad if she had, People wou'd ha' said, it had first been the cause of her Illness, and then of her Death; for 'tis a mortifying Piece o' my Word; Yes, yes,--it was Damn'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cinthia And Endimion; Or, The Loves Of The Deities

Performance Comment: Edition of 1697: Prologue to Cinthia and Endimion-; Epilogue to the Opera-. Mr Dogget, dress'd like Collin, rises from under the Stage as frighted. No actors' or singers' names.

Cast

Role: Prologue to Cinthia and Endimion Actor:
Role: Epilogue to the Opera Actor: . Mr Dogget, dress'd like Collin, rises from under the Stage as frighted. No actors' or singers' names.

100
November 1697 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Betterton's Company. The date of the first performance is not known. For a discussion of the dating, see Baldwin Maxwell, Notes on Charles Hopkins' Boadicea, Review of English Studies, IV (1928), 79-83. Downes, Roscius Anglicanus, p. 44: Boadicea, the Brittish Queen, wrote by Mr Hopkins: 'twas a well Writ Play in an Ovidean Stile in Verse; it was lik'd and got the Company Money. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 20: This is Cha. Hopkins's and did very well

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Boadicea Queen Of Britain

Performance Comment: Edition of 1697: Prologue-Mr Betterton; Epilogue-Mrs Bowman; Boadicea-Mrs Barry; Camilla-Mrs Bracegirdle; Venutia-Mrs Bowman; Boadicea-Mrs Barry; Camillia-Mrs Bracegirdle; Venutia-Mrs Bowman; Cassibelan-Betterton; Paulinus-Kynaston; Decius-Hudson; Fabian-Freeman; Caska-Sanford.

Cast

Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Betterton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Boadicea Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Camilla Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Venutia Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Boadicea Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Camillia Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Venutia Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Cassibelan Actor: Betterton
Role: Paulinus Actor: Kynaston
Role: Decius Actor: Hudson
Role: Fabian Actor: Freeman
Role: Caska Actor: Sanford.