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76
17 August 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun. at a print shop, four doors below New-street, St. Martin's Lane

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Bannister Jun.; King-Gardner; Horatio-Wood; Rosencraus-Stevens; Guildenstern-Egan; Polonius-Wilson; Laertes-Aickin; Player King-Blissett; Lucianus-Barrett; Ostrick-R. Palmer; Marcellus-Davis; Gravediggers-Edwin, Massey; Ghost-Bensley; Ophelia-Miss Harper (1st appearance in that character); Player Queen-Mrs Poussin; Queen-Miss Sherry.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: King Actor: Gardner
Role: Horatio Actor: Wood
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Stevens
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Egan
Role: Polonius Actor: Wilson
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Player King Actor: Blissett
Role: Lucianus Actor: Barrett
Role: Ostrick Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Marcellus Actor: Davis
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Edwin, Massey
Role: Ghost Actor: Bensley
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Sherry.

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: Steady-Bannister; Lubin-Wood; Easy-Painter; Solomon-Edwin; Floretta-Mrs Wilson; Cicily-Mrs Love; Gillian-Mrs Hitchcock.
Cast
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Lubin Actor: Wood
Role: Easy Actor: Painter
Role: Solomon Actor: Edwin
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Cicily Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Gillian Actor: Mrs Hitchcock.

Dance: II afterpiece: As17800615

Entertainment: End: a Variety of Imitations-Bannister Jun

77
31 August 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 8, Air-street, Piccadilly

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Mill

Performance Comment: Lord Aimworth-Du-Bellamy; Sir Harry Sycamore-Edwin; Fairfield-Aickin; Ralph (1st time)-Wilson; Mervin-Kenny; Giles-Bannister; Fanny-Mrs Cargill; Theodosia-Miss Twist; Lady Sycamore-Mrs Webb; Patty-Miss Harper.
Cast
Role: Lord Aimworth Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Sir Harry Sycamore Actor: Edwin
Role: Fairfield Actor: Aickin
Role: Ralph Actor: Wilson
Role: Mervin Actor: Kenny
Role: Giles Actor: Bannister
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Theodosia Actor: Miss Twist
Role: Lady Sycamore Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Patty Actor: Miss Harper.

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-law

Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Wilson, Edwin, Wood, Baddeley, Lamash, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister, Mrs Lefevre, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Wilson
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Kenny.

Dance: End: As17800615

Entertainment: After the dance: a Variety of Imitations , vocal and rhetorical, and (never attempted before) several in Dialogue-Messrs Bannister

78
05 April 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bannister. Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years. The Music composed by Dr Arne. Public Advertiser, 22 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bannister, No. 6, Great Russel-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #233 11s. (123/6; tickets: 110/5) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Elfrida

Cast
Role: Athelwold Actor: Lewis
Role: Edgar Actor: Aickin
Role: Orgar Actor: Clarke
Role: Edwin Actor: Hull
Role: Albina Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Elfrida Actor: Miss Younge

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Cast
Role: Gillian Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Lubin Actor: Brett
Role: Easy Actor: Thompson
Role: Countrymen Actor: Helme, Painter
Role: Solomon Actor: Edwin
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Cicily Actor: Miss Stuart

Song: In mainpiece Vocal Parts by Mrs Bannister, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Morton, Miss Morris, Mrs Kennedy, &c

79
27 August 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Public Advertiser, 22 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Charing-cross. 1st piece [1st time; prel i, by William Finney. MS: Larpent 635; not published]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Green Room

Afterpiece Title: The English Merchant

Performance Comment: Freeport-Aickin; Sir William Douglas-Bensley; Lord Falbridge-Bannister Jun.; Owen-Usher; La France-Baddeley; Spatter-Palmer; Lady Alton-Mrs Lloyd; Molly-Mrs Wells; Mrs Goodman-Mrs Poussin; Amelia-Miss Bannister (1st appearance on any stage) .
Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir William Douglas Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Owen Actor: Usher
Role: La France Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spatter Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Bannister

Afterpiece Title: The Sheep Shearing

Performance Comment: As17830820, but added: Countryman-Bannister .
Cast
Role: : Countryman Actor: Bannister
Role: Serjeant Actor: Wood
Role: Countryman Actor: Davies
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Wife Actor: Miss Morris
Role: : General Heartfree Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Harry Henpeckt Actor: Wilson
Role: Colonel Foible Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Doctor Puzzle Actor: Blissett
Role: Frill Actor: Egan
Role: Mr Cook Actor: Edwin
Role: Clump Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Mr Jacobs Actor: Barrett
Role: Farmer Flame Actor: Painter
Role: Postillion Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Maria Goodall Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Lady Henpeckt Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Trippit Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: . Principal Attendant Genius Actor: Miss Painter
Role: : Sir Walter Weathercock Actor: Wilson
Role: Edward Actor: Wood
Role: Degagee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Plume Actor: Blissett
Role: Coachman Actor: Massey
Role: Sheers Actor: Stevens
Role: Dennis Actor: Usher
Role: Black Actor: Kenny
Role: Motley Actor: Edwin
Role: Miss Hebe Wintertop Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Comfit Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Caroline Actor: Mrs Bannister. Painter, Ledger, Pierce are unassigned.
Role: Chrononhotonthologos Actor: Wilson
Role: Aldiborontiphoscophornio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bombardinian Actor: Blissett
Role: Herald Actor: Riley
Role: Captain of the Guards Actor: Massey
Role: Doctor Actor: Painter
Role: Cook Actor: Barrett
Role: King of the Fiddlers Actor: Gaudrey
Role: King of the Antipodes Actor: Rayman
Role: Rigdum Actor: Funnidos
Role: Funnidos Actor: Parsons
Role: Tatlanthe Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Maids of Honour Actor: Miss Morris, &c.
Role: Fadladinida Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: , Vocal and Rhetorical Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mum! Actor: Spencer
Role: Agreeable Companion in a Post Actor: Chaise-Egan
Role: Chaise Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Usher
Role: Dame Turton Actor: Edwin
Role: Goody Burton Actor: Wood
Role: Gammer Gurton Actor: Bannister
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Massey
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Head Boy of the Marine Society Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Officer in the Camp Actor: Wood
Role: Emperor of the Quacks Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Columbine Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Goddess of Health and Genius of Nonsense Actor: Miss Hooke

Song: End of Act I of mainpiece a favourite song by Miss George; End of Act IV Admiral Benbow by Bannister

Monologue: 1783 08 27 As 13 Aug. IMITATIONS. As 20 Aug

80
30 March 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Gazetteer, 16 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Hay-market. King Lear [announced on playbill of 29 Mar.] cannot be performed, on account of Henderson's Indisposition. Tickets for King Lear will be admitted. Receipts: #244 9s. 6d. (140/7/6; tickets: 104/2/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle Of Andalusia

Cast
Role: Catalina Actor: Mrs Chalmers
Role: Rapino Actor: Darley
Role: Don Felix Actor: Holman
Role: Colonel Briton Actor: Wroughton
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Quick
Role: Frederick Actor: Farren
Role: Don Lopez Actor: Fearon
Role: Gibby Actor: Wilson
Role: Soldier Actor: Helme
Role: Alguazil Actor: Jones
Role: Lissardo Actor: Edwin
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Role: Inis Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Violante Actor: Miss Younge

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Knights

Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Maxwell Actor: Thompson
Role: Invoice Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Bates
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister

Song: End of mainpiece September the Thirteenth proud Bourbon may mourn, from Gretna Green (composed by Dr Arnold) by Bannister

81
19 August 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bannister. Public Advertiser, 16 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bannister, No. 29, Bow-street, Covent Garden. 3rd piece: An Original, Whimsical, Operatical, Pantomimical, Farcical, Electrical, Naval, Military, Temporary, Local Extravaganza

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Sons Of Anacreon

Performance Comment: President (with an Imitative Song)-Bannister Jun.; the other Vocal Parts by Edwin, Wilson, Brett, Meadows, Davies, Gaudry, Bannister . the other Vocal Parts by Edwin, Wilson, Brett, Meadows, Davies, Gaudry, Bannister .
Cast
Role: President Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Cast
Role: : Corny Buttercup Actor: Edwin
Role: Horace Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cosey Actor: Baddeley
Role: Scout Actor: R. Palmer
Role: James Actor: Burton
Role: Old Barnavag Actor: Barrett
Role: Tweedel Actor: Lyons
Role: Billy Actor: Painter
Role: Old Codger Actor: Parsons
Role: Nancy Buttercup Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Neighborly Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Miss Barnavag Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Mrs Mummery Actor: Mrs Webb.

Afterpiece Title: The Genius of Nonsense

Performance Comment: Harlequin, Vocal and Rhetorical-Bannister Jun.; Ditto Mum!-Milbourn; Agreeable Companion in a Postchaise-Booth; Landlord-Usher; Dame Turton-Edwin; Goody Burton-Davies; Gammer Gurton-Bannister; Pantaloon-Burton; Clown-Delpini; Emperor of the Quacks-Bannister Jun. [i.e. doubled Harlequin]; Colombine-Mrs Goodwin; Ballad Singer-Mr Wewitzer; Genius of Nonsense-Miss Langrish .
Cast
Role: , Vocal and Rhetorical Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Ditto Mum! Actor: Milbourn
Role: Agreeable Companion in a Postchaise Actor: Booth
Role: Landlord Actor: Usher
Role: Dame Turton Actor: Edwin
Role: Goody Burton Actor: Davies
Role: Gammer Gurton Actor: Bannister
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Burton
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Emperor of the Quacks Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Goodwin
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Genius of Nonsense Actor: Miss Langrish

Song: In 1st piece capital Catches and Glees, selected from the most eminent Masters, with the celebrated Anacreontic Song by Bannister. imitations. End of 2nd piece, as17850726

82
01 April 1786 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bannister. Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by Leonard Macnally, based on A Mad World, My Masters, by Thomas Middleton. MS: Larpent 729; not published. Introduction by the author (Town and Country Magazine, June 1786, p. 328]. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre [composer unknown]. Morning Herald, 11 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bannister, No. 29, Bow-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #273 4s. 6d. (180/6/0; 7/9/6; tickets: 85/9/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day

Performance Comment: As17860201, but Antonio-Edwin; Susan-Mrs Bannister (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Figaro Actor: Wroughton
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Booth
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: The Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Brangin

Afterpiece Title: The April Fool; or, The Follies of a Night

Performance Comment: Characters by Johnstone, Wewitzer, Booth, Palmer, Cubitt, Quick; Mrs Martyr, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Town and Country Magazine, Apr. 1786, p. 176: Harebrain-Johnstone; Tricksey-Wewitzer; Cook-Booth; Scapegrace-Palmer; Tantrum-Cubitt; Sir Lavish Dupely-Quick; Glib-Mrs Martyr; Fanny-Mrs Bannister.] Preceded by a Speaking, Chanting, Singing, Poetical, Prosaical, Whimsical Introduction, in the Character of a Plagiary, by Edwin . Preceded by a Speaking, Chanting, Singing, Poetical, Prosaical, Whimsical Introduction, in the Character of a Plagiary, by Edwin .
Cast
Role: : Harebrain Actor: Johnstone
Role: Tricksey Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Cook Actor: Booth
Role: Scapegrace Actor: Palmer
Role: Tantrum Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sir Lavish Dupely Actor: Quick
Role: Glib Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Song: In the course of the evening Sweet Echo (from Comus) by Mrs Bannister

83
25 April 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. [Author of 1st Prologue unknown. 2nd Prologue by James Cobb.] Public Advertiser, 31 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., Frith-street, Soho. Receipts: #297 1s. 6d. (162.4.0; 13.13.6; 0.6.0; tickets: 120.18.0) (charge: #109 3s. 4d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Transformation; Or, The Manager An Actor In Spite Of Himself

Performance Comment: Clerville, Waiter, Hair@dresser, Musician, Machinist, Woman@dresser, Prompter, Poet, Publican-Bannister Jun.; Manager-Barrymore; Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Publican Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Manager Actor: Barrymore
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Strangers at Home

Cast
Role: Aldobrand Actor: Suett
Role: Alice Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Quaver Actor: Barrymore
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Thomas Actor: Phillimore
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17861213, but the Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: the Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Ward.
Role: Frolick Actor: Baddeley.
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Parsons
Role: Beaumont Actor: Williames
Role: Blunt Actor: Alfred
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Hopkins.

Song: End 2nd piece: Stand to your Guns-Bannister

Entertainment: After Singing: various Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical, -Bannister Jun

84
07 August 1787 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. Public Advertiser, 31 July: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., Frith-street, Soho. [Author of Prologue unknown.] 3rd piece [1st time; F 1, by James Cobb]. Public Advertiser, 24 Aug. 1787: This Day is published English Readings (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Transformation

Performance Comment: Cameleon-Bannister Jun.; Waiter-Bannister Jun.; Hair Dresser-Bannister Jun.; Musician-Bannister Jun.; Machinist-Bannister Jun.; Woman@dresser-Bannister Jun.; Prompter-Bannister Jun.; Publican-Bannister Jun.; Manager of the Fete-Johnson; Gentleman-R. Palmer; Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Cameleon Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Waiter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hair Dresser Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Musician Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Machinist Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woman@dresser Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Prompter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Publican Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Manager of the Fete Actor: Johnson
Role: Gentleman Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: As17870613 but Count Almaviva-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Honeycomb Actor: Barrett
Role: Scribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ledger Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Honeycomb Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Honeycomb Actor: Mrs Kemble

Afterpiece Title: English Readings

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., Wewitzer, Burton, Barret, Lawrence, Moss, Miss Francis, Miss Brangin, Mrs Webb. [Cast from text (C. Dilly, 1787): Bob Bootekin-Bannister Jun.; Stately-Wewitzer; Spatula-Burton [in text: Johnson (see17870822)]; Dismal-Barret; Captain Wilmot-Lawrence; Bootekin-Moss; Charlotte-Miss Francis; Kitty-Miss Brangin; Mrs Poplin-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Bob Bootekin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Stately Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Spatula Actor: Burton
Role: Dismal Actor: Barret
Role: Captain Wilmot Actor: Lawrence
Role: Bootekin Actor: Moss
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Mrs Poplin Actor: Mrs Webb.

Dance: End: a Pas de Deux Provencale-the two Miss Simonets

Entertainment: In the course of the Evening's Entertainments various Imitations-Bannister Jun

Ballet: End 3rd piece: a grand dance, never performed, Gli Schiavi per Amore. Bastiano Amazzagatta-young D'Egville; Mons. Perruque-young Giorgi; Don Berticco-George D'Egville; Mad. Neri-Miss Blanchet; Glinda-Miss DeCamp

Cast
Role: Bastiano Amazzagatta Actor: young D'Egville
Role: Perruque Actor: young Giorgi
Role: Don Berticco Actor: George D'Egville
Role: Neri Actor: Miss Blanchet
Role: Glinda Actor: Miss DeCamp.

85
20 August 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bannister. 2nd piece [1st time; INT I, by George Colman, elder]: A much admired Scene from The Genius of Nonsensev. Public Advertiser, 18 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bannister, No. 2, Frith-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement

Cast
Role: Lord Random Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Moss
Role: Melvil Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spruce Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Kit Crab Actor: Barrett
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Waiting Maids Actor: Mrs Poussin, Mrs Edwin
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Blade Bone; or, Agreeable Companion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Bannister Jun.; Landlord-Usher; Agreeable Companion-Moss.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Landlord Actor: Usher
Role: Agreeable Companion Actor: Moss.

Afterpiece Title: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner

Cast
Role: Mr Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Modish Actor: Davies
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbot
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Role: Emma Actor: Miss Collett.
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Mayor Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crazy Actor: Barrett
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Lyons
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: sic] Actor: Miss Brangin

Entertainment: Monologue Preceeding 1st piece: A Touch of the Times; or, The Humours of London-Bannister Jun

86
24 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. [Address by George Colman, ynger (European Magazine, Sept. 1791, p. 227).] Oracle, 19 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Haymarket. Receipts: #236 (Gazetteer, 5 Sept.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: King Henry-Bensley; Prince of Wales-Miss DeCamp; Duke of York-Miss Standen; King Richard-Bannister Jun. (1st appearance in that character, and for that night only); Richmond-Palmer; Buckingham-Williamson; Norfolk-Usher; Ratcliffe-Evatt; Catesby-Davies; Tressel-Bland; Oxford-Farley; Lieutenant-Cubitt; Stanley-Aickin; Blunt-Lyons; Tyrrel-Rock; Lord Mayor-Chapman; Forest-Ledger; Queen-Mrs Whitfield; Lady Anne-Mrs Kemble; Dutchess of York-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Standen
Role: King Richard Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Williamson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Usher
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Evatt
Role: Catesby Actor: Davies
Role: Tressel Actor: Bland
Role: Oxford Actor: Farley
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Cubitt
Role: Stanley Actor: Aickin
Role: Blunt Actor: Lyons
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Rock
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Chapman
Role: Forest Actor: Ledger
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Powell.

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: As17910805, but added to Major Sturgeon: O! what a chariing Thing's a Battle-Bannister; to Jerry Sneak What shall we have for Dinner Mrs Bond?-Bannister Jun.; Mob-_.
Cast
Role: what a chariing Thing's a Battle Actor: Bannister
Role: Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Usher
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Crispin Heeltap Actor: Burton
Role: Bruin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Lint Actor: Barrett
Role: Roger Actor: Farley
Role: Snuffle Actor: Lyons
Role: Mob Actor: Ledger, Abbott
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Mrs Powell.

Song: End: The Wolf-Bannister

Entertainment: Monologue. Before: Occasional Address-Palmer

Cast
Role: Occasional Address Actor: Palmer.

87
08 April 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. Afterpiece: By permission of G. Colman@Jun. Esq. [i.e. the holder of the copyright]. Morning Herald, 3 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho. Receipts: #486 17s. (227.2.6; 43.2.0; 2.2.0; tickets: 214.10.6) (charge: #126 0s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's The Pirates

Cast
Role: Don Altador Actor: Kelly
Role: Don Gasparo Actor: Suett
Role: Don Guillermo Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Captain of the Ship Actor: Benson
Role: Genariello Actor: Dignum
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Caulfield
Role: Cosmino Actor: Phillimore
Role: Blazio Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sotillo Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sailor Actor: Alfred
Role: Stefano Actor: Bland
Role: Donna Aurora Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fabulina Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Marietta Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Lazzaroni Actor: Banks, Fawcett, Cooke, Lyons
Role: Pirates Actor: Dubois, Whitmell, Nokes, Keys
Role: Vintagers Actor: Walker, Nicolini, Bidotti, Miss Brooker, Mrs Harris, Mrs Barrett, Mrs Haskey, Mrs Brigg, Miss Bourk
Role: Sailors Actor: Fairbrother, Maddocks, Webb, Bourk
Role: General Chorus Actor: Danby, Shaw, Welsh, Dorion, Brown, Dorion Jun., Mrs Shaw, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Edwin, Miss Gaudry, Miss Kirton.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Sir Felix Friendly-Suett; Compton-Bannister; Eugene-Dignum; Chicane-Benson; Lingo-Bannister Jun.; Thomas-Burton; John-Bland; Stump-Alfred; Cudden-Banks; Laura-Mrs Crouch; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Edwin; Fringe-Mrs Edwards; Cowslip-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Suett
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Eugene Actor: Dignum
Role: Chicane Actor: Benson
Role: Lingo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: John Actor: Bland
Role: Stump Actor: Alfred
Role: Cudden Actor: Banks
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Bland.

Dance: As17921121, but The Dances-Miss _Prevot

Song: In the course of the Evening The Little Farthing Rushlight-Bannister Jun

88
07 May 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. [In mainpiece the playbill retains Mrs Bland as Ariel , but "Ariel was, on account of the sudden indisposition of Mrs Bland, read by Miss Heard" (Diary, 8 May). Miss Heard may also have substituted for Mrs Bland in the afterpiece.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by James Cobb, for whose authorship see Kemble Mem. Larpent MS 982; not published]. Public Advertiser, 2 May: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Charing Cross. Receipts: #227 8s. (95.17; 7.5; tickets: 124.6) (charge: #90 2s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At Hay The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17921213, but Ferdinand-Barrymore; Caliban-Bannister; Hyppolito-Miss Collins; Ariel read by-Miss Heard; Miranda-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Barrymore
Role: Caliban Actor: Bannister
Role: Hyppolito Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Ariel read by Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Role: Prospero Actor: Bensley
Role: Alonzo Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Maddocks
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Powell.

Afterpiece Title: Fortune's Wheel

Performance Comment: Characters-Bannister Jun., Caulfield, Suett, Dignum, Bland, Wewitzer, Waldron, Fawcett, Phillimore, Hollingsworth, Maddocks, Alfred, Webb, Lyons, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Bland, Miss Heard. [Larpent MS lists the parts: Sir Harry Harebrain , Lord George , Mr Curl , Hawser , Papillot , Ishmael , Pillage , Balance , John , Clinker , Scoredouble , Clod , Mrs Curl , Sophia Curl , Miss Broadhem .]Larpent MS lists the parts: Sir Harry Harebrain , Lord George , Mr Curl , Hawser , Papillot , Ishmael , Pillage , Balance , John , Clinker , Scoredouble , Clod , Mrs Curl , Sophia Curl , Miss Broadhem .]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Bannister Jun., Caulfield, Suett, Dignum, Bland, Wewitzer, Waldron, Fawcett, Phillimore, Hollingsworth, Maddocks, Alfred, Webb, Lyons, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Bland, Miss Heard.

Song: In: Vocal Parts, as17921213, Sedgwick, _Kelly, Mrs +Crouch; Masque of Neptune and Amphitrite, as17930102 In course of Evening: +The Little Farthing Rushlight-Bannister Jun

89
16 April 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 1st piece: 1st Time at this Theatre. 2nd piece: By permission of G. Colman, Esq. [as owner of the copyright]. Morning Chronicle, 26 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho. Receipts: #681 2s. (392.3.6; 57.18.0; 7.17.6; tickets: 223.3.0) (charge: #211 14s. 5d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Performance Comment: Duke Murcia-King; Marquis Almanza-Wroughton; Count Valentia-Bannister Jun.; Seville-Maddocks; Granada-Trueman; Peasant-Aickin; Marchioness Merida-Mrs Goodall; Amanthis-Mrs Jordan; An Occasional Address by Henry Bunbury, Esq.-Mrs Jordan. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Duke Murcia Actor: King
Role: Marquis Almanza Actor: Wroughton
Role: Count Valentia Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Seville Actor: Maddocks
Role: Granada Actor: Trueman
Role: Peasant Actor: Aickin
Role: Marchioness Merida Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Amanthis Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Lingo (for that night only)-Bannister Jun.; Sir Felix Friendly-Suett; Compton-Bannister; Eugene-Dignum; Chicane-Phillimore; Laura-Miss Leak; Fringe-Miss DeCamp; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Booth; Cowslip-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Lingo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Suett
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Eugene Actor: Dignum
Role: Chicane Actor: Phillimore
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Fringe Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Jordan

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: Sir Rowland-Barrymore; Lord Alford-Dignum; Walter-Bannister Jun.; Apathy-Suett; Gabriel-Benson; Oliver-Caulfield; Boy-Master Menage; Lady Helen-Miss DeCamp; Josephine-Miss Leak; Winifred-Mrs Booth; Girl-Miss Menage.
Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: Benson
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Boy Actor: Master Menage
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Josephine Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Menage.

Song: In course 2nd piece: The Little Farthing Rushlight-Bannister Jun

90
06 March 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander's Feast, With Coronation Anthems

Music: First Violin-Mr Ximene; with a Solo on the Violincello-Mr Janson, lately arrived from Paris, (Who has never performed in Public in England)

91
07 October 1768 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By special Licence from the Lord Chamberlain. For One Night Only. Benefit for Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Busy Body Actor: Vernon
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Davis
Role: Charles Actor: Gardner
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Weston
Role: Sir Jealous Traffick Actor: Lewis
Role: Whisper Actor: Sharpless
Role: Drawer Actor: Jacobs
Role: Butler Actor: Lings
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs White
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Jefferies.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Performance Comment: Squire-Mahoon; Thomas-Bannister; Dorcas-Mrs Dorman; Sally-Mrs Baddeley.
Cast
Role: Squire Actor: Mahoon
Role: Thomas Actor: Bannister
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Dorman
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Baddeley.

Music: IV: Concerto-Barthelemon; End: Imitations-Bannister

92
16 April 1771 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17710311 but Macheath-Bannister.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Bannister.
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Kear
Role: Beggar Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Wheeler
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ackman
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pope
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Mrs King
Role: To Conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: As17710314 but Cadwallader-Bannister; first time in that character on this Stage. Original Prologue=-_.
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Vamp Actor: Moody, first time that stage
Role: Young Cape Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Sprightly Actor: Packer
Role: Poet Actor: Parsons
Role: Robin Actor: Keen
Role: Printer's Devil Actor: J. Burton
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Burton
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Bransby

Dance: II: A Comic Dance-, as17701025, but the children here named as Miss Ross, Miss Armstrong

Entertainment: End Opera: A Variety of Imitations-Bannister

93
18 July 1771 @ Mary-le-Bone Gardens

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. Tickets 3s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Serva Padrona

Performance Comment: As17710523. Old Woman-Bannister; other parts-Reinhold, Mrs Thompson.
Cast
Role: Old Woman Actor: Bannister
Role: other parts Actor: Reinhold, Mrs Thompson.
Role: Parts Actor: Reinhold, Bannister, Mrs Thomson.

Entertainment: Singing-Miss Thomas, Miss Harper, Miss Esser, who will accompany her songs on a Violin; For that night only Singing by Mrs Baddeley; Musical Imitations, a favourite Song O What a Charming Thing's a Battle-Bannister; By Particular desire With Horns and With Hounds-Mrs Thompson

94
31 August 1773 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: As17730811, but Smirk, Shift-Bannister (this night only); Transfer-Weston; Mrs Cole-A Young Gentleman, first time on any stage.
Cast
Role: Shift Actor: Bannister
Role: Transfer Actor: Weston
Role: Mrs Cole Actor: A Young Gentleman, first time on any stage.
Role: the Minor Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir William Actor: Lloyd
Role: Sir Richard Actor: Howard
Role: Loader Actor: Davis
Role: Dick Actor: Jacobs
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Ambrose.
Role: Minor Actor: Aickin

Afterpiece Title: The Tobacconist

Cast
Role: Abel Drugger Actor: Weston
Role: Subtle Actor: Aickin
Role: Face Actor: Fearon
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Lloyd
Role: Knowlife Actor: Courtney
Role: Headlong Actor: Ward
Role: Doll Actor: Miss Platt.

Monologue: 1773 8 31 Interlude. Piety in Pattens. As 23 Aug

Song: II: O What a Charming Thing's a Battle-Bannister

Dance: As17730823

95
06 September 1774 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Bannister; Peachum-Aickin; Lockit-Wilson; Mat-Fearon; Ben Budge-Carpenter; Beggar-Lloyd; Filch-Burton; first time; Diana Trapes-Weston, first time in that part; Lucy-Mrs Thompson; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Johnston; Jenny-Miss Ambrose; Mrs Coaxer-Miss Platt; Polly-Mrs Jewell; A double hornpipe-; To conclude with a Country Dance-the Characters.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Bannister
Role: Peachum Actor: Aickin
Role: Lockit Actor: Wilson
Role: Mat Actor: Fearon
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Carpenter
Role: Beggar Actor: Lloyd
Role: Filch Actor: Burton
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Weston, first time in that part
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Jewell
Role: A double hornpipe Actor:
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the Characters.

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Portsmouth

Cast
Role: with Prologue Actor: Weston.
Role: Parts Actor: Weston, Jacobs, Kennedy, Lloyd, Everard, Fearon, Mrs Fearon, Owenson, Follett, Bannister, Miss Platt, Mrs Jewell.

Monologue: An Interlude,Piety in Pattens. As 1 June, but Mrs Candy-Mrs Love

Cast
Role: Mrs Candy Actor: Mrs Love.

Entertainment: After the Interlude: Abel Drugger's Return-Weston, as17740829; Imitations-Bannister

Dance: Giorgi's Scholars

96
07 September 1775 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: MacHeath-Bannister; Peachum-Aickin; Lockit-Wilson; Mat-Griffith; Filch-Weston; Lucy-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Love; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Gardner; Diana Trapes-Mrs Williams; Jenny-Miss Ambrose; Polly-Miss Weller; In Act III a Hornpipe; To conclude with a Dance-the Characters.
Cast
Role: MacHeath Actor: Bannister
Role: Peachum Actor: Aickin
Role: Lockit Actor: Wilson
Role: Mat Actor: Griffith
Role: Filch Actor: Weston
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Williams
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Weller
Role: To conclude with a Dance Actor: the Characters.

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Bannister, Wilson, Weston, Mrs Love, Miss Weller.

Dance: A Tambourine Dance-

Entertainment: End: A Variety of Imitations-Hutton, Bannister

Related Works
Related Work: Musick; or, A Parley of Instruments Author(s): John Bannister

97
17 August 1781 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School Of Shakespeare

Performance Comment: ACT I. Filial Piety, as17810807 ACT II. Parental Tenderness, as17810807, but Gloster-Miss Francis; [ACT III. Ambition, as17810807 ACT IV. Love, in the Tomb Scenev in Romeo and Juliet [parts of V. i and iii]. Romeo-Bannister Jun.; Friar Lawrence-Gardner; Capulet-Webb; Apothecary-Barrett; Paris-R. Palmer; Montague-Massey; Juliet-Mrs Cargill (1st appearance in Tragedy).
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Romeo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Gardner
Role: Capulet Actor: Webb
Role: Apothecary Actor: Barrett
Role: Paris Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Montague Actor: Massey
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Digges
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Gadshill Actor: Ledger
Role: Carriers Actor: Stevens, Barrett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Clarence Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Prince John Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Gardner
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Davis
Role: Attendant Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Shylock Actor: Digges
Role: Antonio Actor: Gardner
Role: Bassanio Actor: Staunton
Role: Duke Actor: Usher
Role: Gratiano Actor: Lamash
Role: Salanio Actor: Davis
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Hamlet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: King Actor: Gardner
Role: Polonius Actor: Wilson
Role: Ghost Actor: Staunton
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Digges
Role: Surry Actor: Aickin
Role: Suffolk Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Chamberlain Actor: Egan
Role: Norfolk Actor: Davis
Role: Cromwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: Usher.

Afterpiece Title: The Young Actor

Performance Comment: In which various Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical,-Bannister, Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Vocal and Rhetorical, Actor: Bannister, Bannister Jun.

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bannister, Wilson, Wood, Blissett, Massey, Ledger, Edwin, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from playbill of 28 June 1780: Captain Wilson-Bannister; Major Benbow-Wilson; Captain Greville-Wood; Justice Benbow-Blissett; Kilderkin-Massey; Ned-Ledger; Tipple-Edwin; Eliza-Miss Harper.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Bannister, Wilson, Wood, Blissett, Massey, Ledger, Edwin, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from playbill of 28 June 1780: Captain Wilson-Bannister
Role: Captain Wilson Actor: Bannister
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Wilson
Role: Captain Greville Actor: Wood
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Blissett
Role: Kilderkin Actor: Massey
Role: Ned Actor: Ledger
Role: Tipple Actor: Edwin
Role: Eliza Actor: Miss Harper.

Entertainment: Cento, as17810807

Cast
Role: Actor: Bannister Jun.

Song: End I of 1st piece: Admiral Benbow (in the character of a Sailor)-Bannister; End III: Moderation and Alteration-Edwin

98
24 May 1783 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Trew
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Whitfield
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Mahon
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Hephestion Actor: Davies
Role: Clytus Actor: Clarke
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Hunter
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Morton

Afterpiece Title: The Golden Pippin

Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reinhold
Role: Paris Actor: Mattocks
Role: Momus Actor: Quick
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Pallas Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Adcock
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Martyr

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece Diversion a-la-Mode, as17821211, in which The Devonshire Minuet, as17821129, and variety of new Quadrilles, composed by Harris; End of Act iv, as17820925; End of mainpiece new Dance, composed by Harris, The Rival Nymphs, by Byrne, Ratchford, Harris, Mrs Ratchford, Miss Byrne, Miss Matthews

Song: As17821227, but Mrs Bannister [i.e. formerly Miss Harper (see17830129)]; omitted: Bannister

Performance Comment: e. formerly Miss Harper (see17830129)]; omitted: Bannister .

99
24 April 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Which Is The Man

Cast
Role: ut Clarinda Actor: Mrs Morton

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Cast
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Booth
Role: Captain Greville Actor: Brett
Role: Captain Wilson Actor: Reinhold
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Fearon
Role: Ned Actor: Stevens
Role: Kilderkin Actor: Thompson
Role: Putty Actor: Painter
Role: Tipple Actor: Edwin
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Bannister

Song: End of Act II of mainpiece When Pboebus the tops of the bills does adorn by Reinhold and Mrs Kennedy; End of Act ni Poor ThomasDay by Edwin, Brett, Bannister; End of Act IV Mad Tom by Reinhold; End of mainpiece Hark! the Lark at Heav'n's Gate sings, and What shall be have who kill'd the Deer?, both by Master Bartleman, Bannister, Brett, Davies, Mrs Kennedy

Performance Comment: the Lark at Heav'n's Gate sings, and What shall be have who kill'd the Deer?, both by Master Bartleman, Bannister, Brett, Davies, Mrs Kennedy .
Related Works
Related Work: Musick; or, A Parley of Instruments Author(s): John Bannister

100
05 September 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bannister, being her Last Appearance on the Stage. [Address by George Colman, ynger (Thespian Magazine, Oct. 1792, p. 102.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Mogul Tale

Cast
Role: The Mogul Actor: Williamson
Role: Johnny Atkins Actor: Parsons
Role: Dr Pedant Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Omar Actor: Evatt
Role: Zapphira Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Irene Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Sheba Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Kemble.

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Cast
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb.
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Cubitt
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Wilson
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Count Louis Actor: Bland
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: The little farthing rushlight Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Crazy Actor: Barrett
Role: Godina Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Role: Sheepface Actor: Barrett.
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Powell.
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Menage.
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Evatt
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Bland
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: La Varenne Actor: Williamson
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Drummer Actor: Edwin
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Cubitt
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bannister, Mrs Bland, Mrs Masters, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Edwin
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Whitlock
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Farley
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Fontenelle.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Barrett.
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Lingo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: John Actor: Bland
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Kemble.

Entertainment: Monologue End 2nd piece: a Serio, Comic, Poetic Paraphrase on Shakespear's Seven Ages-King; End 3rd piece: Occasional Farewell Address-Mrs Bannister