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201
03 February 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by George Duke of Buckingham. Never perform'd there before. Tis hop'd no Gentleman will take it ill if they are not admitted behind the Scenes, it being impossible to go through the Performance, if the Passages are not kept clear. Tickets at 4s., 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d. [prices repeated for the run of this play]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Giffard
Role: Smith Actor: W. Giffard
Role: two Kings of Brentford Actor: Vaughan, Clough
Role: Prince Pretty@man Actor: Marshall
Role: Volscius Actor: Peterson
Role: Drawcansir Actor: Paget
Role: Thunder and Lightning Actor: Dunstall, Miss Naylor
Role: Serjeants at Arms Actor: the Comedians
Role: the facetious Grand Dance Actor: the Whole Company
Role: King Phiz Actor: Julian
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Yates
Role: Amaryllis Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Chloris Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Pallas Actor: Blakes
Role: Parthenope Actor: Miss E. Hippisley
Role: With the total Eclipse of the Sun and Moon Actor:
Role: the part of Sol Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Luna Actor: Stitchbury
Role: Orbis Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Likewise Mr Bayes's Representation of a Grand Thea Actor:
Role: With Dancing Actor: , Scenes, Machines, Habits, other proper Decorations.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Dance: As17420115

202
07 October 1742 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by George, Duke of Buckingham. Perform'd to a very numerous and crowded Audience. (Daily Advertiser, 8 Oct.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Mills
Role: Smith Actor: Berry
Role: other characters Actor: Macklin, Havard, Yates, Blakes, Neale, Morgan, Arthur, Green, Turbutt, Winstone, Mrs Cross, Miss Minors, Miss Cibber, Mrs Ridout, Wright, Woodburn, Gray, Leigh
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Beard, Lowe, Raftor, Ray
Role: With the Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's Ne Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Song: I: Songs-Beard

Music: III: Concerto-Veracini

Dance: II: Peasant Dance, as17420921; IV: Tyrolean Dance, as17420921

203
18 May 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Altered from [The Artful Wife, by William? Taverner. [1st time; C 3, by George Colman elder. Not in Larpent MS; not published; synopsis of plot in London Chronicle, 20 May. Public Advertiser, 19 May, notes that the Prologue was the same as that spoken on 15 May 1777. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Servants to keep Places are to be at the door in Suffolk-street by Five o'clock. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. On account of the Performers employed at other Theatres the second Night of Representation cannot be till Thursday, the 21st inst. [On this night, the 18th, Baddeley's name is in the playbills at both dl and hay.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Female Chevalier

Cast
Role: Sir Harry Freelove Actor: Palmer
Role: Ned Winworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Servants Actor: Baddeley, Massey, Davis, Kenny, Silvester
Role: Young Upstart Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Stockwell Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Upstart Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Walton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: with Alterations, Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Female Chevalier Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Piety in Pattens

Cast
Role: Butler Actor: Parsons
Role: The Squire Actor: Lamash
Role: Mrs Candy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Pattens Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Dance: End I: The Merry Lasses-(see17780529); End: Provencalle Dance-Master and Miss Byrn

204
17 August 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 1, by John O'Keeffe and George Colman, the elder. Synopsis of action in Public Advertiser, 20 Aug.]: The Music by Dr Arnold. The Scenes by Rooker. Books of the Songs [T. Cadell] to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The East Indian

Cast
Role: : Colonel Errwood Actor: Palmer
Role: Edmonds Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Johnson Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Johnson Actor: Gardner
Role: Cecil Actor: Wilson
Role: Landlord Actor: Webb
Role: Simpson Actor: Usher
Role: Danford Actor: Staunton
Role: Chairman Actor: Egan
Role: Savage Actor: Bensley
Role: Mrs Cecil Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Nancy Johnson Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Emma Cecil Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mrs Johnson Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Harriet Sidney Actor: Mrs Bulkley. Swords is unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Teague; or, The Giant's Causeway

Cast
Role: Harlequin Teague Actor: Egan
Role: Teague Harlequin Actor: Spencer
Role: Italian Merchant Actor: Massey
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Old Woman and Dr Caterpillar Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Dripping Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Dripping Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lieutenant of Press Gang Actor: Edwin
Role: Farmer Furrow Actor: Gardner
Role: Dame Furrow Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Landlord of the Horns at Highgate Actor: Wilson
Role: Catcall Actor: Wood
Role: Sailor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Man with two Heads Actor: Bannister
Role: Giant of the Causeway Actor: Master Brett
Role: Genius of Ireland Actor: Brett
Role: Anchor Smiths Actor: Darley, Dorion, Burton, Brett
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Morris. With a Ranelagh Masquerade. Characters out of character: Fighting Quakers-Barrett, Kenny
Role: Fighting Quakers Actor: Barrett, Kenny
Role: Disinterested Lawyer Actor: Gardner
Role: Humane Scalper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Harlequin with one Leg Actor: Spencer
Role: Fainting Butcher Actor: Painter
Role: Reviving Death Actor: Collins
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Teague; or, The Giant's Causeway Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: Afterpiece to conclude with a Grand Ballet, in Spanish Characters, by Giorgi, Byrn, Miss Byrn, Sga Vidini, and others

205
April 1689 @ Drury Lane Theatre or Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Haines. Mr Haynes His Recantation-Prologue Upon his first Appearance on the Stage After His Return from Rome.
Role: His Recantation Actor: Prologue Upon his first Appearance on the Stage After His Return from Rome.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

206
21 October 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Jefferson
Role: Smith Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Others Actor: Weston, Baddeley, Palmer, Parsons, Moody, Rooker, Miss Collett, W. Palmer, Hurst, Jacobs, Bransby, Fawcett, Wheeler, Ackman, Kear, Keen, Johnston, Wrighten, Griffith, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies, Miss Ambrose
Role: With the additional Reinforcements of Mr Bayes's N Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Cast
Role: Lint Actor: Castle
Role: Sir Jacob Actor: Waldron.
Role: Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Bruin Actor: Griffith
Role: Sneak Actor: Weston
Role: Heel Tap Actor: Bransby
Role: Roger Actor: Messink
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Miss Pope.

207
21 July 1787 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Cast
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Oakly Actor: Bensley
Role: Major Oakly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Russet Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: Burton
Role: Captain O'Cutter Actor: Davies
Role: Paris Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tom Actor: Barret
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Freelove Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Woollery
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Browne; Spirit-R. Palmer; Brothers-Lawrence, Lyons; Bacchanals-Davies, Meadows, Mathews, Chapman; The Lady (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by Forster)-Mrs Bannister; Sabrina-Miss Cranford; Pastoral Nymph-Mrs Forster; Bacchants-Mrs Edwards; Euphrosyne, 1st Bacchant-Miss George.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Browne
Role: Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Brothers Actor: Lawrence, Lyons
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Davies, Meadows, Mathews, Chapman
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: 1st Bacchant Actor: Miss George.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): George Colman, the elder

208
31 July 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Iliff
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Moss
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Argus Actor: Reeve
Role: Tallboy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Notary Actor: Burton
Role: Alcade Actor: Chapman
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Portrait

Performance Comment: Leander-Davies; Pantaloon-Reeve; Columbine-Mrs Iliff; Isabella-Miss George.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Davies
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Reeve
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss George.
Related Works
Related Work: The Portrait Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Entertainment: Imitations End: Theatrical Imitations Serious, Comic, Vocal, and Rhetorical,-Rees; Duologue End afterpiece: Hobby@Horses Describing the Statesman's Hobby, the Ladies' Hobby, the Lawyer's Hobby, the Physician's Hobby, the Manager's Hobby, and R. Palmer's own Hobby,-R. Palmer, Iliff

Cast
Role: almer's own Hobby, Actor: R. Palmer, Iliff.

209
06 November 1746 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Ryan
Role: Smith Actor: Cashell
Role: Kings of Brentford Actor: Arthur, Morgan
Role: Prince Prettyman Actor: Havard
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Hippisley
Role: Prince Volscius Actor: Gibson
Role: Physician Actor: Rosco
Role: Drawcansir Actor: Dunstall
Role: General Actor: Ridout
Role: Tom Thimble Actor: James
Role: Thunder Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Lightning Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Sun Actor: Bencraft
Role: Moon Actor: Leveridge
Role: Earth Actor: Roberts
Role: Amarillis Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Chloris Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Pallas Actor: Woodward
Role: Two Sing song Dancing Spirits Actor: Mrs Lampe, Miss Young
Role: Serjeants at Arms Actor: the rest of the comedians
Role: With all the Music Actor:
Role: Songs Actor:
Role: Dances Actor:
Role: Scenes Actor:
Role: The vocal parts Actor: Leveridge, Bencraft, Roberts, Mrs Lampe, Miss Young
Role: Also an Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's new Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Cast
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Coupee Actor: Woodward.

210
21 May 1753 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Smith Actor: Burton
Role: Johnson Actor: Palmer
Role: others Actor: Yates, Lacey, Havard, Taswell, Blakes, Shuter
Role: With an additional reinforcement of Mr Bayes' New Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Afterpiece Title: The Genii

Cast
Role: Dances Actor: Mlle Auretti, _Ferrere.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: other parts Actor: Shuter, Blakes, Leviez, Little Swiss, Master Simson, Miss Minors, Mlle Mariet
Role: Dances Actor: Devisse, Ferrere, Mlle Auguste

211
14 September 1767 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Shuter
Role: Smith Actor: Clarke
Role: Johnson Actor: Dyer
Role: Others Actor: Dunstall, Gibson, Perry, Davis, Dibdin, DuBellamy, Gardner, Bennet, Morgan, Barrington, R. Smith, Holtom, Cushing, Legg, Redman, Wignell, Baker, Mrs DuBellamy, Miss Pearce, Miss Mills, Miss Ford
Role: With additional Reinforcements of Mr Bayes's New R Actor:
Role: a New Occasional Prologue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Massey, 1st appearance that stage
Role: Leander Actor: R. Smith
Role: James Actor: Quick
Role: Harry Actor: Holtom
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Helme
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Green.

212
01 September 1800 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by the younger George Colman]: To conclude with a View of the Camp near Windsorv. A Military Overture, and the New Musick composed by Dr Arnold. The Scenery painted by S. Whitmore. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [For Colman's borrowing of the character of Caleb Quotem, see 6 July 1798.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Point Of Honour

Cast
Role: Megrim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Demisou Actor: Palmer
Role: James Actor: Wathen
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

Afterpiece Title: The Review; or, The Wags of Windsor

Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Suett, Farley, Johnstone, Emery, Fawcett, Trueman, Chippendale, Atkins, Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Mountain, Miss DeCamp, Miss Leserve
Role: Mr Deputy Bull Actor: Suett
Role: Beaugard Actor: Farley
Role: Looney Mactwolter Actor: Johnstone
Role: John Lump Actor: Emery
Role: Caleb Quotem Actor: Fawcett
Role: Charles Williams Actor: Trueman
Role: Dubbs Actor: Chippendale
Role: Serjeant Actor: Atkins
Role: Grace Gaylove Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Phoebe Whitethorn Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Martha Actor: Miss Leserve Chorusses-Abbot, Sawyer, Little, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Fisher, Dibble, Aylmer, Thomas, Willoughby.
Role: Miss Leserve Chorusses Actor: Abbot, Sawyer, Little, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Fisher, Dibble, Aylmer, Thomas, Willoughby.
Related Works
Related Work: The Review; or, The Wags of Windsor Author(s): George Colman, the younger

213
19 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; co 3, by George Colman, the younger. Prologue by George Colman, the elder (Colman, Prose, III, 252)]: The new Airs, and a New Overture by Dr Arnold. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [One of the songs, beginning "Adzooks, old Crusty," sung by Edwin, is set to the tune of Yankee Doodle, and in the musical score (Harrison, 1784) it is so entitled. This is believed to be the first time this song, as it is now sung, appeared in print.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Two To One

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bannister, Wilson, Bannister Jun., Barrett, Swords, Baddeley, Davies, Edwin; Miss George, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1784): Young Townly-Palmer; Captain Dupely-Bannister; Dupely-Wilson; Beaufort-Bannister Jun.; Postboy-Barrett; Waiter-Swords; Sir ThomasTownly-Baddeley; Crape-Davies; Dicky Ditto-Edwin; Servant-Ledger; Tippet-Miss George; Charlotte-Mrs Bannister.] New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 25 Aug.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 25 Aug.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Young Townly Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain Dupely Actor: Bannister
Role: Dupely Actor: Wilson
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Postboy Actor: Barrett
Role: Waiter Actor: Swords
Role: Sir ThomasTownly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Crape Actor: Davies
Role: Dicky Ditto Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss George
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Two to One Author(s): George Colman, the younger
Related Work: Poor Old Haymarket; or, Two Sides of the Gutter!!! Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Tobacconist

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 Bulkley
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: : Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Tipperary Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Painter
Role: Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.

214
09 July 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by George Colman, the younger. MS: Larpent 704; not published; synopsis of plot in Universal Magazine, July 1785, p. 38. Prologue by the author; Epilogue by Edward Topham (European Magazine, July 1785, pp. 70-71)]: The Overture and New Airs compos'd by Dr Arnold. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Turk, And No Turk

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Edwin, Bannister, Bannister Jun., Williamson, Burton, Parsons; Mrs Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss George. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1785): Presto-Edwin; Sir Roger Ramble-Bannister; Matt Moneo-Bannister Jun.; Young Ramble-Williamson; Waiter-Burton; Sir Simon Simple-Parsons; Emily-Mrs Bannister; Lady Simple-Mrs Webb; Fib-Miss George.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Wells (in the Character of Cowslip [in The Agreeable Surprise]). [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 25 Aug.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Wells (in the Character of Cowslip [in The Agreeable Surprise]). [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 25 Aug.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Presto Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Roger Ramble Actor: Bannister
Role: Matt Moneo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Ramble Actor: Williamson
Role: Waiter Actor: Burton
Role: Sir Simon Simple Actor: Parsons
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Lady Simple Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fib Actor: Miss George.
Related Works
Related Work: Turk, and No Turk Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail

Cast
Role: : Current Actor: Palmer
Role: Padlock Actor: Gardner
Role: Finette Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Almadine Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

215
04 August 1787 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by George Colman ynger]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, new Airs, and Accompaniments by Dr Arnold [partly adapted from Paisiello]. The Scenes painted by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 5 Sept. 1787: This Day is published Inkle and Yarico (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Edwin, Bannister Jun., Usher, Gardner, Burton, Johnson, Baddeley, Davies, Swords, Painter, Meadows, Lyons, Ledger, Farley, Parsons, Miss George, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Forster, Mrs Bannister. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson [1787], and playbill of 23 June 1788: Trudge-Edwin; Inkle-Bannister Jun.; Planters-Usher, Gardner, Johnson; Medium-Baddeley; Campley-Davies; Sailors-Painter, Ledger; Mate-Meadows; Waiter-Farley; Sir Christopher Curry-Parsons; Wowski-Miss George; Yarico-Mrs Kemble; Patty-Mrs Forster; Narcissa-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Cast
Role: Trudge Actor: Edwin
Role: Inkle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, Gardner, Johnson
Role: Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Campley Actor: Davies
Role: Sailors Actor: Painter, Ledger
Role: Mate Actor: Meadows
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Parsons
Role: Wowski Actor: Miss George
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: unassigned Actor: Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Related Works
Related Work: Inkle and Yarico Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Cast
Role: Heartly Actor: Williamson
Role: Clackit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Clackit Actor: Moss
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Woollery.

216
11 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 3, by George Colman ynger]: With new Musick, Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Musick with a new Overture by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Rooker. Books of the Songs, Chorusses, &c., to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham; Or, Days Of Old

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Edwin, Bannister, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Davies, Moss, Iliff, Gardner, Barrett, Burton, Chapman, Usher, Johnson, Milbourn, Painter, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Mrs Goodall, Mrs Kemble; Other Vocal Parts-Reeve, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott, Hobler, Mathews, Guishard, Vincent, Aylmer, Shaw, Linton, Dorion, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Edwards, Miss Francis, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Cranford, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (Longman et al], 1808), and playbill of 15 June 1790: Gregory Gubbins-Edwin; +Robbers-Bannister, Davies, Chapman, Rees, Mathews, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott; +Barton-Aickin; +La Varenne-Williamson; +Corporal-Baddeley; +Fool-R. Palmer; +Drummer-Moss; +Nobleman-Iliff; +Marquis of Montague-Gardner; +Fifer-Barrett; +Male Villagers-Burton, Painter; +Soldiers-Usher, Milbourn, Ledger; +Duke of Somerset-Johnson; +Gondibert-Bannister Jun.; +Prince of Wales-Miss Gaudry [see17890813]; +Adeline-Mrs Goodall; +Margaret-Mrs Kemble; +Female Singing Villagers-Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Edwin, Bannister, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Davies, Moss, Iliff, Gardner, Barrett, Burton, Chapman, Usher, Johnson, Milbourn, Painter, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Mrs Goodall, Mrs Kemble
Role: Other Vocal Parts Actor: Reeve, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott, Hobler, Mathews, Guishard, Vincent, Aylmer, Shaw, Linton, Dorion, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Edwards, Miss Francis, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Cranford, Mrs Bannister.
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Edwin
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Chapman, Rees, Mathews, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: Williamson
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Drummer Actor: Moss
Role: Nobleman Actor: Iliff
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Gardner
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Male Villagers Actor: Burton, Painter
Role: Soldiers Actor: Usher, Milbourn, Ledger
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Johnson
Role: Gondibert Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Gaudry
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Female Singing Villagers Actor: Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner

Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Old Meanwell Actor: Kemble
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Iliff
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Heard
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Johnson
Role: Mr Bentley Actor: Williamson
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Elizabeth Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Miss Prideaux
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Castruccino Actor: Chambers
Role: Knife Grinder Actor: Reeve
Role: Young Quaver Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Cries Actor: Chapman, Abbott, Johnson, Mathews
Role: Castrucchina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Piccolini Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Milk Girl Actor: Miss George
Role: Cries Actor: Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Powell.

217
01 June 1767 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George-Cautherly; Thorowgood-Havard; Uncle-Burton; Trueman-Packer; Blunt-Ackman; Maria-Mrs Palmer; Lucy-Mrs Bennet; Millwood-Mrs Hopkins; In Act I, Song-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: George Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Havard
Role: Uncle Actor: Burton
Role: Trueman Actor: Packer
Role: Blunt Actor: Ackman
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Song Actor: Mrs Vincent.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Register Office

Cast
Role: Le Brush Actor: King
Role: Gulwell Actor: Packer
Role: Harwood Actor: Aickin
Role: Irishman Actor: Moody
Role: Frenchman Actor: Baddeley
Role: Scotchman Actor: Love
Role: Frankly Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Mills
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Williams Actor: Ackman
Role: Lord Brilliant Actor: Fawcett
Role: Trickit Actor: Fox.

Dance: End: Double Hornpipe-Walker, Miss Tetley

Entertainment: BBucks Have at Ye All-J. Palmer

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18 September 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-a Gentleman who never appeared on any stage; Thorogood-Berry; Trueman-Blakes; Uncle-Bridges; Blunt-James; Maria-Mrs Ward; Lucy-Mrs Green; Millwood-Mrs Pritchard; In Act I, Singing-Master Mattocks.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: a Gentleman who never appeared on any stage
Role: Thorogood Actor: Berry
Role: Trueman Actor: Blakes
Role: Uncle Actor: Bridges
Role: Blunt Actor: James
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Singing Actor: Master Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: Bridges
Role: Mercury Actor: Beard
Role: Charon Actor: Winstone
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Woodward
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Yates
Role: Old Man Actor: Shuter
Role: Tattoo Actor: Marr
Role: Mrs Tattoo Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Clive.

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26 December 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Ross for the first time; Millwood-Mrs Pritchard; Maria-Mrs Ward; Lucy-Miss Minors; Thorowgood-Berry; Truman-Blakes.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Ross for the first time
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Berry
Role: Truman Actor: Blakes.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Ranger

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Other characters Actor: Blakes, Shuter, Vaughan, Atkins, Costollo, Mrs Bennet, Mad Mariet, Miss Minors, Mrs Yates, Mrs Toogood, Beard, Sigr Piettero, Siga Piettero, Harvey, Pelling, Roger, Shawford, Shawford Jun, Harrison, Mrs Addison, Mad Mariet, Mrs Toogood, Mrs Shawford, Miss Shawford, Mrs Santimore, Matthews, Mad J. Auretti
Role: New Music Actor:

Song: I: Mattocks

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26 December 1763 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Holland; Thorowgood-Love; Trueman-Packer; Uncle-Burton; Blunt-Fox; Maria-Mrs Davies; Lucy-Mrs Bennet; Milwood-Miss Haughton.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Holland
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Love
Role: Trueman Actor: Packer
Role: Uncle Actor: Burton
Role: Blunt Actor: Fox
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Milwood Actor: Miss Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Rites of Hecate; or, Harlequin from the Moon

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Other characters Actor: Vernon, Champnes, Parsons, Clough, Ackman, Vaughan, Stevens, Fox, J. Palmer, Miss Young, Mrs Vincent, Miss Williams, Mrs Love
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Dawson, Miss Hilliard.

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26 December 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Brereton, first time; Milwood-Mrs King, first time; Trueman-Davies; Uncle-Wrighten; Blunt-Whitfield; Lucy-Mrs Davies; Thorogood-Hurst; Maria-Miss Hopkins; Song-Mrs Scott , in I.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Milwood Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Trueman Actor: Davies
Role: Uncle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Blunt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Thorogood Actor: Hurst
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Song Actor: Mrs Scott , in I.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

Cast
Role: Dramatic Entertainment in honor of Shakespeare in Actor: Dancing-
Role: Dancing Actor:
Role: Dramatic Entertainment Actor:
Role: ast listed in playbill but each of the subsequent Actor: three bills mentions "In Honour of Shakespeare."
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

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08 May 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Ray, George Burton, Mrs Pitt. Mainpiece: Not acted these 8 years. [See 16 May 1744.] Tickets and places to be had of Hobson at the stage door. N.B. Tickets sold by the Orange@women at the doors will not be admitted. Receipts: #150 (Cross); charges, #63 (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: George-Havard; Thorowgood-Berry; Truman-Blakes; Uncle-Bridges; Blunt-Palmer; Millwood-Mrs Bennet; Maria-Mrs Green; Lucy-Mrs Pitt.
Cast
Role: George Actor: Havard
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Berry
Role: Truman Actor: Blakes
Role: Uncle Actor: Bridges
Role: Blunt Actor: Palmer
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: Anatomist

Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Old Gerald Actor: James.
Role: Doctor Actor: Blakes
Role: Crispin Actor: Yates

Music: Between the acts: Flute-the Child

Dance: Between the acts: Hornpipe-the Little Swiss

Song: Between the acts: George Burton

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07 May 1702 @ Stationer's Hall

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Entertainment: Divine Musick in Praise of Religion and Vertue-; both Vocal and instrumental, with new Anthems compos'd by Mr Blow; an Oration by Mr Collier; Pieces by Mr Tate, her Majesty's Poet Laureat. The edition of 1702 lists: The Introductory Poem Upon the Reformation of Poetry-Mr Tate Poet-Laureat to her Majesty; The First Anthem-, Compos'd by Dr Blow, and Sung in Westminster-Abbey, at Her Majesty's Coronation; The Oration-J. Collier/M.A.; The Second Anthem, Compos'd by Dr Blow: Te Deum Laudamus-; A Poem in Praise of Virtue- , Written by Mr Tate

Cast
Role: The Introductory Poem Upon the Reformation of Poet Actor: Mr Tate Poet-Laureat to her Majesty
Role: Mr Tate Poet Actor: Laureat to her Majesty
Role: The First Anthem Actor: , Compos'd by Dr Blow, and Sung in Westminster-Abbey, at Her Majesty's Coronation
Role: and Sung in Westminster Actor: Abbey, at Her Majesty's Coronation
Role: The Oration Actor: J. CollierM.A.
Role: Te Deum Laudamus Actor:
Role: A Poem in Praise of Virtue Actor: , Written by Mr Tate.

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30 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Garrick.
Role: King Actor: Jefferson
Role: Ghost Actor: Bransby
Role: Horatio Actor: Packer
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Rosencranz Actor: Davies
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Fawcett
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Player King Actor: Usher
Role: Lucianus Actor: Parsons
Role: Messenger Actor: Wright
Role: Bernardo Actor: Griffiths
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Smith.

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Cast
Role: Tamper Actor: Palmer
Role: Prattle Actor: King
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Mlle Florival Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Bell Actor: Miss Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: End: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760410

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07 November 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Cast
Role: Dupely Actor: Dodd
Role: Oldworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Groveby Actor: Brereton
Role: Druid Actor: Bannister
Role: Hurry Actor: Parsons
Role: Painter Actor: Moody
Role: Architect Actor: Fawcett
Role: Old Groveby Actor: Baddeley
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Lady Bab Lardoon Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: The last new Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycomb

Cast
Role: Mr Honeycomb Actor: Parsons
Role: Scribble Actor: Dodd
Role: Ledger Actor: Bransby
Role: Mrs Honeycomb Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Honeycomb Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: In II: [but postponed until end of Act III (see following note)]a new grand Ballet, Demie Caractere, composed by Gallet, The Double Festival-Gallet, Mlle Dupre (their 1st appearance upon the English stage), Helme, Slingsby, Sga Vidini, Sga Crespi, Sga Ricci; In V: [a new grand serious Ballet, composed by Gallet, The Triumph of Love-Gallet, Helme, Sga Crespi, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre

Song: In: a Fete Champetre[. The vocal parts-Vernon, Davies, Miss Abrams, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten. [This was included, as here assigned (except on 20 Feb. 1777), in all subsequent performances.

Cast
Role: The vocal parts Actor: Vernon, Davies, Miss Abrams, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten.