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11521 results for: Keyword - Mr James Love
We found 4692 matches on Event Comments, 3312 matches on Performance Title, 3052 matches on Performance Comments, 2158 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

8876
01 October 1791 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Johnston's bill #7 10s. 6d.; Supernumeraries #6 12s.; Chorus by R. Shaw #10; Mantuamaker #13 5s. 4d.; Foulis for Music Copying #2 8s.; Land Tax 1 Yr. #79 12s. 6d.; Billstickers #3 6s.; Booth, tailor, #14 13s. 1d. "Mrs Jordan has a voice, the tones of which are infinitely more musical and sweet than those of any professional singer we have. There is also an interest about her singing, arising not from what may be called musical feeling, but the impression of the subject. Thus, though sometimes a little untrue, we love her songs, and forbear to weigh them in the diatonic or chromatic scales" (Oracle, 3 Oct.). Receipts: #450 3s. (393.2; 56.3; 0.18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Related Works
Related Work: Poor Old Drury!!! Author(s): James Cobb

Afterpiece Title: The Rivals

Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Modes Author(s): James Moore Smythe

Afterpiece Title: The Spoil'd Child

8877
23 March 1792 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander's Feast 0; Grand Selection 0

Afterpiece Title: Alexander's Feast 3; Grand Miscellaneous Act

Performance Comment: As17920307but The Mansion of Peace-_; Rendi il sereno-Harrison (Sosarmes); Love in her eyes-Hindle (Acis and Galatea).
Cast
Role: Love in her eyes Actor: Hindle

8878
22 May 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Whitfield and Mrs Ward. Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by-Fernside, for whose authorship see Kemble Mem., based partly on Love's Cure; or, The Martial Maid, probably by Philip Massinger. Incidental music by Richard Suett]. Public Advertiser, 15 May: Tickets to be had of Whitfield, under the Great Piazza; of Mrs Ward; No. 6, York-street, Covent-Garden. Morning Herald, 12 June 1793: This day is published The Female Duellist (1s.). Receipts: #469 13s. 6d. (51.4.0; 33.9.0; 8.4.0; tickets: 376.16.6) (charge: #158 17s. 2d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's A Trip To Scarborough

Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Wroughton

Afterpiece Title: The Female Duellist

Song: End: As on the pleasant banks of Tweed-Master Welsh

8879
26 October 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Miss Poole having a violent Cold and Hoarseness, LOVE IN A VILLAGE [advertised on playbill of 25 Oct.] is obliged to be deferr'd. [Afterpiece in place of THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, advertised as above.] Receipts: #173 8s. (138/5; 35/3)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comedy Of Errors

Afterpiece Title: THE WARD OF THE CASTLE

Dance: As17931022

Song: In Act III of mainpiece, as17931008; In afterpiece, as17931024

8880
27 November 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The Follies of a Day. As 29 Oct. 1st piece: Altered from The Winter's Tale of Shakespeare [2nd piece in place of Love a-la-Mode, advertised on playbill of 26 Nov.] Receipts: #171 2s. 6d. (160.5.6; 10.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Florizel And Perdita

Afterpiece Title: A Divertisement

Dance: As17931123

8881
15 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: Love a-la-Mode rehearsed at 10 (Palmer ill; Packer one scene); Pirates music at 11 (Caulfield ill); Lodoiska music at 12. Receipts: #433 19s. (356/16/6; 67/13/0; 9/0/6; tickets not come in: 0/9/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jew

Afterpiece Title: MY GRANDMOTHER

8882
17 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece: Prologue by George Colman, the elder.] Powell: Love a-la-mode rehearsed at 10 (for King); Lodoiska music at 11 (for Kelly, Storace, Crouch); Natural Son at 12 (King, Moody. Miss Farren one scene). Receipts: #347 15s. 6d. (283/0/0; 53/13/6; 7/2/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The }ew

Afterpiece Title: BON TON

8883
19 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiecc in place of LOVE A-LA-MODE, advertised on playbill of 17 May.] Powell: Macbeth's scenes rehearsed at 11; Natural Son at 12. Receipts: #366 5s. (293/2/0; 69/12/6; 3/10/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Afterpiece Title: THE PRIZE

Song: Mainpiece: Chorus of Witches and Spirits by Kelly, Master Welsh, Sedgwick, Dignum, Cooke//Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Menage, &c. &c

8884
06 April 1795 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

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

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

8885
24 February 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture and Dead March (Saul)-; How willing my paternal love-; Then round about-; My faith and truth (Samson)-; What tho' I trace (Solomon)-; Fallen is the foe (Judas Maccabaeus)-; Total eclipse-; O first created beam-; Let the bright Seraphim-Mme Mara; Fix'd in his everlasting seat (Samson)-.
Cast
Role: How willing my paternal love Actor:

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Music: End Part I: concerto on the violincello-C. Ashley; End Part II: concerto on the harp-Mme Delaval

8886
28 October 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: In consequence of Mme Hilligsberg not being sufficiently recovered from her late Accident, the Dances intended to have been performed this Evening [A Divertisement (i.e. Les Delassemens Militaires) and Cupid and Psyche, both advertised on playbill of 26 Oct.] are unavoidably obliged to be postponed till Tuesday. "Towards the conclusion of Peggy's Love on Tuesday Madame Hilligsberg fell upon the stage, and was so much stunned that she was obliged to be carried off by Didelot" (True Briton, 28 Oct.). Receipts: #252 14s. 6d. (249.3.6; 3.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Afterpiece Title: A Divertisement

Afterpiece Title: England's Glory

Cast
Role: Lovelace Actor: Claremont.

Dance: In 2nd piece: Ballet, as17971013

8887
02 March 1798 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Acis And Galatea 0

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea 3 [i

Performance Comment: e. serenata in 2 parts]. Overture- (Ariadne); Pour forth no more-Sale (Jephtha); Lord what is man-Miss Poole [Semele]; How willing my paternal love-Reinhold; Then round about the starry throne-Chorus; Why does the God of Israel sleep-Incledon [Samson]; The soldier tir'd-Mme Mara [Dr Arne]; The Coronation Anthem-.
Cast
Role: How willing my paternal love Actor: Reinhold

Music: End I: serenata concerto on violin-G. Ashley; End II: a new concerto, with a military rondo, on the Grand Piano Forte-Dussek

8888
09 April 1798 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Raft

Afterpiece Title: The Orphan

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Return

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomime Characters. Harlequin-Bologna Jun.; Sammy Scrip-Simmons; Outre (his Man)-Bologna; Father to Columbine-Hawtin; Clown (his Man)-Follett; The other Pantomime Characters-Goostree Jun., Parsloe, Coombs, Noble; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; Principal Vocal Characters. Jack Junk-Townsend; Fisherman-Linton; Harlequin's Father-Street; Mimic-Rees; Lawyers-Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde; Country Boy-Miss Sims; Potter's Girl-Mrs Clendining; Milk@maid-Miss Wheatley; Harlequin's Mother-Mrs Henley; Lapland Witch-Mrs Iliff; Other Vocal Characters-Ms Castelle, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Norton, Ms Lloyd, Ms Burnett, Ms G. Walcup, Ms Bologna, Ms Gray; Sylph-Mrs Martyr; The Pantomime commences with a Sea View-the Father and Mother of Harlequin enter from their Hut and meeting their Friend, a Fisherman, according to Evening custom, deplore the absence of their Son, whom they conceive lost at Sea-a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor; but are dreadfully disappointed on finding that, being wrecked on the Coast of Lapland, a Witch of that Country, for his wishing to re-visit England, had struck him dumb; but to make amends bestowed on him an Enchanted Sword, which has the various qualities of becoming Sable when Danger is near, and being waved in different Directions produces the effect of making Dance, Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed upon-Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley; The wind blew fresh and fair-Townsend; Inside of Fisherman's Cottage, change to Corn-field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr; Country Publicans. A Prize in the Lottery and its consequence. Outside of Town Hall. Behold natty Sammy-Simmons, Bologna; Changes to Inside of Ditto. Rustic rejoicings-Harlequin in armour, and Columbine's escape. Rural View. In the spring when the meadows-Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley; Milk pail change to Milk-maids, Garland, and Jack in the Green. Artist's Chamber. You take off good likenesses-Rees; in which a Variety of New Imitations-Rees; Fashionable Rout change to Billingsgate. Catch-Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna; Garden of Love. Chamber. Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy-make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining; Inside View of the Pottery, change to Subterraneous Cavern. Rash stripling-Mrs Iliff; Bottle changes to Tarantula-the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr; Cavern of Necromancy. With the entrance to the Fiery Gulph, where the Witch consults her Familiar, guarded by an immense Dragon, whose power is counteracted by that of the Sylph, who after singing the following air, Hither haste the young and gay-Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy; The Lovers are united by their Parents, and the Piece concludes with an appropriate Finale-.
Cast
Role: Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed Actor: Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: he has to contend with her Power Actor: the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: brings to his View his beloved Columbine Actor: from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley

8889
04 May 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of Love in a Village, advertised on playbill of 3 May.] Receipts: #90 6s. (86.13.6; 3.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Afterpiece Title: The Maid of the Mill

Cast
Role: Lovelace Actor: Farley

8890
15 February 1799 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music, From The Works Of handel

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Ye sons of Israel-Chorus (Joshua); He was eyes unto the blind-Master Elliot (Redemption); How willing my paternal love-Bartleman (Samson); Fallen is the foe-Chorus; Tune your harps-Mrs Atkins, Master Elliot (Judas Maccabaeus); Agitata-Mme Mara; Zadock the Priest-Chorus (Coronation Anthems); God save the King-.
Cast
Role: How willing my paternal love Actor: Bartleman

Music: End II: Bach's concertante for violin oboe viola and violoncello-Messrs [G., R. and C.] Ashley, W. Parke

8891
02 May 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Dance: End: a new Scotch Ballet, The Return of Jemmy. Jemmy-Mlle Parisot, Jenny Sga Bossi DelCaro, Lady Margaret Miss DeCamp; With a Pas de Trois, Peggy's Love-; In afterpiece: a new Pas Seul-Mlle Parisot

Performance Comment: Jemmy-Mlle Parisot, Jenny Sga Bossi DelCaro, Lady Margaret Miss DeCamp; With a Pas de Trois, Peggy's Love-; In afterpiece: a new Pas Seul-Mlle Parisot.
Cast
Role: Peggy's Love Actor:

Ballet: End I: The Agreeable Surprise. Lindor-Mlle Parisot; the Harp-Mlle Parisot; the Piano Forte-Mlle Parisot; Rosine-Sga Bossi DelCaro; Susane-Miss DeCamp; Pas de Deux-Miss DeCamp, Mlle Parisot; Allemande a Trois-Miss DeCamp, Sga Bossi DelCaro, Mlle Parisot

8892
16 October 1660 @ The Cockpit in Drury Lane

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Wit Without Money

8893
20 November 1660 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Bush

8894
08 December 1660 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Moore Of Venice

8895
04 January 1661 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Scornful Lady

8896
08 January 1661 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow

8897
19 March 1661 @ Salisbury Court

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bondman

8898
26 March 1661 @ Salisbury Court

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bondman

8899
28 March 1661 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rollo Duke Of Normandy

8900
20 April 1661 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Humorous Lieutenant