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We found 9843 matches on Author, 5302 matches on Event Comments, 4517 matches on Performance Comments, 988 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

276
10 December 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Kemble's 1st appearance as King John was at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 18 Apr. 1782; Mrs Siddons's 1st appearance as Constance was at Bath on, by coincidence, the same day.] Receipts: #300 9s. (289/8/0; 10/3/6; 0/5/0; tickets not come in: 0/12/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Kemble (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Hubert-Bensley; Salisbury-Staunton; Pembroke-Williames; Essex-Chaplin; The Bastard-Smith; King Philip-Aickin; Dauphin-Barrymore; Prince Arthur-Miss Field; Pandulph-Packer; Chatilion-Farren; Austria-Wrighten; Citizen-Fawcett; Queen Elinor-Mrs Hopkins; Lady Blanch-Miss Palmer; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Hedges; Constance-Mrs Siddons (1st appearance in that character [in London]) .in London]) .
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Kemble
Role: Hubert Actor: Bensley
Role: Salisbury Actor: Staunton
Role: Pembroke Actor: Williames
Role: Essex Actor: Chaplin
Role: The Bastard Actor: Smith
Role: King Philip Actor: Aickin
Role: Dauphin Actor: Barrymore
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Miss Field
Role: Pandulph Actor: Packer
Role: Chatilion Actor: Farren
Role: Austria Actor: Wrighten
Role: Citizen Actor: Fawcett
Role: Queen Elinor Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Lady Blanch Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Siddons

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Cast
Role: John Actor: Burton
Role: William Actor: Alfred
Role: Joe Actor: Wilson
Role: Robert Actor: Kenny
Role: Meadows Actor:
Role: Canteen Actor: Suett
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Phillimore
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sternhold Actor: Wrighten
Role: Cook Actor: Chaplin
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Wilson

277
06 May 1791 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Martyr. 3rd piece [1st time: F 2, by Edmund John Eyre. Text (Shrewsbury: P. Sandford, 1791) correctly assigns Prolix to Wilson. Prologue by John Wolcot (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 29 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Martyr, No. 16, Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #318 4s. (153.3; 2.5; tickets: 162.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow Of Malabar

Cast
Role: Miss Brunton Vocal Parts Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Mrs Warrell, Miss Williams, Miss Stuart, Mrs Mountain
Role: Young Bramin Actor: Holman
Role: Raymond Actor: Farren
Role: Narrain Actor: Thompson
Role: 2nd Bramin Actor: Powel
Role: Albert Actor: Evatt
Role: Chief Bramin Actor: Harley
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Indamora Actor: Miss Brunton

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: The Principal Characters (positively for that night only) will be revers'd. Apollo-Mrs Martyr; Sileno-Davies; Damaetus-Rock; Pan-Cubitt; Jupiter-Williamson; Midas-Wilson; Daphne-Mr Munden; Mysis-Mr Johnstone; Nysa-Mr Blanchard.
Cast
Role: Apollo Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Sileno Actor: Davies
Role: Damaetus Actor: Rock
Role: Pan Actor: Cubitt
Role: Jupiter Actor: Williamson
Role: Midas Actor: Wilson
Role: Daphne Actor: Mr Munden
Role: Mysis Actor: Mr Johnstone
Role: Nysa Actor: Mr Blanchard.

Afterpiece Title: The Dreamer Awake; or, The Pugilist Matched

Performance Comment: Prolix-Bernard [recte Wilson]; Sir David Drowsy-Munden; Bob Sparwell-Bernard; Lexicon-Marshall; Ormond-Macready; John-Rock; Standfast-Blanchard; Lady Drowsy-Mrs Webb; Jenny-Miss Stuart; Emma-Miss Chapman; New Prologue-Bernard (see text).
Cast
Role: Prolix Actor: Bernard
Role: Sir David Drowsy Actor: Munden
Role: Bob Sparwell Actor: Bernard
Role: Lexicon Actor: Marshall
Role: Ormond Actor: Macready
Role: John Actor: Rock
Role: Standfast Actor: Blanchard
Role: Lady Drowsy Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Emma Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: New Prologue Actor: Bernard
Related Works
Related Work: The Dreamer Awake; or, The Pugilist Matched Author(s): Edmund John Eyre

Song: End I 1st piece: Say Bonny Lass: Highland Lad-Mrs Martyr, Highland Lassie- Mrs Mountain; End I 3rd piece: The Musical Courtship-Incledon, Mrs Martyr

278
14 March 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece "English Herald [omitted from playbill] Trueman; Cooke Ill." In afterpiece the playbill retains Aumer as Hephestion, but "Hephestion C. Kemble, Aumer at the Opera House. Miss Redhead, Miss Leak absent, Ill" (Powell).] Powell, 13 Mar.: King John rehearsed at 10; Edwy and Elgiva at 12; Jack of Newbury read at 2; 14 Mar.: Jack of Newbury rehearsed at 11. Receipts: #255 3s. (204.14.0; 48.8.6; 2.0.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Kemble; Prince Henry-Bland; Arthur-Master Welsh; Pembroke-Dignum; Essex-Caulfield; Salisbury-Whitfield; Hubert-Bensley; Fauconbridge-Palmer; R. Faulconbridge-Waldron; English Herald-Trueman; King Philip-Aickin; Lewis-Barrymore; Austria-Phillimore; Cardinal Pandulpho-Packer; Elinor-Mrs Hopkins; Constance-Mrs Siddons; Blanch-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Kemble
Role: Prince Henry Actor: Bland
Role: Arthur Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Pembroke Actor: Dignum
Role: Essex Actor: Caulfield
Role: Salisbury Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hubert Actor: Bensley
Role: Fauconbridge Actor: Palmer
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Waldron
Role: English Herald Actor: Trueman
Role: King Philip Actor: Aickin
Role: Lewis Actor: Barrymore
Role: Austria Actor: Phillimore
Role: Cardinal Pandulpho Actor: Packer
Role: Elinor Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Blanch Actor: Miss Collins.

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

Cast
Role: 950302but Hephestion Actor: C. Kemble.
Role: Attendant Females Actor: Mrs Brigg, Miss +Wheatley.
Role: Alexander Actor: J. D'Egville
Role: Hephestion Actor: Aumer
Role: Clytus Actor: Dubois
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Parmenio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ptolemy Actor: Caulfield
Role: Attalus Actor: Benson
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bland
Role: Philip Actor: G. D'Egville
Role: Officers Actor:
Role: Guards Actor:
Role: Attendants Actor:
Role: Thalestris Actor: Mrs Fialon
Role: Amazons Actor: Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss D'Egville, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Stuart, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bramwell
Role: Darius Actor: Fialon
Role: Son of Darius Actor: Master Menage
Role: Oxathres Actor: Boimaison
Role: Memnon Actor: Webb
Role: Arsites Actor: Maddocks
Role: Spithridates Actor: Banks
Role: Raesaces Actor: Lyons
Role: High Priest of the Sun Actor: Roffey
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Artemisia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Statira Actor: Miss J. Hilligsberg
Role: Satraps Actor: Kelly Jun., Evans, Brady, Caulfield Jun., Powell, Creed
Role: Priests Actor:
Role: Persian Army Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Amazon Queen; or, The Amours of Thalestris to Alexander the Great Author(s): John Weston

279
19 October 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Cast
Role: LeBeau Actor: Everard
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron.
Role: Orlando Actor: Reddish
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Jacques Actor: Jefferson
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Amiens Actor: Vernon
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Sen Actor: Hurst
Role: Silvius Actor: Wheeler
Role: Charles Actor: Keen
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: William Actor: Messink
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Audry Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Bransby
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Younge
Role: In V a New Dance of Forresters Actor: Atkins, Como, Giorgi
Role: and a Song Actor: Mrs Scott.

Afterpiece Title: The Election

Performance Comment: Parts by Vernon, Bannister, Davies, Mrs Love, Mrs Wrighten. John-Bannister; Richard-Vernon; Trusty-Davies; John's Wife-Mrs Love; Sally , his daughter-Mrs Wrighten (Genest, V, 441).
Cast
Role: John Actor: Bannister
Role: Richard Actor: Vernon
Role: Trusty Actor: Davies
Role: John's Wife Actor: Mrs Love
Role: his daughter Actor: Mrs Wrighten

Afterpiece Title: The Genii

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Clown Actor: Wright
Role: Fop Actor: Messink
Role: Chief of Genii Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Pantallon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Others Actor: Burton, Blanchard, Wrighten, Fawcett, Kear, Norris, Legg, Carpenter, Watkins, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt
Role: To Conclude with a Bacchanalian Jubilee Actor:
Role: Dancing Actor: Como, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.

Dance: Giorgi's Scholars

280
15 August 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Johnstone. Morning Herald, 8 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Johnstone, No. 19, Piazza, Covent-Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Peachum-Wilson; Lockit-Cubitt; Macheath-Miss DeCamp (1st appearance in that character); Filch-Miss Fontenelle; Mat o' th' Mint-Johnson; Ben Budge-Abbott; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Webb; Polly-Mr Bannister; Lucy-Mr Johnstone; Diana Trapes-Mr Parsons; Mrs Vixen-Mr Wewitzer; Jenny Diver-Mr R. Palmer; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson
Role: Lockit Actor: Cubitt
Role: Macheath Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Filch Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Johnson
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Johnstone
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Parsons
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mr R. Palmer
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: Doiley-Parsons; Sandford-Evatt; Granger-R. Palmer; Gradus-Bannister Jun.; Miss Doiley-Miss Heard; Charlotte-Miss Fontenelle.
Cast
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: Evatt
Role: Granger Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.

Song: In course of Entertainment: his favourite Planxty [descriptive of Ireland-Johnstone (in the character of Murtough Delany) [see The Irishman in London, cg, 21 Apr.]

281
19 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Johnstone. Morning Chronicle, 15 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Johnstone, No. 10, Russell-street, Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Peachum-Wilson; Lockit-Cubitt; Macheath (for that night only)-Mrs Edwards; Filch (for that night only)-Miss Fontenelle; Mat o' th' Mint-Chapman; Polly-Mr Bannister; Lucy-Mr Johnstone; Diana Trapes-Mr Parsons; Mrs Vixen-Mr Wewitzer; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Bannister Jun. (The only time of their appearing in those characters); Mrs Peachum-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson
Role: Lockit Actor: Cubitt
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Filch Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Chapman
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Johnstone
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Parsons
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Farley.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Baddeley
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edwards.

282
03 June 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Preludio

Performance Comment: Townly-Staunton; Beggar-Usher; Waiter-Barrett; Carpenter-Kenny; Signior Scrapelli-Delpini; Violon-Dorion; John Bull-Webb; Signior Trebletti-Painter; Signior Vermicelli-R. Palmer; Mons Cabry-Wewitzer; Prompter-Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Townly Actor: Staunton
Role: Beggar Actor: Usher
Role: Waiter Actor: Barrett
Role: Carpenter Actor: Kenny
Role: Signior Scrapelli Actor: Delpini
Role: Violon Actor: Dorion
Role: John Bull Actor: Webb
Role: Signior Trebletti Actor: Painter
Role: Signior Vermicelli Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mons Cabry Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prompter Actor: Bannister Jun

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Wells; Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Mat o' th' Mint -?; Ben Budge-Mrs Inchbald; Crook-finger'd Jack-Miss Painter; Waiter-Miss Hale; Jemmy Twitcher-Miss Francis; Nimming Ned-Mrs W. Palmer; Filch-Miss Morris; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mr Wilson; Jenny Diver-Mr Wood; Mrs Coaxer-Mr Stevens; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Swords; Sukey Tawdry-Mr Webb; Dolly Trull-Mr R. Palmer; Molly Brazen-Mr Kenny; Mrs Vixen-Mr Massey; Betty Doxy-Mr Painter; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Polly-Mr Bannister. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor:
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Crook Actor: finger'd Jack-Miss Painter
Role: finger'd Jack Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Waiter Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Filch Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Edwin
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mr Wilson
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mr Wood
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mr Stevens
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Swords
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mr Webb
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Mr R. Palmer
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Mr Kenny
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Massey
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister. hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Cast
Role: Creon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Master Byrn
Role: in the Character of Chimney Actor:
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Jason Actor: Delpini
Role: Creusa Actor: Miss Byrn
Role: Nurse Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Medea Actor: Mme Dagueville

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece a Hornpipe by Master Byrn. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]

283
20 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Preludio

Performance Comment: Townly-Williamson; Beggar-Blissett; Waiter-Barrett; Carpenter-Kenny; Signior Scrapelli-Delpini; Violon-Gaudrey; John Bull-Gardner; Signior Trebletti-Painter; Signior Vermicelli-R. Palmer; Mons Cabry-Wcwitzer; Prompter-Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Townly Actor: Williamson
Role: Beggar Actor: Blissett
Role: Waiter Actor: Barrett
Role: Carpenter Actor: Kenny
Role: Signior Scrapelli Actor: Delpini
Role: Violon Actor: Gaudrey
Role: John Bull Actor: Gardner
Role: Signior Trebletti Actor: Painter
Role: Signior Vermicelli Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mons Cabry Actor: Wcwitzer
Role: Prompter Actor: Bannister Jun

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Wells; Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Ben Budge-Mrs Inchbald; Mat o' th' Mint-Miss Morris; Jemmy Twitcher-Miss Francis; Nimming Ned-Mrs W. Palmer; Filch-Mrs Wewitzer; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mr Wilson; Jenny Diver-Mr Wood; Mrs Coaxer-Mr Stevens; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Blissett; Sukey Tawdry-Mr Swords; Dolly Trull-Mr R. Palmer; Molly Brazen-Mr Kenny; Mrs Vixen-Mr Massey; Betty Doxy-Mr Painter; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Polly-Mr Bannister. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wewitzer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Edwin
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mr Wilson
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mr Wood
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mr Stevens
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Blissett
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mr Swords
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Mr R. Palmer
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Mr Kenny
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Massey
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister. hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Creon Actor: Swords
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Jason Actor: Delpini
Role: Creusa Actor: Miss Byrn
Role: Nurse Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Children Actor: Miss Painter, Master Clarke
Role: Medea Actor: Mme Dagueville

Dance: In Act III of 2nd piece Hornpipe by Byrn

284
17 April 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Edward Jerningham. Prologue by John Taylor. Epilogue by Henry Seymour Conway (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 22 May 1795: This Day is published The Welch Heiress (2s.). Receipts: #309 12s. 6d. (246.1.6; 51.15.6; 11.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Welch Heiress

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Dodd, Barrymore, Hollingsworth, Bannister Jun., Suett, R. Palmer, Aickin, Webb, Evans, Miss Farren, Miss Pope, Mrs Jordan. [Cast from text (Richard White, 1795), and London Chronicle, 18 Apr.: Lord Melcourt-Palmer; Sir Pepper Plinlimmon-Dodd; Mr Fashion-Barrymore; Taffy-Hollingsworth; Mr Phrensy-Bannister Jun.; Cautious-Suett; Mr Fancy-R. Palmer; Steward-Aickin; Lady Bellair-Miss Farren; Lady Plinlimmon-Miss Pope; Miss Plinlimmon-Mrs Jordan; Webb, Evans [are unassigned; Prologue [read-Barrymore ["Barrymore could not learn the prologue" (Boaden, Jordan, I, 286)]; Epilogue-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Lord Melcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Pepper Plinlimmon Actor: Dodd
Role: Mr Fashion Actor: Barrymore
Role: Taffy Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mr Phrensy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cautious Actor: Suett
Role: Mr Fancy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Steward Actor: Aickin
Role: Lady Bellair Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lady Plinlimmon Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Plinlimmon Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: read Actor: Barrymore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Cast
Role: Florella Actor: Sga Storace.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Souffrance Actor: Benson
Role: Waiter Actor: Bland
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp

285
14 January 1786 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by John Burgoyne, based in part on Le Pere de Famille, by Denis Diderot. Prologue by the Hon. Richard Fitzpatrick; Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With a Variety of new Scenes [by Greenwood (Daily Universal Register, 16 Jan.)], Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 4 Feb. 1786: This Day is published The Heiress (1s. 6d.). "It rarely happens that all the characters of a piece are so well sustained" (Morning Chronicle, 16 Jan.). "We never saw a play more admirably performed in all its parts" (Gazetteer, 16 Jan.). "In point of performance the comedy had every advantage" (Morning Herald, 16 Jan.). Receipts: #226 2s. (205/10; 20/7; 0/5)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by King, Palmer, Parsons, Baddeley, Wilson, Chaplin, Bannister Jun., Aickin, R. Palmer, Smith; Miss Pope, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Love, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Booth, Miss Barnes, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1786), and European Magazine, January 1786, p. 8: Sir Clement Flint-King; Lord Gayville-Palmer; Alscrip-Parsons; Chignon-Baddeley; Mr Blandish-Bannister Jun.; Mr Rightly-Aickin; Prompt-R. Palmer; Clifford-Smith; Miss Alscrip-Miss Pope; Miss Alton-Mrs Crouch; Mrs Blandish-Mrs Wilson; Tiffany-Miss Tidswell; Mrs Sagely-Mrs Booth; Waiting Maid-Miss Barnes; Lady Emily-Miss Farren.] Wilson, Chaplin, Mrs Love are unassigned. Larpent MS 578 adds, unassigned: Chairman, Servants; Country Girl, Milliner. Prologue spoken by King. Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 15 performances only (see17860207).] hathi. Wilson, Chaplin, Mrs Love are unassigned. Larpent MS 578 adds, unassigned: Chairman, Servants; Country Girl, Milliner. Prologue spoken by King. Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 15 performances only (see17860207).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Sir Clement Flint Actor: King
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Palmer
Role: Alscrip Actor: Parsons
Role: Chignon Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Blandish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clifford Actor: Smith
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Tiffany Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Sagely Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Waiting Maid Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lady Emily Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Heiress Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Cast
Role: Gillian Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lubin Actor: Suett
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: M rs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Song: In Act II a song in character by Mrs Crouch. [This was For tenderness formed, adapted by Linley Sen. from Saper bramate in; Barbiere di Siviglia by Paisiello. It was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]

286
24 November 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Rosetta first time by Miss Sharp--a loud Voice a bad face and mean figure She had Applause--but it won't do (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble differs slightly and adds: Miss Sharpe was a Scholar of Mr Bates's--since married to Mr William Palmer, brother to Mr John and Mr Robert Palmer."] Rec'd the late Mr Powell's bond for #200 and 9 years interest in full #290; Stopages #11 18s. Paid Barrow and Co., Oil Bill #50 3s.; Powney, (stationer) #14 11s. 6d.; Tallow Chandler's third bill #47 12s. 4d.; Evans on Wardrobe acct #10 10s.; Grist on acct #6 6s.; Machin, Chorus 13 nights, #3 5s. Receipts: #116 13s. [Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: As17750930, but Hawthorne-Bannister; Young Meadows-Davies; Eustace-Fawcett; Rosetta-A Young Lady.
Cast
Role: Hawthorne Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Davies
Role: Eustace Actor: Fawcett
Role: Rosetta Actor: A Young Lady.
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir William Actor: Aickin
Role: Hodge Actor: King
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Wrighten, frist time
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Jewell, first appearance on this stage
Role: Deborah Actor: Mrs Love
Role: a Country Dance incident to the piece Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Cubitt, _Messink

Dance: II: The Savage Hunters, as17751118

287
03 May 1783 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17821022, but Captain Macheath-Mrs Kennedy; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Jenny Diver-Mrs Poussin; Polly-Mr Bannister; Mrs Davenett's name listed in playbill; omitted: Betty Doxey. hathi. Mrs Davenett's name listed in playbill; omitted: Betty Doxey. hathi.
Cast
Role: Captain Macheath Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Edwin
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: . Machcath Actor: Brett
Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson
Role: Lockit Actor: Booth
Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Mahon
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Webb
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Jones
Role: Crook finger'd Jack Actor: Doyle
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ledger
Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Darley
Role: Jailer Actor: Stevens
Role: Drawer Actor: Helme
Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenett Diana Trapes-Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Davenett Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Miss Platt Mrs Vixen-Mrs Lewis
Role: Miss Platt Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Cleland Mrs Coaxer-Mrs Whitfield
Role: Miss Cleland Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss Francis
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Tristram Shandy

Cast
Role: Mr Shandy Actor: Hull
Role: Corporal Trim Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Slop Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Obadiah Actor: Fearon
Role: Uncle Toby Actor: Wilson
Role: Susannah Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Widow Wadman Actor: Mrs Kennedy. Prologue, not listed on playbill, spoken by Whitfield

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece, as17830422; End of mainpiece, as17821231

288
01 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17831014, but Macheath-Mrs Kennedy; Peachum-Moody [of DL]; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Davenett; Polly-Mr Bannister; added: Diana Trapes-Mrs Pitt; omitted: Wat Dreary, Harry Paddington. hathi. omitted: Wat Dreary, Harry Paddington. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Edwin
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: . Macheath Actor: Johnstone
Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Mahon
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ledger
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Painter
Role: Crook finger'd Jack Actor: Bates
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Jones
Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Darley
Role: Jailor Actor: Stevens
Role: Drawer Actor: Helme
Role: Filch Actor: Doyle
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Mrs Chalmers
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss Brangin
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

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

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece, as17831014; End of mainpiece The Poney Races, as17840428

Song: End of Act I of mainpiece a favourite song by Leoni; End of Act II When Phoebus the tops of the bills does adorn by Leoni and Brett

289
06 August 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Palmer, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Blissett
Role: Argus Actor: Jackson
Role: Tall Actor: Boy-R. Palmer
Role: Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss Farren.

Afterpiece Title: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Blissett, Massey, R. Palmer, Lamash, Egan, Bannister, Miss Hale, Mrs Hitchcock. Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1780): Tony Lumpkin-Parsons; Pulville-Blissett; Diggory-Massey; Doctor Minim-R. Palmer; Mr Jonquil-Lamash; Frank-Egan; Tim Tickle-Bannister; Lavender-Miss Hale; Mrs Jonquil-Mrs Hitchcock.
Cast
Role: Tony Lumpkin Actor: Parsons
Role: Pulville Actor: Blissett
Role: Diggory Actor: Massey
Role: Doctor Minim Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Jonquil Actor: Lamash
Role: Frank Actor: Egan
Role: Tim Tickle Actor: Bannister
Role: Lavender Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Jonquil Actor: Mrs Hitchcock.
Related Works
Related Work: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17790610

290
22 April 1783 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17821022, but Captain Macheath-Mrs Kennedy; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Lucy-Mrs Morton; Jenny Diver-Miss Morris; Polly-Mr Bannister; Mrs Davenett's name listed in playbill; omitted: Dolly Trull, Betty Doxey. hathi. Mrs Davenett's name listed in playbill; omitted: Dolly Trull, Betty Doxey. hathi.
Cast
Role: Captain Macheath Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: . Machcath Actor: Brett
Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson
Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Mahon
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Webb
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Jones
Role: Crook finger'd Jack Actor: Doyle
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ledger
Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Darley
Role: Jailer Actor: Stevens
Role: Drawer Actor: Helme
Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenett Diana Trapes-Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Davenett Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Miss Platt Mrs Vixen-Mrs Lewis
Role: Miss Platt Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Cleland Mrs Coaxer-Mrs Whitfield
Role: Miss Cleland Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss Francis
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace; or, Harlequin Skeleton

Cast
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Harlequin Jupiter Actor: W. Bates
Role: Punch Actor: Rayner
Role: Mars Actor: Cranfield
Role: Hercules Actor: Dumay
Role: Leander Actor: Ratchford
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Thompson
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Anatomist Actor: Jones
Role: Pierrot Actor: Stevens
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Columbine Actor: Miss Matthews

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece a Hornpipe by Miss Besford

291
04 February 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Duke-Barrymore; Don Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Holland; Alonzo-Surmont; Michael Perez-Bannister Jun.; Leon-Kemble; Cacafogo-Dowton; Lorenzo-Trueman; Margarita-Mrs Powell; Altea-Miss Tidswell; Clara-Miss Heard; Estifania-Mrs Jordan; Old Woman-Mr Suett; Maid-Mr Grimaldi.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Barrymore
Role: Don Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Holland
Role: Alonzo Actor: Surmont
Role: Michael Perez Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Leon Actor: Kemble
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Dowton
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Trueman
Role: Margarita Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Grimaldi.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Feudal Times

Cast
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Danby, Caulfield
Role: Villagers Actor: Phillimore, Fisher, Evans Aymler, Elliot, Willoughby, Mead, Sawyer
Role: Minstrels Actor: Mrs _Saunders, Mrs B. _Menage.
Role: Baron Fitzallan Actor: Cory
Role: Baron Ruthenwolf Actor: Barrymore
Role: Edmund Actor: Kelly
Role: Henry Actor: Middleton
Role: Orlando Actor: Surmont
Role: Martin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Andrew Actor: Wathen
Role: Nicholas Actor: Suett
Role: Servants Actor: Webb, Ryder
Role: Claribel Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Rachael Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: unassigned Actor: Sparks, Roffey, Grimaldi
Role: Chorus of Villagers Actor: Potts, Meyers, Willoughby, Phillimore, Fisher, Evans, Aylmer, Gallot, Bardoleau, Peck, Ms Butler, Ms Bowyer, Ms Coates, Ms Gawdry, Ms Jacobs
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Vassals Actor: Whitmell, Wells, Garman, Johnston, Goodman, Gauron, Bayzand, Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Riches, Ms Luciet, Ms Drake.

292
28 September 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Duke-Clarke; Don Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Holland; Alonzo-Surmont; Michael Perez-Bannister Jun.; Leon-Kemble; Cacafogo-Dowton; Lorenzo-Trueman; Margarita-Miss Heard; Altea-Miss Tidswell; Clara-; Estifania-Miss Mellon (1st appearance in that character); Old Woman-Mr Suett; Maid-Mr Grimaldi.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Clarke
Role: Don Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Holland
Role: Alonzo Actor: Surmont
Role: Michael Perez Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Leon Actor: Kemble
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Dowton
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Trueman
Role: Margarita Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Clara Actor:
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Grimaldi.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Cast
Role: Juba Actor: Master Heather.
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Maddocks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Trueman
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tamer Tamed Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): John Fletcher

293
06 October 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Truemore-Vernon; Le Nippe-Dodd; Sir John Contrast-Parsons; Rashly-Bannister; Rental-Aickin; Capt. Trepan-Baddeley; Huntsman-Du-Bellamy; Serjeant Crimp-R. Palmer; Corporal Snap-Williams; Contrast-Palmer; Moll Flagon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss Prudom (1st appearance this season); Peggy-Mrs Wrighten; Sophia-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Truemore Actor: Vernon
Role: Le Nippe Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir John Contrast Actor: Parsons
Role: Rashly Actor: Bannister
Role: Rental Actor: Aickin
Role: Trepan Actor: Baddeley
Role: Huntsman Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Serjeant Crimp Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Snap Actor: Williams
Role: Contrast Actor: Palmer
Role: Moll Flagon Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Annette Actor: Miss Prudom
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs

Performance Comment: Sir John Trotley (with the original Prologue)-King; Colonel Tivy-Brereton; Davy-Parsons; Jessamy-Lamash; Lord Minikin-Dodd; Lady Minikin-Miss Pope; Gymp-Miss Simson; Miss Tittup-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17811004

294
14 April 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Sir John Contrast-Parsons; Le Nippe-Dodd; Truemore-Kelly; Rashly-Dignum; Rental-Aickin; Huntsman-Williames; Crimp-R. Palmer; Snap-Phillimore; Contrast-Bannister Jun.; Flaggon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss Romanzini; Peggy-Mrs Edwards; Sophia-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Sir John Contrast Actor: Parsons
Role: Le Nippe Actor: Dodd
Role: Truemore Actor: Kelly
Role: Rashly Actor: Dignum
Role: Rental Actor: Aickin
Role: Huntsman Actor: Williames
Role: Crimp Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Snap Actor: Phillimore
Role: Contrast Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Flaggon Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Annette Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Divorce

Cast
Role: Sir Harry Trifle Actor: Wroughton
Role: Qui@Tam Actor: Parsons
Role: Tom Actor: Suett
Role: Timothy Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sambo Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Dennis Dogherty Actor: Moody
Role: Mrs Anniseed Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Lady Trifle Actor: Mrs Crouch.

295
27 November 1769 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Bills was prhnted for Zingis but Mr Holland being taken very ill an Apology was made for the Change (Hopkins Diary). Chang'd from Zingis...Mr Holland Ill, Small Pox (Cross Diary). [The playbill for Zingis reads: Timur-Holland; Zingis-Aickin; Zemouca-Reddish; Cubla-Jefferson; Zena-Palmer; Aunac-Packer; Nevian-Bannister; Sidacou-Hurst; Nadir-Wright; Jelizou-Keen; Suida-Wrighten; Officers-Ackman, Fawcett, &c.; Mila-Mrs Stephens; Ovisa-Miss Younge.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon

Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reddish
Role: Amphitryon Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Mercury Actor: Jefferson
Role: Judge Gripus Actor: Parsons
Role: Phoebus Actor: Hurst
Role: Polidas Actor: Wright
Role: Tranio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sosia Actor: King
Role: Phaedra Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Bromia Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Night Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Alcmena Actor: Miss Young
Role: In Which will be introduc'd an Interlude of Dan Actor: the Music entirely new
Role: Plutus Actor: Bannister
Role: Wit Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: The Dance Actor: The Daiguevilles, Sga Vidini.
Related Works
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

Cast
Role: additions Actor: .
Role: Parts Actor: King, Moody, Parsons, Ackman, Hurst, Waldron, Castle, Wheeler, W. Palmer, Wright, Keen, Hartry, Mesink, Clough, Booth, J. Burton, Mas. Cape, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Lowe. The Vocal Parts-Vernon, Dibdin, Bannister, Champnes, Fawcett, Kear, Miss Radley, Mrs Baddeley
Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: Vernon, Dibdin, Bannister, Champnes, Fawcett, Kear, Miss Radley, Mrs Baddeley
Role: The Dances Actor: Dagueville, Mrs King, Sga Vidini, Miss Rogers
Role: In which will be introduced The Pageant as Actor: Upon-Avon
Role: Upon Actor: Avon
Role: Ralph Actor: King
Role: Irishman Actor: Moody
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Vernon
Role: Ostler Actor: Parsons
Role: Country Girls Actor: Mrs Baddeley, Miss Radley
Role: Margery Jervis Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Female Ballad Singer Actor: Dibdin
Role: Benedict Actor: Garrick
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Richard III Actor: Holland
Role: Romeo Actor: Brereton
Role: Hamlet Actor: Cautherly
Role: Falstaff Actor: Love
Role: Lear Actor: Reddish
Role: Antony Actor: Aikin
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs W. Barry
Role: Apollo Actor: Vernon
Role: Tragic Muse Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Comic Muse Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Dancing Actor:
Role: Singing Actor: New Dresses, Scenes
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): John A. Fisher

296
05 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Son-in-law

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Edwin, Wewitzer, Wood, Egan, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister; Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Parsons; Bowkitt-Edwin; Vinegar-Wewitzer; Bouquet-Wood; Idle-Egan; Orator Mum-Barrett; John-Stevens; Signor Arionelli-Bannister; Dolce-Mrs Lefevre; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.] Prologue as17830531 . Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: : Cranky Actor: Parsons
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Vinegar Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Idle Actor: Egan
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Cast
Role: Creon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Jason Actor: Delpini
Role: Creusa Actor: Miss Byrn
Role: Nurse Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Children Actor: Miss Painter, Master Clarke
Role: Medea Actor: Mme Dagueville

297
28 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber; Or, The Fruitless Precaution

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Don Bartholo-Parsons; Basil (with songs)-Bannister; Argus-Brett; Tall Boy-R. Palmer; Alguazile-Egan; Notary-Stevens; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Mrs Bannister .
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Bannister
Role: Argus Actor: Brett
Role: Tall Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alguazile Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Davies, Thompson, Egan, Stevens, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1782): Compton-Bannister; Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Thompson; John-Egan; Thomas-Stevens; Lingo-Edwin; Cowslip-Mrs Wells; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Thompson
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: End of mainpicce a new dance, The Medley, by Master Giorgi, Miss Byrne and others (their 1st appearance)

Related Works
Related Work: The Medley; or, Hippisley's Drunken Man Author(s): John Hippisley

298
15 August 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 1st piece: In I act. Public Advertiser, 11 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Election

Performance Comment: Characters-Bannister, Chapman, Davies, Mrs Love, Miss Collett. [Probable cast: John-Bannister; Trusty-Chapman; Richard-Davies; Wife-Mrs Love; Sally-Miss Collett.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Bannister, Chapman, Davies, Mrs Love, Miss Collett.
Role: John Actor: Bannister
Role: Trusty Actor: Chapman
Role: Richard Actor: Davies
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Collett.

Afterpiece Title: Inkle and Yarico

Cast
Role: Trudge Actor: Edwin Jun.
Role: Sailors Actor: _Painter.
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Mrs Lefevre.
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Usher
Role: Bruin Actor: Gardner
Role: Heeltap Actor: Burton
Role: Lint Actor: Barrett
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Webb.

Afterpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: Shift, Smirk-Bannister Jun.; Sir William Wealthy-Baddeley; Loader-R. Palmer; Mr Wealthy-Gardner; Dick-Burton; The Minor-Iliff; Lucy-Miss Collett; Mrs Cole-Mr Bannister.
Cast
Role: Smirk Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Loader Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Wealthy Actor: Gardner
Role: Dick Actor: Burton
Role: The Minor Actor: Iliff
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Mrs Cole Actor: Mr Bannister.

Dance: End 2nd piece: The British Soldier Triumphant-Byrn, Ratchford, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Goodwin

299
30 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Kentish Barons

Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Heard in place of Mrs Taylor.
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Chapman
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Iliff
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Cranky-Wilson; Vinegar-Baddeley; Bouquet-Davies; Bowkitt-Bannister Jun.; Arionelli-Bannister; Idle-R. Palmer; Mum-Barrett; John-Ledger; Man of the House-Burton; Negro Boy-Miss Standen; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister; Dolce-Miss Palmer.
Cast
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Man of the House Actor: Burton
Role: Negro Boy Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Miss Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'Keeffe

300
15 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market; Or, Two Sides Of The Gutter

Performance Comment: !! Characters by R. Palmer, Cubitt, Wrighten, Wewitzer, Bannister Jun., Parsons, Evatt, Wilson, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Hale, Mrs Webb. Cast from European Magazine, June 1792, p. 474: Scene Carpenters-R. Palmer, Cubitt; Prompter-Wrighten; Project-Bannister Jun.; Parsons-Parsons; Mrs Edwin-Mrs Edwin; Mrs Powell-Mrs Powell; Mrs Gaudry-Mrs Gaudry; Miss Hale-Miss Hale; Mrs Webb-Mrs Webb (these last 6 in their own persons); unassigned-Wewitzer, Evatt, Wilson; Other parts listed in Larpent MS: Messenger-; Man in the Pit-; Short Lady-; Actresses-.
Cast
Role: Scene Carpenters Actor: R. Palmer, Cubitt
Role: Prompter Actor: Wrighten
Role: Project Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Parsons Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Edwin Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Mrs Powell Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Gaudry Actor: Mrs Gaudry
Role: Miss Hale Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Webb Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: unassigned Actor: Wewitzer, Evatt, Wilson
Role: Messenger Actor:
Role: Man in the Pit Actor:
Role: Short Lady Actor:
Role: Actresses Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: Old Sadboy-Barrett; Chronicle-Baddeley; Captain Ambush-Williamson; Young Sadboy-Bannister Jun.; Shadrach-Wewitzer; Spatterdash-R. Palmer; Clod-Parsons; Twig-Farley; Malachi-Burton; Lounge-Lyons; Waiter-Farley [i.e. doubled Twig]; Coachman-Ledger; Goliah-Miss Standen; Araminta-Mrs Bland; Dinah Primrose-Mrs Brooks; Pink-Miss Fontenelle (Their 1st appearance in those characters); Lady Rounceval-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Barrett
Role: Chronicle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain Ambush Actor: Williamson
Role: Young Sadboy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Shadrach Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Spatterdash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clod Actor: Parsons
Role: Twig Actor: Farley
Role: Malachi Actor: Burton
Role: Lounge Actor: Lyons
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Goliah Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Pink Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Cranky-Wilson; Vinegar-Baddeley; Bouquet-Davies; Bowkitt-Bannister Jun.; Arionelli-Bannister; Idle-R. Palmer; Mum-Barrett; John-Ledger; Man of the House-Burton; Negro Boy-Miss Standen; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister; Dolce-Miss Palmer.
Cast
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Man of the House Actor: Burton
Role: Negro Boy Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Miss Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'Keeffe