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276
27 March 1754 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alfred

Related Works
Related Work: Alfred Author(s): John Home

Music: Will be introduceda Solemn Dirge-in honour of the Heroes who died in the service of their country; After I: a Violin Concerto-DeGiardino, who will lead the performance; II: Duetto on the Hautboys-the two Pla's

277
22 October 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Wignel.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard1st time here in 12 years
Role: Peachum Actor: Collins
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mat Actor: Baker
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Wat Actor: C. Smith
Role: Jemmy Actor: Redman
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: R. Smith
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Young
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Sukey@Tawdry Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Miss Cockayne
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Davis
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent1st time.a1759 10 10 cg The Lying Valet. As17591008d1759 10 10 cg CCountry Dance-the characters of the play
Role: d1759 10 10 cg CCountry Dance Actor: the characters of the play
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miles.c1759 10 10 cg No persons to be admitted behind the scenes. Receipts: #188 11s. 6d.
Role: Elder Wou'dbe Actor: a Gentleman, 1st appearance on any stage
Role: Young Wou'dbe Actor: Dyer
Role: Balderdash Actor: Marten
Role: Clearaccount Actor: Collins
Role: Fairbank Actor: Anderson
Role: Comic Actor: Perry
Role: Trueman Actor: Smith
Role: Richmore Actor: Ridout
Role: Subtleman Actor: Dunstall
Role: Alderman Actor: Bennet
Role: Captain Actor: Wignel
Role: Frisure Actor: Holtom
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Mrs Midnight Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Clearaccount Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Cast
Role: School Boy Actor: Shuter
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Anderson
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Major Rakish Actor: Dunstall.

Dance: As17591017

278
15 December 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tancred And Sigismunda

Cast
Role: Tancred Actor: Ross
Role: Siffredi Actor: Ridout
Role: Osmond Actor: Clarke
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Sigismunda Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Cast
Role: changed to An Occasional Song Actor: Beard
Role: Dances Actor: Mrs Granier.
Role: Recruits Actor: _Warren
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Bencraft
Role: Wife to Pantaloon Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Constable Actor: Redman
Role: Porter Actor: Holtom
Role: Recruiting Serjant Actor: Beard
Role: Song in Character Actor: Beard
Role: Corporal Actor: Barrington
Role: Drummer Actor: Mr Tattoo
Role: Equilibrist on the Wire Actor: Saunders
Role: Andrew to Yates's Parade Actor: Jonathan
Role: Andrew to Puppet Shew Actor: Collins
Role: Tiddee Doll Actor: Dunstall
Role: Butchers Actor: Gibbs, Perry
Role: Slaughter Men Actor: Holtom, Buck
Role: Spectators Actor: The Comedians
Role: The Dances Actor: Poitier Jr, Granier, Leppie, Desse, Gosly, Rochford, Dumai, Terrier, Mrs Granier, Mrs Jansolin, Mrs Leppie, Mrs Viviez, Mrs Terrier.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Penelope Author(s): John Mottley

279
22 December 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Cast
Role: only Townly Actor: Ross
Role: Manly Actor: Sparks
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Role: Basset Actor: Dyer
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Cast
Role: changed to An Occasional Song Actor: Beard
Role: Dances Actor: Mrs Granier.
Role: Recruits Actor: _Warren
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Bencraft
Role: Wife to Pantaloon Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Constable Actor: Redman
Role: Porter Actor: Holtom
Role: Recruiting Serjant Actor: Beard
Role: Song in Character Actor: Beard
Role: Corporal Actor: Barrington
Role: Drummer Actor: Mr Tattoo
Role: Equilibrist on the Wire Actor: Saunders
Role: Andrew to Yates's Parade Actor: Jonathan
Role: Andrew to Puppet Shew Actor: Collins
Role: Tiddee Doll Actor: Dunstall
Role: Butchers Actor: Gibbs, Perry
Role: Slaughter Men Actor: Holtom, Buck
Role: Spectators Actor: The Comedians
Role: The Dances Actor: Poitier Jr, Granier, Leppie, Desse, Gosly, Rochford, Dumai, Terrier, Mrs Granier, Mrs Jansolin, Mrs Leppie, Mrs Viviez, Mrs Terrier.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Penelope Author(s): John Mottley

280
29 December 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Cast
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rugby Actor: Blakey.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Ford Actor: Ryan
Role: Page Actor: Ridout
Role: Fenton Actor: Davis
Role: Slender Actor: Bennet
Role: Caius Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Jack Rugby Actor: C. Smith
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Collins
Role: Shallow Actor: Costollo
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Simple Actor: Holtom
Role: Robin Actor: Miss Vallois
Role: Pistol Actor: R. Smith
Role: Nym Actor: Buck
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignel
Role: Host Actor: Marten
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): John Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Cast
Role: changed to An Occasional Song Actor: Beard
Role: Dances Actor: Mrs Granier.
Role: Recruits Actor: _Warren
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Bencraft
Role: Wife to Pantaloon Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Constable Actor: Redman
Role: Porter Actor: Holtom
Role: Recruiting Serjant Actor: Beard
Role: Song in Character Actor: Beard
Role: Corporal Actor: Barrington
Role: Drummer Actor: Mr Tattoo
Role: Equilibrist on the Wire Actor: Saunders
Role: Andrew to Yates's Parade Actor: Jonathan
Role: Andrew to Puppet Shew Actor: Collins
Role: Tiddee Doll Actor: Dunstall
Role: Butchers Actor: Gibbs, Perry
Role: Slaughter Men Actor: Holtom, Buck
Role: Spectators Actor: The Comedians
Role: The Dances Actor: Poitier Jr, Granier, Leppie, Desse, Gosly, Rochford, Dumai, Terrier, Mrs Granier, Mrs Jansolin, Mrs Leppie, Mrs Viviez, Mrs Terrier.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Penelope Author(s): John Mottley

281
26 May 1760 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: C. Smith.
Role: Molly Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs White.
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Wignel.
Role: Peachum Actor: Collins
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mat Actor: Baker
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Wat Actor: C. Smith
Role: Jemmy Actor: Redman
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: R. Smith
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Young
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Sukey@Tawdry Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Miss Cockayne
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Davis
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent1st time.a1759 10 10 cg The Lying Valet. As17591008d1759 10 10 cg CCountry Dance-the characters of the play
Role: d1759 10 10 cg CCountry Dance Actor: the characters of the play
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miles.c1759 10 10 cg No persons to be admitted behind the scenes. Receipts: #188 11s. 6d.
Role: Elder Wou'dbe Actor: a Gentleman, 1st appearance on any stage
Role: Young Wou'dbe Actor: Dyer
Role: Balderdash Actor: Marten
Role: Clearaccount Actor: Collins
Role: Fairbank Actor: Anderson
Role: Comic Actor: Perry
Role: Trueman Actor: Smith
Role: Richmore Actor: Ridout
Role: Subtleman Actor: Dunstall
Role: Alderman Actor: Bennet
Role: Captain Actor: Wignel
Role: Frisure Actor: Holtom
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Mrs Midnight Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Clearaccount Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Cast
Role: Slaughter Men Actor: _bill states: Rest of the parts as usual.
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Weller.
Role: Recruits Actor: _Whitaker.
Role: changed to An Occasional Song Actor: Beard
Role: Dances Actor: Mrs Granier.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Wife to Pantaloon Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Constable Actor: Redman
Role: Porter Actor: Holtom
Role: Recruiting Serjant Actor: Beard
Role: Song in Character Actor: Beard
Role: Corporal Actor: Barrington
Role: Drummer Actor: Mr Tattoo
Role: Equilibrist on the Wire Actor: Saunders
Role: Andrew to Yates's Parade Actor: Jonathan
Role: Andrew to Puppet Shew Actor: Collins
Role: Tiddee Doll Actor: Dunstall
Role: Butchers Actor: Gibbs, Perry
Role: Spectators Actor: The Comedians
Role: The Dances Actor: Poitier Jr, Granier, Leppie, Desse, Gosly, Rochford, Dumai, Terrier, Mrs Granier, Mrs Jansolin, Mrs Leppie, Mrs Viviez, Mrs Terrier.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Penelope Author(s): John Mottley

282
11 October 1760 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Collins
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Benet
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Ben Actor: Wignel
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Wat Actor: C. Smith
Role: Jemmy Actor: Redman
Role: Nimming@Ned Actor: R. Smith
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Young
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs White
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Molly Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Miss Cokayne
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Knights

Cast
Role: Hartop Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Gregory Actor: Bennet
Role: Jenkins Actor: Davis
Role: Tim Actor: Costollo.
Related Works
Related Work: The Knight of the Burning Pestle Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Knight of Malta; or, The Humorous Dane Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Knights of Malta Author(s): John Fletcher

Dance: As17600924; The Pedlar Trick'd, as17601010-Sg and Sga Maranesi

283
21 September 1762 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon, 1st appearance on the English Stage these 5 years
Role: Beggar Actor: Castle
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Player Actor: Mozeen
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Parsons, 1st appearance
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Blakes
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons, 1st time
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Vernon
Role: Gayless Actor: Ackman
Role: Guttle Actor: Phillips
Role: Cook Actor: Mozeen
Role: Trippit Actor: Marr
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Lee.

Dance: End Opera: A Dutch Dance-Vincent, Sga Giorgi

284
22 September 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Mat@O@Mint Actor: Kear
Role: Beggar Actor: Waldron
Role: Player Actor: Wheeler
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Ackman
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Weller
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bradley, first appearance on any stage
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Walker
Role: To Conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: Dodd
Role: Loveit Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Flash Actor: Palmer
Role: Puff Actor: Moody
Role: Jasper Actor: Ackman
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Love.

Dance: II: A Comic Dance-Daigville, Sga Vidini

285
08 January 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Cast
Role: Ventidius Actor: Aickin, first time
Role: Antony Actor: Barry
Role: Dolabella Actor: Palmer
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Miss Younge, first time
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Barry, first time
Role: Alexas Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Iras Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Serapion Actor: Bransby
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Mysis Actor: Keen
Role: Romans Actor: Ackman, Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Secret Love; or, The Maiden Queen Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The British Enchanters: or, No Magick like Love Author(s): John Eccles

Afterpiece Title: The Pigmy Revels

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

286
22 March 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alonzo

Cast
Role: Alonzo Actor: Reddish
Role: Alberto Actor: Clinch
Role: King of Asturia Actor: Aickin
Role: Costolo Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Velasco Actor: Jefferson
Role: Sebastian Actor: Palmer
Role: Messenger Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Orisminda Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Teresa Actor: Miss Mansell
Role: Hamet Actor: Wright
Related Works
Related Work: Alonzo Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: The Wedding Ring

Cast
Role: Pandolpho Actor: Dibdin.
Role: Zerbino Actor: Vernon
Role: Pandolfo Actor: Bannister
Role: Henrico Actor: Davies
Role: Lisetta Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Felicia Actor: Mrs Smith

287
20 May 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Last time of performing before the Holidays. Benefit for Johnston (Housekeeper). [Mr A. Johnston (Treasurer's Book). Paid Mr J. French's draft #32 5s.; Mr Calthorpe's 2nd & last payment this season #157 10s. Receipts: #294 19s. Charges: #84. Profits to A. Johnston: #210 19s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon

Cast
Role: Mercury Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Phoebus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Jupiter Actor: Reddish
Role: Amphitryon Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Gripus Actor: Parsons
Role: Polydas 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 Younge
Role: In which will be introduced an Interlude of singin Actor:
Role: Plutus Actor: Bannister
Role: Wit Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: The Dance Actor: Como, Giorgi.
Related Works
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons.
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Nephew Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thomas Actor: Weston

Dance: I: The Sailors Revels, as17730928

288
18 November 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Hurst
Role: Alonzo Actor: Chaplin
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Cast
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'Keeffe

289
30 October 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Norris
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: , Du Actor: Bellamy, Moody, Aickin, Suett, Dodd
Role: Patie Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Roger Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Wheeler.

290
03 May 1783 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

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

291
27 November 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: The Copper Captain Actor:
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Cast
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: 2nd Brother Actor: Phillimore
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Barrymore, Staunton, Williames
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir, Miss Barnes, Miss Simson, &c
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Miss George
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonJohn Milton

292
01 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

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

293
25 November 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Arthur and Emmeline

Cast
Role: Arthur Actor: Kemble
Role: Oswald Actor: Brereton
Role: Merlin Actor: Aickin
Role: Conon Actor: Packer
Role: Osmond Actor: Phillimore
Role: Aurelius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Grimbald Actor: Bannister
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Emmeline Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Philidel Actor: Miss Field
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Phillips. The rest of the Vocal Parts by Williames, Fawcett, Wilson, Chaplin, Alfred, Newbold
Related Works
Related Work: Arthur and Emmeline Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: King Arthur; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Dryden

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25 July 1785 @ Windsor Castle Inn, King Street, Hammersmith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day; Or, The Marriage Of Figaro

Cast
Role: Figaro Actor: Benson
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Thome
Role: Don Bartolo Actor: Wright
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Wellman
Role: Basil Actor: Payne
Role: Bounce Actor: Banister
Role: Doublefee Actor: Kerridge
Role: Courier Actor: Meadow
Role: Oyer Actor: Stuart
Role: Servant Actor: Mast. Payne
Role: Anthonio Actor: Waldron
Role: Ah well Actor:
Role: a Actor:
Role: Page Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Countess Actor: Miss Bird
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Monk
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Benson
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Wellman

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: Patrick Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Dermot Actor: Thome
Role: Captain Fitzroy Actor: Kerridge
Role: Monsieur Bagatelle Actor: Benson
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wellman
Role: Darby Actor: Waldron
Role: Kathleen Actor: Mrs Benson
Role: Norah Actor: Miss Cranford
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Wellman
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Kerridge
Role: Punch Actor: Banister
Role: Clown Actor: Benson
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Wellman. IMITATIONS. End of Act II of 1st piece a Variety of Theatrical Imitations by the Gentleman

295
28 October 1786 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kemble
Role: Blondel Actor: Barrymore
Role: Guillot Actor: Suett
Role: Florestan Actor: Williames
Role: Old Mathew Actor: Fawcett
Role: The Seneschal Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Chaplin
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Bannister
Role: Antonio Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: William Actor: Spencer
Role: Laurette Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Collette Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Julie Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: Richard Coeur de Lion Author(s): John Burgoyne

296
06 May 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Don Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margardtta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Le Matin, Midi, et le Soir

Cast
Role: O say bonny Lass Actor: Dignum, Miss Romanzini
Role: The Shepherd's Wedding Actor: Hamoir, Miss J. Stageldoir
Role: Moon Actor: light. The Tale of Edwin and Angelina-
Role: The Tale of Edwin and Angelina Actor:
Role: Edwin Actor: Kelly
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Crouch.

Afterpiece Title: Too Civil by Half

Cast
Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bustle Actor: Burton
Role: Bumper Actor: Williames
Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Suett
Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Too Civil by Half Author(s): John Dent

Dance: End 2nd piece: The Conjugal Frolick, as17880221

297
29 October 1788 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Pope
Role: Duke Actor: Macready
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Booth
Role: Juan Actor: Davies
Role: Sanchio Actor: Thompson
Role: Alonzo Actor: Fearon
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Lewis
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Bernard
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Quick
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Father Luke Actor: Booth
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'Keeffe

298
05 November 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Kemble
Role: Duke Actor: Barrymore
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Don Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Lamash
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Palmer
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Doctor and the Apothecary

Cast
Role: Thomaso Actor: Parsons
Role: Carlos Actor: Kelly
Role: Juan Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Dr Bilioso Actor: Suett
Role: Guzman Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Perez Actor: Burton
Role: Sturmwald Actor: Dodd
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Theresa Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Crouch.

299
12 November 1789 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Holman
Role: Duke Actor: Macready
Role: Juan Actor: Davies
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sanchio Actor: Thompson
Role: Alonzo Actor: Powel
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Lewis
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Bernard
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Quick
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Cast
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovelace Actor: Evatt
Role: Woodley Actor: Macready
Role: Drugget Actor: Quick
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Abington.

Dance: As17891021

300
13 April 1790 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17891024, but Captain Macheath-Mrs Wells (1st time at this theatre); Lucy-Mr Johnstone (1st appearance in that character); Polly-Mr Bannister (1st time these six years); Ben Budge-_.
Cast
Role: Captain Macheath Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Johnstone
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: Peachum Actor: Ryder
Role: Lockit Actor: Cubitt
Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Darley
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Rock
Role: Filch Actor: Blanchard
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Evatt
Role: Crook@finger'd Jack Actor: Milburne
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Letteney
Role: Robin of Bagshot Actor: Blurton
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Lee
Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Painter
Role: Drawer Actor: Farley
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Betty Doxey Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mrs Masters
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Mrs Lefevre.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Cast
Role: Captain Greville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Captain Wilson Actor: Bannister
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Ryder
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Powel
Role: Kilderkin Actor: Ledger
Role: Ned Actor: Rock
Role: Putty Actor: Painter
Role: Tipple Actor: Edwin
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Warrell.

Dance: As17891024

Song: In course of Evening: The Wolf-Bannister