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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Humorous Lieutenant

Performance Comment: Demetrius-Barry; King-Ridout; Seleucus-Anderson; Ptolomy-Wignel; Lysimachus-White; Timon-Stoppelaer; Lieutenant-Shuter; Charinthus-Bencraft; 1st Ambassador-R. Smith; Menipphus-Costello; 2nd Ambassador-Holtom; Leontius-Sparks; Gentlemen Ushers-Arthur, Dunstall; Physician-Redman; 1st Gentleman-Bennet; Host-Marten; 2nd Gentleman-Cushing; Magician (with Incantaion Song)-Baker; Singing Spirits-Mrs Lampe, Mrs Chambers (with Music compos'd by Mr Arne Jr); Herald-Buck; Old Woman-Miss Ferguson; Governess-Mrs Copen; Phoebe-Miss Cokayne; Leucippe-Mrs Pitt; Caelia-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Demetrius Actor: Barry
Role: King Actor: Ridout
Role: Seleucus Actor: Anderson
Role: Ptolomy Actor: Wignel
Role: Lysimachus Actor: White
Role: Timon Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Shuter
Role: Charinthus Actor: Bencraft
Role: 1st Ambassador Actor: R. Smith
Role: Menipphus Actor: Costello
Role: 2nd Ambassador Actor: Holtom
Role: Leontius Actor: Sparks
Role: Gentlemen Ushers Actor: Arthur, Dunstall
Role: Physician Actor: Redman
Role: 1st Gentleman Actor: Bennet
Role: Host Actor: Marten
Role: 2nd Gentleman Actor: Cushing
Role: Magician Actor: Baker
Role: Singing Spirits Actor: Mrs Lampe, Mrs Chambers
Role: Herald Actor: Buck
Role: Old Woman Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Governess Actor: Mrs Copen
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Cokayne
Role: Leucippe Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humorous Lieutenant Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Related Works
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond

Dance: Granier, Leppie, Lucas, Miss Hilliard

Event Comment: Music for Masque by Dr Arne and Mr Augustus Smith. Masque publish'd 1s. 6d. Paid Chorus 3 nights (this incl.) #5 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #176 6s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alfred

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

Afterpiece Title: Catharine and Petruchio

Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: King
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Baptista Actor: Wright
Role: Biondello Actor: Hartry
Role: Music Master Actor: Fawcett
Role: Tailor Actor: Burton
Role: Hortensio Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Pedro Actor: Griffith
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Catharine Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Sauny the Scot; or, The Taming of a Shrew Author(s): John Lacy
Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear, and since revis'd with several Alterations. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s. Benefit John and Christopher Rich. Receipts. #61 8s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cimbeline

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor; or, The Intriguing Dame

Cast
Role: Fossil Actor: Boval
Role: Plotwell Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Underplot Actor: Lun
Role: Ptisan Actor: Griffin
Role: Mrs Townly Actor: Mrs Schoolding.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: duPre, Mlle Gautier, from the Opera at Paris, being the first time of her appearing upon the English Stage

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich, Christopher M. Rich, and Hamilton. By Subscription. Pit and Boxes together at 7s. Gallery Box 4s. First Gallery 2s. 6d. Upper Gallery 1s. 6d. Receipts: money #56 1s.; tickets #102

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Princess; or, The Generous Portuguese Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Island Princess Author(s): John Fletcher

Music: In it a new Entertainment of Vocal and Instrumental Musick after the Italian Manner-Gordon, Leveridge, Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Aubert

Related Works
Related Work: Jupiter and Europa; or, The Intrigues of Harlequin Author(s): John Rich

Song: A new Cantata in Italian by Signior Mancini-Gordon

Dance: As17200120

Event Comment: SSignor Campioni first danc'd here--well (Cross). Afterpiece: With Scenes, Music, Cloths and Decorations entirely new. Paid Rigg (a Smith) #2 10s.; Mr Oram (Scene Painter) on acct #30 by order Mr Lacy (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #100 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Dealer

Cast
Role: Maskwell Actor: Berry
Role: Careless Actor: Mills
Role: Mellefont Actor: Havard
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Yates
Role: Lord Froth Actor: Shuter
Role: Lord Touchwood Actor: Winstone
Role: Brisk Actor: Woodward
Role: Saygrace Actor: James
Role: Lady Froth Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Pliant Actor: Mrs Pit
Role: Cynthia Actor: Mrs Willoughby
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea

Related Works
Related Work: Acis and Galatea Author(s): John Eccles

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Traytor

Cast
Role: Duke of Florence Actor: Hodgson
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Kynaston
Role: Sciarrha Actor: Williams
Role: Pisano Actor: Cibber
Role: Cosmo Actor: Harris
Role: Florio Actor: Alexander
Role: Depazzi Actor: Haynes
Role: Frederico Actor: Mich. Lee
Role: Alonzo Actor: Bright
Role: Petruchio Actor: Freeman
Role: Rogero Actor: Tommy Kent
Role: Amidea Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Lassells
Role: Morossa Actor: Mrs Cory.
Related Works
Related Work: The Traytor Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Example

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Song: As17171226

Dance: As17180204

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abra Mule

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John RichChristopher Rich

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Cuckolds

Cast
Role: Eugenia Actor: Mrs Parlour.
Role: Wiseacre Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Doddle Actor: Hall
Role: Dashwell Actor: Spiller
Role: Ramble Actor: Ryan
Role: Townly Actor: Walker
Role: Loveday Actor: Egleton
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Rogier
Role: Jane Actor: Mrs Egleton
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Gulick
Role: Engine Actor: Mrs Spiller.

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance:

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sophonisba

Cast
Role: Hannibal Actor: Morgan.

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Cast
Role: Toby Actor: Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd; Or, A Plot Discover'd

Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Ryan
Role: Pierre Actor: Quin
Role: Priuli Actor: Milward
Role: Bedamer Actor: Walker
Role: Duke Actor: Hulet
Role: Renault Actor: Chapman
Role: Antonio Actor: Hippisley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Hallam.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Cast
Role: Toby Guzzle Actor: Penkethman
Role: Snuffle Actor: Hippisley
Role: Dame Hacket Actor: Hall.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance: FFingalian-Newhouse, Mrs Ogden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Aspin Actor: Penkethman
Role: Manly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Bardin
Role: Vulture Actor: Lyon
Role: Butler Actor: Hamilton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Necessary Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Cast
Role: : Gaylove Actor: Kelly
Role: Muckworm Actor: Norris
Role: Sapscull Actor: Bardin
Role: Slango Actor: Woodward
Role: Blunder Actor: Dove
Role: Arbella Actor: Miss Gerrard
Role: Combrush Actor: Mrs Roberts

Dance: Scot's Dance, as17350924 Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Aspin Actor: Penkethman
Role: Manly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Bardin
Role: Vulture Actor: Lyon
Role: Butler Actor: Hamilton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Necessary Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Music: German Flute Concerto by Mr Buchinger, his second since his arrival in England

Dance: As17350926

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Aspin Actor: Penkethman
Role: Manly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Bardin
Role: Vulture Actor: Lyon
Role: Butler Actor: Hamilton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Necessary Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorksh1re-man

Dance: As17350926

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Aspin Actor: Penkethman
Role: Manly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Bardin
Role: Vulture Actor: Lyon
Role: Butler Actor: Hamilton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Necessary Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Dance: V: Passacaille by Mrs Bullock

Song: II: Rise, Glory by Miss Jones. IV: In Italian by Mrs Chambers

Event Comment: [Mainpiece: Author unknown. Never Acted before. Afterpiece: By Christopher Bullock. Never Acted before.] The Prince of Wales present. Receipts: #34 19s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lucky Prodigal; Or, Wit At A Pinch

Performance Comment: Edition of 1715 lists: Gerard-Griffin; Charles-Smith; False Marquess-Bullock Jr; Andrew-Knapp; Merlin-Spiller; Jaquinette-H. Bullock; Madam Bertrand-Mrs Kent; Lucinda-Mrs Vincent; Cydne-Mrs Rubridge; Priscilla-Mrs Spiller; Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Gerard Actor: Griffin
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: False Marquess Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Andrew Actor: Knapp
Role: Merlin Actor: Spiller
Role: Jaquinette Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Madam Bertrand Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Cydne Actor: Mrs Rubridge
Role: Priscilla Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Prologue Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: A Woman's Revenge; or, A Match in Newgate

Cast
Role: Thinkwell Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Freeman Actor: Husband
Role: Bevil Actor: Thurmond
Role: Mixum Actor: Pack
Role: Vizard Actor: C. Bullock
Role: Tim Actor: Spiller
Role: Padwell Actor: Spiller
Role: Harry Actor: Wood
Role: Jack Actor: Rogers
Role: Tom Actor: Ogden
Role: A Fidler Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Mother Griffin Actor: Griffin
Role: Mrs Mixum Actor: Mrs Hunt
Role: Theobald Actor: Keene
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mother Griffin the Bawd.
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman's Revenge Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Marston

Dance: Moreau, Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Schoolding, Mrs Cross; particularly an Italian Night Scene between a +Scaramouch, a Harlequin, and a Punchanello-

Related Works
Related Work: The Island of St. Marguerite Author(s): John St. John
Event Comment: Afterpiece: [By Christopher Bullock]. A New Farce of one Act. Receipts: #26 19s. 6d. In the preface Bullock states that he began the farce on Friday 20, finished it on Saturday 21, acted it on Tuesday 24

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Related Works
Related Work: The Confederacy Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Manly Actor: Ogden
Role: Clerimont Actor: Coker
Role: Toby Guzzle Actor: Spiller
Role: Snuffle Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Grist Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Garnet
Role: Dame Hacket Actor: Hall
Role: Dorcas Guzzle Actor: Griffin
Role: Prologue Actor: Bullock Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance: As17151029

Event Comment: Afterpiece: [By Christopher Bullock.] A New Farce of One Act. Benefit Bullock Sr. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Receipts: #69 16s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Sea Voyage

Cast
Role: Franville Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Appetite Actor: Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Sea Voyage Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Storm Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: A Commonwealth of Women Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Adventures of Half an Hour

Cast
Role: Captain Courtal Actor: Ogden
Role: Tagg Actor: Pack
Role: Aminadab Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Drawer Actor: Frisby
Role: Mrs Tagg Actor: Mrs Schoolding.
Related Works
Related Work: The Adventures of Half an Hour Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Song: As17160317

Dance: As17151104

Event Comment: [By Christopher Bullock.] Never Acted before. Receipts: #65 11s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Colonel Manly Actor: Leigh
Role: Charles Courtwell Actor: Elrington
Role: Sir Amorous Vainwit Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Vulture Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Aspin Actor: Spiller
Role: Butler Actor: Ogden
Role: Servant Actor: Eaton
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Necessary Actor: Mrs Elsom
Role: Prologue Actor: Elrington
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance: As17161027

Event Comment: Mainpiece: [By Christopher Bullock.] A New Farce. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Perjuror

Cast
Role: Justice Bindover Actor: C. Bullock
Role: Thoroughpace Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Bellmour Actor: Williams
Role: Spoilem Actor: Spiller
Role: Merry Andrew Actor: Scot
Role: Joseph Idle Actor: Egleton
Role: Clerk Actor: Griffin
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Robertson
Role: Actress Actor: Mrs Finch
Role: Prologue Actor: Spiller
Role: Epilogue Actor: Williams.
Related Works
Related Work: The Perjuror Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: Woman's Revenge

Related Works
Related Work: A Woman's Revenge Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Marston

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor

Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Song: Mrs Barbier; particularly Around Her See Cupids Flying-Mrs Barbier

Dance: As17171022; French Peasant-Moreau, Mrs Bullock

Event Comment: Benefit Christopher Bullock. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. And no Persons to be admitted into the Boxes but by printed Tickets, which will be deliver'd at the Box Door

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman's A Riddle

Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance:

Event Comment: Mainpiece [by Christopher Bullock]: Not acted these 20 years. [See 9 Feb. 1737.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman Is A Riddle

Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Manly Actor: Ridout
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Cibber
Role: Vulture Actor: Morris
Role: Aspin Actor: Collins
Role: Butler Actor: Bridges
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Copen
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Necessary Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: Cushing
Role: Flash Actor: Cibber
Role: Biddy Actor: Miss Mattocks her 1st appearance on any stage
Role: Sir Simon Actor: Collins
Role: Jasper Actor: Morgan
Role: Capt Loveit Actor: Anderson
Role: Puff Actor: Dunstall
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Bland.
Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Newly Corrected. Katherine Tofts, in Daily Courant, 8 Feb.: I was very much surpriz'd when I was inform'd that Ann Barwick, who was lately my Servant, had committed a Rudeness last Night [5 Feb.] at the Playhouse, by throwing of Oranges, and hissing when Mrs l'Epine, the Italian Gentlewoman Sung. I hope no one can think that it was in the least with my Privity, as I assure you it was not. [The statement, addressed to Christopher Rich, was dated 6 Feb.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Related Works
Related Work: The Chances Author(s): John Fletcher

Dance: As17040124

Song: As17040129

Event Comment: Benefit John Rich. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Receipts: #70. Rich's Register: Recd of Lady Rochester 4-0-0

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Cast
Role: Punch Actor: Boval
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Cook
Role: Englishman Actor: Cook Jr.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Moreau
Role: Furies Actor: _Thurmond Jr
Role: Amadis Actor: Dupre
Role: Oriana Actor: Mlle Gautier
Role: Scaramouchet Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Englishwoman Actor: Miss Schoolding
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Clodpole Actor: Spiller
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John RichChristopher Rich